Active Ingredients
Ingredients Glossary
Ingredients
Thoughtfully sourced, rigorously researched — these are the essential ingredients at the heart of your routine.
Acerola Cherry
| Description | A small tropical fruit naturally abundant in vitamin C, acerola is prized for its brightening, strengthening and restorative qualities in internal health and skin-supportive formulations. |
| Benefits | Its exceptionally high vitamin C content supports collagen formation, antioxidant defence and immune strength. Acerola is especially useful in formulas intended to strengthen resilience, buffer oxidative stress and provide a brighter, more nutritive base for overall vitality. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Elasticity Acne Aging Dry Skin Oily Skin |
Agarwood Oil
| Description | Distilled from Aquilaria trees’ resinous heartwood across Southeast Asia. Revered in Ayurveda and perfumery, this rare oil brings a calming presence while comforting skin and supporting restorative nightly rituals. |
| Benefits | Rich in antioxidant resins and soothing sesquiterpenes to calm irritation, support barrier lipids and encourage suppleness. Grounding aroma promotes relaxation, complementing evening repair for softer, balanced, comfortable skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Ageing Dry Skin Sun Damage |
Albumen
| Description | The primary protein in chicken egg whites, long used in beauty rituals. Its gentle, film-forming action supports lymphatic flow with a temporary tightening effect, helping refine, refresh and support blood flow and nutrient delivery. |
| Benefits | Albumen proteins create a breathable veil that refines pores, absorbs oil and visibly lifts. Supports lymphatic flow while maintaining moisture balance and a smooth, clarified finish. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Oily Skin Acne Ageing |
Alfalfa Extract
| Description | Derived from Medicago sativa leaves and sprouts. Celebrated in traditional wellness, alfalfa provides phytonutrients that revitalise tired complexions, helping restore equilibrium when skin looks dull, fatigued or moisture-depleted. |
| Benefits | Delivers vitamins, minerals and antioxidant phytonutrients to defend against oxidative stress. Natural anti-inflammatory action calms sensitivity while supporting cellular renewal, hydration and barrier integrity for comfortable resilience and quiet luminosity. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin Ageing |
Aloe Vera Leaf
| Description | Extracted from the inner fillet of Aloe barbadensis leaves grown in arid climates. Used since antiquity to soothe burns and dryness, valued for immediate comfort and water-binding polysaccharides. |
| Benefits | Vitamins A, B, C and E with soothing polysaccharides hydrate deeply, reduce redness and support repair. Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits help balance blemish‑prone skin while keeping moisture locked in. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin Acne Sun Damage |
Apricot Kernel Oil
| Description | Cold-pressed from Prunus armeniaca kernels. A timeless face-oil favourite that absorbs quickly, delivering natural vitamins A and E and essential fatty acids to cushion and replenish fragile, parched skin. |
| Benefits | Naturally high in vitamins A and E and essential fatty acids (oleic, linoleic). Replenishes lipids, softens roughness and improves elasticity while defending against oxidative stress for a supple, radiant complexion. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Argan Oil
| Description | Cold-pressed from Argania spinosa kernels native to Morocco. Cherished by Berber communities, argan nurtures skin and hair, supporting microcirculation and restoring a supple, healthy barrier day after day. |
| Benefits | Concentrated vitamin E, phytosterols, carotenoids and squalene shield from free radicals, dryness and stress. Reinforces the hydro‑lipid film, enhances moisture retention and restores elasticity for luminous, resilient skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive Sun Damage |
Argireline Amplified Peptide
| Description | A biomimetic hexapeptide derived from natural amino acids. Designed to gently temper micro-contractions associated with expression lines, complementing barrier-first routines for a refreshed, more relaxed appearance. |
| Benefits | Biomimetic hexapeptide targets expression micro‑contractions to soften lines. Supports smoother texture and the feeling of firmness without irritation, pairing well with hydrating actives for a rested, refreshed appearance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sensitive |
Artichoke
| Description | Derived from Cynara scolymus, artichoke has a long culinary and herbal history. In skincare, its phenolic compounds are valued for helping protect skin from oxidative stress and visible ageing. |
| Benefits | Rich in chlorogenic acid, cynarin and related polyphenols, artichoke helps reduce oxidative stress, calm inflammatory signalling and support a smoother, more radiant complexion. Emerging cosmetic research also suggests benefits for wrinkle depth, roughness and overall skin brightness. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sun Damage Sensitive Pigmentation |
Ashwagandha
| Description | A revered Ayurvedic root, ashwagandha is traditionally used to support stress adaptation, restorative energy and a more balanced nervous system during periods of depletion or overwhelm. |
| Benefits | Ashwagandha helps regulate the stress response, support sleep and replenish depleted energy reserves. It is particularly relevant where long-term stress is affecting resilience, hormonal balance or the body’s ability to recover, making it a deeply restorative tonic ingredient. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Sensitive Stressed Skin |
Atlantic Ocean Kelp
| Description | Harvested from cold North Atlantic waters, kelp has long been used in coastal wellness traditions. Its marine polysaccharides and trace minerals make it a replenishing ingredient for dehydrated, exposed skin. |
