Before I became an organic skincare formulator, I worked many years as a fine art conservator. I preserved fine art – restoring cultural heritage with patience, reflection, and care.
In that world I learned how to preserve beauty authentically, based on research and science.
I learned that:
I see skin in this same way — as something to lovingly protect, not alter.
Over the past ten years, while working at the University of Amsterdam and drawing deeply on its library, I have researched plants for their benefits to the skin, with a particular focus on those that grow along the Wadden Sea.
SKAAI was born from personal experience. At the age of 35, I suffered from severe skin inflammation and was forced to stop using commercial skincare products. Then, in 2013 while traveling through New Zealand, I stumbled upon the world of organic and natural skincare. I learned the value of blending organic ingredients to nourish the skin. After my study in skincare formulation, I received a research grant to explore the skin benefits of plants native to the Wadden Sea. All of this led to the creation of SKAAI.
Certifications:
In this post, we’d like to introduce you to some of the unique and ecologically important plants that make up the star ingredients in SKAAI Skincare products. These plants are native to the Wadden Sea region and have been used for centuries in traditional medicine and skincare.
Liquid polymer plastics, also known as synthetic polymers, are commonly used in skincare products to improve the texture, stability, and spreadability of the product. These polymers are made from chemical compounds and are not derived from natural sources. They are used in a wide range of skincare products.
Microplastics are small plastic particles that are less than 5mm in size. They can be found in a variety of products, including skincare products, where they are often used in the form of acrylic polymers to stabilize emulsions, give products a smooth texture, and improve their spreadability.