How We Started

In 2019, our founder launched Taylor Melrose from a home office, driven by a need for skincare that celebrates melanin-rich skin, no alcohol ingredients that makes skin dry out or high aqua levels cheapening the quality of products and fills a crucial gap in the market. It began with persistence through countless “No’s,” a pandemic, and even more challenges. Undeterred, our founder took a grassroots approach, setting up a pop-up at a local Hollywood farmer’s market to connect with customers and find a community that resonated with the product he believed in so passionately. Taylor Melrose is proof that resilience and vision can turn obstacles into opportunities.

A Family Dream Born at the Hollywood Farmer’s Market, November 14, 2021.

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Next step, Unique Markets LA in DTLA

Octavia Morgan suggested we apply to Unique Markets. With determination, we submitted our application, and in April 2022, we got the news: "CONGRATS! You are one of the 150 amazing sellers selected for our Summer Market from hundreds of applicants!" From this show it launched us internationally.