| Benefits | Rich in marine minerals, polysaccharides and antioxidant compounds, kelp helps replenish hydration, soften roughness and support barrier resilience. It leaves skin feeling calmer, more supple and better able to withstand environmental stress, particularly when dryness or exposure has left the complexion depleted. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Ageing Sun Damage |
Australian Native Bush Tomato Extract
| Description | Extract of Solanum centrale, traditionally harvested in Australia’s arid interior. Naturally concentrated phenolic acids help skin withstand harsh environmental exposure and recover clarity after daily outdoor stress. |
| Benefits | Phenolic acids and robust antioxidants defend against UV‑induced free radicals and inflammation. Supports tissue repair, strengthens barrier health and helps maintain radiance and balanced, youthful vitality. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sun Damage Ageing Pigmentation Sensitive |
Australian Native Finger Lime Extract
| Description | Cellular extract of Citrus australasica, a rainforest understory lime and prized bushfood. Provides stable phytoactives including vitamin C, vitamin E and ferulic acid that defend and visibly renew. |
| Benefits | Vitamin C, vitamin E and ferulic acid deliver antioxidant defence as gentle AHA action refines. Stimulates collagen, strengthens capillaries and brightens uneven tone for smoother, clearer, more radiant skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Sun Damage Ageing Sensitive |
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Meal
| Description | Finely milled Avena sativa kernels, a traditional bath remedy for reactive skin. Naturally abundant in beta-glucans, phenolics and lipids that buffer sensitivity while providing delicate, non-stripping exfoliation. |
| Benefits | Beta‑glucans and antioxidant compounds soothe irritation and reduce redness while reinforcing barrier resilience. Provides ultra‑gentle polishing to smooth rough patches and restore softness and comfort to sensitive skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin Acne |
Avocado Extract
| Description | Obtained from Persea americana fruit pulp. Long relied upon as a reparative botanical, avocado comforts dryness and supports recovery thanks to abundant vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. |
| Benefits | Essential fatty acids with vitamins A, D and E replenish moisture, improve elasticity and shield from oxidative stress. Natural anti‑inflammatories calm sensitivity for supple, resilient, comforted skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Avocado Oil (Persea gratissima)
| Description | Deeply emollient oil replenishes moisture, strengthens barrier, calms irritation and protects against oxidative dryness. |
| Benefits | Vitamins A, D and E plus oleic acid and antioxidants nourish deeply, strengthen barrier and reduce irritation. Supports repair, softens texture and protects against oxidative stress for lasting radiance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive Sun Damage |
Bakuchiol
| Description | Isolated from Psoralea corylifolia seeds used in Ayurveda. Offers retinoid-style renewal benefits while remaining well tolerated by sensitive or blemish-prone skin when introduced thoughtfully within balanced routines. |
| Benefits | Retinoid‑like phytoactive encourages collagen production and cell turnover with less irritation. Anti‑inflammatory and antibacterial benefits calm redness and support blemish‑prone skin while improving texture and overall tone. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Pigmentation Acne Sensitive |
Bamboo
| Description | Hypoallergenic, antibacterial fibres lift impurities gently, enhance absorbency and remain soft on delicate skin. |
| Benefits | Naturally antibacterial, hypoallergenic fibres lift makeup and debris with minimal friction. High absorbency supports the skin‑soaking step, helping infuse water for plumper, comfortable, refreshed skin after cleansing. |
| Skin Compatibility | Sensitive |
Bamboo Silica
| Description | Silica derived from Bambusa vulgaris stems, historically known as tabasheer. Embraced in traditional wellness to fortify tissues; now used to support smoother, more elastic skin through structural integrity pathways. |
| Benefits | Highly bioavailable silica supports collagen architecture, firmer texture and moisture retention. Helps reinforce connective tissue in skin, hair and nails for smoothness, elasticity and resilient bounce. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Dry Skin |
Banksia Flower Nectar
| Description | Nectar from Australian Banksia species. Admired for supporting fragile under-eye skin with amino acids and antioxidants that help counter the appearance of fatigue and environmental strain. |
| Benefits | Antioxidants and amino acids protect delicate tissue, slow collagen breakdown and brighten under‑eye darkness. Helps reduce puffiness while supporting long‑term firmness and a revitalised, luminous appearance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sun Damage Pigmentation Sensitive |
Baobab Oil (Adansonia digitata)
| Description | Cold-pressed from seeds of the African ‘tree of life’, Adansonia digitata. Traditionally used to condition parched skin and hair owing to its nourishing, stabilising fatty acid profile. |
| Benefits | Vitamins A, D and E with omegas 3 and 6 deliver antioxidant protection and deep nourishment. Enhances barrier resilience, improves elasticity and comforts dry, depleted skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Beeswax
| Description | Purified cera alba produced by honeybees. A time-honoured skin protectant, beeswax forms a flexible, comfortable film that prevents moisture loss while allowing the skin to breathe and recover. |
