What Green Bee Botanicals does

Green Bee Botanicals is a women-owned, San Francisco-based skincare brand founded in 2015 that formulates and sells phytoceutical skincare and body care products built around full-spectrum hemp bioactives (phytocannabinoids including CBD and CBG). The company's core technological claim is that these rare bioactive plant compounds bind with receptors in the skin's endocannabinoid system to restore balance — a mechanism it positions as distinct from conventional skincare actives. Products are formulated from scratch in San Francisco by founder Bridget May, a former analytical chemist, and manufactured in small batches by family-owned partner EHP just outside Boulder, Colorado. The supply chain emphasizes regenerative organic farming, with star-ingredient hemp sourced from Sonoma Hills Farm in Northern California and supplementary botanicals from Eden Botanicals and Mountain Rose Herbs.

The commercial operation is anchored by a direct-to-consumer Shopify storefront, supplemented by a Spas + Stockists wholesale channel serving estheticians and select retail partners. The product portfolio centers on the 2025-launched Spa Collection — Quench Nourishing Moisturizer, Renew Repairing Serum, Revive Brightening Eye Cream, Soothe Relieving Body Oil, Balance Hydrating Toner, Illuminate Cleansing Cream, and Refine Exfoliating Enzyme Mask — priced between $39 and $68 per unit, with Subscribe & Save offering 15% off monthly auto-replenishment. Pricing also includes accessories (Cotton Bandana, Canvas Pouch, Reusable Cotton Rounds) and gift cards from $25. Marketing is multi-channel: organic social (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), an educational blog, an email newsletter with first-order incentives, and Bay Area live events and pop-up markets.

The company competes on transparency, certifications, and ingredient credibility. Every batch is independently lab-tested for over 100 contaminants (pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents), and certificates of analysis are published publicly. Third-party validations include Leaping Bunny, PETA Vegan & Cruelty-Free, Good Face Project, Buy Women Owned, and 1% for the Planet membership, with EWG Verified in progress; 15 industry awards including two Emerald Cups reinforce brand credibility. Geographic reach is U.S.-only, with no disclosed funding, parent company, or institutional capital, and operations are run by a 1–10-person team.

Name

Green Bee Botanicals

Legal name

Green Bee Botanicals

Website

https://greenbeebotanicals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Green Bee Botanicals is a women-owned San Francisco brand formulating phytoceutical skincare using full-spectrum hemp bioactives (CBD, CBG) that bind with skin receptors. It serves sensitive-skin consumers through direct-to-consumer e-commerce, subscriptions, and select spa and boutique wholesale channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural and organic skincare

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Health and Personal Care Retailers (4561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional/Backbar Skincare (Esthetician & Spa Use) (CRABAAAK), Body Skincare (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRABAAAD), Eye & Lip Skincare (CRABAAAC)

Keywords

• Botanical skincare
• CBD skincare products
• Clean beauty skincare
• Hemp-derived skincare
• Natural body care

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sale of skincare and body care products through e-commerce website. One-time purchases with subscription option (Subscribe & Save at 15% discount).
2. Subscription (Subscribe & Save): Auto-replenishment subscription model offering 15% discount on recurring orders of favorite products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Green Bee Botanicals formulates and sells a line of phytoceutical-powered skincare and body care products built around rare bioactive plant compounds (phytocannabinoids including CBD and CBG) sourced from regenerative organic farms. The Spa Collection of seven face and body care SKUs is complemented by accessories (cotton bandana, canvas pouch, reusable cotton rounds) and gift cards, sold through the company's own e-commerce site, a Subscribe & Save subscription program, and select spa and boutique wholesalers.

