Meet the Founder

Hi, I’m R’Nae.

I created The Skin’s Apothecary not because I had flawless skin—but because I didn’t.

For years, I searched for skincare that could nourish melanin-rich, sensitive, acne-prone skin. I was met with products that either ignored my needs or made things worse. And I knew I wasn’t alone.

That’s when I turned to ritual. I returned to ancestral plants, intentional formulation, and the wisdom of slow care.

What started in my kitchen, with herbs and hope, is now a full apothecary of products designed to make people of color feel seen, soothed, and sacred in their skin.

This is more than a business. It’s an offering. A reclamation. A love letter to the skin we live in.

“Your glow is legacy. Your skincare should honor that.”

— R’Nae Ruddock, Founder

Based in Georgia | Black-owned | Small batch & soul-led