| Benefits | Natural vitamin A supports renewal while the breathable occlusive film locks in moisture. Protects against dryness and external aggressors, leaving lips and skin soft, conditioned and resilient. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Ageing |
Bisabolol (Chamomile)
| Description | α-Bisabolol sourced from Matricaria chamomilla or Brazilian candeia wood. A trusted comfort ingredient for delicate complexions, helping settle irritation and enhance tolerance of companion actives in modern formulas. |
| Benefits | Chamomile‑derived active with anti‑inflammatory and antimicrobial properties reduces redness and soothes irritation. Enhances penetration of companion actives and supports barrier repair for comfortable, balanced, more resilient skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Acne Dry Skin |
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)
| Description | Steam‑distilled or CO₂‑extracted from Piper nigrum berries, native to South Asia and widely cultivated. Traditionally used in warming balms and Ayurvedic massage to invigorate circulation and ease muscular fatigue after activity. |
| Benefits | Warming aromatics help stimulate microcirculation and release tension, easing aches, stiffness and post‑exercise fatigue. Revitalises tired tissues and supports recovery, restoring suppleness and comfort when massaged into the body with nourishing oils. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Dry Skin |
Blackcurrant Seed Oil (Ribes nigrum)
| Description | Cold‑pressed from Ribes nigrum seeds native to Europe and Asia. Valued in modern skincare for rare fatty acids that nourish dryness and comfort reactive, weather‑stressed complexions without heaviness. |
| Benefits | Provides gamma‑linolenic acid (GLA) and stearidonic acid (SDA) to soothe inflammation, replenish barrier lipids and reduce transepidermal water loss. Helps repair dry, damaged or sensitive skin for comfortable resilience and softness. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin Ageing |
Blue Tansy
| Description | Essential oil from Tanacetum annuum flowers, naturally azure from chamazulene formation. Traditionally used to comfort aggravated skin; now a favourite in calming facial oils and soothing aromatherapy blends. |
| Benefits | Chamazulene/azulene deliver strong anti‑inflammatory action to quiet redness and irritation. Antioxidants help defend against oxidative stress, promoting a more even, comfortably balanced tone in sensitive or over‑stimulated complexions. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Acne |
Boswellia (Frankincense Extract)
| Description | Extract of Boswellia resin (serrata/carterii), traded for millennia across Africa, Arabia and India. Used ceremonially and in skincare to comfort irritation and assist repair as skin matures. |
| Benefits | Boswellic acids help inhibit collagenase while calming inflammation, supporting barrier integrity and resilience. Helps reduce discomfort, improve tone and preserve newly formed collagen fibres for smoother, steadier skin over time. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sensitive Sun Damage |
Broccoli Seed Extract
| Description | Pressed from Brassica oleracea seeds. Known for a silky, silicone‑like glide, this featherweight oil delivers antioxidant nourishment that supports renewal and a supple feel without heaviness. |
| Benefits | Pro‑vitamin A (beta‑carotene) and vitamin E provide antioxidant defense, supporting collagen synthesis and elasticity. Natural fatty acids strengthen barrier function, smoothing texture and maintaining a soft, hydrated complexion. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Dry Skin Sun Damage |
Cacay Seed Oil (Caryodendron orinocense)
| Description | Cold‑pressed from Caryodendron orinocense seeds native to the Amazon. Traditionally used to condition skin and hair; now prized as a featherlight, rejuvenating alternative to heavier face oils. |
| Benefits | High omega‑6/omega‑9 fatty acids plus vitamins A and E strengthen barrier integrity, soften fine lines and improve elasticity. Calms sensitivity while delivering long‑lasting hydration and a refined, luminous finish. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Dry Skin Sensitive |
Caffeine
| Description | A plant-derived antioxidant most commonly sourced from coffee, tea and cacao. In skincare, it is used to visibly de-puff, revive dullness and bring a fresher, more energised look to fatigued skin. |
| Benefits | Caffeine helps constrict superficial blood vessels, which can reduce the appearance of puffiness and temporary redness. It also offers antioxidant protection against UV-related oxidative damage and may support a firmer, more refreshed appearance in tired or environmentally stressed skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Sun Damage Ageing Oily Skin |
Calendula Flower
| Description | Extract of Calendula officinalis blossoms, beloved in herbal traditions for soothing irritation and supporting recovery after minor disruptions. Gentle enough for delicate areas and compromised skin barriers. |
| Benefits | Flavonoids and carotenoids help reduce redness, ease sensitivity and accelerate visible healing. Antioxidant activity supports barrier repair and protection from environmental stress, restoring calm, balanced comfort to delicate skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin |
Camellia Oil (Camellia Japonica)
| Description | Pressed from Camellia japonica seeds; cherished in Japanese beauty rituals for centuries. Absorbs quickly to replenish suppleness and luminosity without residue, ideal for daily replenishing facial massage. |
| Benefits | Naturally high in botanical squalene and vitamins A, B and E to smooth texture, reinforce the lipid barrier and enhance radiance. Leaves skin soft, comfortable and beautifully conditioned. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Capuaco Butter
| Description | Butter from Theobroma grandiflorum seeds (cupuaçu), native to the Amazon. Celebrated as a ‘vegetable lanolin’ with exceptional water‑binding capacity that protects and cushions very dry, weathered skin. |
