HQ: Orlando, FL
Founder: Dr. Sejal Patel
Social:Instagram
Category: Skin Care
E-comm:plantkos.co
Price Range: $27–$98
Hero Products:Replenishing Essence ($55), Triple C Serum ($72), Hydrating Moisturizer ($82)
Stockists:Bluemercury, Ulta Beauty and Amazon
PR Representation: Roman Griffin
How to get in touch:Contact form
Origin Story
Plantkos is a pharmacist-founded skin-care brand built on a counterintuitive philosophy: skin performs better when inflammatory stress is reduced, not when it is pushed harder. Founded by Dr. Sejal Patel, PharmD, who draws from a background in pharmacology and gastroenterology, the brand takes a clinically conservative approach to formulation, prioritizing inflammation-conscious care, barrier support and long-term hydration over trend-driven intensity.
Each formula is developed using Plantkos’ Phytoclinical Formulation approach, blending clinically validated actives with targeted botanicals and tested on advanced 3D human skin models. Rather than chasing instant transformation, Plantkos focuses on calm, compatibility and sustained skin resilience, with formulas designed for sensitive, reactive or overstimulated skin.
This approach is reflected in the brand’s recent reintroduction and the launch of Reviving Face Cream, a daily treatment designed for skin experiencing cumulative stress, reinforcing Plantkos’ focus on hydration retention, barrier integrity and long-term resilience. Plantkos speaks to consumers seeking a more thoughtful, science-led approach to skin longevity.
