Meet the Founder

A young woman with dark hair wearing a headband and a black top, smiling while near a body of water with land and houses in the background.
A leather-bound notebook, a ceramic mug with a floral pattern, and a small wooden table with a scenic lake view, mountains, blue sky, and grassy area with yellow flowers.

BRAW Skin is made in small batches, on the edge of the Firth of Clyde by me, Heather Hart.

I started BRAW because of my own struggle with naturally dry, sensitive, compromised skin and a long history of trying countless products that either irritated my skin or weren’t doing the job.

I learned that many products I was using were either mostly water with minimal actives or overloaded with too many strong actives - neither of which serve sensitive, stressed skin, or skin weathering different seasons of change.

Frustrated by stinging, irritation and flare-ups, I began formulating simple, plant‑based blends that soothe rather than aggravate. BRAW grew from that need: stripped‑back, effective skincaredesigned to nourish and protect fragile skin.

The Future of BRAW Skin

I'm a mum of two, building a life to create more space to be present for my family and serving my community.

It’s important to me to build a brand that serves a purpose to people and to one day be a stockist to all our beautiful Scottish guest houses, hotels, Inns, Airbnb’s to rid the industry of single use plastic amenities and provide proper decent products without the harsh surfactants and synthetics to keep Scotland looking BRAW.

Heritage

Scotland's heritage, history and folklore is full of brave and powerful women. Our wise women and healers understood plants and root systems. They made poultices and tinctures - tended the sick, and passed their knowledge down by word of mouth rather than by textbook. I plan to keep our beautiful heritage alive through my products, storytelling, and sharing knowledge from my table to yours to keep your families’ skin health well.

Become a BRAW stockist

BRAW MISSION

STRIPPED-BACK SKINCARE

To offer intentionally simple, earth friendly plant‑based skincare that restores and protects the skin barrier without unnecessary or irritating ingredients.

CELEBRATE SCOTTISH HERITAGE

To celebrate Scottish heritage and storytelling in our product names and brand narrative.

SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY

To support local community and environmental initiatives as BRAW grows and expands.