Discover the Science of Calm, Healthy Skin with IOKA Skin+Science

Healthy skin starts with a strong barrier—and that’s exactly what inspired Olga Goldberger, founder of IOKA Skin+Science, to create her revolutionary skincare line.

After moving to the U.S. in the 1980s, Olga struggled with severe rosacea. Conventional skincare only made her skin worse. Over time, she realized the culprit wasn’t the active ingredients but common chemical emulsifiers found in most formulas, which disrupted her skin barrier. Determined to find a solution, she combined her scientific expertise with a personal mission, creating her first emulsifier-free moisturizer in 1998. Within just two weeks, her skin transformed—redness faded, hydration improved, and her skin felt calm and balanced. Friends took notice, and what started as a personal solution became a lifelong passion.

Science Meets Skincare

Olga’s background as a scientist shapes every IOKA formulation. She approaches skin as a complex biological system, focusing on mechanisms, tolerances, and interactions rather than trends or marketing hype. Her signature approach? Emulsifier-free formulations using highly purified natural phospholipids from sunflower and soy. These ingredients not only stabilize the product but also support skin barrier repair, hydration, and resilience, ensuring that skincare works with your skin, not against it.

Why the Skin Barrier Matters

The skin barrier is the foundation of healthy skin. When compromised, even the most powerful active ingredients can’t function optimally. Olga views the skin barrier as four interconnected layers—physical, chemical, microbial, and immunological—and IOKA products are designed to support each layer.

• -Physical barrier: Emulsifier-free formulations, phospholipids, and liposomal delivery systems preserve lipid structure.

• -Chemical barrier: pH-balanced products, NAD⁺ boosters, and antioxidants protect biochemical processes.

• -Microbial barrier: Minimalist formulas and probiotic peptides maintain balance rather than strip the skin.

• -Immunological barrier: Repair-signaling peptides and copper peptides calm inflammation and support regeneration.

Healthy skin isn’t about aggression—it’s about balance, patience, and long-term care.

The IOKA Difference

For Olga, “skin science” is more than a buzzword. It’s respect for biology, evidence, and long-term results. IOKA products are designed to work with your skin’s natural repair mechanisms, not override them.

By incorporating NAD⁺ boosters like NMN and Niacinamide, IOKA formulations support cellular regeneration, barrier repair, and healthy aging. The result? Skin that feels nourished, resilient, and radiant over time—not just temporarily plumped or superficially smooth.

Introducing the “Hydration Pump”

One of Olga’s signature methods is the Hydration Pump—a layering technique that restores the skin barrier using multiple hydrating, emulsifier-free products, from thinnest to thickest.

This method is simple yet powerful, boosting hydration, barrier repair, and skin vitality. Olga even used it herself to revive her skin after chemotherapy and radiation, demonstrating its effectiveness for all skin types and conditions.

Real Results

• Rosacea relief: One young woman saw her flare calm in just 24 hours after using the Anti-Aging Travel Kit twice daily.

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  Hydration and firmness: An older woman used Firming Antioxidant Serum and Ageless Boost Moisturizer twice daily for two weeks and noticed visible improvement.

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Your Skin Deserves Care, Not Stress

Olga’s message is clear: skincare should empower, not punish. By supporting the skin barrier and respecting natural processes, IOKA helps you achieve calm, healthy, and radiant skin at any age.

Experience the difference for yourself: IOKA Skin+Science Education & Products