OUR STORY
Born from Legacy. Built for Life in the Sun.
THE GENESIS
When sailing innovator Peter Harken married high-risk skin cancer specialist Dr. Edit Olasz, two worlds came together—united by performance, purpose, and a shared belief in doing things better.
As they traveled to regattas around the world, Edit began noticing something impossible to ignore. Sailors—seasoned, resilient athletes—were showing signs of deep, chronic sun damage. Many had undiagnosed skin cancers. Most were relying on products never designed for the realities of their sport.
The patterns were familiar. Too familiar.
After decades treating transplant recipients and immunosuppressed patients—those at the highest risk of aggressive skin cancer—Edit recognized the same dangers unfolding among athletes. And with her expertise, she knew she could help.
I saw the same signs of damage in sailors as I did in my highest-risk patients. It became a responsibility—to create something better. A system that could actually protect them, and truly save their skin.— Dr. Edit Olasz Harken, Founder
BIRTH OF HARKEN DERM
And so, Harken Derm was born.
FROM A BETTER SUNSCREEN TO A COMPLETE SOLUTION
It started with sunscreen—because that's where real skin health begins. Without effective protection, even the best skincare becomes reactive.
Edit set out to create the best possible sunscreen—one that could withstand sun, salt, sweat, and wind without compromising feel, function, or safety. A product that didn't just prevent burning, but helped stop the damage that leads to aging and skin cancer in the first place.
But she didn't stop there.
She envisioned a smarter, more streamlined system—skincare that was simpler, more effective, and truly multi-functional. Every formula had to do more, not just exist. It had to be better than anything else. Because when skin is under stress, compromise isn't an option.
What emerged was a comprehensive system—not just to protect, but to repair, simplify, and transform.
FOUR PRODUCTS. INFINITE BENEFITS.
A high-performance system designed for real life in the elements—without complexity, waste, or guesswork.
SunPro+ Healthy Skin from Within
The first comprehensive skin & eye performance supplement—powered by vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to boost natural resilience and help prevent conditions linked to UV exposure.
4-in-1 Superscreen SPF 50
An all-mineral, multifunctional superscreen with a powerful antioxidant complex—formulated to protect, stop, and prevent damage. Feels like silk. Lasts all day. Stays exactly where you put it—no matter what.
Fresh Face Wipes
100% bamboo, biodegradable facial wipes—specifically designed to remove the unbreakable bond of Harken Derm sunscreen. Gentle, minimal ingredients cleanse without drying or disrupting the skin barrier.
Overnight Recovery Lotion
A multi-functional evening repair treatment that soothes, heals, hydrates, and strengthens—delivering potent anti-aging benefits without sensitizing your skin to the sun. For your healthiest skin yet.
Each product replaces many.
Together, they form a powerful, precision-engineered system—tailored for those who spend life outdoors.
ONE NAME. TWO LEGACIES OF INNOVATION.
Harken Derm and Harken Inc. are separate companies—but rooted in the same spirit of performance, trust, and innovation.
Peter Harken revolutionized sailing with hardware that allowed athletes to go farther, faster, and with total confidence.
Edit Harken brought that same level of innovation and integrity to suncare—creating formulas built to perform under pressure, in the harshest conditions.
Where Harken delivers Innovative Sailing Solutions,
Harken Derm delivers Innovative Suncare Solutions.
Both created to help you go farther.
Both created to last.
WHY WE EXIST
Because skin cancer is preventable.
Because performance shouldn't come at the cost of your skin.
Because no one else was building what high-risk athletes and outdoor professionals truly need.
Because skincare should do more—with less.
Because the best solutions aren't complicated. They're correct.
We exist to protect those who live in the sun.
To replace confusion with clarity.
To deliver products that earn your trust—and keep it.
With Harken Derm, you don't have to figure it out.
We've already done it—to the highest possible standard.
Save Our Sailors. Save Our Skin. Save Our Seas.
That's not a slogan.
It's our mission.
This is Harken Derm.
This is our story.
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