| Benefits | Omega‑9 fatty acids, polyphenols and phytosterols deliver intensive moisture, enhance elasticity and help defend against oxidative stress. Restores suppleness and resilience while preventing moisture loss throughout the day. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Cardamom Seed Oil
| Description | Steam‑distilled from Elettaria cardamomum seeds cultivated in South Asia. Traditionally uplifting and comforting, used in body and facial oils for its warming, balancing properties and soothing aroma. |
| Benefits | Antioxidants and trace minerals help revitalise skin tone while gentle warming supports microcirculation. Soothes minor irritation and provides aromatic comfort, leaving the complexion refreshed and enlivened. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Dry Skin Sensitive |
Carrot Seed Oil (Daucus Carota)
| Description | Steam‑distilled or cold‑pressed from Daucus carota seeds; traditionally used for dry, weathered skin. Naturally rich in beta‑carotene alongside vitamins E and C for supportive renewal. |
| Benefits | Beta‑carotene (pro‑vitamin A), vitamin E and vitamin C help stimulate renewal, protect collagen and improve elasticity. Antioxidant shield brightens and refines texture, especially in fragile under‑eye areas. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sun Damage Pigmentation Sensitive |
Centella (Gotu Kola)
| Description | Extract of Centella asiatica, a revered medicinal plant across Asia. Traditionally applied to support wound care and resilience, especially helpful for delicate or maturing complexions needing steady comfort. |
| Benefits | Triterpenoids (asiaticoside, madecassoside) stimulate collagen synthesis, reduce inflammation and reinforce barrier integrity. Improves firmness, comfort and visible recovery, making skin feel stronger and more settled. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Ageing Dry Skin |
Chia Seed Oil
| Description | Cold‑pressed from Salvia hispanica seeds, long valued as a nutrient‑dense food. A light, fast‑absorbing oil ideal for dryness and reactivity without leaving a heavy finish. |
| Benefits | Abundant omega‑3/omega‑6 fatty acids, zinc and antioxidants help reduce inflammation, replenish lipids and fortify barrier strength. Restores hydration and silky texture for comfortably supple, resilient skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin |
Cocoa Butter
| Description | Solid butter from Theobroma cacao beans, traditionally melted into salves for rough, weather‑exposed skin. Intensely protective and moisturising, with a comforting, velvety glide. |
| Benefits | Rich in oleic, stearic and palmitic acids to reinforce barrier function and reduce water loss. Polyphenols and vitamin E provide antioxidant defense, softening roughness and promoting a supple, radiant look. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera)
| Description | Cold‑pressed from Cocos nucifera kernels. Used traditionally across the tropics for head‑to‑toe care; lauric acid offers gentle antimicrobial support alongside deep conditioning benefits. |
| Benefits | High in lauric acid and other fatty acids to replenish lipids and seal moisture. Antioxidants and mild antimicrobial support help maintain a resilient, supple complexion when dryness is present. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive |
Coconut Water Powder
| Description | Dried coconut water concentrated in potassium and magnesium. Traditionally replenishing after heat or exertion; supports inner hydration with topical benefits for bounce, elasticity and overall vitality. |
| Benefits | Potassium and magnesium electrolytes help regulate fluid balance and improve cellular hydration. Sustained moisture enhances plumpness, elasticity and glow, complementing barrier‑supportive care for comfortable, balanced skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing |
Coenzyme Q10
| Description | Also known as ubiquinone, naturally present in the skin but declining with age. In nutrient oils and serums, CoQ10 helps maintain youthful energy production and structural integrity. |
| Benefits | Powerful antioxidant protection limits free‑radical damage that breaks down collagen and elastin. Helps counter visible cellular ageing, supporting firmness, elasticity and vitality—especially effective alongside nourishing plant oils. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sun Damage Sensitive |
Cotton
| Description | Organically grown without pesticides or harmful chemicals. Durable yet delicate fibres feel pure against the skin, supporting gentle cleansing rituals while maintaining barrier comfort and ease. |
| Benefits | Gentle, low‑friction cleansing protects barrier integrity and reduces irritation risk. Breathable, absorbent fibres lift debris and makeup while feeling pure and comforting for reactive or delicate skin. |
| Skin Compatibility | Sensitive |
Cucumber Extract
| Description | From Cucumis sativus fruit, naturally high in antioxidants, amino acids and trace minerals. A cherished spa staple for instant soothing, hydration and a fresh, balanced feel. |
| Benefits | Antioxidants, amino acids and minerals help calm inflammation, reduce puffiness and ease redness while replenishing moisture. Supports barrier comfort and leaves skin soft, balanced and revitalised. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin |
Curry Tree
| Description | Sourced from the leaves of the curry tree, this botanical has a long traditional history in South Asian wellness. In skincare, it is appreciated for its protective, revitalizing support. |
| Benefits | Naturally occurring antioxidants and plant actives help defend against oxidative stress, support a brighter appearance, and soothe visible fatigue. It is best positioned as a revitalizing botanical for maintaining clarity, comfort, and everyday resilience. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sensitive Pigmentation |
