She did everything right. Then a two-year-old's elbow changed everything.
Lyndsay Sunderlin lived the healthy life: the gym, clean eating, always active. Weeks before turning 39, a tiny moment with her daughter led to her first mammogram, and within weeks, a double mastectomy. This is how Angel Oh was born.
From the beauty counter to her own kitchen
- Since age 17
Behind the beauty counter
She spent years working for high-end makeup lines, selling expensive face creams and body creams. She knew the promises on the jars. She also knew how long the ingredient lists were.
- Age 38
A small moment
She had always tried her hardest to live a healthy life. One day after leaving the gym, her two-year-old daughter elbowed her chest.
I remember thinking that it hurt.
- The next day
She called her doctor
They were not concerned. But since she was turning 39 soon, they sent her for her very first mammogram.
- Two weeks later
Her first mammogram
The appointment she almost did not need. The one that changed everything.
- Within three weeks
A double mastectomy
A complete whirlwind of emotions and shock.
I thought I was so healthy. I prided myself on always being active and always watching what I ate.
- During healing
The question she could not ignore
I have no idea what's inside of so many of the products I use on my skin.
So she started researching, beginning with something simple: deodorant.
- The first batch
Completely hooked
She made her first batch of homemade deodorant, and her daughter started using it. From that moment she wanted to make everything her four children and her husband used.
- Today
Angel Oh Botanicals
Small-batch body care, handmade in Youngstown, Ohio, with a new mission: helping women in her community know exactly what they, and their daughters, are putting on their skin.
Four children. One mission.
Everything Angel Oh makes starts at home. Before a product ever reaches the shop, it is made for the people in these photos first.
Beauty from the ashesAngel Oh was born from such a dark thing that happened to me, but it has become such a blessing. It's my beauty from the ashes.
Mom of four, wife, and breast cancer survivor. Everything she makes is something she uses on her own family first.
Her story continues on Instagram
Follow along for new batches, honest updates from her healing journey, and life with her four children.
Back to simple, natural, clean
We've gotten so far away from using natural things that are simple.
After years of selling luxury creams full of ingredients most people cannot pronounce, she wants something different for the women in her community: to be aware, to read the label, and to know that what their daughters use from her is made with good, clean ingredients.
- Short labels. Ingredient lists you can read and understand, printed right on the package.
- Family first. Every product is made for her own home before it reaches yours.
- Made by hand in Ohio. Mixed, poured, and packed in small batches in Youngstown.
Listen to your body
Her diagnosis started with a moment she almost ignored. If something feels different, call your doctor, and ask when you should start screening. It might be the most important appointment you make this year.
We share her story because it is why the brand exists. Our products are cosmetics, not medical treatments, and we never claim they treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Questions we hear often
Why did the founder start Angel OH Botanicals?
At 38, a small bump from her two-year-old daughter led to her first mammogram, and within weeks she had a double mastectomy. She had always lived a healthy life, so she began questioning what was inside her skincare. Her first homemade deodorant turned into Angel Oh, clean small-batch products she makes for her own family of six and for women in her community.
What did the founder do before Angel Oh?
She worked for high-end makeup lines from the age of 17, selling expensive face and body creams. Seeing how many ingredients went into them is part of why she now keeps her own formulas simple.
What is the mission of Angel Oh Botanicals?
To help women in the community know exactly what they and their daughters put on their skin, using simple, clean ingredients made by hand in Youngstown, Ohio.
Are Angel OH products made for people going through cancer treatment?
Our products are cosmetics made for anyone who wants simpler skincare. They are not medical products. If you are in active treatment, please check with your care team before using any new skincare.
Is Angel OH Botanicals a local Ohio business?
Yes. Angel OH Botanicals is a small, woman-owned business based in Youngstown, Ohio. Every product is handcrafted in small batches here.
What does the name Angel OH mean?
Angel OH brings together the heart behind the brand and its home state of Ohio.
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