Natural Zen is owned and operated by me, Kristen. I’m a single mom with 3 kids and 1 grand baby.  Growing up, I always had a lot of health issues. It always seemed like nobody could quite figure out what was going on, but I was also allergic to everything to treat the symptoms that came with all of it. Naturally, I turned to looking for holistic ways to treat the symptoms while trying to figure out why I was having them in the first place. Turns out, I needed those struggles to help my kids through theirs as they grew, and continue to grow. I’m still making them natural remedies and bath and body goodies and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Through the years, I’ve done a lot of things in the healthcare/health science field, probably in hopes of helping myself while I helped others, if I’m being honest. I became a paramedic right at 18, went back to school for medical assisting, back again for biotechnology, headed up numerous research projects, and I finally got my last degree in medical laboratory science.

All of this helped me understand why we are all striving to reduce our carbon footprint and why the chemicals in our foods and hygiene products are actually harmful for our bodies. I spent my whole life creating natural remedies and chemical-free products that my friends and family loved so much I decided to share them with everyone.  I want everyone to have the opportunity to feel the difference of natural products and know by using them, they are saving their bodies and the planet.

We are eco-friendly with our products, our packaging and with our stock. The kids and I grow a lot of the herbs and flowers used and anything that needs to be ordered is done through small businesses within the United States. We believe in keeping things as local as possible and supporting small businesses (not just because I own one).

Packaging:

We strive to make all-natural products you can even feel safe using on a baby with the most sensitive skin, but what good is all of that hard work if we don’t package it to be environmentally friendly also!

All packaging is biodegradable, recyclable, and/or reusable!

• Cardboard boxes
• Paper for wrapping or stuffing
• Paper based tape with no fiberglass
• Recyclable paper stickers
• Compostable mailers made of cornstarch

The compostable materials can be composted at home in just a few weeks. If you don’t have access to a compost system they can be thrown into the trash. They will decompose in the landfill. It’s not ideal but its not plastic either.

How We Pack Your Order

Each order is packed according to the size and durability of the contents. We use the smallest container possible and reuse shipping materials we’ve received for the things we have to order. Some products require bigger boxes to accommodate their shape or to protect them from damage.

Our unique packing methods are designed to reduce the amount of packing materials, waste, and to protect the contents so they arrive undamaged. We are all about saving the planet in any way possible.