Welcome To Estate An:Theo

My Experiences and Skincare Adventures

Our Story

Bursts of yellow atop the naturally-flourishing cacti.

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“It all began with a potato field…”

In 2009, my Greek husband and I and his life-long Greek friend and wife bought two adjacent former potato fields on the Greek island of Naxos— a 5 minute walk from the azure Aegean sea. We built two homes and, as is the local custom, named the place Estate An:Theo, a meshing of our two surnames and a translation to English of Greek “K’Tima”. Over the years we created a vineyard, an orchard, gardens, a lifestyle and a community that we, our extended families and our friends grew to love. The luxury of exploring off the beaten tourist track enriched me far beyond what I imagined.

Discovering Helichrysum.

One day in June, I met the herb Helichrysum, aka Immortelle, aka Curry Plant. It grows wild by the sea on Naxos. Nature truly does give us everything we need. Newly committed to trashing myself and our environment far less, I learned to compound a skin balm using Helichrysum infused in Greek olive oil and blended with local beeswax and organic tamanu oil. My journey to an effective botanical skin balm has been sweet with adventure and discovery.

Simple ingredients, simple routine.

Our signature Skin Healing Balm is blended from four ingredients only, direct from nature. Lovingly formulated to minimize environmental impact and maximize your glow.

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“I write to tell you how obsessed I am with the balm; it's the perfect texture and leaves my skin glowing. Thank you so much!”

Britt M, New York City
Age 34 | Head of Partnerships
"I’ve used Estate An:Theo skin Balm for 3 years, at first on my face as an overnight cream. Now I use it morning and night and can’t imagine beginning or ending the day without it. It feels so good plus the skin on my face, formerly very dry, now looks, feels and IS healthy and moist. The balm is very healing for bruised or dry lips. I’ve given gift jars to women in my family and now they are converts, too!"

Kathleen O, Brookline MA
Age 70 | Retail Business Entrepreneur
"I love putting this on my face and neck after I wash. It doesn’t sink right in, but ultimately it does and my skin feels younger. I love the aroma; it makes me feel like I am outdoors in nature. I also use it on my hands, cuticles and elbows."

Madeleine G, Lowell MA
Age 72
"I use the balm all over, including my face. My dry, parched skin has recovered remarkably. My skin now stays hydrated. I am more than happy with this balm."

Kathleen G, California
Retired RN
"I’ve been using the Helichrysum balm for about a year and find it to be soothing for the itchy skin on my arms and legs. I’m so grateful to have a product with all natural ingredients that works on my problem skin."

June L, Stonington CT
Retired Professional Actor
"I have been using this fantastic skin product for 5 years. I have mature skin and I apply the skin balm to my face and neck every night. The results have been amazing. Over the years I have noticed that wrinkles and skin imperfections have significantly diminished. I have been told that my skin “glows” which I attribute to using An:Theo Skin Healing Balm. As I age, I simply cannot imagine caring for my skin without this extraordinary product. I could not recommend it more highly!!"

Mimi H, Cambridge MA
HR Professional
"I put just a tad bit on my thumb, both of them are cracked due to the weather and office work, and it instantly felt 100 percent relief and looks plumper rather than dry and wrinkly!! I am impressed as I have never found anything that works so well and so fast! Thank you again!!!!"

Melissa O, Bethleham PA
Age 45 | Office Manager, Mother, Baker, Gardener
"I have used a multitude of skin balms over the years, but this is the only balm that has consistently worked to repair and heal my damaged skin. I mostly use the balm on my arms, face, and lips due to sun damage from surfing and other outdoor sports. The balm is a deep moisturizer that absorbs quickly and has repaired my dry, scratched, and bruised arms. I use the balm nightly on my face and it has noticeably hydrated my skin, which now looks healthier than it has ever looked. I have also used it on sunburned lips, and it has been proven to repair and heal them quicker than anything else I have used. This balm is a wonderful product, I love this stuff!!"

Mary O, Santa Cruz CA
Age 69 | Archeologist and Surfer
"I have used An:Theo skin balm on my body wherever I have experienced dry, rough or irritated patches of skin. I also consistently use it on my toenails to keep them from becoming hard and brittle and keep them looking healthy. As I continue to age, I do find more frequent dry and irritated areas on my skin. This balm has definitely improved the appearance of my skin and calms irritation. I love that it is made with pure ingredients and absorbs into my skin as it hydrates and soothes without staining. I highly recommend this balm and urge others to incorporate its use into their daily care regime."

Nancy P, Venice FL
Age 81 | Happily following my bliss as a painter
"I am 96 years old and I live in northern California which has a mild climate with low humidity. I have dry, sensitive skin which bruises easily and has frequent flare-ups of red patches that itch. This healing skin balm soothes and calms my skin as no other product that I have tried . It is a god send and I thank you."

Madeline H, Davis CA
Age 96 | Retired Educator
"I love the healing balm!! I will definitely want some from your batch this year. It really calms the eczema that I get on my fingers sometimes and SO much more."

Theresa R, Montana
Age 58 | Artist
"I especially use it in the winter when my face, lips, and hands become very dry. My skin responds immediately - I imagined it saying, Thanks for finally feeding me! I have now been using it for 4 months and many friends have commented on the softness of my hands and my facial glow. It has become my go-to gift for family & friends."

Susyn R, Portugal/Berkshires MA
Age 64 | Author and Mentor/Workshop Leader

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Friends, Family and Neighbours

The island life we created and that we share on Naxos, the annual seasons that bring many gifts from the land, the people, the Aegean Sea, lures us to this home like a migrating species. We return to simpler times spent in relaxation, reflection, reading & learning, working around our property, hosting family and friends, and so much more.

— Hilary Antoniadis