This is where it all began!

In the south of France where botanical herbs, tinctures and plant oils have been used for centuries to heal body and mind!

Upon retiring from my company, Riki Design, a contemporary women's clothing line, I found myself in Montpellier, France, renovating an apartment near my daughter. It was there that I discovered the Jardin des Plantes, a botanical garden with a section dedicated to medicinal herbs that has been cared for by the Medical School of Montpellier since the Middle Ages.

My fascination with tinctures, plant oils, and essential oils grew as I studied herbal medicine and discussed the subject with my local pharmacist, who taught me about the purity and eco-certification of these products, as well as their proper usage and dosages.

Those who know me are aware of my background in collagen biochemistry, having worked at UC Davis as a protein biochemist and authored publications on the subject. I was drawn back to the field of chemistry after many years in design, particularly to collagen biochemistry. As I read through research journals, I became fascinated with plant oils, plant extracts, and fermentation of plants and their application in modern medicine, particularly in dermatology and skincare.

It was here that Linaa.k was born, a combination of my passions for collagen biochemistry and herbal medicine!

And this is where we are now

Linaa.k offers a range of products that harness the power of medicinal herbs, extracts, and organic plant and seed oils, with a focus on natural and eco-friendly options for skincare and wellness.