Our skin has glowed rosy and bright since discovering Oxalis Apothecary, a 100% natural skincare line. All of the products are enriched with premium plant based oils, herbs and minerals, and ethically sourced ingredients. Your skin will thank you. Plus, the founder Erin is super lovely. Read on to learn more about this special brand and the woman behind it.
I grew up in Mt Vernon, IL, a small rural town in Southern Illinois.
I live with my longtime partner of 13 years (now fiancé) Yuri, our 22 month old son Remy, and 2 orange tabby brothers Willy and Gussy.
2015
A love affair with skincare and a push from my heart to forge a new career path for myself. I’d been in the fashion industry for over a decade, and it taught me so much, but at the end of the day, I knew my passion was in the realm of natural beauty.
I love that it is inclusive, from the price point to the aesthetic, it’s really for everyone, and we pride ourselves on being truly authentic – from the ingredients, practices, culture and effectiveness of the products. It’s a huge labor of love, and I’m so proud of all that we’ve accomplished in 5+ years.
We have lots of exciting goals for the next year, but we’re focusing on sharing the joy of Oxalis with many more of you and increasing our sustainability initiatives.
Stepping away when needed, deep breaths, kisses and cuddles from my family and many calls a week to my mother, who happens to be a fabulous therapist!
I could have benefited from a bit more counsel in the beginning. I didn’t have a big business plan when I put Oxalis out into the world, and there have been a few things I’ve had to work backwards to accomplish. It’s taught me a lot though, and that’s what this journey is all about, right?
Probably the same thing I’m saying to my 36-year-old self: This too shall pass, girl. Also, never go to bed with a dirty face!
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Normal People
Tulum, 2014
I am a huge music lover, but a couple I can’t stop playing are Better by Ricky Reed and La Meg by Okay Kaya
White wine :)
Always have enough food!
Shalini lounge shirt by Lekha, my dear friend’s clothing line here in Nola
Oh, such a tough one. Oxalis Daily Glow Facial Serum has been my MVP for 5 years, and she plays perfectly with our soon-to-be-released Nightly Renewal Facial Serum! Coming in October, it’s amazing.
I’m a super minimalist when it comes to makeup, but when I do wear it, all things Kosas!
“I didn’t have a big business plan when I put Oxalis out into the world, and there have been a few things I’ve had to work backwards to accomplish. It’s taught me a lot though, and that’s what this journey is all about, right?”
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