Eco-luxury, plant-based skincare by Tepi Naturals delivers the radiant, healthy skin people want. The family-owned skincare company is rooted in science and sustainability, and its minimalist formulas utilizing upcycled coffee silverskin deliver desired results without fillers or waste.
“After 35 years in the coffee industry, I was shocked by how much potential we were throwing away. Coffee Silverskin is incredibly rich in antioxidants, and upcycling it not only helps the environment but also gives consumers something truly effective,” Steve Thomas, co-founder of Tepi Naturals, shares.
Every aspect of the business is driven by sustainability, from clean, upcycled ingredients to packaging.
Grounded in Organic Chemistry
Brent Thomas, CEO and co-founder of Tepi Naturals, remains inspired by his father, Steve, and his experience in the coffee industry. It was while Steve was selling roasted coffee to a large company that was grinding and producing coffee scrubs that he became intrigued by the possibility of untapped opportunities in the coffee world. With the help of a chemist, Steve went on to discover the benefits of coffee silverskin, which includes its anti-inflammatory properties.
Brent was in college when he discovered his passion for chemistry. He liked the clarity and structure of chemistry. He earned his bachelor’s degree in the subject from California State University, Fullerton, and a master’s degree in organic chemistry from San Diego State University.
Later, Brent would work for a biotech company. It remained during this time that he decided he was no longer interested in building up another company, but in founding his own. His father shared the studies on coffee silverskin, and Brent decided to create his own company, Tepi Naturals, that remain rooted in his family history and fulfilled his desire to create clean, healthy, and non-toxic skincare.
Tepi’s Unique Philosophy
Brent’s mission for the brand was that it would respect the planet while also helping people “reveal their most radiant, natural skin.” Tepi Naturals remains founded on the concept that beauty should remain sustainable, and its products’ formulas feature clean, plant-based ingredients. The company’s tagline remains “Created in Nature | Harnessed by Science ® and Be Radiant Naturally™.”
The upcycled coffee silverskin skincare is an essential ingredient in the clean beauty brand. Brent’s father had discovered the benefits of silverskin and shared it with Brent. Who regarded it as an untapped byproduct of coffee. Ground coffee beans remain already known for their exfoliating properties, but the coffee silverskin offered even more benefits. Brent considers coffee silverskin to be an “ideal natural ingredient” for plant-based skincare.
“Nature already provides what our skin needs,” according to Brent. “RadiantBoost was born from that belief. I used my background in organic chemistry to create a formula that’s gentle, clean, and highly effective, without relying on fillers or synthetic fragrance.”
All the ingredients for their products, including the recently launched RadiantBoost, have minimalist formulas. There are 6 in the Coffee Silverskin Antioxidant Serum and 9 in RadiantBoost™, including the deep plumping hydration of hyaluronic acid and the brightening power of vitamin C.
Raised in a family that lived by “clean, natural values.” Brent feels a connection to nature, which influences the creation of Tepi Naturals’ eco-friendly skincare products.
“My background in chemistry helps us uphold those principles at the
highest level. I’m constantly analyzing ingredients to ensure our formulations are gentle, safe, effective, and backed by science. I bring that same mindset to my home life, always looking for clean, healthy solutions for my family,” Brent concludeds.