Why Start a Skincare Line

With shelves full of well-known brands and beauty products, you might ask— why launch yet another skincare line?

For me, the answer was personal.

My name is Beatrix Förster, and I’m the founder of Holiko. For decades, I searched in vain for cosmetics that would be gentle on my sensitive skin —and help manage my children’s eczema. Instead, I found products that offered temporary relief but didn’t support long-term skin health.

So I started making my own.

A Personal Mission That Became a Career

For over 30 years, I’ve been creating natural skincare products for my own use. I wanted products that not only soothed the skin but also helped keep it healthy—especially when it’s sensitive, reactive, or chronically inflamed.

As a scientist, I was deeply curious about how the skin works. I began to explore the skin barrier, the immune system, and most of all—the skin microbiome. And what I discovered changed everything.

Discovering the Power of Colostrum

In 2012, while researching natural alternatives to antibiotics in southern Germany, I discovered the incredible antimicrobial and skin-nourishing properties of colostrum —the first milk produced after birth. This powerful, nutrient-rich substance inspired me to incorporate colostrum into both my homemade formulations and my research.

My scientific work later continued at the University Medical Center Utrecht, where I investigated colostrum as a potential solution to antibiotic resistance.

And yet, my passion for skincare has never waned. Holiko is the bridge between my scientific work and my skin—a place where research becomes self-care.

Tip: Colostrum is rich in natural antibodies and growth factors—supporting both the microbiome and the skin’s natural healing ability.

From Kitchen Formulas to Holiko

HOLIKO is more than just a brand. It’s the realization of a dream—to share the products that helped me and my family with others who may be struggling as well.

At HOLIKO, we are committed to:

• Gentle, microbiome-friendly skincare

• Ingredients that work with your skin’s immune system

• Avoiding fillers, fragrances, and anything unnecessary

• Supporting people with sensitive, eczema-prone, or reactive skin

Because when your skin is calm, strong, and balanced—you can focus on living, not just managing symptoms.