Kristin Fraser Cotte is the founder and CEO of The Grapeseed Company ~ botanical beauty from wine. Kristin has studied plant derived ingredients around the globe and formulating natural personal care products for over a decade. After a 2 year adventure sailing from Boston to the Caribbean, Kristin and her business partner and husband, Peter, settled in Santa Barbara, CA.  Since the launch of The Grapeseed Co. in 2004, Kristin has focused on organic vinotherapy beauty products blending the knowledge of natural botanicals discovered in her research and travels with the local grape growing industry in Santa Barbara. Deeply rooted in eco-friendly choices, The Grapeseed Co. uses certified organic and local ingredients, pure hand blended essential oil based fragrances and is 100% paraben, sulfate and phthalate free. The Grapeseed Co. also produces a line for keeping your furry friends clean, green and sweet smelling, Dirty Dog Organics. Check out the Grapeseed Co.’s website: www.thegrapeseedcompany.com