I couldn’t find anything that was actually good for my skin and the environment.
To completely dedicate herself to all aspects of the brand Harper, who hails from Columbia, moved her family up to a farm in Vermont that also houses the lab. “It made sense to have everything up here because it gives us total control over the quality of the production process,” she explained. Quality and sustainability go hand and hand for Harper and co. “I’m not interested in using even one synthetic ingredient in my products,” she said. “Our brand is committed to being as environmentally friendly as possible, with a small eco footprint and conscious packing materials. Having the whole operation on our farm where we live allows us to do this.”
I used to be in the lab everyday mixing every batch.
“It wasn’t until my stepfather was diagnosed with cancer that I started paying attention to what is in my skincare products,” Harper told us. “I took a closer look at the products that I use everyday and realized they weren’t safe at all because they were full of synthetic chemicals that had never been proven save for people. That really began my search for natural alternatives.”
Being a mom has definitely shortened by morning routine!
As the demand for natural skincare grows, the Tata Harper line itself has expanded. “I used to be involved with every batch, but now that the process has become more routine I’m not needed in the lab as much,” Harper reflected. “It’s much more important for me to be in the field educating people.” That means Harper is constantly traveling to stores like Neiman Marcus, SpaceNK, Nordstrom, and Sephora as well as internationally while growing her sustainable business and spreading the word of a healthier, more natural approach to beauty.
