_our story

Even though Geek & Gorgeous is a young brand, if I want to go back to our beginnings, that would be more than 15 years ago. I was 17, when I developed horrible acne. For years, I tried out a bunch of things, including tons of cosmetic products, facials, and visits to the dermatologist.

What eventually helped was not some miracle cure, but me starting to learn about skincare and clinically proven active ingredients. After years of randomly trying things and failing, I started to obsessively read and learn. I read all the books by Paula Begoun and then went on to read the famous Cosmetic Dermatology book by Dr. Leslie Baumann. I read more and more science-based skincare blogs, forums, and eventually research studies. In 2019, I completed the SCS Diploma in Cosmetic Science issued by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists in the UK.

With my new found knowledge, I managed to figure out a skincare routine, which I used patiently and consistently, until my skin finally cleared up. It’s like Kung-Fu-Panda’s story, “there is no secret ingredient”.