Meet the Fresh Skin Care Pioneer Making Face Products Good Enough to Eat

Kirsi Kaukonen co-founded fresh skin care brand Niki Newd using her family's 200-year-old facial masque recipe. She discusses skin care that is pure enough to eat, and the future of beauty.

Courtesy of Niki Newd

Radiant Life: How did Niki Newd come to fruition?

Kirsi Kaukonen: The kernel of inspiration for Niki Newd was planted over 16 years ago, when I taught my friend a facial masque recipe that has been passed down from mother to daughter in my family for at least 200 years.