We believe the best life is one that is lived in harmony with nature, creating a healthy co-existence with our natural environment. Daily stress and toxic lifestyles can affect our physical and mental wellbeing creating an imbalance that can result in poor health and premature aging.
Mission
To co-create with nature by harnessing the power of plants and using high-quality ingredients to deliver skincare that is free of toxins, provides nourishment, restoration and rejuvenation, while at the same time inspire a connection with nature through skincare rituals to reveal a radiance that extends beyond the surface.
Vision
To provide a natural alternative to traditional skincare routines that help restore balance and encourage a movement towards a more sustainable future.
Core Values
INTENTION - To foster harmony with the environment and convey the importance of a meaningful relationship between humans and nature.
BALANCE - Our skincare is formulated with high-quality plant oils, phyto-nutrients and antioxidants that penetrate deep to nourish, hydrate & restore the skin’s microbiome ecosystem, creating a healthy balance while our skincare rituals encourage mindfulness to aid in reducing stress levels, anxiety and help you experience greater peace of mind.
CONNECTION - The sense of connection you have with the natural world seems to contribute to happiness and overall well-being even when you are not physically immersed in nature.
SUSTAINABILITY - Reconnecting people with nature can help transform society towards sustainability. We strive to make skincare that is good for the skin and for the earth by using natural, organic ingredients sourced from ethical farmers and support practices that allow us to live in harmony with the earth.
We also support The Nature Conservancy by donating 1% of our proceeds to nature conservation projects around the world.
Founder & Formulator
Hi I am Carla,
I was born in a small village in Central America, surrounded by beautiful plantations, lucious vegetation, tropical rainforests and a warm climate is where my love for nature began. Growing up I watched my mother prepare herbal remedies with loving hands to help me feel better. My connection with nature was cultivated very early in life and it is what inspires me everyday to be a good human, seek nature for healing, support sustainable practices and inspire others to do the same.
My training in natural skincare formulation started when my daughter was born in 2011 as I began making herbal salves and remedies to heal my skin and mental health. Soon after I enrolled in Organic Skincare Formulation and advanced formulation courses from Formula Botanica, becoming a skincare formulator. I also received training in herbalism from the Herbal Academy, where I learned about the holistic approach to plant medicine. As I began to work with plants and prepare herbal preparations I fell in love with the synergistic medicine they produced and how they can impact and heal our bodies.
After I was laid off from a long successful career in Technology, where I earned a comfortable income, I was brought back to my roots and reminded of my passion and mission in life. This sudden change allowed me to focus on my dream of creating skincare that goes beyond the surface to help people achieve healthy skin and a sense of well being.
Plantagonia means (to me) the encompassing of all nature….
Our Ingredients
We believe in the power of plants and their ability to nourish and heal us. Knowing that everything we put on our skin quickly absorbs into our bodies, we ethically source the finest raw and organic materials from sustainable farmers and growers around the world, resulting in skincare that is all-natural, and free of toxins, parabens, synthetic fragrance, petroleum, or harsh chemicals.
The Nature Conservancy
Plantagonia supports The Nature Conservancy to help create a more sustainable future for our planet by helping fund and bring awareness to conservation projects that restore water quality for trees to grow, plants to flourish and biodiversity to thrive.