Ahead of Earth Day 2021, we speak to Tata Harper, founder of the eponymous cult luxury skincare brand to find out more about the brand's ethos and overall mission as well as some of her best beauty secrets
Organic and eco-friendly beauty brands are a dime a dozen in this era where the topic of sustainability is on the tip of everyone's tongues. But it is a whole different ballgame if we are looking at beauty brands that can also remain luxurious while supporting sustainability.
Enter Tata Harper, the founder of the eponymous eco-friendly luxury beauty brand who was inspired to start her own skincare line after her father's cancer diagnosis.
“Through helping him change his lifestyle I started to examine everything I was putting in and on my body. For the longest time, natural beauty was thought to be simple and low quality—a lot of the textures and experiences weren’t designed for a serious skincare client like me,” said Harper in an e-mail interview with Tatler Singapore.
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With the desire to create beauty products that were all-natural but made with quality ingredients in mind, Harper decided to start her own skincare line with her husband, Henry, on their 1,200 acre organic farm in the Champlain Valley of Vermont in 2010. The two spent five years to research and develop what would become the very first Tata Harper product. The brand has come a long way, celebrating its 10th anniversary just last year.
Ahead of Earth Day 2021 on April 22, we speak to Harper to find out more about what inspired her to start her brand, how sustainable her brand exactly is, considering a multitude of factors that exist today, as well as her favourite beauty tips and go-to skincare routine.