Understanding Builds Trust
We believe you should understand what you’re putting on your skin.
Through accessible education, we explore the ingredients, science, and formulation choices behind Ancient Ash—how ingredients function, why they’re chosen, and how they work to support healthy skin.
From ingredient deep dives to formulation techniques and the science of skincare, consider this your place to get curious.
Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution.
Blog No. 1: The Ancient Ash
The ash tree has long been associated with strength, resilience, protection, and life. Its wood is remarkably strong, tough, and elastic—qualities that beautifully mirror the resilience of our own skin.
Throughout history, the ash has held a meaningful place in folklore and mythology, from its associations with protection and healing to its role as a connection between worlds. That symbolism feels especially fitting for Ancient Ash. Just as the ash tree was once believed to connect different realms, our skin serves as the connection between our bodies and the world around us.
At the end of my driveway stands the largest ash tree in the state of Minnesota. She is the namesake of Ancient Ash. Her presence—and the qualities the ash tree has represented for centuries—inspired the foundation of this brand: strength, resilience, protection, connection, and healing.