A Main Street Collective Maker Welcome
Meet C&Co. Handcrafted Skincare
Plant based skin care products, thoughtful pH balanced formulas, and beautiful daily rituals, all created by Christi Apodaca in Asheville, North Carolina.
Shop the C&Co. CollectionFrom Asheville with intention
Skincare that makes everyday care feel meaningful
C&Co. Handcrafted Skincare was founded by Christi Apodaca with a clear purpose: create plant based products that are pH balanced, effective, and good for everybody. The brand formulates and manufactures its collection at its independent FDA registered lab in Asheville, North Carolina.
That means shoppers can build a complete routine from one thoughtful maker. The line includes facial cleansers, toner, moisturizers, serums, masks, eye care, artisan soaps, body oils, sugar scrubs, natural deodorants, lip balms, shower mists, aromatherapy sprays, and soy wax candles.
We are excited to welcome C&Co. to Main Street Collective because the collection reflects what Southern small business does beautifully: combine practical products, careful formulation, and a strong sense of place.
Evening Rose Facial Serum
A thoughtful approach
What plant based and pH balanced mean at C&Co.
Plant based skin care centers botanical oils, extracts, clays, and other ingredients chosen for the role they play in a formula. C&Co. also describes its products as pH balanced, which means each formula is developed with its intended use and the skin environment in mind. The important part is not chasing every trend. It is choosing products that fit your routine and following the directions for each one.
Every person's skin is different. Review the ingredient list and intended use on each product page, introduce new products thoughtfully, and patch test when appropriate. FDA facility registration does not mean that individual cosmetic products are FDA approved.
Build your facial ritual
Start simple, then personalize
A useful routine does not have to be complicated. Begin with the essentials, notice what your skin enjoys, and add a weekly treatment only when it serves a purpose.
Daily Face Polish
A honey based, enzymatic cleanser for shoppers who enjoy a polish step in their daily ritual.
Cleansing Milk
A creamy cleansing option scented with sweet orange and rosemary.
Facial Toner
A refreshing secondary step that fits neatly between cleansing and moisture.
Chamomile Moisturizer
A botanical moisturizer for finishing a simple daily routine.
Moisture and focused care
Choose the texture your routine is missing
A facial serum, cold cream, eye balm, and clay mask each serve a different place in a routine. Rather than piling them on at once, choose one product that matches the experience you want.
- For a richer evening ritual: explore the Evening Rose Facial Serum or Lavender Cold Cream.
- For targeted moisture: consider Carrot & Rose Eye Repair and follow its directions.
- For a weekly reset: choose a facial mask suited to your routine and use it as directed.
Beyond the face
Turn the bath and body routine into a pause
C&Co. makes it easy to carry the same intentional approach into body care. Choose a moisturizer for everyday hydration, a body balm for a richer texture, or a bath and body oil when you want the routine itself to feel restorative.
Rosemary & Mint Moisturizer
A fresh, aromatic all over moisturizer for daily body care.
Bergamot & Lavender Balm
A rich body care choice for areas that need concentrated moisture.
Relax Bath & Body Oil
An herbal infused oil for soaking or adding moisture after bathing.
Lavender & Mint Soap
A vegan, palm oil free artisan soap with a cool botanical scent.
Small comforts make wonderful gifts
Three easy ways to give C&Co.
A good self care gift can be useful, sensory, and personal without requiring you to know someone's entire routine.
A little everyday luxury
Lavender & Peppermint Lip Balm is an easy addition to a care package or stocking.
A calmer evening ritual
Serene Shower Mist turns an ordinary shower into a more intentional pause.
A welcoming home scent
The Lavender Soy Wax Candle is a simple gift for hosts, teachers, friends, and quiet evenings.
Your quick C&Co. routine builder
| Goal | Start here | Then consider |
|---|---|---|
| A simple facial routine | Cleanser and toner | A moisturizer that fits your preferred texture |
| A weekly care ritual | A clay facial mask | Follow with comfortable moisture |
| A relaxing bath | Soaking salts or bath oil | Body balm or moisturizer |
| A thoughtful gift | Artisan soap, lip balm, or candle | Add a shower mist for a complete ritual |
Shop with confidence
How to choose the right products for your routine
The best place to begin is not with the longest routine. It is with the product category that solves the most immediate gap in your day. If your current cleanser feels like a chore, start there. If cleansing already works well but your routine feels unfinished, look at toner or moisturizer. If the basics are comfortable and consistent, then a mask, serum, or eye balm can become an occasional addition instead of another bottle competing for attention.
