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Formulating with natural ingredients - our second nature.

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“Formulating with natural ingredients is second nature to us. We started 25 years ago when ‘naturals’ were far from a trend, and our suppliers were striving to support us in the development of our formulas, as we continuously pushed for a more natural approach. With an always-in-progress black list of hundreds of ingredients, our all-woman exert R&D team is continuously committed to developing natural, effective, clean, safe formulas, inspired by the synergies and complex structures of the plants. Keep in mind that more than 500 safety and efficacy tests are performed for each and every product! We devote in some cases 24 to 36 months of tests for 1 single formula!


Our products feature powerful actives, biotechnological active ingredients, innovative technologies, natural extracts, oils, butter, and waxes. There are formulas with close to 100% natural origin content. We wish to bring the most efficacious and sophisticated products to life. The texture, the feeling, the scent of the product, all these parameters are also important to us. No compromise at any level! All our promises are real.”

Chrisoula Stamatogianni

Head of R&D, Chemical Engineer

OUR CHOICES

  • 1.Safety + Proven Action + Visible Results
  • 2.Highest Possible Natural Content
  • 3.Cruelty Free

OPTING TO FORMULATE WITH

  • Greek-organic-herb derived premium oils + extracts
  • Advanced actives and molecules, following primary research
  • Ultra-pure water

OPTING TO FORMULATE OUR SKINCARE WITHOUT

  • Benzophenones
  • Butoxyethanol
  • Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
  • Ethanolamines MEA, DEA, TEA, ETA EDTA
  • Genetically Modified Ingredients
  • Hydroquinone
  • Methoxyethanol
  • Karanal
  • Isothiazolinones (MIT, CMIT)
  • Lilial
  • Lyral
  • Mineral Oil
  • Nanoparticle filters ZnO+TiO2*
  • Nitromusks
  • Octinoxate (OMC)*
  • Octocrylene*
  • Oxybenzone*
  • Parabens
  • Petrolatum and Paraffin
  • Phthalates
  • Plastic Microbeads

The Head Scientists
of our all woman
R&D team The Head Scientists of
our all
woman R&D
team

Meet the leaders of our all-women R&D team

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Chrisoula Stamatogiani, Head of R&D,

Chemical Engineer

“Discovering our next ‘precious’ ingredient is a demanding and lengthy process. As part of the global scientific community, we actively participate in European and national research projects to study the bioactive potential of Greek flora. Our goal: to harness nature’s richness and create safe, effective, naturally-derived cosmetics.The KORRES R&D team combines deep scientific expertise with a passion for innovation—developing advanced textures and high-performance formulas using cutting-edge ingredients. Every day brings something new, from exciting lab results to inspiring product feedback.”

2

Sofia Zisimou,

Senior R&D Formulator, Chemist

“My feel-good zones? My family, books, and the sea. Creating effective natural products for women everywhere has been my passion since day one of my career. Our Black Pine 4D Up-Lift Serum is at the top of my list — the results I see in the mirror say it all!”

3

Alexiou Lida,

Senior R&D Formulator, Biochemist

“Greece — its images, aromas, traditions, and nature — constantly inspires me in the lab. I love our face mask, supercharged with real Greek yoghurt, because it brings all those elements together. It was my greatest challenge as a formulator — and it's my go-to for instantly soothing thirsty skin. When I’m not developing complex formulas, you’ll find me traveling or exploring the ocean.”

4

Afroditi Touli,

R&D Formulator, Chemical Engineer

“I am obsessed with Japanese culture, dogs, swimming, film noir, and my work! It feels amazing when we create a product in our Lab in Athens, Greece for people in China or Australia or anywhere else in the world to enjoy. I get obssesed with products as well; my most recent obsession is the Aegean Bronze Tanning + Skin-Perfecting Serum for that Greek golden glow it delivers year-round.”