Desert Rose
founder: Horey Gashgari
course: Diploma in Organic Skincare Formulation
Graduation year: 2020
location: Saudi Arabia
Hero product: Frankincense Face Mist
Brand overview
Desert Rose is a small, local brand based in Saudi Arabia founded by Horeya Gashgari, who is both an organic skincare formulator and a face yoga instructor. Desert Rose provides natural skincare products and services to help its customers feel pampered and beautiful. The brand’s products are formulated by hand and draw on local Middle Eastern ingredients after thorough research to select the best and most effective for its needs. The fusion of Desert Rose’s highly specialised products with results-oriented face yoga gives you healthier and younger-looking skin.
Formula Botanica has given Horeya the foundation to start her business. She started the course with little experience, but she was soon able to formulate like a professional. Horeya also says that the Formula Botanica community is very supportive and has extensive knowledge of natural formulation.