formulated in ojai.
perfected in georgia.
sometimes walking away is the right choice,
I have always been fascinated by Earth things—picking flower petals to make "magical potions" as a kid, growing crystals, and analyzing high school environmental science. But my worldview permanently shifted in college when a single class on international rural development forced me to confront how my consumer choices directly impacted lives on the other side of the planet.
That realization sparked a 30-year journey connecting the dots between human livelihoods and global supply chains. I spent over 15 years in the corporate world managing environmental data management, carbon footprinting, and ESG due diligence for Fortune 500 companies. I reached the top of my career, holding executive roles at some of the world's most well-known brands—and then, I resigned.
I walked away because I realized that my career had shifted from one of purpose and impact to one focused on busywork and dashboards. My responsibility had become almost entirely about reporting data to manage brand perception, rather than understanding the people and places behind the data first, and burnout. I realized that no major beauty company I found was producing a multi-ingredient product verifiably free from forced labor and 100% organic.
Instead of managing the problem, I started building a solution.
NECESSity + science = magic
Years ago, pregnancy triggered an intense, all-over body itchiness. After trying more than 20 mainstream products with no relief, I found only one mass-market option that mildly worked—but it was far too expensive to to use daily.
Using my corporate background in manufacturing chemistry and supply chain due diligence, I reverse-engineered the formula. Then, I stripped out the filler water, eliminated the chemical emulsifiers, shifted to 100% organic ingredients, and amplified the performance.
I designed a product that works beautifully for me and my family, and I am committed to improve our product so that another mother or child doesn't suffer forced labor to create it.
Kindred & Core is a proud Black woman-owned, family-led brand handcrafted in the United States.
materials matter
Our current Kindred & Core waterless skincare products are built upon the same 10-ingredient foundation:
Mango butter,* cocoa butter,*^ castor oil,* shea butter,* rosehip seed oil,* avocado oil,* jojoba oil,* argan oil,* beeswax* and vitamin e oil*.
*USDA certified organic ingredient
^ Fair Trade Certified™ingredient
We do not use fillers. Every ingredient is intentionally included for a purpose.
Our products are waterless. Zero synthetic preservatives, stabilizers, or additives in our formulas.
100% USDA certified organic ingredients. All means all. Even our vitamin E oil is organic.
We believe that making a profit shouldn’t come at the expense of people and profit. We demonstrate that belief through our actions.