Skin Essence Organics

What Skin Essence Organics does

Skin Essence Organics is a privately held Canadian skincare company founded circa 1999 in Whitby, Ontario, operating with a team of approximately 10 employees. The company formulates and sells certified organic facial skincare products under USDA Organic, ECOCERT, and Leaping Bunny certifications, serving individual consumers globally through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and wholesale distribution through health food stores, spas, and wellness retailers.

The product portfolio spans cleansers, serums, moisturizers, facial mists, masks, eye serums, and body balms, organized into four skin-type collections (dry, combination, oily/acne-prone, and sensitive/rosacea/eczema). Core technical differentiators include water-free concentrated formulations, cold-pressed unrefined botanical extraction, dual-weight hyaluronic acid technology in the Glow Serum, and non-nano zinc oxide sun protection in the E-Cream. Products are made in small batches in Ontario and packaged in amber glass. The company markets a 40+ ingredient botanical glossary and educational content across skin conditions as a content-led SEO strategy.

The business model is a hybrid DTC-plus-wholesale retail operation. Individual products are priced between $21 and $42, while curated multi-piece sets range from $74 to $258, supporting tiered average order values. Digital gift cards ($25-$300) provide a non-expiring customer acquisition and gifting channel. The company ships worldwide with free shipping thresholds of $50+ for North America and $150+ internationally. No subscription model, institutional funding, or public-market activity is disclosed. Ownership is concentrated among founders and private partners, with David Brooke (international model) listed as a partner and brand ambassador.

Name

Skin Essence Organics

Legal name

Skin Essence Organics

Website

https://skinessence.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skin Essence Organics is a Canadian certified organic skincare company serving individual consumers globally with water-free, cold-pressed facial products through DTC e-commerce and wholesale retail partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

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

Facial Skincare (Cleansers, Toners, Moisturizers) (CRABAAAA), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG), Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF)

Keywords

• Organic skincare products
• Facial moisturizers
• Cold-pressed serums
• Natural facial cleansers
• Certified organic cosmetics

Headquarters

HQ city

Whitby , Ontario

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: E-commerce sales of certified organic skincare products directly to consumers worldwide. One-time purchase model with products ranging from $21-$258 for individual items and sets. Digital gift cards available in denominations from $25-$300.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Products sold through retail stores, health food stores, and spas. Wholesale inquiries handled through company contact form.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Skin Essence Organics manufactures and sells certified organic, water-free facial skincare products including cleansers, serums, moisturizers, eye treatments, facial mists, masks, and soothing balms made from cold-pressed, unrefined botanical ingredients. All products are produced in small batches in Ontario, Canada, packaged in amber glass for purity, and certified by USDA Organic, ECOCERT, and Leaping Bunny. Products are sold directly to consumers worldwide via Shopify e-commerce and through wholesale retail partners.

