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TONALI LABS
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TONALI LABS
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We believe your skin is the layer that unites us to our bodies, our crew, and the land. We call it “LayerZero,” the one layer you can't take off. Tonali Labs exists to strengthen that layer. We combine cultural plant knowledge from Latin America and Mexico with modern barrier science to design our formulas. We're not interested in vanity skincare. We're here for skin health and sports performance so you can go further.
We believe your skin is the layer that unites us to our bodies, our crew, and the land. We call it “LayerZero,” the one layer you can't take off. Tonali Labs exists to strengthen that layer. We combine cultural plant knowledge from Latin America and Mexico with modern barrier science to design our formulas. We're not interested in vanity skincare. We're here for skin health and sports performance so you can go further.
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We believe your skin is the layer that unites us—to our bodies, our crew, and the land. We call it LayerZero: the one layer you can’t take off. Tonali Labs exists to strengthen that layer. We combine cultural plant knowledge from Latin America and Mexico with rigorous, modern science to build barrier‑supporting formulas. We’re not interested in vanity skincare. We’re here for skin health and performance—so cracked tips, windburned faces, and sun‑tired cheeks don’t decide how far you can go.
THE TEAM
Priscilla Lopez
Born and raised in the Scottish Highlands, Elara is an accomplished mountaineer and a highly innovative product designer with 18+ years of experience. She led product development at leading outdoor brands, creating award-winning apparel and expedition tents with expertise in sustainable materials and advanced weatherproofing. Her designs have been trusted on ascents worldwide. She currently lives in Chamonix, France.
Dr. Julio Bernal
From Sapporo, Japan, Kenji's 22+ years in advanced textiles and composites have placed him at the forefront of material innovation. With a Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering, he previously led R&D for a defense contractor, developing ultra-lightweight, durable components for extreme conditions. His pioneering work in breathable fabrics and insulation is crucial to Peak's commitment to precision and safety. He currently resides near Grenoble, France.
Together, Dr. Julio Bernal-Chanchavac and Priscilla Lopez created Tonali Labs as both a research lab and a love letter to their roots, their love for the outdoors, and their communities.
Tonali Labs started as a frustration. After long days of climbing and backpacking, our skin was always trashed. We got used to slapping on whatever product was on a bathroom countertop or nothing at all. Despite our skin enduring the elements and major damage outdoors, it was rarely treated with care.
Craft
Talking with hundreds of climbers, snowboarders, surfers, and other outdoor enthusiasts, we realized that everyone was experiencing major skin damage, and very few had products they truly trusted. So we decided to build something they could believe in.
LEARNINGS
Climbs
We used a simple loop: listen → prototype → field test → refine. We’d develop a formula, hand it to climbers and other outdoor athletes, gather real feedback, then adjust texture, absorption, and performance until it worked.
Guides
We studied cutting-edge skincare ingredients emerging from Korea and Japan, and asked: How can we achieve similar performance using botanicals from Mexico and Latin America? Julio researched ancestral plant ingredients and paired them with modern bioactives to build our own approach to performance skin health.
WE ASKED...
Conquer
The BioActive Recovery Balm is the first product in a complete system of care that includes over 12 products. We created "The LayerZero System," designed to address skin challenges related to friction, dehydration, and exposure across different outdoor sports. The LayerZero is the only layer you can't take off, your skin.
FIELD-TESTING
THE CHALLENGE
THE RESULT
OUR STORY
THE JOURNEY
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about
MEET TONALI LABS
We believe your skin is the layer that unites us to our bodies, our crew, and the land. We call it “LayerZero,” the one layer you can't take off. Tonali Labs exists to strengthen that layer. We combine cultural plant knowledge from Latin America and Mexico with modern barrier science to design our formulas. We're not interested in vanity skincare. We're here for skin health and sports performance so you can go further.
WE KNOW THE OUTDOORS
THE TEAM
MEET OUR
FOUNDERS
Together, Dr. Julio Bernal-Chanchavac and Priscilla Lopez created Tonali Labs as both a research lab and a love letter to their roots, their love for the outdoors, and their communities.
THE JOURNEY
OUR STORY
Tonali Labs started as a frustration. After long days of climbing and backpacking, our skin was always trashed. We got used to slapping on whatever product was on a bathroom countertop or nothing at all. Despite our skin enduring the elements and major damage outdoors, it was rarely treated with care.
LEARNINGS
Talking with hundreds of climbers, snowboarders, surfers, and other outdoor enthusiasts, we realized that everyone was experiencing major skin damage, and very few had products they truly trusted. So we decided to build something they could believe in.
FIELD TESTING
We used a simple loop: listen → prototype → field test → refine. We’d develop a formula, hand it to climbers and other outdoor athletes, gather real feedback, then adjust texture, absorption, and performance until it worked.
WE ASKED...
We studied cutting-edge skincare ingredients emerging from Korea and Japan, and asked: How can we achieve similar performance using botanicals from Mexico and Latin America? Julio researched ancestral plant ingredients and paired them with modern bioactives to build our own approach to performance skin health.
THE RESULT
The BioActive Recovery Balm is the first product in a complete system of care that includes over 12 products. We created "The LayerZero System," designed to address skin challenges related to friction, dehydration, and exposure across different outdoor sports. The LayerZero is the only layer you can't take off, your skin.