As Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was purported to say, “Less is more.” While he applied this idea within the sphere of minimalist architecture and design, the philosophy has spread to influence countless industries. With their line of one-ingredient skin and hair care products, Berlin-based beauty company, Merme embraces the “less is more” mentality. Founded by Australian native and model, Claire Ralston, as an answer to the lack of pure, certified organic products in the beauty industry, these all-natural, organic elixirs and remedies pay homage to her grandmother by name. From prickly pear and rosehip to sweet almond and argan, Merme’s range is full of antioxidants and other nutrients that help hair and skin stay soft and supple. We’re huge fans of the Facial Beauty Elixir — a lightweight, cold-pressed rosehip oil that smells lightly of the earth, contains age-fighting vitamins, and is the perfect foundation for an everyday skincare routine. (Text: Devan Grimsrud / Photos: Merme)
