Faces behind the brand
Faces Behind the Brand
The people behind ANAS
Science, creativity and a shared belief that daily care can be something more.
Founder & Brand Visionary
Anas Putriss
Co-Founder
Anas Putriss is the founder and driving force behind ANAS. Born in Iraq into a Chaldean family, he built a career in finance and data analysis, alongside a lifelong love for natural elements and the rituals around them.
He built ANAS from the ground up: from the first idea to bringing together the Crystal Team, documenting ANAS Crystal Technology in an international patent publication and shaping every part of the brand. Today he leads product innovation, the brand experience and international growth.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Co-Founders
The Crystal Team
Katerina Vassilatou
Co-Founder · Developing Chemist
Katerina has more than 25 years of experience in cosmetic and pharmaceutical product development. For 15 years she led the R&D department at Korres Natural Products, one of Greece’s leading cosmetic brands, and she has worked with several international labels.
At ANAS she develops every formula, turning research into products that are effective and carefully made. She has published several scientific papers and holds a patent based on quercetin, a natural plant compound.
“The first time I met Anas it felt like we had known each other for years. There was chemistry immediately, and you feel that in our products.”
Athens, Greece
Ioannis Mourtzinos
Co-Founder · Research Chemist
Ioannis specialises in natural extracts and innovative ingredients, with an academic background in food technology and biosciences. He did the research that made Quartz Crystal the key ingredient of ANAS, looking closely at its mineral properties for skincare.
His research is the scientific backbone of ANAS Crystal Technology. Together with Katerina, he looks after the quality and integrity of every product we make.
“Working with Anas comes with a lot of passion for doing good things. I felt that the very first time we met. We are a close team, building this dream together.”
Thessaloniki, Greece
Brand & Creative
Spyros Grammenos
Brand Designer · Visual Identity & Packaging
The creative mind behind the visual identity and award-winning packaging of ANAS. With a sharp eye for form, symbolism and consistency, Spyros turns the story of ANAS into a visual language that is instantly recognisable.
Red Dot Design Award — Design Concept
Athens, Greece
How it all began
Read how a chance meeting in Uruguay became the world’s first crystal-infused skincare brand.