My Journey to Little Buddha
Growing up, I struggled with constant skin issues—acne, oily skin, and everything in between. I tried countless products, but nothing worked. My skin would end up dry, irritated, and still far from clear. I was so self-conscious that I even asked my friends to hang out in the dark so they wouldn’t see my skin & would pile on endless lotions & even more makeup in hopes no one could tell I had horrible skin.
In my 30s, after 14 years in a high-stress finance job, my skin issues returned, worse than ever. I started to gain a lot of weight & started to develop a lot of health issues.
Despite seeing numerous doctors and undergoing countless tests, everything came back "normal." The usual recommendations were given—antidepressants, creams, and medications with endless side effect—they all failed to address the root cause.
That’s when I decided to take matters into my own hands. I began researching how to heal my body naturally, starting with food, and soon discovered the link between diet, health, and skincare.
To my shock, many products marketed to "help" were full of toxic ingredients that were doing more harm than good & were one of the reasons I was having so many skin & health issues.
That realization changed everything! I signed up for a soap & candle making class & started making my own skincare products—free of harmful chemicals—and the results were life-changing.
For the first time, my skin began to heal. Skincare wasn’t just about appearance anymore—it became a form of self-care that helped me relax and feel good from the inside out.
My clean, natural skincare not only transformed my skin but also helped reduce my stress and anxiety.
Around that time, my mother was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Her diagnosis reinforced what I had learned: what we put on our skin truly matters. Witnessing her courageous battle & seeing how she was able to heal herself while also incorporating more holistic & natural ways was an eye opener & only made me double down on my mission.
I began sharing my handmade products with friends and family, and their feedback was overwhelming. Their skin sensitivities faded, eczema cleared up, and my own breakouts became a thing of the past. I even stopped wearing makeup on a daily basis —something I never thought I’d be comfortable doing.
But the real impact came when other people started to share their stories. My products weren’t just helping their skin; they were improving their well-being. Skincare became an act of self-care, something that nourished them while also taking care of their skin.
How the name "Little Buddha" came into existence
I’ve always been close to my little brother, my “little Buddha,” whose calming advice inspired me throughout this journey. He’s the reason I named our company Little Buddha. Just like his advice, our skincare is designed to bring peace and balance, using only clean, organic ingredients that care for your skin and overall well-being.
At Little Buddha, we use only organic & natural ingredients with pure essential oils to create skincare that’s not only helps soothe your skin, it helps you glow.
My mission is to provide skincare you can trust, so you can love the skin you're in while taking care of your & your skin from the inside out.