Location

Nevada City, California, United States

Founded

2012

Price

Affordable

Shipping

Worldwide

Fat and the Moon

About

Fat and the Moon is an artisanal, small-batch haircare and skincare brand founded in 2012 by Rachel Budde in Nevada City, California. The brand creates herbal-based products using natural clays, aloe, and essential oils to cleanse and nourish hair naturally. Fat and the Moon is rooted in folk herbalism and body positivity, avoiding synthetic preservatives and plastic packaging in favor of reusable tins and jars. The brand's philosophy centers on slow beauty—celebrating natural, sustainable practices and traditional herbal wisdom. What distinguishes Fat and the Moon is its commitment to hand-crafted quality, environmental awareness, and a holistic approach to personal care that honors both individual wellness and planetary health.

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Rachel Budde

Frequently asked questions

How does Fat and the Moon handle packaging waste?
The brand avoids plastic packaging, using reusable tins and jars instead.
Where is Fat and the Moon based and when did it start?
Fat and the Moon is based in Nevada City, California, and was founded in 2012.
What is the herbal philosophy behind Fat and the Moon?
Fat and the Moon roots its products in folk herbalism and a slow-beauty, body-positive approach, blending traditional herbal wisdom with environmental awareness.
Is Fat and the Moon affordable and does it ship internationally?
Fat and the Moon sits in the affordable price range and ships worldwide.
Who makes Fat and the Moon and how is it produced?
Fat and the Moon is an artisanal, small-batch brand founded in California by Rachel Budde, with herbal-based products made by hand.
What's in Fat and the Moon's Day to Day Shampoo and Softening Hair Oil?
These hair products use natural clays, aloe, and essential oils to cleanse and nourish without synthetic preservatives.

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