The Here I Am Sourcing Manifesto
Self-care is not a commodity. It is a human need.
We source from small businesses led by people making decisions based on their values. We do not expect perfect choices—just intentional ones.
These are the kinds of partners we work with.
1. Makers creating products that work.
We source from makers whose products are:
- Hand-crafted, made with high-quality ingredients, and incredibly effective.
- Beloved by the few people who have had the great fortune to discover them.
2. Makers using safe ingredients.
We source from makers who:
- Prioritize ingredients that come from nature, mostly plant-based, a few with goat's milk or beeswax.
- Might sometimes use non-harmful synthetic ingredients, typically nature-identical preservatives.
- Never use any harmful synthetics.*
*Including petroleum derivatives, endocrine-disrupting preservatives, or synthetic fragrances that release toxic VOCs into the air or are absorbed directly through the skin.
3. Makers who respect others.
We work with makers who:
- Source ethically to ensure their decisions do not harm people or the planet.
- Create products that are cruelty-free, with no animal testing.
- Treat people fairly, without discrimination.
4. Makers who take responsibility for their impact.
We prioritize makers who:
- Make business decisions that benefit people, their communities, and the planet.
- Handcraft or produce in small batches, taking responsibility for their waste and energy use.
- Seek to go beyond their products to do more for the world.
5. Makers who are committed to long-term well-being.
We work with makers creating products that:
- Support true rest and resiliency, not productivity-maxxing or the pursuit of eternal youth.
- Encourage slowing down, not overconsumption.
- Make rest feel normal, not earned.
6. Makers who are honing a craft, not chasing trends.
We source from makers who:
- Build for long-term results, not chasing trends, and definitely not taking advantage of vulnerable people.
- Nurture their customers and learn from them.
- Are curious.
In short
We don't claim our products are perfect. We claim our makers are thoughtful.
If a maker is here, they're working hard to create something special. You won't see these products on the shelves of the big box stores. These are rare finds that feel good for everyone.
A note about us:
We will unapologetically make political choices.
This is a business that will take a stand for women and against oppression of all kinds wherever it shows up.
We are committed to:
- Promoting women's autonomy.
- Standing up for social justice and equality.
- Encouraging thoughtful consumption.
- Creating a slower, kinder way of living.