Uncompromising Legacy
“I truly believe in the power of nature to transform us not only from the inside out, but also from the outside in.”
- Sara Lee
A Foundation of Virtue
Botanicary was conceived and created by Sara Lee, a former combat veteran. As a crew chief and a sergeant in the Marines she learned key life lessons of honor and dedication that would later come to benefit her future endeavors. Her time in the service reinforced the values she had learned early of authenticity, resiliency and integrity.
Falling in Love with Fresh
After her time in the service, driven by her family matriarchs’ rich culinary heritage, Sara attended Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute. Afterwards she went on to become a chef in the burgeoning farm-to-table scene in Dallas under the tutelage of Michelin starred Chef Bruno Davaillon. It is there she learned a love for fresh, seasonal ingredients and the farm-to-table movement.
Eureka!
Sara's struggle with her skin started in her adolescent years. After trying everything from drugstore brands to exorbitantly priced luxury skincare lines, she finally decided to read the ingredient labels like she had already been scrutinizing her food sources and it was a eureka! moment. From then on she embarked on a mission to start crafting her own skincare with fresh, seasonal botanicals and nature-derived ingredients.
A Family Affair
As Sara’s vision grew, her husband Joseph lent his support and expertise to help Sara amplify their capacity and establish Botanicary from the ground up. Now, Joseph, a minority military veteran, and Sara co-own the business. Today Botanicary stands as a trailblazer in the farm-to-skin movement utilizing wildcrafted, in-season plants to create skincare luxurious, effective skincare products.
