Welcome to the season of sun-drenched skin and effortless elegance. Elevate your summer ritual with this curated collection of handmade beauty crafted for you by members of the Indie Business Network. We've got you covered with everything from rich body butters and luminous fragrances to nourishing lip treatments and beachside candles. Each one is designed to inspire delicious summer dreams all season long. Let's go shopping!
1. Arbria Creations (California)
Maker: Ayanna Jackson
Inspired by her three daughters, founder Ayanna Jackson created Arbria Creations to care for sensitive skin with love and intention. What began as homemade blends in her kitchen has grown into a trusted brand for nourishing, natural skincare. Keep your skin soft and glowing all summer with Arbria’s rich, whipped Body Butter, available in delightful scents like Romantic Rose, Lavender, and Lemongrass.
2. Lancolia (New Jersey)
Maker: Nabila Brabez
Discover the elegance of effortless beauty with Lancolia, where French skincare meets modern simplicity. Founded by chemist Dr. Nabila Brabez, Lancolia blends science and luxury into a “less, but butter” philosophy that delivers radiant results with fewer, smarter steps. Looking for your signature summer scent? Valiant Parfum is it! An irresistible blend of bright citrus, fresh ocean air, soft woods, and warm vanilla. Valiant is nothing less than summer in a bottle!
3. Colorado Aromatics (Colorado)
Maker: Cindy Jones
Colorado Aromatics blends science and nature to create powerful skincare for active, outdoor lifestyles. Formulated by a biochemist and herbalist who grows many of the herbs herself, these products are crafted to repair and protect dry, sun-exposed, and weather-worn skin. When it comes to battling summer sun and dry air, this skincare line delivers every single time.
4. Bonjour Smoochez (Ohio)
Maker: Linda Joffe
Bonjour Smoochez delivers lip care that goes beyond basic. Founded by a cancer survivor, the brand is rooted in resilience and results and uses skincare-grade ingredients to deeply hydrate, heal, and visibly enhance your lips. Think softer, smoother, plumper. After all, your lips deserve more than just balm.
5. EarthTonics (California)
Reconnect with your skin and your spirit all summer long through EarthTonics’ line of wildcrafted plant rituals, all handmade with love in Ojai, CA. From the nourishing Repair Crème Concentrate show here to the Healthy Breast Tonic, Cardamom Cream Cleanser, and Botanical Toning Mist, each formula is alive with vibrant botanicals designed to reawaken your senses, restore balance, and reveal your natural radiance.
6. Pooka Pure and Simple (New Jersey)
Maker: Dawn Fitch
Pooka is the life purpose project of author, speaker, and wellness advocate Dawn Fitch. Originally a graphic artist, Dawn’s journey took a transformative turn after being diagnosed with an autoimmune illness. In search of healing, she began crafting natural products in her kitchen. Now a thriving brand with a showroom, online store, and wholesale line, one of Pooka's popular summer favorites is the Coconut & Lemongrass Body Oil shown here. You'll love the lush, aromatic blend that whisks you away to the Far East with every drop.
7. Shea Radiance (Maryland)
At Shea Radiance, skincare is a ritual of self-love, empowerment, and community. Founded by Funlayo Alabi, the brand offers natural, effective solutions for dry and sensitive skin, and celebrates beauty at every stage of life. With a mission to nourish both skin and spirit, Shea Radiance helps women glow with confidence while honoring their true selves.
8. Providence Perfume (Rhode Island)
Maker: Charna Ethier
Experience natural fragrance artistry by award-winning perfumer Charna Ethier. Branch & Vine is a light, fresh, and beautifully green scent—perfect for nature lovers. Visit the Rhode Island studio to explore the custom fragrance bar or create your own signature scent. Prefer to learn from home? Join Charna online for personalized perfume-making classes.
9. Reverentia Skincare (Minnesota)
Maker: Katherine Skilar
Reverantia specializes in organic skincare made with grass-fed tallow and botanicals like blue lotus, rose, rosemary, vitamin e, and pure and clean beeswax. Velvety smooth Eternal Blossom Daytime Solid Serum melts effortlessly into your skin, delivering deep, lasting hydration and an instant glow that leaves your complexion radiant and resilient no matter how hot or dry the summer gets..
10. Smell of Love Candles (Virginia)
Maker: Patricia Buxton
Smell of Love Candles was founded by teen entrepreneur Alejandro, who gives back by donating a portion of every candle sale to help other kids pursue a college education.
Escape to a seaside getaway with Beach Bonfire — a tropical blend of juicy mango, creamy coconut milk, pineapple, orange, and a whisper of peach, all wrapped in a warm, smoky fruit medley. It’s summer in a jar. No plane ticket required!!
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