A Journey of Beauty, Healing, and Transformation
I'm Claudia—though most people know me as Ilanta—and my story begins on the Portuguese coast where I spent my childhood watching the Atlantic stretch toward the horizon. Those early years by the ocean gave me a deep appreciation for the natural world, something that would guide me through many changes ahead.
In 2007, I visited Switzerland for the first time and immediately felt at home among the mountains and lakes. The connection was strong enough that I started one of the country's first online herbal/superfoods shops that same year. Life took me wandering across Europe for the next decade, but Switzerland kept drawing me back, and in 2019 I finally settled here again and launched Radiant Beauty Shop.
When Health Becomes a Teacher
Around 2000, I went through a significant health challenge that led me to explore holistic approaches—nutrition, energy work, meditation, breathwork. What surprised me was discovering that healing involved more than just addressing symptoms. There was something important about learning to notice beauty and goodness even during difficult times, rather than always trying to get somewhere else.
This changed how I approached everything.
A Lifelong Connection to the Natural World
I've been drawn to essential oils and natural skincare since I was a young girl—there was always something that felt right about plant-based remedies and botanical ingredients. Over the years, I've explored many different formulations, but I keep returning to those that stay close to their natural origins.
There's something distinctive about truly natural skincare that goes beyond physical benefits. These products feel more connected to the natural world I've always loved, reminding me that taking care of myself can be both practical and meaningful.
This experience reinforced my belief that plants have something valuable to offer us in our wellness routines, not just as ingredients but as allies in caring for ourselves.
The Bigger Picture
My work with Radiant Beauty centers around a simple question: How can we make choices that feel good on multiple levels? Products that work well, practices that support our health, purchases that align with our values about the environment?
I'm interested in the idea that we can have quality and consciousness together—we don't have to choose between things that work and things that are made responsibly. But it often means buying fewer, better things and taking time to really appreciate what we choose.
Daily Practices
These days, my wellness and beauty routine includes bringing the sacred to the mundane in all aspects of my daily life and eating a mostly living food diet, exercises in nature, breathwork, and meditation—practices that keep me grounded in what feels essential.
The journey doesn't have to be complicated. Some of the most meaningful discoveries happen quietly, in ordinary days, when we're paying attention to what actually nourishes us.
Thanks for being part of this exploration.
Ilanta ✨