Oio Lab

since 2018 : Botanical Skincare Powered by Science

 

Oio Lab was founded in 2018 in Poland by Joanna Ryglewicz, a former lawyer who transitioned into the beauty industry through a passion for botanicals and personal care rituals. Her journey began with creating oil blends for friends and family, which quickly attracted attention for their efficacy and sensorial qualities. Convinced that skincare could combine botanical purity with scientific validation, Ryglewicz left her law career to establish Oio Lab.

 

From the outset, her mission was to marry nature and science, ensuring that products are not only natural but also clinically validated. She built Oio Lab around the principle of radical transparency, investing in lab-based efficacy testing and academic collaborations. The brand operates from its own dedicated laboratory in Poland, working with certified chemists and researchers, and partnering with medical and life science university departments to refine extraction methods, develop new actives, and confirm results.

 

 

 

about oio lab

 

Oio Lab positions itself as “botanical skincare powered by science”—a hybrid brand that combines clean beauty values with rigorous testing standards. It is both nature-anchored and science-driven, appealing to consumers who seek eco-conscious skincare that delivers measurable results.

 

Clean formulations : Avoiding synthetic fillers, parabens, and microplastics, while embracing plant-based actives.

 

Advanced technology : Using supercritical CO₂ and enzymatic extraction to preserve potency.

 

Transparency: All products are instrumentally tested (using lab machines that measure hydration, elasticity, and wrinkle reduction) and undergo consumer trials to ensure real-world results.

 

In-house control: Products are developed, formulated, and bottled in Oio Lab’s own laboratory in Poland, allowing for unusual levels of traceability and quality assurance.

 

 

 

 

Products

 

Oio Lab’s range spans 17+ core products, covering the full spectrum of daily skin rituals:

 

Serums

Aquasphere (hydrating serum with five types of hyaluronic acid and algae extracts)

Intercellular (longevity serum with ceramides and biomimetic actives)

Algaemania (anti-inflammatory serum rich in microalgae extracts)

 

Oils

The Future Is Bright (brightening oil serum with stabilized Vitamin C and sea buckthorn)

Lunula Night (regenerative night oil with chia seed, white poppy, and algae)

 

Cleansers and Tonics

O-Mega Milk (balancing cleansing emulsion)

Fulvic Ionic Mineral Tonic (rich in fulvic acid and electrolytes)

 

Creams and Balms

Superpause (restorative cream designed for skin in perimenopause and menopause)

The Forest Retreat (calming emulsion linked to biodiversity donations)

 

Hybrid skincare-makeup

Melting Blush and Hyperfresh Balm highlighters, combining active botanicals with wearable textures.

 

Biotechnological Actives: Many formulas include next-generation ingredients, such as plant-derived ceramides, stabilized Vitamin C derivatives, peptide complexes, and fermented extracts.

 

Botanical Super-Extracts: Microalgae, reishi mushrooms, bakuchiol (a plant-based retinol alternative), and adaptogenic botanicals form the foundation of these formulations.

 

Scientific Validation: Instrumental laboratory testing confirms improvements in hydration, barrier repair, and wrinkle reduction. Results are openly published on their website and marketing materials.

 

Packaging Innovation: Utilization of biophotonic violet glass to protect formulas from light degradation, FSC-certified recycled cartons, and pilot projects featuring mycelium (mushroom-based) packaging.

 

 

 

 

why Oio Lab

 

Nature + Science

The belief that plant extracts and high-tech actives are not opposites but complementary. Each formula is a careful balance between botanical richness and evidence-based innovation.

 

Transparency

Consumers are treated as informed partners. Oio Lab discloses testing methods, efficacy percentages, and ingredient sourcing. Their exclusion list is more stringent than EU regulations, removing over 1,300 substances that are questionable.

 

Holistic Sustainability

Beyond formulas, Oio Lab embeds responsibility into packaging, partnerships, and environmental giving. With every purchase of The Forest Retreat emulsion, the brand finances the planting of 1 square meter of biodiverse forest in Poland. They are Leaping Bunny certified, 100% vegan, and part of a new generation of eco-responsible Polish brands gaining international traction.

 

 

Brand Highlights

Oio Lab has become one of Poland’s most acclaimed indie beauty exports.

 

Professional Endorsements: Renowned esthetician Joanna Czech, whose celebrity clientele includes Kim Kardashian and Cate Blanchett, has endorsed Oio Lab, praising its scientific credibility and sustainable practices.

 

Press Coverage : The brand has been profiled in Beauty Independent, Print Magazine, and niche beauty platforms like Muse & Heroine, which highlight Oio Lab as part of the new wave of “green science” skincare.

 

Design Recognition: The packaging received international design attention for its topographic patterns, bold typography, and tactile glass vessels, described as “science-meets-ritual” minimalism. Print Magazine named Oio Lab “Brand of the Day” for its innovative identity.

 

Community Engagement: The brand has built a loyal online following, often highlighting eco-initiatives, behind-the-scenes lab processes, and educational posts about its ingredients.

 

 

 

where to find

Unlike mass-market brands, Oio Lab follows a curated distribution strategy. Through its official site (oiolab.co), it offers global shipping and direct brand storytelling.

 

Curated Beauty Retailers : Stocked by Beauty Heroes (US), Niche Beauty (Germany), Odalisque Beauty Apothecary (Nordics), and select eco-luxury platforms worldwide.

 

Boutique Positioning : Oio Lab products are often featured in concept apothecaries and independent beauty shops, aligning with their premium and eco-conscious identity.

 

 

Website https://en.oiolab.co/

Instagram @oiolab

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