Christina Peng: From Beauty Executive to Allergen-Free Fragrance Founder | Havyn Beauty

This week on What's Your Skincare Routine, I'm thrilled to welcome Christina Peng, CEO and co-founder of Havyn Beauty—the beauty industry's first completely allergen-free fine fragrance brand.

Christina's story is both personal and inspiring. After years in executive roles at beauty powerhouses like Dermalogica, Neutrogena, and COOLA, she left the corporate world when her son was diagnosed with severe allergies and eczema. Unable to find luxury beauty products that were truly safe for sensitive skin, Christina took matters into her own hands and created Havyn.

What You'll Discover:

• The difference between "clean" beauty and "allergen-free" (spoiler: they're not the same!)

• Why Christina had to eliminate her entire fragrance collection, including her beloved Jo Malone

• How farmers markets became live focus groups for product testing

• The formulation challenges of creating allergen-free luxury fragrance

• Havyn's beautiful mission: employing trafficking survivors through Generate Hope nonprofit

• Christina's minimalist skincare routine and wellness rituals

• Travel survival tips for maintaining your routine on the go

Featured Products & Brands:

HAVYN BEAUTY:
Shop at: www.havynco.com | Amazon | Select West Coast spas

Current Product Line:
🕯️ 8 Allergen-Free Candle Fragrances
💐 Grace Perfume - Fresh rain, pear, white lily & jasmine (fan favorite!)
💗 Hope Perfume - Christina's personal favorite
✋ Comforting Collagen Hand Cream - Available in 3 fragrances with vegan collagen & ectoin

What Makes Havyn Different:
✓ Free from EU's 80 regulated fragrance allergens
✓ Free from top 9 food allergens
✓ Excludes 1,600+ EU-restricted ingredients
✓ Clean, non-toxic, and safe for sensitive skin
✓ Luxurious formulations that don't compromise on scent or experience

CHRISTINA'S SKINCARE ESSENTIALS:

Products & Brands Mentioned:

Havyn Beauty Products:

Allergen-Free Candles (8 fragrances available)

Shop Havyn:

Amazon (hand creams)

Select West Coast spas including Montage properties, Fairmont San Diego, and pop-up location in Rancho Santa Fe

Christina's Skincare Favorites:

COOLA Refreshing Water Cream SPF 50 (Christina's can't-live-without product)

Cetaphil

CeraVe (for sensitive skin)

Kiehl's products (fragrance-free options)

Beauty of Joseon (clean K-beauty)

Ilia makeup

Laura Mercier (longtime staples)

About Havyn Beauty:

Havyn is formulated without the EU's 80 regulated fragrance allergens, top 9 food allergens, and 1,600+ EU-restricted ingredients. The brand partners with Generate Hope, a San Diego nonprofit, to provide employment, mentorship, and job training for trafficking survivors.

Connect with Christina Peng:
Instagram: @christinacpeng
Instagram: @havynco
Website: havynco.com

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Instagram: @leaura
Podcast: What's Your Skincare Routine (available on all platforms)

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