Althaea, noun | \al-ˈthē-ə\ | healer

The name "Althaea" comes from ancient Greek, translating to healer – embodying our mission to restore and rejuvenate the skin, by addressing the root causes of skin fatigue and the signs of aging.

Meet Our Award-Winning Founder

Althaea Skin is brought to life by renowned board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Ava Shamban, a leading skincare innovator, anti-aging expert, and respected industry researcher who has helped thousands of patients reach their healthiest skin.

Based on Nobel Prize-winning research, Althaea Skin represents Dr. Ava’s biggest breakthrough yet, leading the new frontier in science-driven luxury skincare.

Based on Nobel Prize Winning Research

The inspiration for Althaea Skin first came to Dr. Ava as she began to study the importance of circadian rhythm in the body, and the Nobel prize winning research that led to the discovery that skin has its own circadian rhythm. Dr. Ava realized the extent to which our systems are on a tightly run, timed schedule – most notably including our largest organ, the skin.

Reimagining Skincare for the Future

Dr. Ava was inspired to develop the next frontier of skin health and beauty: a first-to-market, time-targeted collection that works in sync with the skin’s circadian rhythm.

Althaea Skin is the product of nearly three years of extensive research, to determine the just-right clinically proven ingredients and innovative delivery systems that tap into the skin’s needs during the day and night, and overcomes the limitations of traditional skincare.

Althaea Skin is more than a skincare routine; it's a ritual designed to harmonize with the body's natural cycles, bringing out the best in your skin at every hour of the day.

We Follow & Uphold Nature

We belong to the earth, intimately connected to everything. We made it our goal to create Althaea Skin according to the most stringent standards – for people and planet alike.

  • We are conscious of our sourcing decisions, from product to packaging. Our refillable bottles are recyclable glass with recyclable plastic refills. 
  • Our cartons are FSC certified and made in a women-owned, Zero Waste factory using solar energy.
  • Althaea’s formulas are free from 50 top harmful ingredients, including sulfates (SLS and SLES), parabens, phthalates, and are devoid of mineral oils and synthetic fragrances.