About - Vine and Lee

What inspired Diana to Learn How to Formulate?

I, Diana Moll, have sensitive skin. Store bought skincare always made my skin breakout. For years I used natural skincare handmade from a woman in Virginia. She used simple ingredients you could understand, no fragrances or harsh chemicals. When she retired in 2020, I was worried where I would now get my skincare. Then I thought why can’t I too learn to make skincare for myself?

In 2020, I enrolled in Formula Botanica, an award winning, online school based out of the United Kingdom. There I took all the classes available in skincare, and hair care. I learned how to formulate safely with natural ingredients.

Skincare and hair care does not need to be made in a factory, shipped overseas, filled full of chemicals in order to have a shelf life for years. Skincare should have a shorter shelf life, 12-18 months. It should not last for years and years stored in a warehouse then on a shelf for who knows how long. You should be able to understand the ingredients on the label. Our skin is our largest organ, what we put on our skin matters.

Where did the Name Vine and Lee Come from?

It came from my name and my daughters names. Diana means Divine, my middle name is Lee. I wanted to use letters that reminded me of my daughters names Genevieve and Lydia. Thus Vine for the V in Genevieve and L for Lydia.

I love the earthy peaceful sound of Vine and Lee as well. Lee means meadow. Clean and natural ingredients, that is Vine and Lee.

What is my Mission at Vine and Lee?

I am passionate about formulating products that not only nourish but also heal, free from harmful chemicals.

In an industry saturated with skincare laden with over 90% questionable ingredients and only a small fraction of beneficial components, we’re determined to rewrite the narrative.

My mission is to provide you with skincare that’s predominantly good and natural, with minimal use of preservatives. Unlike mass-produced skincare that often relies on heavy preservatives to prolong shelf life for global shipping, our approach is different. We handcraft each batch of skincare with freshness in mind, recognizing that its potency shouldn’t be compromised for longevity.

I’ve always believed skincare should be like a fresh birthday cake—something delicious and enticing that you can’t wait to enjoy. If you find the ingredient list difficult to understand or impossible to pronounce, think twice before using it. Since your skin is the largest organ on your body, it’s vital to protect your endocrine system. If you wouldn’t eat it, why put it on your skin to absorb into your body.