I’m Monica, the founder of Peruda Skincare: cancer sufferer turned natural skincare innovator. You might say it all started with bad skin - really bad skin.

Back in 2013, my face erupted in an explosion of abscesses, rosacea, age-acne (yes! that was the dermatologist's diagnosis), and angry rashes over my body. I tried every luxury potion and drugstore lotion that promised the world. Needless to say, nothing worked, so I dove headfirst into deep research, scouring the net for scientific journals on skin health.

My quest for relief led me deep into the Amazon rainforest, where I discovered the remarkable healing properties of wild-grown botanicals. I started trying out recipes cooked up in my kitchen, and what seemed like overnight, my skin started to heal.

Then life threw a plot twist: I received a stage 3 cancer diagnosis in 2019, and a gruelling 12 months followed until my body completely collapsed from the treatments. Nevertheless the treatments saved my life, but they left my skin more reactive than ever. But this time, armed with a wealth of botanical knowledge, I adapted my formulations to work with even the most sensitive skin. My personal experience from bad to healthy skin builds the foundation of Peruda.  

Studies show that up to 70% of women and 60% of men experience skin sensitivity, with these numbers skyrocketing among cancer patients. The painful irony of beating cancer or any other serious illness only to feel uncomfortable in your own skin isn't lost on me. That's why Peruda Skincare is committed to helping others rediscover their confidence through gentle yet effective skincare. 

Born in 2024 and operating from the Canton of Zurich, Peruda stands for:

• the first all-natural Amazonian skincare brand dedicated to skin recovery
• wild-grown Amazonian botanical blends to elevate the effectiveness of the bio-active compounds
• waterless, synthetic-free, perfume-free formulations intentionally designed
• dermatologically approved for sensitive skin

In short, Peruda is not about selling a miracle in a bottle. Peruda exists because I've walked the challenging path of skin sensitivity and health struggles, and created something that actually helps - no buzzwords, just thoughtfully sourced, carefully formulated 100% natural Amazonian skincare that works.