DPHP Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
| Description | Plant-derived amino acid–fatty acid complex inspired by hydroxyproline, collagen’s key amino acid. Designed to reinforce the skin matrix, delivering cushioned firmness and hydration with consistent daily use. |
| Benefits | Targets collagen and elastin synthesis to visibly firm while providing long-wear moisturising benefits. Helps smooth fine lines, improve tone and restore comfortable bounce for a fuller, more resilient appearance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Dry Skin |
Damask Rose
| Description | Distilled from Rosa damascena petals cultivated across Bulgaria and the Middle East. Revered in traditional care for comforting sensitivity, supporting fragile capillaries and uplifting mood through its soft, restorative aroma. |
| Benefits | Flavonoids and vitamins from the botanical help strengthen capillary walls, calm redness and defend against oxidative stress. Balances uneven tone and supports comfortable hydration, leaving reactive skin serene, luminous and beautifully composed. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Pigmentation Ageing |
Davidson’s Plum Extract
| Description | Extract of Davidsonia species native to Australian rainforests. Naturally concentrated in gentle fruit acids, anthocyanins and antioxidants that renew surface dullness and help protect against environmental stressors. |
| Benefits | Natural AHAs refine texture, while anthocyanins and antioxidants defend collagen from oxidative stress. Supports elasticity, brighter even tone and a supple feel, revitalising skin that appears tired or sun-exposed. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Sun Damage Ageing Sensitive |
Echium Oil (Echium Plantagineum)
| Description | Cold-pressed from Echium plantagineum seeds. Valued for stearidonic acid (SDA), a precursor to EPA, offering potent anti-inflammatory support for sensitive, easily unsettled complexions needing gentle nourishment. |
| Benefits | Stearidonic acid (SDA) and omega fatty acids help reduce inflammation, restore barrier lipids and ease irritation. Supports softness and resilience without heaviness, ideal for reactive, dryness-prone skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin |
Eyeseryl®
| Description | A patented tetrapeptide developed for the eye contour. Known for promoting drainage and improving the appearance of under-eye bags and fatigue while supporting a smoother, brighter look with use. |
| Benefits | Decongesting peptide technology helps reduce fluid retention and puffiness while brightening dark circles. Supports elasticity and smoothness in delicate under-eye skin for a rested, refreshed appearance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Ageing |
Ferulic Acid
| Description | Plant-derived phenolic found in grains and fruit cell walls. Frequently paired with vitamins C and E in modern formulas to enhance stability and broaden antioxidant protection against daily stressors. |
| Benefits | Neutralises free radicals, helping preserve collagen and elastin. Stabilises and synergises L‑ascorbic acid and vitamin E for amplified protection, brighter tone and a smoother, firmer, more resilient complexion. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Pigmentation Sun Damage Sensitive |
Frankincense Oil
| Description | Steam-distilled from Boswellia tree resin used ceremonially for millennia. In skincare, prized for its comforting, clarifying qualities that encourage calm, balanced skin and a collected state of mind. |
| Benefits | Terpenes provide calming, anti-inflammatory benefits while encouraging renewal. Helps soften the look of uneven tone and fine lines, complementing barrier-supportive care for clear, composed radiance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Ageing Pigmentation |
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
| Description | Nutrient-dense yeast filtrate discovered in sake fermentation. Known to improve hydration, texture and radiance by supporting enzymatic activity, barrier integrity and a healthy microbiome environment on skin. |
| Benefits | Postbiotic nutrients increase hyaluronan, promoting plumper hydration. Supports barrier repair and balanced flora for refined texture, improved luminosity and comfortable clarity across combination or reactive complexions. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin |
Ginger
| Description | A long-used culinary and medicinal root, ginger is valued for its warming effect on digestion, circulation, and inflammatory balance, making it both grounding and energizing in internal formulas |
| Benefits | Ginger supports digestive efficiency, healthy circulation and a more active metabolic rhythm. It is especially useful where stagnation, sluggish digestion or internal coldness are present, helping restore movement, clarity and a stronger sense of vitality from within. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Sensitive Oily Skin |
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
| Description | Extracted from Ginkgo biloba leaves, revered in East Asian traditions. Rich in flavonoids and terpenoids that defend against oxidative stress and visibly settle reactivity in delicate areas. |
| Benefits | Flavonoids and terpene lactones protect against free radicals, calm redness and support microcirculation. Helps reduce puffiness and brighten dullness, promoting smoother texture and a balanced, luminous complexion. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Sun Damage Ageing |
Glycerin
| Description | A cornerstone moisturiser found naturally in the skin. Draws ambient and formula water into the stratum corneum to keep the barrier flexible, comfortable and well-hydrated. |
| Benefits | Deeply hydrates by binding water within the outer layers, reducing transepidermal water loss. Supports elasticity and keeps clarifying routines gentle, leaving skin smooth, resilient and calm. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin Ageing |
