Since 2014, Pure Luxe Apothecary has been creating small-batch botanical skincare using 100% natural ingredients chosen for their effectiveness, purity, and integrity—never synthetic fragrances, preservatives, or unnecessary additives.
From healthy skin to whole-body wellbeing, each product is thoughtfully formulated to transform everyday care into meaningful rituals that nurture vibrant skin and a deeper connection to what matters most.
What Makes Pure Luxe Apothecary Different?
At Pure Luxe Apothecary, ingredients are the foundation of everything I make. Every botanical oil, floral water, herb, and essential oil is carefully chosen for the purpose it serves—supporting healthy skin and overall wellbeing.
For thousands of years, people have understood the remarkable ways botanicals can nourish, comfort, and care for us. Pure Luxe Apothecary is rooted in that same quiet wisdom.
Being Ingredient Conscious also means paying close attention to what I leave out. You'll never find synthetic fragrances, parabens, preservatives, colorants, fillers, or unnecessary additives in any Pure Luxe Apothecary product.
Values
Transparency, integrity, and stewardship guide every decision I make—from sourcing ingredients to choosing packaging.
You deserve to know exactly what you're putting on your body, which is why every ingredient is clearly listed and every formula reflects the same care and intention.
I use glass bottles and jars, environmentally responsible labels, compostable and recyclable shipping materials, never test on animals, and work with suppliers who share my commitment to quality and responsible sourcing.
Caring for people and caring for the planet have never felt like separate ideas to me.
Meet Leslie
Iowa native. London trained.
Every Pure Luxe Apothecary product is formulated by me and handcrafted in small batches in my Iowa City workshop.
I'm a professional member of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists (NAHA) and hold a BSc in Integrated Health: Complementary Therapies from the University of Westminster in London. I also earned an MA in Higher Education: International Education and a BA in Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa.
My education has always been guided by a fascination with how we live healthier, more vibrant lives—and the role plants, holistic health, and natural medicine can play in that journey.
Every formulation is an opportunity to continue learning, refining my craft, and sharing the remarkable beauty and wisdom of botanicals with others.
Why I Do This
Our bodies deserve thoughtful, holistic care—not because we're chasing younger-looking skin or perfection, but because health is one of life's greatest gifts.
Creating products that help us slow down, reconnect with nature, and care for ourselves well is one of the greatest joys of my work.
Whether you're just beginning an Ingredient Conscious skincare journey or refining a ritual you've loved for years, I'm grateful you're here.
I hope these products become a meaningful part of your everyday life.
