About Plain & Supple
Our Inspiration
Our Inspiration
Our Inspiration
Plain and Supple was born from the encounter of three different back stories. The first story comes straight from my childhood in Brazil, where I often found myself experimenting with kitchen ingredients such as brown sugar, oats, yogurt, olive oil and honey to make lotions and potions in my secret (and sacred) DIY spa. The second story t
Plain and Supple was born from the encounter of three different back stories. The first story comes straight from my childhood in Brazil, where I often found myself experimenting with kitchen ingredients such as brown sugar, oats, yogurt, olive oil and honey to make lotions and potions in my secret (and sacred) DIY spa. The second story takes place after the birth of my third child, when I realized that I had very little personal time to accomplish a 12 steps skincare routine but still wanted to take good care of myself. Finally, the last story is a sudden and unexpected bump in the carreer I trained for and worked my whole life at.
The loss of something that seemed so solid put my whole life in perspective and made me realize that, in the end, all that matters is spending time doing what you are passionate about and being close to the ones you love. This realization initiated my journey through skincare formulation. A journey that connects these three stories. While manipulating natural ingredients, I am honouring my childhood memories. When making and using skincare that is uncomplicated and efficient, I am honouring myself and all other women (or anyone!) who wish to accomplish some self care in little time. Finally, by abandoning the search for a 9 to 5 job and succumbing to my passion, I honor a life that allows me to be present at my toddler's first steps while sharing with others the joy of self love through skincare. This is my journey. And I invite you to join me in it. It's as simple as that: Plain & Supple.
Our Formula
Our Inspiration
Our Inspiration
At Plain & Supple we strive to use 100% natural and unrefined materials as much as possible. Our formulas contain
premium oils (most of which are certified organic), butters and waxes from different parts of the world, including oils sourced directly from my home country, Brazil, from the majestic Amazon forest. In addition, some of our
At Plain & Supple we strive to use 100% natural and unrefined materials as much as possible. Our formulas contain
premium oils (most of which are certified organic), butters and waxes from different parts of the world, including oils sourced directly from my home country, Brazil, from the majestic Amazon forest. In addition, some of our ingredients, such as our chamomile oil, are made in house through infusing flowers in carrier oils for a period of four weeks and then filtering the liquids for a rich, nutrient dense oil. Occasionally, we use naturally derived ingredients or safe synthetics that mimic natural ingredients to improve texture, function and durability of our products.
We investigate each component of our formulas thoroughly to ensure the crafting of products that focus on nourishing, soothing, softening and balancing the skin. In other words: we work hard to deliver a powerhouse of nutrients to satisfy your skin needs.
Our Philosophy
Our Inspiration
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is based on five pillars:
Quality. The number one factor that guides the formulation and production, from research to manufacturing practices and packaging.
Natural as much as possible. Plain & Supple strives to offer products that are 100% natural whenever possible. Some products, however, require emulsifiers, thickeners,
Our philosophy is based on five pillars:
Quality. The number one factor that guides the formulation and production, from research to manufacturing practices and packaging.
Natural as much as possible. Plain & Supple strives to offer products that are 100% natural whenever possible. Some products, however, require emulsifiers, thickeners, or even a preservative. These are either naturally derived or a safe syhthetic that mimics a natural ingredient.
Sustainability. At Plain & Supple we practice a minimum waste policy, and are constantly repurposing materials. In addition, we choose to partner with companies that also adopt sustainable practices. This is how Plain & Supple contributes to a less large of an environment footprint.
No animal testing. Plain & Supple is Leaping Bunny certified. This means neither our raw materials or final products are tested on animals.
Balanced life. At Plain & Supple we work hard to offer solutions for those who want to accomplish a skincare routine in little time without compromising quality. This can be you, mother of a newborn and maybe two other children and a dog, or you who is managing two jobs and a relationship, or maybe you, a student who also works part time (but if you can afford the time for a slower skincare routine, go ahead and enjoy your moment, Plain & Supple is also for you ;) ).
Which of these pillars speak to you the most?
Why Plain & Supple?
