OUR STORY
Founded by Kate Prince, Ancient + Brave is a mission-driven wellness brand with an award-winning range of collagen, supplements and functional blends.
Rooted in ancient wisdom and validated by science, our simple daily rituals support our community in nurturing whole body health.
Our products are crafted to restore what our bodies have always needed - so we can thrive in modern life.
As well as a B Corp, we are a member of 1% for the Planet, contributing 1%+ of all revenue to environmental and social causes and make additional donations through our Made By Brave Foundation - putting people and the planet at the heart of all we do.
Our mission
To blend ancient wisdom and modern innovation to nourish a brave life.
WISDOM
We deeply respect ancient practices, ingredients and the transformative power of simple daily rituals.
SCIENCE
We invest in clinical trials, consumer studies, and citizen science to deliver evidence based nutrition you can trust.
MOTHER NATURE
We craft our rituals responsibly, honouring the intrinsic link between the health of the planet and our wellbeing.
LIVING BRAVELY
Through nourishment, rest, community, nature and mindfulness, bravery flourishes - empowering us to live fully.
“We started as all good businesses do, by seeing the opportunity to do things differently. We are committed to putting people and the planet at the heart of our business, and as our community grows, so does our vision.
Kate Prince
Founder and CEO
Ranked as one of the UK’s fastest growing companies, we’ve assembled a dynamic team of innovators, nutritionists and creative minds and are committed to excellence, innovation and environmental responsibility.
“Everything we do, from products to education, is designed to help people reconnect with the foundations of health: nourishment, balance, and simple daily rituals that support life today
Jo Woodhurst (DipCNM, mBANT, CNHC)
Director of Nutrition & Education
“With over 20 years’ experience as a specialist in health, myself and the team have the powerful opportunity to create products that support both people and our planet.
Dr Jenna Macciochi (BsSc, PhD and Fellow of Higher Education)
Director of Science & Innovation
The Art of Living Bravely
Bravery is different for all of us. It is not just boldness nor the absence of fear, but the willingness to move with it. An attitude that shapes the choices we make and the extraordinary lives that follow.
But bravery, in all its forms, can only flourish when life is well held - where rest, nourishment, community, nature, and mindfulness are honoured. These are not indulgences but the foundations that support us. From here, bravery can rise, giving us the strength to live fully, and to look back knowing we did more than we thought we could.
Ancient + Brave Values
WE ARE BRAVE
We approach wellness differently. We challenge category and cultural norms, strike out in new directions and support that same bravery in our community - through products, rituals and initiatives that ignite an inner fire. We partner with disruptors to drive change because bravery is contagious.
WE ARE CONNECTED
We design every ritual, initiative, and space to help people reconnect with themselves and each other to live well. Together, and with our community, we create space for shared insight and create supplements that nourish a brave life and support the body holistically.
WE LEAD WITH INTEGRITY
We are open, honest and transparent in everything we do - from how we treat each other to how we make our products. We continually improve the transparency of our supply chains, source responsibly, and use clean, high-quality ingredients for their proven benefits. Our role isn’t to be defined by culture but to challenge and direct it.
WE ARE INTENTIONAL
Together, we achieve more than any of us could alone. We move with purpose and take initiative when it matters most. We are entrepreneurial, solutions-driven and celebrate each other. We take ownership, learn fast from our mistakes and continually improve - building impact that lasts beyond us.
Explore more
-
The Brave Standard: Why quality, testing and proof matter in supplements
Ancient + Brave was built on a promise: to create products of lasting value, where purpose drives...
-
Introducing The Made By Brave Foundation: Driving Positive Change Through Social Impact, Women's Empowerment, and Environmental Giving
Discover how Ancient + Brave gives back as we proudly unveil our foundation that supports people ...
-
Polypodium leucotomos: The inside-out ingredient your skin routine will love
In the hot and humid rainforests of Central and South America, when the sunlight breaks through, ...
-
Groundbreaking support for modern skin: The origins, science and results behind True Skin Alchemy
At Ancient + Brave, we recognise that while skin creams create beautiful results on the surface, ...
-
Do you really need vitamin C with your collagen supplement? The science explained
Is taking vitamin C with collagen really necessary? There’s a lot of confusion around this topic,...
-
From skin radiance to skin resilience: How to support your skin from within
For years, beauty has been about appearance. Glow. Smoothness. Youth. But something is changing. ...
-
Everything you need to know about Type 1 + Type 2 collagen (and how they live in harmony)
Dip your toe in the world of collagen and you soon start to see that, beyond the well documented...
-
We crossed the line. And so much more!
We joined thousands of women on one of the most inspiring days in the wellness calendar. Here's h...
-
Our landmark clinical trial on True Collagen for whole-body health
We are thrilled to introduce the BECOME Study (Benefits of Bovine Collagen vs. Placebo on Skin, H...
-
This is what movement looks like: Reframing fitness for real life
Life got busy - fast. Today's world can feel pretty overwhelming at times. Complex wellness prot...