I obtained my cosmetology certification from Capillo School of Hair in 2000, which has been my aspiration since childhood. I successfully passed the state board exams in February and commenced my career as a cosmetologist shortly thereafter. After several years, I experienced some issues with my hands, leading me to take a break from my… Read more »

Founded in 2010 by Dan Marion a former professional skier turned organic farmer, Fresh Pickins Farm reflects a passion for sustainable living, adventuring, and a connection to Maine’s diverse landscapes. We believe that the beauty of life lies in the natural world surrounding us. Inspired by the breathtaking landscapes of our home state of Maine—where… Read more »

I grew up on a small, family farm in Salisbury, Vermont.   We had donkeys, ponies, sheep, chickens, geese, and Toggenburg goats.  When you grow up on a farm, it kind of gets in your blood.  So, after moving to Limington, we, of course, started a farm. We decided to try the milk from our Nigerian… Read more »

My journey into natural skincare started with a personal struggle—sensitive skin that reacted to almost everything. As a child, even basic skincare products would leave me with red, blotchy spots. My mom could only wash my face with water, which inspired my lifelong curiosity about skincare ingredients. As I researched, I discovered that many common… Read more »

White Pine Bath & Brew is a woman-owned skincare business creating moisturizing, soothing, and nutrient-dense skincare. We implement Maine craft beer in each soap recipe due to the many benefits beer can bring to the skin. The hops in beer soothes your skin’s irritation and inflammation while the brewer’s yeast is loaded with essential vitamins… Read more »

We are Cold Current Kelp’s co-founders: Inga is a marine biologist and Krista is a former attorney. We are longtime friends who became interested in the environmental benefits of growing kelp and fascinated by its many skincare benefits. While Maine has a robust kelp-as-food farming community, CCK is one of the only companies in the… Read more »

Our small business was founded on the belief that what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it. We are committed to providing simple yet effective bath and body products that are free from harmful chemicals. We specialize in producing all-natural, small-batch products crafted by hand, with great… Read more »

In 2013, I started creating natural products out of frustration! After fighting cancer twice, I wanted natural products that weren’t going to break the bank. It started as an experiment in the kitchen and after a few months, I produced the first line of products for skincare. After a few years I mastered mixing natural… Read more »

My plant journey began as a child, sitting on a boulder & making “witches brew” with plants, acorns, mud & sticks. Decades later, I am still continuously inspired by nature & the lessons plants have to offer us. After years of studying & apprenticeships, I’m proud to be formulating our herbal remedies in the traditional… Read more »

There are a LOT of good skin products out there, on the internet, on the skin-care shelves. There are quite a few opposite-of-good ones too. And some are just treading water (or oil), doing not much harm or much good – their best feature’s usually the price. The Skin Stuff’s not one of the bad… Read more »