Today we’d like to introduce you to Tom & Herb. They and their team shared their story with us below:
Co-founder Tresha Heath met Co-founder Alexandra Dahl while working consulting on a bio-tech skincare start-up project.
Heath was brought to advise and scale the project, and Dahl was the lab and skin care production manager of the project.
Dahl and Heath realized when working together things just flowed. We had a lot of common interests and a similar idea of how we wanted to live our futures.
When the biotech start-up project came to a close. Heath and Dahl had a desire to continue working together, but this time as owners and cofounders of their own personal care product line.
Dahl and Heath share a passion for gardening and agriculture as well as the science of natural skincare and personal care products. Both had a desire to simplify the process and production of personal care products, making them earth-friendly, human-friendly, and sustainable.
We felt that skincare products are becoming overly thought and overly processed and wanted to get back to the roots of skincare, literally, by utilizing garden-grown minimally processed ingredients. The earth gives us all that we need to nourish, protect and heal our skin.
And that is how our “Skincare Garden” was born.
The active ingredient in all our products is Tomato Lycopene. Michigan produces $35 million dollars a year in tomato sales, and we want to be a part of that and continue to grow the market.
Dahl has extensive experience and knowledge in Agriculture.
Dahl graduated MSU with a degree in Agribusiness Management and has developed strong ties to the Michigan agricultural industry. Dahl is currently enrolled at Rutgers for her Master’s of Business & Science with a concentration in Global Agriculture.
Dahl is a board member for Oakland County Farm Bureau as well as Young Farmer co-chair.
Heath worked as a freelance MUA for over 20 years and has extensive experience working with other personal care products. Her work as an MUA appeared on the runways at fashion week and on multiple covers of magazines, such as Vogue, Marie Claire, and more.
Heath has brought multiple personal care and cosmetic products to market as both an owner and consultant. Heath guest lectures for the University of Toledo in their Cosmetic Science and Formulation degree program to empower tomorrow’s cosmetic scientists and still holds residence as an MUA at Beach House Day Spa in Birmingham, MI.
As a makeup artist, Heath always knew that good skin was the base of excellent makeup!
Heath “I have always been sensitive to compounded and fragranced products, so my selection of products to buy has been limited… and have forever been creating my own formulas.”
Heath and Dahl are a perfect duo. Dahl knows how to grow, and Heath formulates. Together they created the vision for Tom & Herb.
Our mission is to work with Michigan farmers to grow our Skincare Garden.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
Oddly yes, it has been a very smooth road! We have taken our time and extreme care to make sure things flow easily. In the past, we have both experienced businesses that take on too much too soon and cannot be sustained.
We are growing Tom & Herb organically.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
At Tom & Herb, we use local, garden-grown ingredients to create personal care products for people who live life naturally!
Our products are 100% natural and contain no dyes or additives.
Our blend of natural herbs gets you clean and soothes all the dry itchy things that nature brings.
We use the power of tomato lycopene to make aged or UV-stressed skin look more youthful and regenerated.
Our mission is to support local farmers, promote sustainability and agricultural education.
Our goal is to get people grounded by getting back to the roots of skin care. Literally!
100% Natural, Vegan, Gluten Free, Cruelty-Free, Paraben Free & Gender Inclusive
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
Similar to the food market, we believe there will be two completely separate segments. Lab modified Skincare and Natural Skin Care.
Pricing:
- Products range for $8 – $40
- Free shipping off first order.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.tomandherb.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomandherb/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomandherb
