story
Many things have changed. Many remain the same.
The Kitchen Table Roots
In 2009, Yoreganics began at my kitchen table. What started as a quest to soothe my three-year-old daughter’s eczema grew into botanical formulas that became household favorites. At the time, I was also navigating my own debilitating chronic pain. When conventional medicine offered no answers, I became my own advocate—trading pills and surgeries for the study of herbal remedies and toxins.
The Power of "Mini Decisions"
I still remember pushing my daughter down the grocery store cleaning aisle and watching her eyes water while her skin broke out in a red, itchy rash from the strong synthetic chemicals in the air. It was a wake-up call: our "mini decisions" are actually the big ones; they either build or break our health. It was time to Revisit Simple—returning to the wisdom of yore, when Mother Nature was our primary healer.
Revisit Simple
"With itches and rashes, red bumps and dry patches, my family was stressed, so I went on a quest. Back we went, to the days of yore . . . simple and natural, we scratch no more."
A Season of Rebirth
For nearly two decades, my focus remained where it mattered most: raising my daughters into kind, creative beings. As they blossom into their own lives, I am embracing a rebirth of my business into Yore Organics.
This evolution has been shaped by the profound loss of loved ones and my continued personal health journey. I’ve learned that we truly have nothing without our health; if we don't make time for wellness, our illness will eventually demand it. By prioritizing daily rituals and a deeper spirituality, I’ve experienced a life-altering shift. This journey is about more than products; it’s about the beauty of slow, intentional living and focusing on only what truly matters.
Soothe the skin. Settle the soul.
Love + laughter,
Kim Mendes | Founder + Mother