How Little Buddha Got Started...
I spent years struggling with my skin — very oily, breakout-prone, and constantly irritated. I tried everything I could find, but most products left my skin dry, red, and still far from clear. I was so self-conscious, I’d avoid bright lights, layer on makeup, and hope no one noticed.
In my 30s, after 14 years in a high-stress finance career, everything flared up again — this time, with even more health issues. I gained weight, felt exhausted, and went through doctor after doctor, only to be told that everything looked “normal.”
I was offered pills with endless side effects and harsh creams — but no one ever suggested any lifestyle changes. Not once. I knew there had to be another way besides masking symptoms. That’s when I started digging deeper to understand what my body really needed to start healing.
That’s when I decided to take matters into my own hands. I started researching how to support my body naturally, beginning with food — and quickly discovered the connection between diet, health, and skin.
To my shock, many of the products marketed to “help” were filled with toxic ingredients that were actually making things worse. They were a big part of why I was still dealing with breakouts, inflammation, and other health issues. That realization changed everything.
I signed up for a soap and candle making class and began crafting my own skincare using clean, plant-based ingredients — and the results were life-changing. For the first time, my skin began to truly heal.
Skincare stopped being just about appearances. It became a daily form of self-care that helped me relax, reduce anxiety, and feel good from the inside out. The more I simplified, the better I felt — and the more my skin responded.
Around that same time, my mother was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Her journey — and her strength — reinforced everything I had started to learn: what we put on our skin truly matters. Watching her embrace more natural approaches during her healing process opened my eyes even more and deepened my commitment to this path.
I began sharing my handmade products with friends and family, and their feedback was overwhelming. Their skin sensitivities calmed, eczema cleared, and my own breakouts became a thing of the past. I even stopped wearing makeup every day — something I never thought I’d feel confident doing.
But the most powerful part was hearing how these products made people feel. This wasn’t just skincare — it was daily care for their bodies and minds. A way to slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with themselves.
How the name “Little Buddha” came to be
My little brother has always been a calming force in my life — full of quiet wisdom and steady reassurance. I started calling him my “Little Buddha,” and when it came time to name the business, it felt like the perfect fit.
Just like his advice, every product we make is meant to bring peace, balance, and a sense of calm — using only clean, organic ingredients that support your skin and your well-being.
We’re here to create skincare you can trust — so you can love the skin you’re in, support your body naturally, and feel a little more like you again.