Rooted in the Caribbean heritage of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados, Windward Beauty makes handcrafted natural soaps and body-care products. Founder Regina Clarke began exploring plant-based ingredients after encountering persistent skin issues, and the brand now pairs that personal hands-on approach with recyclable or biodegradable packaging for most products.
Beauty of the IslesBeauty of the Isles makes Caribbean-inspired skincare and body care from clean, plant-based ingredients, with products designed for skin across all shades. Its handcrafted all-natural bar soaps and botanical moisturizers bring island culture into everyday routines, while the range also includes natural soy candles for the home.
VIVO Natural Products, IncVIVO Natural Products makes fine bar soaps in the United States from high-quality, all-natural ingredients, including unprocessed shea butter sourced from a cooperative of women farmers in Togo, West Africa. Its ergonomically circular bars use biodegradable ingredients and recyclable packaging, tying everyday personal care to a social-business mission of creating opportunity for entrepreneurs in developing countries.PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY
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
NOUVO BODYNOUVO BODY makes handcrafted skin and hair care centered on plant-based ingredients, including cold-process complexion soaps and scalp oils. Its products are designed around everyday concerns such as uneven skin tone, dark marks, breakouts and thinning hair, with turmeric imported from India and castor oil imported from Haiti featured in signature formulas. The brand also offers wellness goods and educational resources alongside its personal-care line.GAITHERSBURG, MD