Kiss My Face began around 1980 when longtime vegetarians Bob MacLeod and Steve Byckiewicz started selling olive oil soap from 200 acre organic farm in New York’s Hudson River Valley. The brand grew from one bar soap into full lines for body, hair, face, oral care, and sun protection sold across natural retailers, supermarkets, and online. Brand philosophy centers on clean ingredients, vegan or mostly vegan formulas, and strict cruelty free standards with no animal testing. Messages highlight care for people, animals, and planet, with promises such as clean, cruelty free, fragrance free, gluten free, paraben free, and phthalate free. Formulas rely on botanical oils, plant based surfactants, minerals, and essential oils supported by modern safety and performance testing. Ownership transferred to private equity in 2010 and later to Aliph Brands, yet Kiss My Face continues to position natural, accessible personal care for health conscious households.