Meet the Maker

I was the teenager who was always in the kitchen creating + mixing up those do it yourself recipes using common kitchen ingredients that I read from my teen magazines seeking to clear up my embarrassing teenage skin. Fast forward to present day and you can still find me in the kitchen creating recipes for my skin + hair.

Working as a Chief Stewardess in yachting I was surrounded by the wild beauty of nature + exploring sun drenched islands and experiencing for the first time, a connection to nature on a deeper level. After many years of mixing up potions in my kitchen while balancing a demanding career, Healing Roots was born in 2021. From that moment forward my passion project grew into a bigger calling.

Through formulating products, I hope to free people from the conventional ideas of beauty, and guide them into a deeper connection with nature while leaving less waste behind + fewer products + conscious packaging + mutual relationships that put earth + people first.

xoxo,

Karen

Education

What I have learned most from herbalism is through the direct interaction and lots of experimentation from the teachers themselves, the plants. I also have been privileged to study through online intensives with esteemed herbalists Rosalee de la Foret and Mathew Wood. I am also continuing a more formal education at the Herbal Academy International School of Herbal Arts & Sciences.

Mission

People + Plants + Planet before profit is the foundation of what I stand for. That very statement influences every decision I make.

People + Plants: Treating customers + business partners with kindness and respect that all of mankind deserves. Purchasing ethically sourced herbs + raw materials from suppliers who adhere to fair labor + environmental practices. Planet: Committed to a larger global community of green beauty companies who strive to move forward to reduce + recycle + educate.

A Labor of Love

I am committed to making potent beauty products that are made in small batches. The herbs soak for a minimum of 30 days following the cycles of the moon. They are gently shaken daily offering positive intentions + vibrations before being strained by hand. Absolutely no heat is ever used during this process to ensure herbs never lose their vitality. Materials are purchased in small batches to ensure the highest potency. Herbs used are stored in vacuum sealed glass jars away from heat and light when not in use.

Clean Beauty Promise

The Healing Roots Clean Beauty seal is my promise to you that our products are free of ingredients + chemicals that many beauty industry organizations recommend against using, often referred to as The Never List. We are 100% vegan and against testing on animals. Consciously sourcing herbs + raw materials from suppliers who value the earth and its people, first.

No Animal Testing

We are Leaping Bunny certified. All products + raw materials comply with the requirement of the Corporate Standard of Compassion for Animals as established by the Leaping Bunny organization. No product has been tested or re-tested on animals to assess safety + environmental effects of cosmetics.

Packaging Promise

When selecting packaging materials, I’m looking at the bigger environmental picture. Considering the full life cycle of the container and packaging beyond a single use. While no perfect solution exist yet, I thoughtfully chose packaging that is beautiful enough to reuse for a second life and beyond. Or ensuring the materials are completely compostable and curbside recyclable.

“We have a responsibility to look after our planet. It is our only home.”

- Dalai Lama