About Us | Sásta Skin Health

Sásta Skin Health is based in County Laois in Ireland and was founded in 2019. We formulate, produce and fill our products right here in our family estate, keeping our carbon footprint low and our products as kind to the planet as they can be.

Based on an innovative, emerging, scientific good bacteria revolution, Sásta Microbiome Booster Serum is perfectly formulated to improve the general health and well-being of the skin.Our aim is to strengthen and nourish our skin-microbes which will enable us to strengthen the skin's immune response to stresses such as pollution and bacterial attack.

Our Mission

Sásta Skin Health's mission is to lead the good bacteria revolution through research into the microbiome, re-education on the efficacy of ingredients and by protecting, restoring and maintaining the body's eco system though skin health products.

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About the Founder

Michelle McDonald is the Founder of Sásta Skin Health which she developed with her business partner Dr Brian O Rourke.  Michelle has worked in the beauty industry for over 25 years in education, training and sales. She is passionate about educating people to consider their skin as a health choice and not simply a beauty pressure.

"We can support our body's ecosystem by using a full circle approach, our skin, body & mind are all interconnected similar to our gut & skin microbiome. By supporting each one we are creating a harmonious approach to a healthy and balanced microbiome”.

Dr Brian O Rourke

Dr Brian O Rourke has a been full-time lecturer and researcher in the Institute of Technology, Carlow for over 20 years. He holds a PhD in physical chemistry and has dedicated his work and research to human dermatology. 

"Feeding and maintaining the skin's microbiome is of crucial importance to the skin's – and the body's - overall health and well-being"

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Guaranteed Irish

Sásta Skin Health is proudly accredited by Guarenteed Irish. Our products are formulated, designed, filled and packed in Ireland. We are 100% Irish owned.

MyMicrobiome Seal

Sásta Skin Health holds the My Microbiome “Microbiome-Friendly” seal of approval. We are the first beauty product in Ireland to awarded this accreditation. MyMicrobiome is the first and only registered certification mark guaranteeing the Microbiome-friendliness of personal care products. MyMicrobiome is an independent control body that rigorously tests products for the impact on the skin’s microbiome.

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