About
Hi! I'm Jordan, the founder of MARIAN.
As a teenager, I spent hours in dermatology offices looking for a solution for the cystic acne crowding my forehead. Embarrassed by my red, inflamed face, I tried whatever they gave me. My journey included various 3-step systems like Proactiv and prescription topicals like Tretinoin. Finally, I went on Accutane, which cleared up the acne, leaving behind deep, pitted scars.
Later, I learned that my hormones were very out of balance. In my late 20s, the cystic acne came back with a vengeance, this time along my jawline. After more trial and error (including working with an esthetician who recommended more harsh products), I realized my skin responded well to simplicity. Gentle cleansers, alcohol-free toners, and as few chemicals as possible all around. I started using oil instead of lotion, and my skin LOVED it. I was onto something. Then, I took a home herbalism course and learned how to infuse the gentle yet potent power of plants into my oils. Since then, my skin has become balanced, and I've continued my study of plants, herbalism, and skin health. All of that knowledge has now been funneled into MARIAN products.
Skincare is about so much more than just the products you apply — it's about whole body health. Movement, hydration, nutrition, hormone balance, etc are all so very important for the health of your largest organ. For me, learning more about my polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis has played a large role in my skin's health. But taking a holistic approach includes externally nourishing your skin's microbiome, acid mantle, and lipid barrier to keep the good stuff in and bad stuff out. That's where plant oils come in.
MARIAN Skin Repair Face Oil is designed to provide the conditioning and plant ally support you need for cellular regeneration and soothing. This formulation has helped me feel confident in my skin again, and I hope it does the same for you.
Some (extremely flattering 🙃) photos + video screenshots from my skin journey. I tried to find the most unfiltered images I could!
Age 27, before learning about face oil and the skin's microbiome
Age 28, after six months of incorporating toner and oil into my skincare routine
In the following years, especially after incorporating skin-healing herbs into my oils, my skin has stayed clearer than ever
Disclaimer: This product is not guaranteed to heal acne. The method of conditioning the skin with particular oils helps to dissolve oil in the pores, and the herbs in the oil help with skin cell turnover and regeneration. Results may vary.