Meet Alycia Bhatti of Made with Love Products

Today we’d like to introduce you to Alycia Bhatti.

Hi Alycia, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
It all started like most new products, a need for something that couldn’t be found already on the market. When our first daughter was young, she was having skin issues and we couldn’t figure out why. I found myself reading every label, researching every ingredient, being horrified about what was in our products and then slowly started cutting out anything that didn’t feel safe. The deeper I looked, the more frustrated I became. Products marketed as “clean” and “natural” still hid questionable additives, and the truly nontoxic options we wanted simply didn’t exist or they were price gauging for being “better for you.”

So I did what a Mom would do, I figured it out myself.

We swapped out every product we could, learned the science behind nature-based ingredients, and began crafting formulas that were as gentle as they were effective. Along the way, something unexpected happened: our skin healed. The stubborn issues we had dealt with for years finally calmed. We realized that simple, intentional ingredients weren’t just safer, they were powerful.

For years, these creations lived quietly in our home, shared only with family and close friends. But the more people asked, the more we knew it was time.

I decided to launch Made With Love with the help of this amazing company called Genie, who not only had Chemists check the validity of my formula but also put me in contact with manufacturers and suppliers that were able to source the best ingredients and bottle up our creation. This went from being made in our kitchen to being the beginning of a great brand.

This is our way of opening the door and sharing the formulas that changed our lives. Every product is made with the same care, research, and uncompromising standards we use for our own family. No shortcuts. No fillers. No mystery ingredients. Just clean, thoughtful skincare crafted with purpose, with love, and without breaking the bank.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I don’t think anything is smooth. There’s always bumps, hurdles, and lots to learn. I initially bought dropper bottles, blank labels, shipping supplies and all the oils in small batches. I thought the only way this would happen is if I bottled it myself, labeled it myself and shipped it myself.

Finding Genie was too perfect though. I had boxes sitting in my closet for years at this point. Every time I tried to start, something would stump me and then I’d get stopped again. But with Genie, my formula was in the hands of a manufacturer within a week and I was getting prototypes to test.

Even after I tried out the prototypes and finalized my serum, I didn’t realize using a warehouse to ship would be more efficient than housing hundreds of bottles in our apartment. While it wasn’t a cost I was expecting to incur, I’m happy to say that if bottles are ordered before 2pm CST, they are shipped same day and only take a couple days to arrive. In a world of Amazon and instant shipping, it’s almost necessary for your customers.

Now the hurdle is getting the word out! Letting people know you’re here is easier said than done but I’m hopeful Made with Love is going to grow and I’m confident it’s going to find its fan base among those who are looking for affordable nontoxic beauty that actually works.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Made with Love Products?
What started as a Mom Instagram page years ago (@coffee_cupcakes_kids), ended up turning in to a “how to go nontoxic, heal your skin and make your own simple remedies at home.” It was the start of seeing a need for a product line that wasn’t fully on the market.

Made with Love Products is dedicated to creating nontoxic skincare that uses fully natural ingredients. We use nothing synthetic, and our formulas work with your skin to naturally heal and keep a fresh, young complexion without any irritation.

I think one of the most important things I want your readers to know is that not only are we super passionate about nontoxic living, and products that work with your skin, we really want people to be able to afford products like that. You see so many products on the market that claim to be clean, natural, nontoxic – and then they charge you $85 for a small bottle. We refuse to do that. Our first product we launched, what we call our Restoration Serum, is $35 for 2oz. In the beauty industry, it’s unheard of, and sadly, most people equate that with less quality. What they don’t realize is the beauty industry has conditioned consumers to think higher prices = higher quality and that is 100% not correct.

We know that after you try our serum once (which we use as our daily moisturizer), you will absolutely love the way your skin feels and looks. They’ll be no need for multiple products – our serum does the job of multiple. It’s made for everyone, men and women, and for all skin types. It’s really the perfect combo!

Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
This is something I am still working on. I don’t have a mentor in the space, and I think a big piece of that is because I ended up doing all of my own research for years to find what works. I just dove in head first, into books and studies and anything I could get my hands on. For any nontoxic skincare creators/owners out there, I would love to connect! It’s been a journey getting this product to market, and even now, getting it out to customers. It’s no easy feat!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.madewithloveproducts.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_cupcakes_kids
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeecupcakeskids/

Image Credits
Zeshan Bhatti