Urban 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.
Oil DivineFounded in October 2021 by Snezhana Bogatin after she tested more than 200 essential and carrier oils in her home lab, Oil Divine makes plant-based natural skincare and wellness oils. The female-founded, female-owned company formulates and manufactures its line in Pennsylvania, drawing on herbal medicine and Ayurveda while sourcing botanicals from more than 60 countries. Its Newtown retail store has grown into a broader wellness destination featuring Oil Divine products alongside carefully screened clean-living goods.NEWTOWN, PA
Juss Rite CreationsJuss Rite Creations is a family-owned Maryland business that grew from founder’s daughter Nyomie’s interest in making body care products. What began in a family kitchen has become a small-batch maker of natural self-care goods for people seeking gentle, everyday care, with products also offered at local Maryland and DMV pop-up events.GAITHERSBURG, MD
Una BiologicalsUna 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.PITTSBURGH, PA
Earth Elements SoapworksFounded by Kellie Martin, Earth Elements Soapworks is a Baltimore skincare maker shaped by her great-grandmother’s tradition of handcrafted soap and a holistic lifestyle. Martin created the company after seeking safer, effective care for her own acne-prone, sensitive skin, and its plant-based formulations are developed with all skin types in mind.BALTIMORE, MD