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about botanicalbasics

Since its inception in 1999, botanicalbasics ® has been founded to be your source for healthy skin. As a result, REAL botanical skin care has been developed to provide the finest skin care--made with natural and organic ingredients, without the use of harmful and damaging synthetics. Co-founders & sisters, Christa Tolson and Erica Burke make an incredible team, gladly sharing their handcrafted products with you.

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Their draw to Asheville stemmed from the raw beauty of the Southern Appalachians, including the diverse and abundant flora the area offers. After studying under renowned herbalist Peggy Ellis, through North Carolina School of Natural Healing in 1999, their love for growing and mixing botanicals into medicines and potent elixirs soon became an avenue for a business venture. Starting with spring herb markets, botanicalbasics culminated and blossomed into a cottage industry. Their natural health lifestyle helped to direct the focus on pure and safe ingredients, especially when mixing with small children and newborn babies in slings nearby!

In late 2006, they began the development of their professional product line—REAL skin renewal. Standing by their personal and environmental standards, they’ve formulated a brand free of harsh chemicals and unnecessary synthetic fillers that are far too commonly found in mass produced products, even some natural ones.

Upon launch of this premier anti aging product line in June 2008, retail sales began online at botanicalbasics.com. Almost immediately, a strong local following of likewise minded health and beauty seekers developed. The demand quickly grew for product availability throughout the Asheville area in spas, salons and even natural health practitioner offices. With Asheville as its foundation, botanicalbasics has incorporated tradeshows and internet marketing to carve a path toward a national presence.

All of their luscious products are handmade in small batches with a primary focus on quality ingredients. The importance of selecting sustainably sourced ingredients, recycled and recyclable packaging and printing supplies is a primary factor for botanicalbasics. Their small facility is located at Riverside Business Park where all of the manufacturing, bottling, labeling, packaging, shipping, and administrative tasks take place.