Elise Had Tried Everything. Her Skin Still Burned.
Elise M. is a 37-year-old mom living in Asheville, NC—a holistic wellness lover who eats clean, grows herbs, and always reads labels. But her sensitive skin? It had other plans.
“Every winter, the skin around my mouth would dry out, flake, crack, and turn red,” she said. “It looked like eczema—and it stung. No amount of clean-sounding products helped. Some made it worse.”
Elise was tired of wasting money on products that only offered hope on the label—not relief on her skin.
That changed when she discovered the Me and a Tree Face Care Kit—a four-step ritual rooted in botanicals, not synthetics.
The Root of the Problem: Skin That’s Overwhelmed, Not Defective
What Elise was dealing with is common in sensitive, combination skin—especially for those with:
- Eczema or barrier damage
- Flare-ups around the mouth, nose, or chin
- A cycle of dry + oily zones with no balance
Most skincare tries to “correct” these symptoms by stripping, sealing, or masking. But at Me and a Tree, we believe in restoring what skin is missing—without overpowering it. We believe the body has its own healing mechanism and it wants to heal.
By using natural ingredients in a specific way, the body will heal when it is supported the way nature intended—with gentle, consistent care that feeds, soothes, and protects. That’s exactly what our Face Care Kit was designed to do—without parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, PEGs, or other known hormone-disruptors. ⁽¹⁾ See definitions below
Elise’s Healing Ritual: The Face Kit That Changed Everything
***5 days into her new botanical skincare ritual—Elise noticed the changes***
Step 1: Exfoliate Gently
Jumping Java Exfoliating Scrub
A soft scrub with sugar, coffee, borage, evening primrose oil (and more), that clears buildup without damaging fragile skin formulated for face and body care. Skin needs a mix of cleansing and
replenishing at the same time- this helps restore while cleansing to wash away all the junk we come into contact with daily~including our own dead skin cells and oil build up. The key is to use products that don't strip yet still cleanse.
Step 2: Nourish and Restore
Carrot Tamanu Elixir Serum Elixir
A nutrient-dense mix of tamanu, carrot seed, borage, and primrose oils that nourish the skin barrier and decrease inflammation. If you seek to soothe irritation, smooth fine lines, or diminish sun spots and scars, this antioxidant-infused blend delivers results — naturally. Infused with genuine lavender and flower extracts, this delicate serum aids your skin's innate healing process.
Step 3: Hydrate + Protect (AM)
Bright Eyes & Face Day Cream with Zinc
Mineral zinc helps block daily irritants while aloe and sunflower hydrate—without greasiness.
Brighten, protect, and hydrate — even the most sensitive skin.
Our Bright Eyes & Face Day Cream is a calming, nutrient-rich moisturizer formulated for dry, oily, combination, and reactive skin types. It glides on smoothly, delivering deep hydration without clogging pores — leaving your skin feeling refreshed, balanced, and supported.
Made with non-nano zinc oxide, this gentle mineral sits on the surface of the skin rather than penetrating it, creating a light, breathable shield that’s perfect for daily wear and sensitive complexions.
Step 4: Soothe + Replenish (PM)
Monoi de Tiare Night Cream- Designed to deeply replenish and renew skin while you sleep. Infused with authentic Monoi Flower extract, this luxurious night cream softens, brightens, and helps even out skin tone while restoring essential moisture. Soothing botanicals like borage, jojoba, Damascus rose, and aloe butter work together to calm irritation, reduce redness, and support elasticity — making it ideal for dry, sensitive, or mature skin (as well as all ages).
What Elise Noticed
“Within a week, my skin was calmer. The redness around my mouth was fading, and that dry, tight sting I used to wake up with was gone.”
- Comfortable without makeup
- Free from flaky patches and redness
- Confident in her bare skin
Why This Kit Works When Others Don’t
Because it’s:
- Free from synthetic fragrance, silicones, and fillers
- Crafted with plant oils your skin can recognize and use
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Made in small batches, with intention —not mass-produced. Big box stores often source products from China, where creams can languish in warehouses for months or years, losing potency. To counteract this, they add strong preservatives, which may disrupt hormones and pose health risks. Me and a Tree uses Eco-certified preservatives safe and beneficial for your skin and skin like Elise’s.
Elise’s Final Words
“This kit didn’t just help my skin. It gave me confidence again.”
Ready to Try the Same Ritual?
If you’ve been dealing with dry patches, redness, or sensitive skin flare-ups—especially around the mouth and chin—this might be the answer your skin has been waiting for.
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Elise’s skin transformed in just 5 days. With consistent, natural care, yours can too.
✨ Ready to see your own transformation?
Explore our Botanical Face Kit and bring out your natural glow—just like Elise.
Results based on customer testimonials. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Results may vary based on skin type, routine, and individual factors.
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Ingredient Glossary
¹ Parabens – Preservatives linked to hormone disruption and found in many conventional lotions and face products.
² Phthalates – Often hidden in fragrance; linked to hormone imbalance and reproductive toxicity.
³ Synthetic Fragrances – May contain dozens of hidden chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin or disrupt hormones.
⁴ PEGs (Polyethylene Glycols) – Petroleum-based compounds used to soften or emulsify; can be contaminated with carcinogens like 1,4-dioxane.