Korres’ skincare line is built upon the brand’s vast knowledge of herbal ingredients that stems from its origins as the oldest homeopathic pharmacy in Athens, Greece. With a repertoire of more than 3,000 herbal remedies, Korres selects the most effective natural ingredients—like wild rose, sugar, yogurt, thyme, honey, olive, and rye—for their unique ability to address specific skin concerns. Here, get to know more about their signature skincare ingredients.

WILD ROSE

Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturizer SPF 6, $32.50
According to Greek mythology, the rose was white until Aphrodite, hurrying to save her dying protégé, Adonis, was pricked by a rose and stained the white petals with her blood. Since then, the rose is thought to be Aphrodite's flower and is used to symbolize regeneration. A natural source of vitamin C, wild rose has shown the ability to repair fine lines and wrinkles, imperfections, and skin discolorations. Rich in linoleic and linolenic acid, wild rose oil has healing, moisturizing, and softening properties and forms a protective film on the skin that helps cell regeneration and improves the texture of the epidermis.

GUAVA

Guava Body Butter, $8.50-$27
Guava is a key source of vitamin C, is known to stimulate collagen production, offers deep moisturizing properties, and keeps your skin looking younger and more vibrant. It also restores elasticity for a more toned, supple complexion.

CINNAMON

Cinnamon & Natural Clay Deep Cleansing Mask for Oily Skin with Imperfections, $27
The main ingredient in Korres' award-winning Anti-Acne line is a cinnamon-derived active agent that regulates the enzymes involved in sebum production, leading to a reduction in blemishes and a return to the healthy functioning of oily skin.

YOGURT

Yogurt Cream, $29.50
For hundreds of years, generations of Greek women have turned to yogurt for relief from sunburn—and for good reason, too. Rich in lactose, proteins, minerals, and vitamins, yogurt—the key ingredient in Yoghurt Cooling Gel, $8.50 - $23.50—instantly cools and soothes sunburned skin. Another wonderful property of yogurt is that it can replenish moisture levels while also controlling sebum secretion.

EVENING PRIMROSE

Evening Primrose Eye Cream, $34
When taken as a supplement, evening primrose allows the body to use water five times more effectively. Korres' Evening Primrose Eye Cream is rich in skin-evening primrose extract, which, in conjunction with vitamin K1 and ruscus, promotes blood microcirculation, illuminating the under-eye area and erases dark circles. Evening primrose also stimulates collagen synthesis while plumping fine lines around the delicate eye area.

SUGAR

Sugar Crystal Cream Multivitamin Skin Shield, $39.50
Here's a shocker: Sugar can be good for you! Under low humidity conditions, this simple everyday substance works as a moisture magnet. And since it has a similar composition to the skin, it's easily absorbed and works more effectively with the skin's natural structure. In the Sugar Crystal Cream Multivitamin Skin Shield, sugar's hydrating derivative works with vitamins C and E and ginseng extract to brighten the complexion and improve skin tone and firmness.

As illustrated by the chart below, Korres avoids synthetic compounds by replacing them with naturally derived ingredients that are kinder to the skin—and to the environment.