When you open a C&Co. product page, read it in this order: intended use, directions, ingredient list, texture, and scent. Intended use tells you where the product belongs. Directions explain how much and how often to use it. The ingredient list helps you check personal sensitivities. Texture tells you whether the product will feel light, creamy, rich, or oil based. Scent matters because fragrance is part of the ritual, especially with soaps, bath products, shower mists, and candles.
For the minimalist
Choose one cleanser and one moisturizer. Use them consistently before deciding whether toner or a weekly mask would add something useful.
For the ritual lover
Build a sensory sequence with cleansing milk, toner, serum, and a candle or pillow mist that signals it is time to slow down.
For the gift giver
Choose products that do not require detailed knowledge of a facial routine, such as soap, lip balm, body oil, shower mist, or a soy wax candle.
Create a routine that can change
Let the season and the moment guide you
Skincare and body care routines do not have to stay exactly the same all year. A lightweight moisturizer may feel right during warm, humid weather, while a richer cream or balm may be more appealing when indoor heat and cooler air arrive. Your evening routine may include a serum and shower mist, while a busy morning may need only a cleanser, moisturizer, and lip balm.
That flexibility is one of the strengths of the C&Co. collection. You can shop across face, body, bath, and home without forcing every product into the same ritual. Keep the basics steady, then rotate the sensory extras that make the moment feel special.
A practical way to introduce something new
- Read the full product page and ingredient list.
- Add one new product at a time so you can notice how it fits.
- Follow the listed amount and frequency rather than assuming more is better.
- Patch test when appropriate, especially if you know you are sensitive to certain ingredients.
- Pause use and seek professional guidance if a product causes a concerning reaction.
Why we are excited to welcome C&Co.
A Southern small business with a complete point of view
Main Street Collective exists to help shoppers discover the people and purpose behind the products they bring home. Christi has built more than a group of individual items. C&Co. offers a connected world of plant based skin care, body care, bath products, and home fragrance that can move with a customer from morning to evening.
The Asheville connection matters, too. Behind each cleanser, moisturizer, soap, body oil, and candle is an independent Southern business making careful decisions about formulation, function, and the experience of everyday care. When you shop the C&Co. collection through Main Street Collective, you are choosing products with a maker story and helping an independent brand reach new customers.
That is exactly the kind of discovery we want Main Street Collective to make easier: useful products, strong stories, and Southern small businesses worth remembering.
Questions shoppers ask
C&Co. Handcrafted Skincare FAQs
Where is C&Co. Handcrafted Skincare made?
C&Co. formulates and manufactures its plant based products at the brand's independent FDA registered lab in Asheville, North Carolina. Facility registration does not mean that individual cosmetic products are FDA approved.
What does pH balanced skincare mean?
It means the formula is developed with its intended use and the skin environment in mind. Always review the directions and ingredient list because personal needs and sensitivities vary.
What is a good first C&Co. facial routine?
Start with Sweet Orange & Rosemary Cleansing Milk or Daily Face Polish, follow with Sweet Orange & Rose Facial Toner, and finish with a moisturizer. Add a mask only according to its directions.
Does the collection include unscented options?
Yes. The Unscented Artisan Soap is a straightforward choice for shoppers who prefer body care without added scent. Review the complete ingredient list before use.
What C&Co. products make easy gifts?
Artisan soaps, lip balms, soy wax candles, shower mists, aromatherapy sprays, and body oils are easy gift choices because they can stand alone or be combined into a small ritual.
Can I build a bath and body set?
Absolutely. Pair an artisan soap with a sugar scrub, bath oil, body balm, or moisturizer. Choose complementary scents or mix an unscented staple with one aromatic product.
Where can I shop the full C&Co. collection?
You can browse all available C&Co. products on the C&Co. Handcrafted Skincare collection page at Main Street Collective.
Welcome to the Collective, Christi
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From a simple facial routine to a relaxing bath or an easy gift, C&Co. offers a thoughtful place to begin.
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