Our Story
Larrea Skincare is an exploration of the art of self-care: the fundamental first step in caring for others and the world around us. Our goal is to cultivate a space for harmonious, energetic replenishment that fosters a connection with ourselves amidst a busy and chaotic world. Our artful products are made with pure, recognizable ingredients and powerful botanical allies, and are designed to soothe and illuminate your body and spirit with the power of plants. Larrea helps you rejuvenate your energy so you can continue to accomplish all that you want, need, and love to do with your wild and precious life.
About Our Namesake
Larrea (la-RAY-ah) is the genus of the resilient creosote bush, Larrea tridentata, also known by the name of chaparral. This resilient, prolific plant is beloved in the Southwest because whenever it rains, the air smells of its familiar, musky, earthy scent—and we cherish rain in this region! Larrea tridentata is also revered by Southwest herbalists for its numerous benefits to the skin when used topically and is respected for its resilience and ability to grow abundantly in our harsh desert climate.
About Our Founder
Hi, I'm Julianna, the herbalist, formulator, and founder of Larrea Skincare.
I fell in love with plants early in life and have spent most of my life working with them. A decade ago, I immersed myself in the study of herbalism, a path that continues to shape every product I create. Much of my herbal education took place in the field, learning directly from plants in their native habitats, sustainably harvesting botanicals, and crafting herbal preparations from fresh, locally gathered materials using time-honored traditions. This amazing, hands-on study deepened my appreciation for the remarkable power of plants and the many ways they can support our health, wellbeing, and connection to the natural world.
After completing my herbal training, I joined the natural products industry, where I served as Director of Innovation for a body care company with national distribution. In that role, I oversaw product development from concept through launch from ingredient sourcing and formulation to packaging, product stability, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing. I formulated and helped launch multiple product lines, including natural facial skincare, CBD topicals, and aromatherapy roll-ons, which went on to be sold by retailers nationwide, including every Sprouts Farmers Market location in the United States.
Larrea was born from my desire to formulate according to my own standards and uncompromising approach to quality. Every formula begins with a simple question: "What would make this the best version of this product?" That means choosing ingredients because they make the formula better, not because they're less expensive. I love creating products I genuinely love to use myself: beautifully made, thoughtfully formulated, and never cut short by compromises made solely to improve margins.
Today, every Larrea product is thoughtfully crafted in small batches with exceptional botanical ingredients, honoring both traditional herbal wisdom and modern formulation standards. It is a privilege to create products that reflect the way I believe skincare should be: effective, beautiful to use, and made with care at every step. My hope is that they not only earn your trust, but also bring a little more beauty, connection, and joy to your everyday rituals.