It started with a cancer scare. Tata Harper’s husband got sick, and she went down a rabbit hole reading every ingredient on their bathroom shelf.
The real kicker? She’s a chemical engineer. She knew exactly what those unpronounceable words meant — and it freaked her out. So she bought a 1200-acre farm in Vermont and decided to grow her own skincare. No compromises.
This is her Regenerating Cleanser. $68 for 4 oz. The claim that hooked me? “Exfoliates without stripping.” My skeptical, combo skin needed to see that.
Texture
It’s a thick, gritty gel with real apricot microspheres.
Scent
Smells like a herb garden in the best way — not fake perfume.
Process
Every batch is made in one facility on that farm. The carbon footprint is wild, but the control is total.
Photo: Fleur Kaan / Unsplash
Over 30 botanicals, but let’s talk real players. Pink clay to pull out gunk. Pomegranate enzymes to dissolve dead skin. No synthetic beads or acids.
- Apricot Microspheres: manual exfoliation that dissolves
- Pink Clay: draws out impurities without overdrying
- Pomegranate Enzymes: chemical exfoliation, gentler than AHAs
- Willowherb Extract: calms redness post-scrub
First wash: the grit is substantial. You feel the scrub — it’s a workout, not a caress. Lathers into a creamy foam that rinses completely clean. No film.
Week 3: my nose blackheads were visibly reduced. But the surprise? My cheeks (dry zones) felt tight if I used it daily. This isn’t a gentle morning cleanse.
My texture improved. Pores looked clearer. But hydration? Zero. This cleanser doesn’t pretend to moisturize. You must follow with a serious serum or oil.
It’s a brilliant, uncompromising product from a brand that actually walks its farm-to-face talk. Not for everyone, but perfect for its person.