Author name: Elara Vynthos
Elara Vynthos is a certified phytoformulator and environmental toxicologist with 12 years of research in plant-based surfactant chemistry. She co-developed the BioSaponin Index used by EU organic certification bodies and holds a PhD in Sustainable Formulation Science from ETH Zürich. Her work bridges traditional herbal knowledge from Andean and Himalayan communities with modern green chemistry—resulting in patented, biodegradable cleanser systems free of palm derivatives and synthetic preservatives.
