about us

an independent face care brand

founded + run by two women who believe nature is everything

 Shannon heringer | product alchemy

This product junkie made a major discovery in a lush island jungle - her natural face. In 2010 on the Big Island of Hawaii, Shannon ditched toxic products in favor of pure water. When she saw real results from letting her natural skin breathe, she decided to start making her own pure plant-based skin care to ensure that nothing would harm her skin again. As friends started using her formulas + returning for more, she knew she had something special to share.  

“Using raw pure plants on my skin has become a journey of connection to Earth, to my source. I’m driven by the sensual experience of the plants in symbiosis with my body + spirit.”

Shannon is motivated by the way these formulas inspire gentle caring for ourselves + the Earth. She believes humans are meant to enjoy these plants on our skin every day.

“It’s easy to stop letting ourselves be sold on junk, to use real plant ingredients, to let ourselves + our planet breathe.”

When she isn’t wildcrafting in her kitchen, Shannon is found playing in nature, foraging for plants or nose deep in a book.

Cass cleave | branding + photography

Cass captures the beauty she sees in nature + people to create authentic + artful photo content + branding for RIPE. Cass is passionate about sustainable beauty, wellness, fashion + lifestyle practices that bring the magic of nature into focus.

A believer in making life what you will, Cass is most often found behind the camera or in the water surfing.