Step inside one of our virtual formulating labs, home to over 200 premium skincare ingredients, and see how we do what we do.

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at exactly how we make your skincare. It’s all part of our commitment to shifting skincare from a one-way transaction to a true partnership built on trust, education, and shared purpose.

Our Commitment to Quality

At the heart of our practice is a rigorous three-step screening process that ensures every ingredient meets our standards for safety, efficacy, and excellence before becoming part of our curation.

Scientific Validation                                                                          We start by doing a deep dive into the scientific literature to assess an ingredient’s safety,  benefits, and performance. Only ingredients backed by research or guaranteed by centuries of traditional ethnobotanical use make it to the next stage.

Sensory & Performance Testing
Next, we order the ingredient and test it on ourselves, evaluating texture, compatibility with other ingredients, and—most importantly—visible results. If it doesn’t feel exceptional and deliver on its promise, it doesn’t move forward.

Blind Sourcing & Comparison
Once an ingredient proves its worth, we source it from multiple purveyors and conduct blind comparison tests to find the absolute best version. Only the highest-quality ingredients earn a place in our curation.

This process ensures that every ingredient we choose is effective, sensorially beautiful, and sourced with intention.

Our Commitment to Freshness

We believe skincare should be as fresh and alive as the skin it’s made for.

That’s why our formulas are crafted from the highest-quality, small-batch ingredients we can find - including seasonal extractions, fresh ferments, and botanicals sourced at their peak.

Because we work with nature (not against it), you might notice slight variations from batch to batch. Occasionally, certain ingredients may become temporarily unavailable. That’s part of what makes each blend special and truly unique.

Our products are made fresh, to be used fresh.

While technically stable for up to two years, we believe all truly fresh skincare is best used within 6–8 months of opening. After that, you're not getting peak performance. Let’s put it this way: if your skincare can survive the apocalypse, it probably isn’t doing your microbiome any favors. So don’t hoard your Skincare Bar products - enjoy them at their peak.

All our ingredients are maintained with the same meticulous attention to detail we put into sourcing them. You can learn more about how each product has been stored in our labs.