Planktos was established with a simple vision: combining the wisdom of nature from the east with the science of nature from the west. Led by pharmacist Sejal Patel, Plantkos offers a science lead approach to skincare.
The first pharmacist-developed skincare line created for melanated skin, each Plantkos product harnesses the power of Ayurvedic herbal remedies and the latest skincare science. Combining these ancient, time-tested remedies with innovative ingredients, the formulas are designed with a combination of ingredients that have been shown to optimize benefits and are customized for different skin concerns.
Some standout products from Plantkos include the Phyto Exfoliating Cleanser, the Phyto A Face Lotion, the Phyto Replenishing Facial Essence, the Phyto Triple C Serum, and the Phyto Vitality Eye Cream. All products are gluten-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Ayurvedic Skincare
- Incorporate Ayurvedic herbal remedies, along with innovative ingredients, for more effective skincare formulations.
- Melanated Skin-focused Skincare
- Create skincare lines specifically designed for melanated skin that harnesses the power of natural remedies and the latest skincare science.
- Pharmacist-developed Skincare
- Bring together the expertise of pharmacists and skincare to develop products that balance the best of eastern plant-based medicine and western science.
Who This Affects Most
- Skincare Industry
- Innovate in the skincare industry by creating products that combine natural remedies with the latest skincare science to produce products specific to different skin concerns.
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Disrupt the pharmaceutical industry with pharmacist-developed skincare products that incorporate the beneficial aspects of eastern plant-based medicine.
- Ayurvedic Medicine Industry
- Develop products that bring Ayurvedic herbal remedies to a wider audience through the skincare industry, providing a new way for consumers to experience Ayurvedic practices.