Goji Berry
| Description | A small red fruit traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine, goji berry is rich in carotenoids, vitamin C and polysaccharides, making it a restorative ingredient for internal nourishment and resilience. |
| Benefits | Goji berry provides antioxidant support through carotenoids, vitamin C and polysaccharides, helping defend against oxidative stress while supporting immune strength and steady energy. It is especially useful in formulas designed to nourish, restore and strengthen resilience during times of physical or emotional depletion. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Oily Skin Aging Sensitive |
Grapeseed Extract (Vitis Vinifera)
| Description | Derived from Vitis vinifera seeds and skins. Lightweight yet potent, long valued for oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) that protect tissues and circulation against environmental oxidative stress. |
| Benefits | OPCs and polyphenols provide robust antioxidant defence, helping stabilise collagen and capillaries. Supports firmness, clarity and overall vitality while complementing sunscreen against pollution-linked oxidative damage. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sun Damage Oily Skin |
Green Algae
| Description | Marine-derived actives from nutrient-dense green microalgae. Used to reinforce resilience and improve tone, especially when skin appears fatigued, lacklustre or environmentally stressed. |
| Benefits | Chlorophyll, peptides and fatty acids help combat oxidative stress, support firmness and refine texture. Reinforces barrier health and promotes smoother, brighter, more resilient skin with consistent use. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sun Damage Dry Skin |
Green Coffee
| Description | Made from unroasted coffee seeds, green coffee retains a higher level of chlorogenic acids. It is used in skincare for antioxidant protection and visible support of tone and texture. |
| Benefits | Chlorogenic acids and caffeine help protect against free radicals, support collagen pathways and improve the appearance of dull, tired skin. Green coffee is particularly useful in formulas aimed at smoother texture, improved elasticity and a more vital, refreshed complexion. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sun Damage Sensitive |
Green Tea Leaf Extract (Camellia Sinensis)
| Description | Extract of Camellia sinensis leaves. Celebrated for catechins, especially EGCG, which defend against oxidative stress while soothing reactive, blemish-prone areas for clearer-looking skin. |
| Benefits | EGCG-rich polyphenols provide potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support, helping maintain clarity and calm. Assists in balancing oil, refining appearance of pores and protecting against daily environmental aggressors. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Oily Skin Sensitive Ageing |
Halloysite Clay
| Description | A rare white clay from New Zealand with unique tubular particles and ionic properties. Acts like a poultice, drawing out congestion while encouraging healthy circulation for repair. |
| Benefits | Ionic adsorption draws impurities, excess oil and pollutants while remaining kind to sensitive skin. Refines look of pores and supports clarity, ideal for acne-prone or congested complexions. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Oily Skin Sensitive |
Hazelnut Oil
| Description | Pressed from Corylus avellana nuts. Fast-absorbing with a delicate astringent touch that supports refined texture and clarity without heaviness or residue. |
| Benefits | Vitamin E and essential fatty acids replenish moisture and protect from oxidative stress. Mild astringency helps refine pores and balance sebum, supporting a clear, supple, harmonized complexion. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Oily Skin Acne Sensitive |
Hemp Seed Oil
| Description | Cold-pressed from Cannabis sativa seeds. Nutrient-dense with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, including GLA, offering calming replenishment for combination, blemish-prone and sensitive skin types. |
| Benefits | Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) plus balanced omega-3/6 help regulate oil flow, reduce inflammation and support barrier integrity. Improves hydration and overall texture for clear, comfortable, resilient skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Acne Oily Skin Dry Skin |
Hemp Seed Oil (Cannabis Sativa)
| Description | Cold-pressed from Cannabis sativa seeds. Lightweight, non-comedogenic and replenishing; a versatile comfort oil for reactive, combination or moisture-depleted complexions. |
| Benefits | GLA and essential fatty acids regulate sebum, soothe redness and maintain hydration without heaviness. Strengthens barrier function for smoother texture, comfortable balance and healthy-looking radiance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Acne Oily Skin Dry Skin |
Hibiscus
| Description | Extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa petals. Celebrated for anthocyanins and organic acids that encourage renewal while protecting against oxidative stress in daily care rituals. |
| Benefits | Natural AHAs promote cell turnover to smooth texture and minimise visible pores. Anthocyanins deliver antioxidant protection, supporting elasticity and a brighter, firmer, more radiant complexion over time. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Pigmentation Oily Skin |
Himalayan Pink Salt
| Description | Ancient sea salt mined in the Himalayas. Contains a spectrum of trace minerals traditionally used to support hydration balance and overall wellbeing in bathing and body rituals. |
| Benefits | Over 80 trace minerals including calcium, magnesium and potassium help sustain fluid balance, circulation and muscle function. Indirectly supports skin vitality and glow by maintaining systemic mineral equilibrium. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing |
