Una Biologicals is a woman-owned Pittsburgh maker of natural beauty and wellness products, founded in 2008 by CEO Jessica Graves after she began making organic products for her own sensitive skin. Its small-batch, handmade production includes body care and skincare, made with plant-based ingredients; the company also operates a boutique and artisan program and supports local community initiatives.
Badgerface Beauty SupplyFounded by Kristina Strain in 2014, Badgerface Beauty Supply makes small-batch, handmade bath, body, and natural skincare products with an unapologetically irreverent voice. The woman-owned company pairs practical self-care with low-waste packaging and a “you don’t need fixing” philosophy, while donating 15% of one week’s profits each month to women’s-rights organizations.GILBERTSVILLE, NY
Violets Are BlueAfter breast cancer treatment left Cynthia Besteman searching for safer beauty products, she founded Violets Are Blue in 2015 to make naturally derived skincare for the face and body. The company pairs its botanical formulations with a direct support mission: 10% of product purchases fund Beloved gift packages for women beginning chemotherapy at Mount Sinai’s Dubin Breast Center in New York City. Its work has earned Best In Show from the Indie Beauty Expo and recognition from the Beauty Shortlist.
Urban Pulse LLCUrban Pulse began in 2013 when founder and CEO Danielle Hawks started making natural skincare and candles as alternatives to the chemical-filled products she found elsewhere. Today, the Maryland-based company produces small-batch wellness goods in house, using plant-based ingredients and essential oils for people seeking gentler daily routines that support skin and peace of mind.
Natural AWANatural AWA is an Ohio-based beauty brand creating natural skincare from African ingredients, including oils, shea butter and botanical treatments. Founded by Senegal-born Awa Mbaye after her own experience formulating moisturizers for dry, irritated skin, the brand draws on West African beauty rituals while sourcing primarily from women-led cooperatives in Senegal and Mauritania. Its production uses cold-pressed ingredients and a zero-waste approach, with fair-trade sourcing supporting women producers and community empowerment.BRICE, OH