selfmade | Our Science and Psychodermatology

IT ALL STARTS IN THE ECTODERM.

Did you know that our skin and nervous system originate from the same source from the very beginning of our existence? Welcome to the ectodermal layer, where these OG besties remain closely linked for the rest of our lives awwww

The intricate bond between the mind and skin

At selfmade, this link lies at the heart of our philosophy, inspiring us to dive deeply into how our emotions impact skin health through:

Some ways stress impacts our skin:

For too long we’ve disassociated our minds from our bodies.

selfmade challenges this notion by using beauty and self-worth to explore our inner and outer landscapes, offering a personal and pratical approach to wellness.

Our 2023 The State of Emotional Wellbeing Report found that those who...

engage with mental health are
3x more likely to see themselves as beautiful.

practice self-care are
5x more likely
to feel worthy.

feel worthy are
6x more likely to see themselves as beautiful.

*This internal annual study of Gen Z and Millennials is conducted to evaluate behaviors, beliefs and attitudes in our stakeholders' relationship to perception of beauty and self-worth. The cumulative research and data aim to close our society’s self-worth gap.

Emotionally intelligent personal care

Target stressors and transform self-care moments into opportunities to de-stress your nervous system for healthier skin. Rituals for self reflection, each product is paired with a key psychological concept and a question designed to explore the roots of your wellbeing.

Serum + Primer

Secure Attachment
Comfort Serum+

Cortisol Triggers

insecurity

loneliness

anxiety

Targets

weakend barrier

moisture loss

sensitivity

redness

dullness