THE MOMENTS

"I started working at Greece’s oldest herbal and homeopathic pharmacy while I was still studying at the University of Athens’ Pharmacy School. In 1992, I took over the pharmacy. Within five years, I had built a unique lab for making homeopathic remedies — a place where I deepened my knowledge of natural ingredients and their uses, creating more than 3,000 herbal formulations.

Word spread quickly. First, people from all over Athens, and soon from across Greece, were coming to the pharmacy for these remedies. Those years shaped my philosophy and eventually led me to found KORRES Natural Products in 1996 — with a clear mission: to create natural skincare that is safe, clinically effective, and something I would proudly offer to my friends and loved ones."

The very first KORRES product was an aromatic herbal syrup with honey and aniseed — a soothing recipe inspired by rakomelo, the traditional spirit-with-honey drink that George’s grandfather loved in his hometown on the island of Wild Rose Moisturizer,

Naxos.

The first KORRES skincare product, the Wild Rose Moisturizer, was born from the pharmacy’s most popular remedy: Wild Rose oil. People would line up for this miracle oil, known for helping to improve the look of discolorations and marks, revealing radiant, healthy-looking skin.

Primary research is in our DNA — it all began with homeopathic remedies in our pharmacy. Today, KORRES proudly leads primary research on natural ingredients across the EU, contributing to major discoveries. Our Molecular Lab scientists collaborate with top academic and research institutes to unlock nature’s most powerful actives for the common good. A milestone initiative — a 4-year global study of 3,600 natural extracts — pushed the frontiers of knowledge on antioxidant, anti-aging, and sun protection properties. Thanks to this dedication, KORRES introduced 7 new ingredients to WINCI, the global INCI directory for cosmetics, including our signature Black Pine and White Pine extracts, delivering visible, proven results.

At the heart of our Production Facility lies a state-of-the-art Water Purification System, producing the ultra-purified water used in every single KORRES product.

Our zero-waste system combines Reverse Osmosis and Deionization technologies to deliver a continuous, uninterrupted flow of high-purity water.

To ensure consistent quality, we conduct daily checks at 10 critical sampling points across the system as part of our rigorous control plan.

The result? KORRES Water has a conductivity of less than 1μS — making it nearly 5 times purer than EU Pharmaceutical Standards and over 200 times purer than standard bottled drinking water.

In our early years, we were shocked to realize that we couldn’t use Greece’s extraordinary herbs in our own formulations — simply because there were no extraction facilities in the country. To produce extracts, we would have had to export our herbs abroad and re-import the final extracts. That made no sense to us.

Determined to change that, we set our minds on building an in-house Extraction Lab. In collaboration with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Pharmacy – Section of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry – we developed a fully green, clean, and zero-waste extraction facility.

We only use natural solvents and gentle processing techniques that preserve the integrity of each active compound. And because we believe in circular practices, all naturally processed solid residues are returned to the farmers to be used as organic fertilizer.

A full circle — within the bigger Circle.

Black Pine is KORRES' flagship anti-ageing innovation worldwide.Here’s the Black Pine Full Circle journey:

Soil Lab:

The Black Pine has thrived in the Mediterranean for over 3.5 million years. A true natural chameleon, it adapts to high altitudes, extreme temperatures, drought, and even urban pollution. We sustainably source our Black Pine from Pindus, Greece, under the supervision of the Directorate of Forests of Grevena.

Extraction Lab:

KORRES was the first worldwide to create an extract from Black Pine bark — a milestone innovation now registered in the INCI directory.

Molecular Lab:

Rich in polyphenols, the Black Pine extract is a targeted active that helps firm the skin and redefine facial contours. Our proprietary 4D Bio-ShapeLift™ Technology combines this extract with a potent complex to visibly lift, reshape, and sculpt the face.

Formulation Lab:

Each product in the Black Pine range bio-mimics the skin’s natural architecture, supporting facial symmetry and delivering visible lift in just 14 days.

Design Lab:

Sustainability meets design: 90% recyclable packaging, with FSC-certified paper sourced responsibly.

Recycle Lab:

Our Recycling Lab in Greece is fully operational. Return your empty bottles — plastic, paper, or glass — and we’ll make sure they’re properly recycled.

Black Pine is KORRES' flagship anti-ageing innovation worldwide.Here’s the Black Pine Full Circle journey:

Soil Lab:
The Black Pine has thrived in the Mediterranean for over 3.5 million years. A true natural chameleon, it adapts to high altitudes, extreme temperatures, drought, and even urban pollution. We sustainably source our Black Pine from Pindus, Greece, under the supervision of the Directorate of Forests of Grevena.

Extraction Lab:
KORRES was the first worldwide to create an extract from Black Pine bark — a milestone innovation now registered in the INCI directory.

Molecular Lab:
Rich in polyphenols, the Black Pine extract is a targeted active that helps firm the skin and redefine facial contours. Our proprietary 4D Bio-ShapeLift™ Technology combines this extract with a potent complex to visibly lift, reshape, and sculpt the face.

Formulation Lab:
Each product in the Black Pine range bio-mimics the skin’s natural architecture, supporting facial symmetry and delivering visible lift in just 14 days.

Design Lab:
Sustainability meets design: 90% recyclable packaging, with FSC-certified paper sourced responsibly.

Recycle Lab:
Our Recycling Lab in Greece is fully operational. Return your empty bottles — plastic, paper, or glass — and we’ll make sure they’re properly recycled.

With a stock market value rivaling that of gold, Golden Krokus (Saffron) lends its rare, universal anti-ageing power to KORRES’ most precious line.
Here is the Golden Krokus Full Circle journey:

Soil Lab:
Saffron is the world’s most precious spice — cherished since antiquity. Its flowers bloom only once a year for just 15 days and are hand-picked one by one. It takes 150,000 blossoms to produce just 1kg of dry saffron stigmas. The world’s finest quality comes from the Krokus villages in Northern Greece — “Krokus” being the Greek word for saffron.

Extraction Lab:
Our 1-day fresh saffron extract is produced and used immediately, preserving its full potency for maximum skincare benefit.

Molecular Lab:
Powerful beta-glucans provide multi-tasking skin defense: deeply hydrating while firming and plumping the skin.

Formulation Lab:
Truly universal anti-ageing — for all ages, all skin types, and all skin concerns. Clinically proven to deliver both instant and long-term improvements in smoothness, elasticity, firmness, radiance, and the appearance of fine lines and dryness.

Design Lab:
90% recyclable packaging, with FSC-certified paper from responsibly managed forests.

Recycle Lab:
Our Recycle Lab in Greece is fully operational. Return your empty bottles — plastic, paper, or glass — and we’ll recycle them for you.

The KORRES Recycle Lab was created to complete our Full Circle.

A dedicated facility where plastic tubes, bottles, and caps are processed and transformed into everyday art objects. In less than six months, we’ve recycled over 1 ton of plastic. All KORRES plastic packaging is recyclable. Our PE, PP, and PET materials are thermoplastics, meaning they can be melted, reshaped, and reused — again and again.


For second chances. For recycled art. For our planet.