Hempress Hygienics

Innovative Feminine Hygiene

Our Mission

Hempress is an innovative and socially conscious feminine hygiene community of women who are on a mission to eliminate the stigma around the menstrual cycle and provide women worldwide access to high-quality, natural products that are both healthy for women’s bodies and the environment through, harnessing the benefits of hemp fiber. Using hemp, Hempress is able to deliver far superior products that are antibacterial, biodegradable, and use no pesticides in production all for a fraction of the cost of existing products.

  • HER

  • The stigma surrounding periods has been shown to directly affect a girls potential to succeed. If a girl misses school every time she gets her period she is set 145 days behind her fellow male classmates.

  • HEALTH

  • Hemp is antimicrobial meaning it is both antibacterial and antifungal. Hemp is also naturally pest resistant. These factors mean there is no need for pesticides or any harsh chemicals in the production process of our products.

  • HEMP

  • Compared to cotton, hemp uses 5X less water, 2-3X less land, matures 2X fast, is 4X more durable, 2-3X more absorbent, requires no pesticides or herbicides and is 100% biodegradable.

HER

The stigma surrounding periods has been shown to directly affect a girls potential to succeed. If a girl misses school every time she gets her period she is set 145 days behind her fellow male classmates.

HEALTH

Hemp is antimicrobial meaning it is both antibacterial and antifungal. Hemp is also naturally pest resistant. These factors mean there is no need for pesticides or any harsh chemicals in the production process of our products.

HEMP

Compared to cotton, hemp uses 5X less water, 2-3X less land, matures 2X fast, is 4X more durable, 2-3X more absorbent, requires no pesticides or herbicides and is 100% biodegradable.

Meet the Founders

Camryn Huntley

Camryn Huntley thought of the idea for this brand in a marketing class at Oregon State University. She has gone on to create a team and make her vision into a reality. She is currently pursuing her marketing degree while working on the design, social media, and marketing aspects of Hempress. She is driven by the ongoing stigma around the world and within the United States. 

Halli Briscoe

Halli Briscoe recently received her degree in Business Administration and is pursuing her MBA at Oregon State University. She is an All-American Athlete and a Scholastic All-American for gymnastics. She is deeply passionate about non-profits and social outreach and is the head of Hempress's social outreach, advocacy, and donation. 

Marilyn Austin

Marilyn Austin recently received her degree from Oregon State University in Economics and Business Management. She now works as a financial advisor for a large bank and is in charge of ensuring the financial health and organization of Hempress. She is also very focused on minimizing the environmental impact of our products and our supply chain.