In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Hannah Penn, founder of HPPY Skin, to explore how a food-industry innovation is revolutionizing skincare. The technology—High Pressure Processing (HPP)—uses 87,000 psi of cold water pressure to preserve nutrients without heat or chemicals, unlocking the true power of botanicals while keeping their biochemical integrity intact.

Inspired by her father’s pioneering work with HPP in the food world, Penn saw the opportunity to apply the same science to skincare—where nutrient loss from traditional extraction is often overlooked. “We’re not changing the ingredients,” she explains, “we’re changing how they’re processed.” The result is skincare that retains up to 10× more antioxidant content and delivers ingredients in their purest, most bioavailable form.

Far from a “clean beauty” buzzword, HPPY Skin represents what Penn calls “Clean 2.0”—a science-first movement toward transparency, efficacy, and nutrient integrity. From early failed experiments to a patented process and the launch of BioBerry Infusion™, HPPY Skin’s evolution embodies persistence, innovation, and data-backed results.

Blending the expertise of food scientists, cosmetic chemists, and HPP engineers, Penn has built a cross-disciplinary team redefining what performance skincare looks like. “The beauty space doesn’t need another white-labeled formula,” she says. “It needs innovation, quality, and excellence.”

Tune in to hear how HPPY Skin is closing the nutrient gap in skincare—proving that sometimes, the future of beauty lies in a little pressure.

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CHAPTERS:

0:02 – Introduction & Welcome

0:44 – Family Innovation & Early Inspiration

2:10 – Discovering HPP for Skincare

3:00 – How High Pressure Processing Works

6:05 – Testing & Scientific Validation

9:39 – Cold Press vs HPP and Bioavailability

10:44 – Rethinking Clean Beauty & True Innovation

13:12 – From Trial and Error to Patented Process

16:18 – Building a Multidisciplinary Team

22:07 – Innovation, Impact & Consumer Results

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