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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.
Blogs
If you’re new to Osmia and you’re here because you have a skin problem you are trying to solve, we can help! Our blogs are an excellent resource. Browse by skin health, ingredients, wellness, recipes, life, or just wander through everything.
Most articles are researched and written by Osmia CEO and Founder Sarah Villafranco, MD, with occasional contributions from other experts and team members.
Are you ready to uncover your healthiest, happiest skin?
Interviews + Articles
Mar 28, 2024 - 1hr 20min
Nov 1, 2023 - 1hr 7min
May 10, 2019 - 39min
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.
Learn MoreReviews
Honestly, customer calls, conversations, and emails matter to us more than ANYTHING.
Check out real experiences from verified buyers that showcase our products, customer service, and authenticity. Each review tells the story of someone who turned to our natural formulations for healthier, happier skin. We believe in being open, so as you read these insights, we hope they help you make informed choices. Whether you're looking for a little reassurance or some inspiration, dive in and see how Osmia can refresh your skincare routine!
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
- Now Presenting: Cosmopolitan’s 2024 Clean Beauty Awards
- Best clean body care: Best body bar: Osmia Coffee Mint Soap
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
- 2023 Natural + Organic Beauty Awards
- Top Face Oils: Osmia Balance Facial Serum
Previous Awards + Features
- Byrdie
- Allure
- Harper’s Bazaar
- Yoga Journal
- Women’s Health
- Cosmopolitan
- Beauty Heroes
- Forbes
- 5280
- Aspen Magazine