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Let us put over twelve years of natural skincare product formulation experience, ingredient research, industry observations, health and wellness expertise, and our work with thousands of real, live customers to work for you and your skin.

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Interviews + Articles

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556. Slow Down and Sense Your Life with Sarah Villafranco

Mar 28, 2024 - 1hr 20min

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203. Skincare Secrets: How To Naturally Heal Acne, Dry Skin,Eczema, & Dermatitis with Dr. Sarah Villafranco

Nov 1, 2023 - 1hr 7min

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The Built on Purpose Podcast - Sarah Villafranco, Owner of Osmia

May 10, 2019 - 39min

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Why Skin-Care Obsessives Are Getting Into Bar Soap

Mar 1, 2019


Our Founder

Sarah Villafranco, MD

Dr. Sarah Villafranco is the CEO and Founder of Osmia. After graduating from Georgetown University Medical School, she completed a four-year residency in Emergency Medicine at George Washington University before practicing as a board-certified Emergency Physician in Colorado. After a decade in the field, she became increasingly (and distressingly) aware of the tendency to overlook the root causes of health issues. After losing her her mother to pancreatic cancer, she was inspired to pursue a more holistic approach to healthcare, and wanted to find a path that resonated with her as both a physician and a mother of two daughters.

While she never anticipated a career in the beauty industry, her skincare journey began with a local soap making class that illuminated both the chemistry and artistry involved in crafting natural skincare products. Concerned by the myriad harmful ingredients commonly found in mainstream products, Dr. Villafranco devoted years to researching effective (and more beautiful) alternatives.

In 2012, she launched Osmia Skincare with a mission to help people find healthier, happier skin using superior ingredients, prioritizing the wellbeing of individuals and the environment. By blending her medical expertise with a strong commitment to transparency and safety, she has helped countless individuals discover transformative solutions for their skincare needs.

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Awards + Press

We have worked alongside customers to help them navigate teenage years, college transitions, work environments, pregnancy, new baby things, general stress, weddings, allergies, hormone changes, and the general piling on effects of decades in human form. So, we prefer our drawers of hand-written thank you notes to Muck Rack. But, if we must...

Cosmopolitan

The Beauty Shortlist

  • 2023 Beauty Shortlist Awards: This Year's Winners
  • Best Natural/Organic Brand USA: Osmia
  • Best Lip Care Product Intensive Treatment: Osmia Lip Repair
  • Best Give-Back Brand (Planet/Environment): Osmia
  • Best Serum - Nourishing: Osmia Nectar Nourishing Drops
  • Best Skincare Product for Acne AND Best Skincare Product
    for Breakouts: Osmia Spotless Blemish Oil
  • Best Cleanser - Soap Bar: Osmia Black Clay Facial Soap

Organic Spa Magazine

Previous Awards + Features

  • Byrdie
  • Allure
  • Harper’s Bazaar
  • Yoga Journal
  • Women’s Health
  • Cosmopolitan
  • Beauty Heroes
  • Forbes
  • 5280
  • Aspen Magazine
Media Inquiry?

Please email info@osmiaskincare.com with your request. Dr. Sarah Villafranco is available for professional engagements including expert commentary, podcasts, written articles, wellness event speaking, training, workshops, and other collaboration.