About

Grata began when I found myself staring at a cabinet full of skincare, but still felt uncomfortable with my inconsistent skin. With so many lotions, serums, spot treatments accumulating, nothing seemed to be working. In looking for a more natural solution to apply to sensitive facial skin, I looked to olive oil based skincare, but was met with an ingredients list that was still hard to pronounce. I walked into my kitchen and applied a palm of olive oil to my face, hoping for the best. My skin changed. I no longer woke up with skin more oily than when I went to sleep. My acne greatly diminished and my pores started to minimize.

That was 10 years ago.

I have spent the last 10 years researching olive oil based products and their effects on skin. And not just any oil, the same oil I depend on in my diet to provide healthy fats and antioxidants. Using olive oil alone became a bit impractical. I considered the attributes of my favorite products, and tested textures and combinations until I created the Everything Balm. The Balm I use, for everything. Face, body, after sun, bug bites, rashes. It became the base of the Daily Essentials, bringing natural ingredients for a clean skincare routine.

Instead of a cabinet full of products and empty promises, Grata's essentials are meant to provide clean, natural alternatives to enjoy the simplicity of a quality routine and quality products.