Hi! Nice to meet you. I’m Heidi Sparks, the founder of Ocean Care Shop.

Ocean Care Shop has always held a special place in my heart, born out of a growing concern for the pollution caused by plastic waste and certain ingredients and chemicals that not only harm us but also affect our oceans and the well-being of aquatic animals. As a snorkeler and diver, I’ve seen the beauty of the sea up close, but also the sad effects of trash in the water and on reefs. I’ve always been conscious of the amount of plastic waste we generate as a family, with our recycling bin overflowing every week while the trash can is barely full. It’s frustrating to know that most plastics can only be recycled once, and even then, they often end up in landfills. I knew there had to be a better way..

The issue of single-use plastics is a pressing one, especially when it comes to everyday items like personal care and household cleaning products. When we use these products, the containers they come in often end up filling up our landfills and polluting our oceans. Throughout my career, which has spanned various industries including corporate offices, manufacturing, and the beauty industry, I’ve seen firsthand the amount of waste that is produced on a daily basis. As the current owner of a facial spa in San Diego, I used to have a lot of single-use plastic bottles and containers, which customers would repeatedly purchase, leading to even more waste. But I knew I had to make a change there too.

That’s why I launched a line of professional sustainable skincare products that caters to different skin types such as sensitive, dry to acne. As a licensed esthetician, acne and sensitive skin specialist and certified skincare product formulator, I recognized the need for safe, non-toxic, and eco-friendly products. Aesthetically pleasing packaging is often more wasteful than practical, and it is time to change that. Plastic never truly disappears; it breaks down into microplastics that harm our health. With our skin absorbing 60% of what we put on it, we absorb all the toxic ingredients, including microplastics, daily!

To add to the solution, I have formulated eco-friendly, refillable household cleaning products that are effective and reliable. By choosing my products, you can make a difference in reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the environment. The quality and effectiveness of my products are unmatched, and I assure you that you won’t be disappointed. Let’s do our best to make the world better, one refillable bottle at a time.

Thanks for taking the time to read my passion and support my mission to start Ocean Care Shop.

Cheers!
Heidi