SKINNARSTER began with a trip across North America.

Dr. Nara Kim, a skin‑science researcher focused on barrier health and sensitivity, noticed how intense UV and challenging climates can leave skin’s barrier compromised—yet it’s still hard to find care that’s both gentle and truly targeted.

Some products lean on the “natural botanical” concept and feel reassuring, but you hardly notice a change. Others pile on strong actives—showing short‑term results while leaving skin more reactive over time.

“What if we used rigorous skin science to unlock the power of botanicals from around the world—would it be different?”

With that question, Dr. Nara teamed up with Mexican phytochemistry PhD Dr. Steven Montoya to explore and develop botanicals globally:

From cactus stems in North America, they looked for inspiration to support a stronger barrier. From Australian tea tree, they refined a balance of soothing and skin‑clearing care…
Every botanical goes through a strict process—origin & environment screening → active quantification → skin compatibility testing—so we keep only the pure energy that truly matters to skin.

In 2024, the Korean brand SKINNARSTER was born. “SKIN” points to the essence of skin; “NARSTER” means a master of repair—our name reflects our core. With three debut products, we select effective botanicals from around the world, powered by advanced Korean technology and backed by credible scientific data, creating a precise “Botanicals + Skin Science” repair approach that helps skin return to balance.