From Our Founder
Written June 2021
As I reflect on the last 5 years of growing this small business, I am deeply humbled. I had a dream of reconnecting with one of my first loves, nature, back in 2014 after searching for natural remedies to help combat my 20+ years of suffering with severe allergies and blemish prone skin. I was 30 years old, designing for a well-known fashion company, living in Brooklyn with my long-time partner, experiencing what appeared to be "the dream". And all day long, I dreamt of creating something that made me feel more alive, whole, protected and honestly, actually happy. I poured myself into books, online resources, an herbal and aromatic course and became deeply passionate for the first time in what felt like forever. Discovering the instinctual healing of plants and the power of the natural realm was a homecoming I welcomed with open arms.
I hosted the launch party in June 2015 at my favorite little wine bar around the corner from my apartment on a hot and humid, rainy Saturday. My friends came and we drank champagne as they graciously sniffed and played with my creations. It was sweet and intimate, and I was full. There was so much unknown about where I would go from there but by November, I quit my full-time job as a fashion designer and made Oxalis my top priority. From craft fairs in Manhattan, to a permanent move to New Orleans, to taking the show (literally) on the road for the majority of 2016 to Austin, Chicago, Nashville and locally in New Orleans - it's proven to be clear, I love this work.
Thank you endlessly for your support these past 5 years! Thank you for believing in plant-to-body skincare as a tool for comfort and intimacy, for moments that are only yours, for daily rituals. My hope is that despite all of the messiness that life can bring, when you use Oxalis, it feels like a joyful homecoming.
With loving gratitude,
Erin
Meet our founder, erin
Erin Wexstten hails from a small town in southern Illinois, where she spent her childhood surrounded by the sounds, scents, and beauty of nature. Growing up in the woods, her imagination ran wild, discovering hidden wonders and getting lost in the simple joy of exploring. As a kid, she'd often bring home wild oxalis, convinced they were rare four-leaf clovers — an early sign of her deep curiosity and love for the natural world. These fond memories of discovery and wonder continue to inspire everything she creates, with honesty and transparency at the heart of OXALIS.
Erin is certified in Organic Body Care Products from the School for Herbal and Aromatic Studies, which is accredited by the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA). She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design from the University of Cincinnati's renowned DAAP program. With over a decade of experience in the fashion industry across NYC, San Francisco, and Minneapolis, Erin's creativity and passion for sustainable practices have shaped her approach to creating clean, effective skincare products.