Our Story

At Ikaria Blu Wellness, we’re on a mission to celebrate beauty, health, and wellness in all phases of life.

Our story begins on the Greek island of Ikaria, one of the five Blue Zones found around the globe. Known for the longevity of its generations, as most healing Blue Zones are, Ikaria’s wellness-centered lifestyle is based on a well-balanced Mediterranean diet and stress-free daily living.
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Ikaria Blu Wellness was founded by a beauty industry expert born and raised in Greece, and created with a singular goal in mind: to create world-class skincare products that harness the healing power of Ikaria Island plants and herbs.

Our active formulations include a combination of highly concentrated superfoods that offer unparalleled, multi-correctional remedies for a wide range of skin issues. The end result is visible radiance and vitality, and overall wellness of the skin, body, mind and spirit.

Our team of homeopathic chemists and holistic herbologists have embraced the lifestyle, principles, and practices of Ikaria Island and its community, along with the science of holistic healing and wellness. Combining these principles, modern day science, and Hippocrates’ ancient wisdom, we created Ikaria Blu Wellness to share with the world.

Welcome to the Blue Zone.

What is the Ikaria Blue Zone?

Ikaria Blu Wellness was inspired by one of the 5 Blue Zones in the world. These places are known for their natural healing through indigenous ingredients and local lifestyle. Our story lies within the history and people of Ikaria Island – a place of health, vitality, longevity, and wellness, or where “people forget to die”:

nytimes.com - The Island Where People Forget to Die
By Dan Buettner, Oct 2012
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‍cnn.com - The Wonder List: Wonder in Ikaria

At the root of the island’s healthy lifestyle is the Ikarian diet that consists of locally grown, natural superfoods. This includes amaranthus and dandelion, affectionately known as “horta”, and a rich herbal history of wild sage, marjoram, rosemary, basil, mint, chamomile, and artemisia. Other naturally derived ingredients consist of olive oil, homemade wine, local thyme and honey, along with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Amaranth Greens

Recognized for their wellness based nutritional value, Amaranth greens are a staple of the Ikarian diet. Their unique health benefits include stimulating growth and repair, reducing inflammation, improving the immune system, boosting bone strength, and lowering blood pressure, making amaranth greens one of the most valuable ingredients in the world.

Dandelion

A daily staple of the Ikarian diet, Dandelion is a superfood known for its anti-inflammatory properties that give skin vitality and health for a tighter, firmer, brighter complexion.

Sage

Ikarians use a daily dose of Sage in their morning tea at breakfast. Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds, it strengthens skin and eliminates toxins for cleaner, supple skin.

Sea Buckthorn

A superfood used since 12 BC in ancient Greece to treat various health issues, Sea Buckthorn contains over 190 nutrients, antioxidants, phytochemicals, amino acids, and an entire family of omegas: 3,6,9 and the rare 7. This nutritional powerhouse keeps skin firm, lifted, hydrated, healthy, and vibrant.

Homeopathic + Superfood Botanicals

From our brand values to our product ingredients, every step of our story pays respect to the Ikaria Blue Zone principles of health and wellness. 

At the heart of each remedy are region-specific botanicals and superfoods combined to nourish, repair, protect, renew, and beautify your skin.

Our remedies offer an array of healing and regenerative benefits using natural, sustainable & organic plant ingredients. Each remedy is hand blended and made in small batches to deliver nourishment, vitality and healing energy.