My quest for raw ingredients turned me into a label sleuth and I discovered that beauty products identified as "natural" or "organic" didn't always live up to their names. I found out that there’s no government regulation in the beauty industry, so even products labeled as natural or organic can contain synthetic impurities such as petrochemicals, detergents, fragrances or preservatives. Yuck!

I decided to take action by creating RAW Essentials, my own skin care products out of the same raw ingredients I eat. I gave these products as gifts to friends who, like me, yearned for products that are free of nasty chemicals and ingredients, and to my delight, the products were well-received and well-loved. Thanks to this encouragement and a lot of scientific research, I'm now able to offer you the only skincare line that is Certified Raw™.