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.

CUSTOM FORMULATION

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.