Hinokitiol (Thuja Plicata Extract)
| Description | Extracted from Western red cedar (Thuja plicata). Valued for multi-corrective action that tempers reactivity, discourages problem bacteria and supports collagen health for stronger, more settled skin. |
| Benefits | Hinokitiol’s antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties help reduce redness and target C. acnes while supporting barrier and collagen integrity. Especially helpful for sensitive, acne-prone or rosacea-affected skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Acne Pigmentation |
Horsetail
| Description | Extract of Equisetum arvense, naturally abundant in silica, flavonoids and antioxidants. Long used to strengthen tissues and refine appearance with a mild astringent effect that supports firmness and balance. |
| Benefits | Silica, flavonoids and antioxidants help reinforce connective tissue, refine pores and support collagen synthesis. Improves firmness and elasticity while gently toning, leaving skin stronger, smoother and comfortably balanced. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Oily Skin Sensitive |
Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)
| Description | A cornerstone moisturiser naturally present in skin. Low molecular-weight sodium hyaluronate draws and holds water within the stratum corneum to enhance cushion, comfort and elastic bounce. |
| Benefits | Capable of binding up to 1,000 times its weight in water to rehydrate, visibly plump and smooth. Helps reduce transepidermal water loss and reinforce a resilient moisture barrier. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Hydrolysed Bovine Collagen Peptides
| Description | Hydrolysed collagen from bovine sources provides readily absorbed peptides. Traditionally used to support skin structure and comfort joints; valued in beauty-from-within and topical formats for elasticity and hydration. |
| Benefits | Provides glycine, proline and hydroxyproline to help rebuild collagen matrix, improving dermal density, smoothness and moisture retention. Supports supple firmness and overall resilience in skin and connective tissues. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Dry Skin |
Immortelle (Helichrysum)
| Description | Extract or essential oil from Helichrysum italicum, prized in Mediterranean traditions. Celebrated for calming reactivity and encouraging visible recovery in delicate, easily unsettled skin. |
| Benefits | Antioxidants and regenerative compounds support cellular renewal, reduce the look of redness and help soften the appearance of scarring. Fortifies resilience for comfortably even, composed skin over time. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Ageing |
Inulin
| Description | Naturally occurring fructan extracted from chicory root and plants. Long appreciated for digestive support; in skincare, valued for prebiotic action that fosters a balanced, resilient skin ecosystem. |
| Benefits | Feeds beneficial bacteria to support a healthy microbiome, indirectly calming reactivity via the gut–skin axis. Also aids cellular hydration and comfortable balance, contributing to smoother, clearer-looking skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Acne Dry Skin |
Jojoba Seed Oil (Simmondsia chinensis)
| Description | A skin-compatible oil that closely mirrors the skin's natural lipids. Helps maintain hydration, support barrier integrity and improve skin softness. |
| Benefits | Vitamin E and essential fatty acids provide antioxidant defence while biomimetic lipids regulate sebum and strengthen barrier function. Leaves skin velvety smooth, calm and comfortably balanced, without congestion. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Dry Skin Sensitive |
Juveleven (Acetyl Hexapeptide-51 Amide)
| Description | A next-generation peptide inspired by natural cellular defence pathways. Designed to help skin appear more resilient by supporting responses to daily oxidative stressors and encouraging efficient renewal. |
| Benefits | Targets markers of oxidative stress to support genomic stability and cellular longevity. Helps skin maintain smoother texture, even tone and renewed bounce, complementing antioxidant-rich, barrier-supportive routines. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sun Damage Sensitive |
Kakadu Plum Extract (Terminalia ferdinandiana)
| Description | Extract of Australian Kakadu plum, among nature’s richest vitamin C sources. Long used by First Nations communities; celebrated in skincare for radiance and photoprotection support. |
| Benefits | High vitamin C delivers potent antioxidant protection, stimulates collagen synthesis and helps even tone. Defends against free radicals from UV exposure, supporting luminous clarity and resilient, youthful-looking skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Sun Damage Ageing Sensitive |
Kale Extract
| Description | Extract of Brassica oleracea var. sabellica leaves. Packed with carotenoids and flavonoids that protect stressed skin while delivering targeted comfort for visible sensitivity. |
| Benefits | Vitamins A, C and K with carotenoids and flavonoids provide antioxidant defence, encourage renewal and help strengthen fragile capillaries. Calms redness and supports hydrated, balanced, resilient skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Ageing Pigmentation |
Kannabia Sense (Cannabis sativa Stem Cells)
| Description | Biotechnological active derived from Cannabis sativa stem cells. Designed to nourish beneficial flora and encourage the release of feel-good signals associated with connection and wellbeing. |
| Benefits | Supports a balanced microbiome while helping reinforce barrier comfort. Encourages visible radiance and evenness as skin responds to stress more calmly—complementing soothing antioxidants and hydrating humectants. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin Oily Skin |
Kansa Metal (Healing Bronze)
