Cutting Through the Noise of Clean Beauty & Nontoxic Skincare

I have a love-hate relationship with the beauty world.

On one hand, I love the community, discovering emerging brands, and the grounding ritual of building a personalized skincare routine with products that genuinely feel amazing on your skin.

On the other hand? It is far too easy to fall for clever marketing and jump on the latest viral trend only to discover the product doesn't work, or worse, contains harsh ingredients that wreck your skin barrier.

And let’s talk about greenwashing. So many mainstream brands label themselves as "clean" or "green," yet a quick look at their full ingredient lists reveals potential hormone disruptors, unnecessary synthetics, and harsh additives. Combined with poor production practices, it’s hard to know who to actually trust.

The Clean Beauty Burnout is Real

We get it; in today’s busy world, who has hours to research every single chemical name on a label? You just wanted to try that popular moisturizer you saw on Instagram.

I’ve been there. I’ve spent far too much money on trending products that either irritated my skin or completely misaligned with my personal ethics.

That’s exactly why I created Pache Co. I wanted to take the stressful guesswork out of shopping for truly clean and sustainable skincare and cosmetics.

Why Choose Pache Co?

Let’s be honest: I am no cosmetic chemist or celebrity dermatologist—and I don’t pretend to be. But in my opinion, that’s precisely what makes Pache Co. different from mega beauty retailers.

• No hidden agendas: Big box stores carry thousands of products because they get paid to stock them. Many drop a "clean" badge on a few select items just to jump on the bandwagon while continuing to sell products with questionable ingredients.
• Zero pushed formulas: We don't make our own products, which means we have no private-label agenda to push on you.
• Relatable curation: Every product in our shop is hand-selected and vetted by a real person who cares about conscious consumption, low-tox living, and real results.

Our mission is simple: to advocate for conscious consumption by curating products from brands that align with our strict standards for non-toxicity, sustainability, and transparency. We’re here to cure your decision fatigue and help you build a clean beauty routine that feels good and actually works.

Why Should I Trust You?

Fair question! It comes down to this: I’m a consumer just like you.

I spent years trying hundreds of products across skincare, cosmetics, haircare, and body care, constantly frustrated by how difficult it was to source genuinely clean, sustainable options in one place. Having to place five different orders from five different brand websites just to complete a basic daily routine isn't practical; and the extra shipping packaging and carbon emissions defeat the purpose of trying to live sustainably.

I built Pache Co. to be your all-in-one low-tox destination. You can cut down on excess packaging and shipping emissions while shopping with total confidence, knowing that a real human (not a corporate board) tested every product and did the research for you.

My Personal Journey

I’ve loved beauty and wellness for as long as I can remember. Younger me even used to think I’d become an esthetician one day. And while my career path eventually went in a different direction, my passion for healthy skin never faded.

Back in 2022, I started experiencing some health issues related to stress and hormone balance, and I ultimately decided to come off birth control. Shortly after, life threw a wave of intense stressors my way (including a stolen vehicle + many belongings, plus a demanding new career). My body spent almost two years stuck in fight-or-flight mode.

What I initially assumed was just a hormonal imbalance turned out to be chronically elevated cortisol from a frazzled nervous system.

And the primary symptom of high cortisol? Persistent acne.

Having had clear skin since my teenage years, sudden adult breakouts sent my confidence through the floor. Surely the change in hormones were also a contributor, but I became obsessed with fixing it. I tried every aggressive spot treatment, bought every "miracle" product, and spent fortunes on regular facials. But those harsh exfoliants and chemical-heavy formulas only stripped my moisture barrier, making it impossible for my skin to heal itself.

Finding Balance Through Minimalist Skincare

After almost a year of damaging my skin, I had a realization: less is more.

I went on a mission to find gentle, effective, natural formulations made with proven ingredients to calm inflammation and support the skin barrier.

Within a year and a half of switching exclusively to a streamlined, clean skincare routine, my skin finally healed. Do I still get the occasional cyclical breakout around my period or during stressful weeks? Of course. But now, I have a trusted, low-tox lineup that calms my skin without stripping it.

Welcome to Pache Co.

My journey through skin struggles, ingredient overload, and greenwashing is what birthed Pache Co. I wanted to create a welcoming space and community for anyone looking for safe, planet-friendly, and effective products that bring joy back to your daily routine.

Thank you for being here—we can't wait to help you build a clean routine you love!