MAGDALENA RÓŻNIAK
The philosophy of the Bottica brand is to act in harmony with nature. The basis for our cosmetics are superactive ingredients that we obtain from vines cultivated with love.
Heritage of the Earth
In the beginning was the earth. In the past, it was taken care of by Maria and Marianna Bnińska, who planted exotic trees here - quinces, peaches, nuts - although at that time they were not widely cultivated in Poland. Few of them have survived to our times, and yet the heritage of this land and the extraordinary history of women associated with it allowed us to make plans to realize our secret dream.
The first seedlings appeared in the fog in October 2012 and heralded the birth of a beautiful, family passion.
Vineyard
For years, we have carefully tended the vines and closely observed their development. We personally performed the first ties and prunings of the bushes. Our entire family accompanied us in our work in the vineyard. We wanted our loved ones to be able to share our passion and enjoy the fruits of this land.
After two years, in 2014, the long-awaited moment came — the first joint grape harvest.
Striving for perfection
We still strive for perfection and want to develop. That is why we decided to explore additional knowledge during our studies in Warsaw. Over the course of two years, we learned not only the secrets of viticulture, but also its history and the culture associated with it and wine.
During our studies, another idea germinated in us: we began to make plans for cosmetics straight from the vineyard. We wanted them to contain what is unique and best in the grapes. The inspiration came from our loved ones and their very different needs.
A new chapter
Thanks to our R&D center, which we opened near the vineyard in 2020, we were able to initially examine the grapes ourselves. We were looking for the most effective way to extract the most valuable ingredients from the fruit, which could then be used in our cosmetics.
The elixir of youth from our crops
From the beginning we have been fascinated by resveratrol, which is also called the elixir of youth due to its intense anti-aging effects.
To understand how to most effectively extract resveratrol from our own grapes, we turned to scientists from the University of Lodz for advice. Together, we patented a unique method for obtaining the highest quality raw material.
Sprouting dreams
The Bottica cosmetics brand was created out of a passion for wine and land, and love for our loved ones. We tested the first products together. We wanted them all to be well thought out, effective, and of the highest quality. In production, we use only natural and vegan raw materials, which we obtain from our own vines and certified crops.
