About Me

My 15‑year career as a professional chef—working in high‑end kitchens across the UK and later as a private chef in the luxury ski industry—came to an abrupt halt on New Year’s Eve 2014, when a knee injury stopped me mid‑service. After surgery, my consultant made it clear that long, physically demanding days on my feet were no longer sustainable. It was time to find a new path.

While recovering, I came across a job advert that began with the line: “Are you a chef looking for a change of career?” The timing couldn’t have been more perfect.

That moment marked the start of my journey into natural skincare. I began in manufacturing, but my curiosity quickly pulled me toward formulation. I went on to study for a Diploma in Cosmetic Science with the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS), achieving a distinction.

As Head Chemist and Innovation Manager at one of the UK’s leading cosmetics manufacturers, I developed hundreds of products—from luxury spa treatments for some of the worlds leading spa’s and hotels to protective balms for dogs’ paws, and almost everything in between. With many of the products developed going on to win industry awards.

My passion for formulation is rooted in the same principles that drove me as a chef: understanding ingredients, exploring their potential, and combining creativity with precision. The discipline of high‑level cooking translates seamlessly into the lab. I often describe formulation as “cooking without the eating”—and the parallels are everywhere. Stabilising a fruit purée with xanthan gum isn’t far removed from creating a fluid serum, and making a hollandaise emulsion mirrors the process of building a cream with shea butter, extracts, water, and emulsifiers.

Outside the lab, sport and the outdoors have always been central to my life. I’ve completed endurance cycling events of over 200 miles in a day to raise money for charity, and I spend as much time as possible in the mountains with my family—snowboarding in winter, cycling and hiking in summer.

In 2023, that love of adventure took a turn when I landed badly while coasteering and broke my back. Recovery left my body sore and constantly aching, especially after exercise. During that time, I tested countless balms and serums, eventually creating my own blends to support me. Those formulations helped me get back out day after day—into the mountains, onto the bike, into the kitchen, and fully present with my kids.

no.ble skincare is the culmination of everything I’ve learned—not only in the lab, but through adventure, resilience, and a 25‑year career spent working with exceptional ingredients and materials.

I hope you enjoy them as i have and thank you for becoming part of the no.ble skincare tribe.

Adam Brown

Founder- no.ble Skincare