Product overview

Skin Essence Organics is a Canadian skincare company offering a diversified portfolio of certified organic, cold-pressed, and cruelty-free skincare products. The core product line includes facial cleansers (Fresh, Pure), moisturizing serums (Neroli, Nourish, Soothe, Light), specialized treatments (GLOW SERUM, Rosehip Oil, Ocular Eye Serum, E-Cream), facial mists (Calming & Toning, Refreshing & Toning), masks (Facial in a Jar, Nurture), and body balms (Sweet Orange). Products are organized by skin type (dry, combination, sensitive, oily/acne-prone) and offered both individually and as curated bundles (Perfect Skin Sets in 6-piece configurations and Complete Sets in 9-piece configurations). The company also sells digital gift cards. All products are formulated without water, preservatives, or synthetic chemicals, and are packaged in amber glass bottles for purity and freshness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glow Serum A 100% natural, plant-based, vegan moisturizing serum that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and bakuchiol oil to brighten skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Suitable for all skin types.
• Fresh Facial Cleanser Concentrated nutritional facial cleanser with lemongrass and peppermint that removes impurities and makeup without drying the skin, maintaining the skin's natural pH balance. Suitable for all skin types.
• Rosehip Oil 100% pure, cold-pressed, certified organic rosehip seed oil rich in Omega 3, vitamins, and antioxidants that delay aging effects, assist with skin cell regeneration, and stimulate collagen production. Suitable for all skin types.
• Neroli Facial Moisturizer Rich anti-aging facial moisturizer (serum form) for dry skin formulated with vitamin C, vitamin E, and antioxidants to reduce signs of aging and provide deep, lasting hydration.
• E-Cream Soothing Skin Balm Multi-purpose soothing skin balm with plant extracts providing anti-aging, hydration, calming, and anti-inflammatory benefits along with natural sun protection (30-35 SPF equivalent from non-nano zinc oxide). Ideal for eczema, rosacea, dry skin, sunburns, and general skin irritation.
• Ocular Eye Serum Eye serum formulated for the delicate eye area to reduce dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines while protecting against pollution and makeup chemicals.
• Facial in a Jar Exfoliant and softening powder mask that mixes with water to remove excess congestion, improve elasticity, and enhance the skin's ability to absorb moisture. Available in 50mL and 100mL sizes for all skin types.
• Pure Gentle Facial Cleanser Gentle facial cleanser formulated for dry or sensitive skin that effectively cleans without leaving skin feeling dried or damaged.
• Calming & Toning Facial Mist Calming and naturally soothing facial mist that balances pH, nourishes, rejuvenates, and delicately tones the skin. Ideal for dry or sensitive skin.
• Refreshing & Toning Facial Mist Refreshing facial mist that rejuvenates, tones, and naturally balances the skin's pH. Designed for normal or oily skin types.
• Nourish Facial Moisturizer Anti-aging facial moisturizer for combination skin with vitamin C. Concentrated serum that heals and improves skin texture and elasticity.
• Light Facial Moisturizer Lightweight facial moisturizer with vitamin C for oily or acne-prone skin. Provides hydration without clogging pores.
• Soothe Facial Moisturizer Anti-aging facial moisturizer specifically formulated for sensitive skin or rosacea with anti-inflammatory ingredients.
• Nurture Skin Softening Mineral Mask Skin softening mineral mask that helps to nourish and soften the skin.
• Sweet Orange Hand, Body, and Lip Balm Rich hydration balm for dry skin on hands, body, and lips with sweet orange essential oil.
• Digital Gift Card Digital gift cards available in denominations from $25 to $300, delivered via email, with no expiration date.
• Perfect Dry Skin Set (6pc) 6-piece skincare set for dry skin including Pure cleanser, Neroli moisturizer, Rosehip Oil, E-Cream, Calming & Toning Mist, and Ocular Eye Serum.
• Perfect Combination Skin Set (6pc) 6-piece skincare set for combination skin including Fresh cleanser, Nourish moisturizer, Refreshing & Toning Mist, and Facial in a Jar mask.
• Complete Set - Dry Skin (9pc) Comprehensive 9-piece skincare routine set for dry skin with maximum hydration and anti-aging benefits.
• Complete Set - Combination Skin (9pc) Comprehensive 9-piece skincare routine set for combination skin.
• Complete Set - Sensitive Skin (9pc) Comprehensive 9-piece skincare routine set for sensitive skin or rosacea.
• Complete Set - Oily or Acne-Prone Skin (9pc) Comprehensive 9-piece skincare routine set for oily or acne-prone skin.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products absorbed within 3-5 minutes with proper application technique
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• David BrookecoreOthersInternational Male Model and business partner. Has worked with Giorgio Armani, Guess By Marciano, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren. Became a partner in the company after experiencing product benefits firsthand. Actively involved in customer consultations and sales support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• cocokind: Clean, sustainably-formulated skincare brand with strong DTC presence and social media marketing. Comparable as an emerging clean-beauty skincare brand targeting ingredient-conscious consumers, though with more sophisticated digital marketing.

Broad incumbents

• Dr. Hauschka Skin Care: Certified natural and organic skincare brand with a long heritage (founded 1967) sold through spas, natural food stores, and DTC. Comparable in natural/organic formulation philosophy and spa-channel distribution.
• Drunk Elephant: Clean ingredient-focused skincare brand now owned by Shiseido, sold at Sephora. Comparable as a clean/active-ingredient skincare brand targeting the same health-conscious consumer; significantly larger scale and brand recognition.
• Weleda: Established global natural and organic skincare and body care brand with a wide product range. Comparable in natural/organic certification positioning and broad skin-type portfolio; operates at significantly larger scale and global distribution.
• Tata Harper: Premium clean and natural skincare brand sold at Sephora and department stores. Directly comparable as a high-end organic/natural skincare brand with similar certification-driven positioning but far greater scale and marketing reach.

Direct peers

• OSEA Malibu: Family-owned, plant-based and organic skincare brand sold DTC and through spas/wellness retailers. Comparable as a smaller, organic, family-owned skincare brand with similar wholesale distribution through health and wellness channels.
• True Botanicals: Certified organic, non-toxic skincare brand selling direct-to-consumer with a premium positioning. Comparable as a smaller, certification-driven, organic skincare brand with similar price points and DTC model.
• Herbivore Botanicals: Plant-based, naturally-derived skincare brand sold direct-to-consumer and through Sephora. Comparable as a smaller, naturally-formulated skincare brand with similar premium price points and natural ingredient positioning.
• Juice Beauty: USDA-organic certified skincare and beauty brand founded in California. Comparable as a certified-organic, plant-based skincare line targeting similar clean-beauty consumers, with significantly larger retail footprint.
• Eminence Organic Skin Care: Hungarian-Canadian organic skincare brand sold through spas and retailers with comparable certified-organic, cold-pressed positioning. Most direct comparable in category, geography (Canadian presence), and spa-channel distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SkinEssenceOrganics
• Instagraminstagram.com/skinessenceorganics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skinessence-inc.-100-organic-skin-care-

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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