Earth Harbor
Beach. Beauty. Minimalists.
Who They Are
This small family business was founded by a certified toxicologist, herbalist, and beach wanderer, Ali Perry-Hatch, whose story is rather unique. Growing up on St. Simons Island, Georgia, Ali’s love for nature and island life was deeply instilled in her from a young age. She took the normal children’s play potions to the next level–creating marsh mud masks and sea salt sprays for her friends and family.
As she grew up, Ali’s love for the natural world, and how to protect it, deepened. She focused her career as a humanitarian engineer in global environmental health and toxicology. For years, she traveled the world, learning about toxins and their effect on our bodies and our planet. Learning the negative impacts of synthetic chemicals led her to eventually pursue a career in natural alternatives while she and her husband were living in an off-the-grid treehouse. After a long and difficult recovery from a nearly fatal car accident, as well as discovering she was pregnant with her son, Ali knew she had to fully commit to living a toxin-free lifestyle. Her passion for creating high-quality maritime products led to the birth of Earth Harbor, and her dedication can be seen in every product.
Ali believes that you can achieve a truly natural and synthetic-free, yet premium and indulgent skincare system at the same time–and that’s why she brought Earth Harbor to life.
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Why We Like Them
Ali’s standards are incredibly high (and that’s why we love Earth Harbor!). This unique company offers personalized, synthetic-free skincare that checks all of the boxes! Each product is made with purely natural, nontoxic, and clean ingredients. With an ethical supply chain as the main focus, Earth Harbor sources each ingredient using fair trade, organic, non-GMO, or wildcrafted sources. Plus, each product is vegan and certified cruelty-free through Leaping Bunny.
In addition to the focus on eco-friendly inputs, the entire creation process is rooted in sustainability. All products are handmade in small batches in order to supply the freshest and most nutrient dense products to customers. Each product is made in the US, either in their Saint Simons Island studio, while other products are made, infused, bottled, packaged, and shipped from their solar powered factory in Utah!
Curious about their Jade accessories? All of the Jade used is sustainably and ethically sourced in China from a family owned business. To ensure an ethical supply chain, the factory is audited through The Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI).
When it comes to how these products are packaged, Earth Harbor still doesn’t skip a beat. Each product is packaged in glass with minimal plastic accessories to preserve the ingredients and avoid unnecessary plastic usage. Each product is also packaged in a box made with FSC certified paperboard.
Rooted in their passion for marine habitats, Earth Harbor is also a proud partner of 1% for the Planet. They have partnerships with Wild Earth Allies Inc., Oceana, and Water For People. Wild Earth Allies focuses on culturally appropriate ways to build partnerships with different networks to protect wildlife and habitats. With programs such as Marine Turtle Conservation, we can see why Earth Harbor loves supporting them! As advocates for marine life, Earth Harbor also gives their support and contributions to Oceana, an organization striving to make oceans more biodiverse and abundant through policy reform. Their campaign-driven, fact-based approach is the key to their success!
With luxurious skin treatments, hair care, and body serums, Earth Harbor provides an earth-first approach to self care.
Paraben Free
Phthalate Free
Sulfate Free
Leaping Bunny
Organic Content
Handmade
Charitable
1% for the Planet
Vegan
No GMO
Made in the USA
Parabens are synthetic chemical preservatives, commonly used in beauty products like shampoo, lotion, and deodorants. Parabens can accumulate in your body, and have been linked to hormonal disruption and reproductive problems. In studies of breast cancer patients, parabens have been found in the tissue of cancerous tumors–yikes! If you want to avoid Parabens in your beauty products, keep an eye out for methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, and ethylparaben in the ingredients list.
Phthalates are found in toys, electronics, personal care products, plastic wraps, containers, and more. These petroleum based chemicals help soften plastics, and bind fragrances to perfumes, deodorants, creams, and other personal care products. Phthalates are are not chemically bound, meaning they can easily get released into the air, water, or your body, just by using the products as intended. Phthalates have been found to disrupt the endocrine system, which can cause reproductive damage, hormonal imbalances, infertility, mood changes, metabolism changes, and more.
Sulfates are synthetic chemical ingredients commonly used in beauty products and household cleaners, like shampoos and dish soaps. You can usually identify sulfates in an ingredients list by looking out for the most common types: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLC) and Sodium Laureth Sulfates (SLES). These chemicals, often derived from petroleum, are used to help form the “lather” we’re used to seeing in our beauty and cleaning products. When used in the shower or sink, these chemicals can flow through the pipes and into our waterways. Synthetic sulfates have been linked to allergic reactions, eye and skin irritation, and hair loss, and some studies suggest they contain carcinogenic ingredients.
Cruelty Free International certifies that cosmetic and household products are not tested on animals. These companies are audited to ensure that the ingredients and finished products are not causing harm to animals.
Organic materials and ingredients are grown without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers, promoting a healthier use of land and decreasing harmful agricultural runoff. By steering clear of toxic chemicals, farm workers experience less exposure to hazardous conditions, promoting social responsibility as well as environmental stewardship. Choosing organic materials eliminates the use of insecticides and other harmful chemicals, promotes efficient resource use, and results in a safer products and a cleaner planet!
We support small businesses and craftspeople who create each of their products with care. Handmade products are generally produced on a small scale, without the use of large energy consuming factories and production facilities. Buying handmade helps support art, communities, and people’s livelihoods.
This company donates a portion of their time or profits to charitable efforts in their community or abroad.
This company partners with 1% for the Planet, a nonprofit organization that helps promote environmental stewardship. Members commit to donating at least 1% of their sales to the program, which helps connect them to high-impact environmental nonprofits across the globe.
This product does not contain any animal products or byproducts, and has not been tested on animals.
This product is made without the use of Genetically Modified Organisms. The process of using GMO’s involves manipulating the DNA of plants, animals, and other organisms to produce benefits such as an ability to tolerate herbicides or produce their own pesticides. GMO’s have been deemed as unsafe by many developed nations.
This product was made in the United States. Buying locally made items helps to reduce harmful emissions that result from transportation during and after the production process. Purchasing products made in the United States also ensures that the items are produced in ways that meet strict safety and labor standards.
