Founded by Kate Chen after a life-changing journey to the Tibetan Plateau, Akar Skin offers an incredible range of products that are carefully crafted with potent formulas and powered by Mother Nature. Infused with hand foraged SuperFlowers, SuperPlants and SuperFoods for superior skin barrier support, this innovative brand also utilizes CO2 and cold-pressed extraction methods to protect beneficial compounds ensuring the purest and most effective plant oils and extracts. Inspired by Kate’s journey, I had the privilege to speak with her about her extraordinary line and learn more.
Tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to start your own skincare line.
I started my career in finance but always had a passion for wellness. After falling ill on a business trip to the UK, I decided to take some time off to reset and travelled to Tibet for healing and recovery. While there, I learned to embrace a more mindful pace of living. I also discovered the therapeutic Seaberry, a fruit cold-pressed by locals into a golden oil that helped heal my stressed skin. The experience deepened my appreciation of nature and inspired my global search for rare plant actives. I then decided to create a skincare range of products rooted in healing through nature and formulated my products using over 70 superfoods with only natural and organic ingredients for all ages and genders.
What sets Akar Skin apart from other brands and who is your target customer?
SuperFlowers, SuperFoods and SuperPlants for optimal skin barrier support. Our target customer is someone who wants clean, gentle, results-oriented skincare that doesn’t compromise on luxury.
What is the significance behind the name of your brand?
AKAR means root (literally) the part of the plant underground that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and nutrients.
Are there any exciting new launches coming this year?
We are launching a new soil-based skin resurfacing treatment that immediately improves texture, tone, and radiance. The product uses a complex blend of plant ferments, peptide technology and phyto acids. It is a game-changer, though I can’t reveal too much just yet.
Working in the wellness industry, do you have any top beauty tips you could share?
I believe in the purity of face oils. The small molecular structure of plant oils allows for quick absorption and instantly radiant skin. I lightly press a few drops into my skin in the morning to rejuvenate my complexion and lightly massage them in before bed to reduce tension and prevent trans epidermal water loss.
Anything else we should know?
At Akar, our mission is to love the skin you’re in. Experience the magic of Akar Skin and go to https://akarskin.com/
