Since 2012, Sans Skincare has handcrafted concentrated botanical skincare in its own Maryland studio, making plant-based formulas without outsourcing any part of the process. Born from its founder’s search for gentle products for her mother during cancer treatment, the company treats skincare as a quiet ritual and formulates intentionally without added water or conventional preservatives. Mediterranean memories of lavender, olive trees, yogurt, and honey continue to shape Sans’s approach to nature-based care.
Palermo BodyPalermo Body makes botanical skincare and self-care products, handcrafted in small batches at its Brooklyn studio with a sensibility shaped by Sicilian heritage. Founder and formulator Jess created the brand in honor of her Sicilian grandmother, Nonna Vincenza, and follows a minimalist formulation philosophy that gives each ingredient a clear purpose. The company’s products have also found a place in luxury spa treatment menus, including those at Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire and Carneros Resort & Spa.
WEBA Natural ProductsFounded by President Lydia Diaz after her own struggle with sensitive skin and chemical sensitivities, WEBA Natural Products handcrafts plant-based skincare in small batches in New York’s Hudson Valley. Its formulas use naturally derived ingredients and pure essential oils, while the company avoids palm oil, synthetic fragrances and animal testing. WEBA also emphasizes zero-waste manufacturing, recyclable or biodegradable packaging, and donations to nonprofits and food pantries.KINGSTON, NY
J'enessenceJ’enessence is a women-owned American skincare company making small-batch, plant-powered body care and facial treatments under the guidance of a licensed esthetician. Its formulas are handmade on demand without synthetic fragrances, dyes or animal testing, with natural essential oils shaping the products’ therapeutic feel. The business grew from its founder’s experience overcoming homelessness and hardship, and she supports Dress for Success while building work intended to give back.NEW YORK, NY
Gallop HillGallop Hill grew from a childhood lesson about milkweed shared by founder Ann Feldman’s grandfather into a botanical skincare company with a purpose. Ann Feldman now makes its products in limited batches at the company’s lab in Tivoli, New York, for people seeking gentle care that helps restore the skin’s glow.