Although I’ve been writing about beauty for years now, what I love most about my job is that there’s always something new to learn. You might assume that I’d have my skincare routine down to a science at this point, but, in reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s tough to find out what works for my super sensitive skin and honestly, it’s still a work in progress. On a recent trip to Stanglwirt Resort in Austria, though, I learned so much from one of the property’s lead aestheticians Michaela Stieber. Stieber is one of the geniuses behind the property’s very own skincare line The Good Conscious.

Stanglwirt is a gorgeous mountain resort that doubles as an organic farm—the perfect setting for the ultimate wellness reset. Stieber’s skincare philosophy and subsequent line closely mirror the property’s values. Overall, she favors organic skincare ingredients and a reduction in others considered questionable by the European Union’s standards. “I realized very early on that it’s not just about using as many products or active ingredients as possible, but about understanding the skin as a system and providing targeted support,” she explained. “For me, clean beauty isn’t just a trend—it’s a matter of responsibility and understanding the skin. The skin is our largest organ—and that’s exactly why it’s crucial to be very mindful of the ingredients we apply to it every day. With TGC, I’ve developed formulations that work in harmony with the skin and keep it healthy in the long term.”