Weekly Portrait of a Natural Beauty – Keri Waxer

I am such a fan of Keri Waxer and her pursuit to clean up the industry through her work with Tata Harper skincare. Full of personality and smarts, I just wish she lived on the west coast so I could see her more!

Keri Waxer, is the founding ambassador for Tata Harper Skincare. Born and raised in New York and which is still home base, this brand developer is always on the go, traveling, introducing and developing new markets for Tata Harper. Tata Harper is what she calls a “new category of skincare”, as it is 100% Natural, Non-Toxic, yet completely driven by science and results. Having a background in events and marketing, she met Tata while pursing her education in Holistic health and Nutrition as she became extremely fascinated with the alternative and natural world as a way to promote healing and well being. Tata’s new brand of skincare was eye opening as it incorporated natural, high tech chemistry, something that didn’t formally exist. A strong need for which she quickly fell for and became extremely passionate about sharing with others.

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Name: Keri Waxer

What do you do? I am the Founding Ambassador of Tata Harper Skincare, a non-toxic, luxurious and effective line of beauty products made on a bucolic farm in Vermont. I travel the country and UK introducing the world to the line, and spread the word about the health benefits and overall importance of embracing natural products. The technology available today in the world of naturals is amazing.

Who are you? I am a passionate person motivated by living a healthy and balanced lifestyle. I love sharing the things I learn and inspiring others toward it.

Where are you? I am based in Manhattan but I spend time in Montauk, NY unwinding at the beach or at the Julius Kingdom Farm where Tata Harper is based- pure heaven.

How we met? Tracked you down! You were on the forefront of natural beauty- greening your makeup kit before it became trendy. I asked you to be a speaker at one of our lifestyle events on health, beauty and wellness and we immediately became friends!

Something that no one knows about you? I do sun gazing for 5 minutes every day- it’s when you stare at the sun without sunglasses to get vitamin D, energize and lighten your mood. Even 30 seconds can put a skip in your step- try it!

What is your most marked beauty secret? I consistently have clear nails on my hands and red toes and use the Priti line of course, which is non-toxic.

What is your idea of earthly happiness? Feeling beautiful, strong and healthy, barefoot by the ocean or out somewhere in nature .

I don’t leave home without? My Aromatic Stress Treatment and Replenishing Nutrient Complex from Tata Harper, Vapour multi use lip to cheek, Jane Iredale mascara and my ATM card.

Dream Job? I am doing it!

Who are your beauty icons? There are so many beautiful women in the world I love and admire but I have been a fan of Gwyneth Paltrow forever- she’s # 1 on my list.

What quality do you most admire in a woman? More than one- I think confidence, grace, kindness, being good-hearted, fun, and intelligent all matter, and great skin is a huge bonus!

Morning glory or night owl? A little of both. I love waking up early and going to yoga but really appreciate a great night out too.

Family beauty secret? My grandmother always taught me to get sun on my body, but not my face, so I try to wear hats as much as possible during the summer months.

Vegetarian or carnivore? I tend towards eating vegetarian but I’ll eat local, grass fed and organic meat when I am hungry for it and when it is available. I am so happy to see it more and more in great restaurants throughout the country and I always will order it when I see it on the menu, because I believe encouragement helps!

What is your signature style?
Comfort is key. I think my look is more west coast although I am from New York. Summery style appeals to me and I always feel chic in flats or sandals, dresses, light weight scarfs, fun accessories, and good skin.

What Country would you most like to live? I love living in America and am excited to visit and explore so many new cities. Ideally I would like to live somewhere in between the mountains and the ocean.

Favorite color? Red.

Favorite flower? Lilly of the Valley.

What Natural/Green/Organic beauty product can’t you live without? Tata Harper Rejuevnating serum. It instantly plumps and fills in the skin and smells so delicious. I love feeling the actives do their thing.

Mascara or lipstick? Mascara.

Shower or bath? Shower.

What is your favorite part of your Body? My arms.

Vogue or New York Times? New York Times.

Favorite blog? Environmental Working Group and No More Dirty Looks.

What is the best part about your beauty routine? It’s fun as it’s always evolving. I am always learning new tricks.

What is your beauty motto? Sleep, water, good food, sun and laughter are priceless when it comes to beauty

One wish right now…… A week vacation where I could completely detach with no phones or internet before the fall season starts.