We don't followformulas.We write them.
Born in a laboratory. Built on data. Delivering what truly premium skincare has always promised — without the mythology.
View the ScienceThe skincare industry is built on illusion. Aspirational photography, invented scientific vocabulary, and fragrance designed to make the mediocre feel luxurious.
We started Skinish because we believed people deserved better. Not just better products — better information. The right to know exactly what is on their skin, why it is there, and what the clinical evidence actually says.
Every formulation we release has passed through the same rigorous internal review process we modelled on pharmaceutical development. If the data doesn't support an ingredient's inclusion, it doesn't make the cut — regardless of how good it smells or how well it markets.
“The most radical thing we can do is simply tell the truth about what’s in the bottle.”
— Dr. Ananya Mehta, Co-Founder
12+
Years of Research
38
Active Ingredients Studied
4,000+
Clinical Test Subjects
0
Synthetic Fragrances
Where everything
begins.
Every Skinish formulation originates in our Bangalore R&D facility. Our team of cosmetic chemists, dermatological researchers, and clinical coordinators work within a GMP-certified environment that mirrors the standards of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
When a new active compound enters our pipeline, it undergoes a minimum 6-month evaluation period: in-vitro stability testing, compatibility screening against our existing matrices, and in-vivo efficacy trials before it is cleared for a production formulation.
6 months
Avg. R&D per Formula
±0.01%
Active Concentration Tolerance
Batch No. SK-2026-09
In Production
Three non-negotiables.
Evidence.
Every ingredient earns its place through clinical validation. We don't add anything because it sounds good — we add it because the data demands it.
Origin.
We trace every raw material to its geographic and agricultural source. Transparency is not a marketing claim. It is a constitutional right of the consumer.
Restraint.
The most important formulation decision is what we leave out. No fillers, no fragrance masking, no unnecessary complexity. Just what your skin actually needs.
Meet the founders.
Ph.D, IIT Bombay — Cosmetic Chemistry
Dr. Ananya Mehta
Co-Founder & Chief Formulation Scientist
With a Ph.D in Cosmetic Chemistry from IIT Bombay and 12 years of research experience across laboratories in Switzerland and Singapore, Ananya built Skinish to bridge the gap between pharmaceutical-grade science and everyday skincare. Her flagship paper on biotin-peptide delivery mechanisms was cited in over 40 peer-reviewed journals.
MBA, IIM Ahmedabad — Consumer Strategy
Karan Arora
Co-Founder & CEO
A former McKinsey consultant with a decade spent in premium consumer brand strategy, Karan saw a category rife with pseudoscience and over-priced mediocrity. He built Skinish to prove that honest, clinical skincare doesn't need to compromise on experience or accessibility. He is a published author on D2C brand architecture.
Curiosity is the beginning
of better skin.
Explore the clinical evidence behind every formulation in our Certifications page.