The Dr. Alkaitis Holistic Organic Skin Food line is as well-named a product line as one can imagine. Dr. Saul Alkaitis makes products that are truly good enough to eat, composed of organically or biodynamically grown plant-based ingredients to feed the skin and promote health. Plant-based ingredients, including herbs and essential oils, are harvested sustainably, from farmers he works with closely and trusts. (Oh, and the products are never tested on animals, either.)
While you might see seemingly good-for-you essential oils and plant-based ingredients on the labels of many skincare products available today, California-based Dr. Alkaitis points out that many beauty products are produced using chemical solvents and other toxic ingredients. That’s where he draws his line in the sand--or organic soil. Dr. Alkaitis has a Ph.D. in physical chemistry and has made strides as a research scientist in identifying the medicinal and therapeutic benefits of plants.
In the same way a nutritionist will advise against the consumption of food made with artificial flavors and colors, Dr. Alkaitis fiercely objects to the use of chemicals in the creation of skincare products. You won’t find any synthetic or genetically modified ingredients in his creams, lotions and cleansers and he promises that the products that go from the farm to his laboratory to bottles and tubes are soothing, healing and nourishing.
He is not kidding when he proudly claims that you can eat his products.
Dr. Alkaitis took time from his busy schedule to answer questions on his work and products for Green Beauty Team.
