5 Questions with Alexa Mann, Founder and CEO of Pure + Planted

Alexa Mann, Founder and CEO of Pure + Planted, started her Vermont-based brand to bring superior premium CBD products to the market. Using locally and ethically sourced hemp and natural ingredients, Pure + Planted strives to create products that elevate the everyday lives of others.

Read on to learn how Alexa mobilized the idea for her brand, some surprising things about CBD, and her small-biz favorites.

How did you come up with the idea for Pure + Planted?

Pure + Planted began with me experimenting in my home kitchen, making CBD edibles. Our CBD Gummy was the result of that and was the first product we sold. The more I tried using CBD topically, the more I noticed lots of little issues disappearing, from TMJ to dry flaky skin on my face.

I was amazed by the endless ways CBD could be used to improve regular skincare and beauty products, but I wanted to create products that were as luxurious and high-end as my regular skincare products. One by one, I began to attempt to formulate a CBD-infused version of all the products that I used on a daily basis.

Can you tell us something we may not know about CBD?

CBD can greatly enhance your sex life.

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What is your favorite thing you've heard from one of your customers about your products?

A customer shared that they had the best bath of their life using a scoop of our Salt Soak and Bath Bomb together.

What is your self-care routine?

Exercise and getting into the woods are crucial to my self-care routine. As well as eating clean, mostly plant-based foods. I start my days with a full dropper of Pure + Planted 1000mg Full Spectrum Tincture. And as often as I can, I end my days with a warm bath using our CBD Bath Bombs or Salt Soak.

What are some small businesses you're loving right now?

I'm a big fan of Bergamot + Amor, a handbag company local to Vermont. I also love Dame and Pure Barre.

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The Bundle

3-Step System

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A groundbreaking 3-step acne system that smooths, revitalizes and improves the look of adult acne-prone skin without the use of harsh ingredients.

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GENTLE FOAM CLEANSER
Water (Aqua), Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Maltodextrin, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract.

POWER ELIXIR
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hyaluronic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Cannabidiol, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Exract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Maltodextrin, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Panthenol, Citric Acid.

SERUM HYDRATOR
Water (Aqua), Squalane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Lecithin, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Yeast Extract, Soy Amino Acids, Cannabidiol, Caprylyl Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Maltodextrin, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hyaluronic Acid.

Formulated by Dr. Robin Schaffran, chief dermatologist at BalmLabs, using naturally derived extracts and plant-based ingredients.

Non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores).

Cleanses and clarifies acne-prone skin without the use of harsh ingredients that can be irritating and overly drying for adult skin.

Gentle enough for all skin types.

Use the system as directed for at least 30 days for optimal results.

Each bottle is designed to last 45 days on average, but may vary with usage.

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and keep out of children’s reach. For Elixir and Serum: If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor before use. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Step 1
Apply 1 or 2 pumps of our Gentle Foam Cleanser to damp skin in the morning and gently massage in an upward, circular motion. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Step 2
Apply 1 or 2 pumps of our Power Elixir to the face and neck with fingertips or cotton round, avoiding the eye area. Allow to absorb completely.

Step 3
Apply 1 or 2 pumps of our Serum Hydrator to the face and neck, using fingertips. Allow to absorb completely before applying sunscreen or makeup.

Repeat all three steps in the evening.