The Method

We Made Bathrooms Touch-Free. Skincare Never Got the Memo.
New research shows most people want a fully touch-free hygiene experience. Here's why skincare, one of the last hands-on habits left, hasn't caught up.
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Why Samson California Doesn't Smell Like Anything (And Why That's the Point)
We don't add fragrance to Samson California. Any scent you notice is just the marine and botanical actives at work, nothing added, nothing to hide.
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Skincare Gives You the 'Ick'? How Traditional Creams Broke Trust and What Comes Next
Did your moisturizer just give you "the ick"? Trade the greasy residue and hand-washing for a fast-absorbing, zero-film touchless spray.
Read moreThe Glossary

Swipe drag is what happens when lotion or skincare residue on your hands smudges your phone screen or throws off a swipe.
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Lotion lag is the everyday inconvenience of hand-applied moisturizer. Learn what it means, where it comes from, and how to skip it.
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The tactile tax is the sensory friction, greasy residue, and wasted time imposed by traditional hand-applied moisturizer. It's the penalty charged before you can move on with your day.
Read moreActive Living

Fix post-shave dryness without the burn of aftershave or the sticky residue of lotions. Discover a touchless, zero-residue way to soothe skin.
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Why You Shouldn't Touch Your Face on a Plane (And How to Hydrate Skin Anyway)
I’ve walked off a five-hour flight at LAX and seen that specific, gray-tinted look in the terminal mirror. It’s not just jet lag; it’s the result of sitting in a pressurized tube where the humidity...
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The Coast as a Research Lab: Malibu to Baldwin Hills
In Los Angeles, the environment can shift ten degrees and twenty percent humidity in a single mile. A morning in the marine layer at Malibu feels completely different than a midday hike through the...
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