Product overview

Green Bee Botanicals is an organic skincare and body care brand offering a portfolio of phytoceutical-powered products formulated with nature's most effective bioactive plant compounds. The product lineup centers on the Spa Collection, which includes the Quench Nourishing Moisturizer, Renew Repairing Serum, Revive Brightening Eye Cream, Soothe Relieving Body Oil, Balance Hydrating Toner, Illuminate Cleansing Cream, and Refine Exfoliating Enzyme Mask. These products are designed to address various skin concerns including sensitive skin, dark spots/hyperpigmentation, dark circles/puffiness, dull skin, firmness, and oily/acne-prone skin. The portfolio also includes accessories (Cotton Bandana, Hello Bee-utiful Canvas Pouch, Reusable Cotton Rounds) and gift cards. Products are sold through the company's e-commerce site, select spas, and boutiques, with subscriptions available via Subscribe & Save for auto-replenishment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quench Nourishing Moisturizer A rich, non-greasy moisturizer that deeply moisturizes and restores balance to dry, stressed skin with antioxidants and rare plant actives, priced at $59.00.
• Renew Repairing Serum A serum that lightens the appearance of dark spots, visibly reduces blemishes, and plumps for clear, supple skin, priced at $68.00.
• Revive Brightening Eye Cream A concentrated, velvety cream that visibly reduces puffiness, brightens dark circles, and softens fine lines, priced at $48.00.
• Soothe Relieving Body Oil A body oil formulated to soothe and nourish skin, used as needed on the body, priced at $43.00.
• Balance Hydrating Toner A cucumber-rose scented hydrating toner that prepares skin for subsequent skincare products, priced at $42.00.
• Illuminate Cleansing Cream A cleansing cream that gently cleanses skin as the first step in the skincare routine, priced at $39.00.
• Refine Exfoliating Enzyme Mask An exfoliating enzyme mask with lactic acid that gently removes dead skin cells, recommended for use one to two times per week, priced at $46.00.
• Cotton Bandana A botanical-print bandana made from 100% cotton, priced at $15.00.
• Hello Bee-utiful Canvas Pouch A canvas travel pouch and makeup bag with the Hello Bee-utiful design, priced at $18.00.
• Reusable Cotton Rounds Reusable organic cotton rounds for facial cleansing, an eco-friendly alternative to disposable cotton pads, priced at $20.00.
• Skincare Gift Card A gift card for Green Bee Botanicals skincare products, available in denominations starting at $25.00.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ contaminants tested per batch
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record.

• Sonoma Hills FarmOthersAward-winning regenerative hemp farm in Northern California that supplies organic, sun-grown, full-spectrum hemp — the star ingredient for Green Bee Botanicals' phytoceutical formulations. Farm is led by the former culinary gardener of Michelin-starred French Laundry.
• EHP (Family-Owned Manufacturing Partner)Implementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFamily-owned manufacturing partner located just outside of Boulder, Colorado that produces Green Bee Botanicals products. The partnership maintains small-batch, quality-focused production.
• Eden BotanicalsOthersFamily-owned supplier in Sonoma County, California providing premium organic essential oils, carrier oils, plant distillations, and hydrosums for Green Bee products.
• Mountain Rose HerbsOthersWoman-founded supplier based in Eugene, Oregon providing organic, sustainably-sourced, wild-harvested botanicals. Shares Green Bee's commitment to regenerative and organic growing practices.
• Materia RegenerativeOthersColorado-based supplier occasionally providing organic hemp from small farm partners. Sourced ingredients are Regenerative Organic Certified, a standard exceeding conventional organic certification.
• 1% for the PlanetStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental giving organization that Green Bee Botanicals partners with, committing 1% of sales to support nonprofits increasing biodiversity and protecting pollinators.
• Ramsey Research FoundationStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization focused on pollinator protection through innovative scientific research. Supported by Green Bee's biodiversity-focused philanthropy.
• National Homegrown ParkStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit that teaches everyday people how to increase biodiversity and support plant, wildlife, and human communities. Beneficiary of Green Bee's environmental giving.
• Xerces SocietyStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization that increases biodiversity and protects the natural world through conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. Supported through Green Bee's biodiversity philanthropy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cannuka: CBD + manuka honey skincare line positioned for sensitive, problem-prone skin. Comparable in its CBD-anchored, clean-beauty positioning and spa/esthetician channel presence.
• Saint Jane: Luxury CBD-infused skincare brand built around full-spectrum hemp and clean botanicals. Closely comparable to Green Bee in ingredient story, premium pricing, and DTC go-to-market.
• Lord Jones: Pioneer CBD-infused skincare and body care brand. Directly comparable to Green Bee Botanicals as a premium, clean-label CBD skincare line sold DTC with a similar price point and target consumer.
• Vertly: Small-batch, botanically-focused CBD skincare brand. Comparable in size, clean-ingredient positioning, and reliance on plant-based bioactives to address sensitive-skin and wellness use cases.
• Leef Organics: Organic, full-spectrum CBD skincare brand emphasizing regenerative sourcing and clean formulations. Closely comparable in supply chain story (regenerative organic farm partnerships) and target consumer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/greenbeebotanicals
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenbeebotanicals
• Instagraminstagram.com/greenbeebotanicals
• Xx.com/gbbotanicals

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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