We believe in a holistic approach to skin health and well-being, understanding that the skin is a reflection of all that is going on inside.

our mission

At Naturopathica, we believe in taking a holistic approach to nurturing our bodies. Rooted in the principles of naturopathic medicine—a healing tradition that connects the body’s internal activities with outer forces like nature, diet, and movement—all of our spa services and formulas are centered around harnessing the power of herbs, botanicals, and natural modalities. 

our story

Our story has always been rooted in our spas, beginning with the opening of our East Hampton Healing Arts Center. Today, we operate six of our own spas, with over 270 professional spas proudly using our formulas and offering our treatments across North America.

Naturopathica began at our East Hampton Healing Arts Center, originally established as an herbal apothecary before expanding to offer massages and facials that utilize the healing power of touch. This same healing mindset extends to our skincare formulations, meticulously crafted without any ingredients known to be toxins or harmful to the body. In fact, two of our original formulas—Calendula Essential Hydrating Cream and Carrot Seed Soothing Facial Oil—were born from our founder’s search for a remedy to ease her mother’s aggravated skin while undergoing cancer treatment, turning to soothing botanicals like Calendula flowers. These very formulas remain some of our best-sellers to this day. 

Model applying Gotu Kola on her face
Model applying Gotu Kola on her face

NATUROPATHICA represents a place, a practice, and a way of being that’s available to all. The name is derived from naturopathic medicine, a healing tradition that connects the body’s internal activity with outer forces like nature, diet, and movement. Its principles are as follows:

  • Do No Harm
  • Allow Nature to Heal
  • Treat the Whole Cause of a Concern
  • Take a Holistic Approach to Wellbeing
  • Invest in Prevention for Long-term Success
  • Naturopathica Ingredients laying on a white table
    Naturopathica Ingredients laying on a white table

    Our ingredients

    Naturopathica began as a pharmacy of flowers and plants, used by our founder Barbara Close to treat imbalances on the skin and in the body. Today, we employ dozens of pure plant extracts in our serums, cleansers, masks, and other treatments. Responsibly harvested and expertly chosen for each unique skin concern, our ingredients are revered for their potency, efficacy, and pure, long-lasting results.

    OUR PROMISE TO THE PLANET

    Our Formulas

    Our products use safe and sustainable formulas that support skin’s natural function. Our active ingredients are proven to be safe and effective, often developed using the latest advances in green technology.

    Our Impact

    Our ingredients are sustainably and responsibly sourced. Our workers and those of our vendors are paid fair, life-enhancing wages. Everything that we pack, ship and print is made from glass or recycled material whenever possible. We love animals and never test on them. We are proud to be Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free.

    Our Community

    We are proud to manufacture our products in the USA. We support groups who share our values, including the American Botanical Council, the Green Spa Network, and local non-profit organizations working to better their communities and the environment.

    Calendula and Echinacea flowers cut in a basket