| Description | Ayurvedic massage tool of copper and tin used for over 5,000 years. Its cool touch supports decongestion and relaxation in facial sculpting rituals. |
| Benefits | Copper-associated antioxidant properties and gentle massage stimulate microcirculation and lymphatic flow, helping reduce puffiness and tension. Encourages a revitalised look and complements de-stressing, barrier-supportive care. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Ageing |
Kawakawa Oil
| Description | Extracted from Macropiper excelsum (kawakawa), cherished in Māori traditional care. Known to settle discomfort from dryness, eczema or irritation while supporting healthy renewal. |
| Benefits | Flavonoids and minerals help reduce redness, encourage repair and restore comfort. Strengthens barrier integrity and supports circulation, leaving skin nourished, resilient and at ease. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin |
Kelp Extract
| Description | Derived from nutrient-dense kelp species. Long used for replenishing care when skin appears tired or lacklustre—delivering hydration and supportive protection. |
| Benefits | Minerals, amino acids and antioxidants replenish moisture, support collagen production and improve elasticity. Helps defend against oxidative stress for revitalised tone, smoother texture and renewed luminosity. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sun Damage |
Kiwi Seed Oil (Actinidia chinensis)
| Description | Cold-pressed from kiwifruit seeds native to China and cultivated worldwide. Favoured for delivering intensive nourishment to sensitive or compromised skin without heaviness. |
| Benefits | Alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3), vitamin C and vitamin E support repair, protect against oxidative stress and promote collagen synthesis. Calms irritation, restores elasticity and leaves skin soft and radiant. |
| Skin Compatibility | Sensitive; Dry Skin; Ageing |
Knotgrass Extract
| Description | Extract of Polygonum aviculare demonstrated to counteract infrared-induced photoageing. Used to maintain tautness and comfort in environments with heat-related stressors. |
| Benefits | Infrared defence helps protect collagen and elastin from heat stress, minimising fine lines and slackening. Supports a smoother, more resilient, youthful appearance when used consistently with daily protection. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sun Damage |
Kokum Butter
| Description | Butter from Garcinia indica seeds. Traditionally used for cracked or weathered skin, offering conditioning benefits while absorbing cleanly—ideal for daily replenishment. |
| Benefits | Essential fatty acids help repair the barrier, improve elasticity and relieve dryness without occlusive weight. Leaves skin soft, conditioned and comfortably supple with a satin, non-greasy finish. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Lactic Acid
| Description | Naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acid obtained from fermented plants and sugars. Favoured for low-irritation exfoliation that reveals brightness and refined texture. |
| Benefits | Promotes cell turnover for smoother texture and luminosity while drawing water into the stratum corneum. Acts as a tyrosinase inhibitor to support a more even tone with comfortable clarity. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Ageing Oily Skin Sensitive |
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
| Description | Derived from gram-positive Lactococcus cultures. Helps strengthen skin’s natural defences for steadier clarity and comfort in sensitive or congested complexions. |
| Benefits | Supports barrier immunity and balanced flora, reducing susceptibility to Staphylococcus and C. acnes. Promotes clearer, calmer skin while enhancing tolerance to actives and environmental stressors. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Sensitive Oily Skin |
Lavender Oil
| Description | Steam-distilled from Lavandula angustifolia flowers, a timeless staple in soothing care. Valued for comforting scent and gentle antimicrobial properties. |
| Benefits | Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds help settle redness and discomfort while supporting balanced oil flow. Encourages repair and contributes to a relaxed ritual that complements nightly replenishment. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Acne Oily Skin |
Lecithin
| Description | Natural source of phosphatidylcholine from soy or sunflower. Amphiphilic structure helps organise and replenish barrier lipids while improving delivery of complementary actives. |
| Benefits | Hydrophilic and lipophilic ends attract water and oil to stabilise the barrier, enhance absorption and soften texture. Supports elasticity and comfortable hydration in compromised or dryness-prone skin. |
| Skin Compatibility | Dry Skin; Sensitive; Ageing |
Lemon
| Description | A citrus fruit naturally high in vitamin C, lemon has long been used to stimulate digestion and bring freshness, clarity and lightness to restorative internal preparations. |
| Benefits | With vitamin C and antioxidant flavonoids, lemon helps support immune resilience, collagen pathways and oxidative balance. It is particularly useful for formulas intended to feel cleansing, enlivening and bright, while supporting a more refreshed internal state. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Oily Skin Acne Pigmentation |
Lemon Balm
| Description | A traditional herb from the mint family, lemon balm is used to ease nervous agitation and digestive discomfort, offering gentle internal support where stress and sensitivity are closely linked. |
| Benefits | Lemon balm supports emotional regulation and digestive ease, making it especially valuable where internal overwhelm presents as tension, discomfort or irregularity. It helps restore a calmer baseline and is well suited to formulas designed for steadiness, softness and nervous system support. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Acne |
Lemon Juice Powder (Lemon Juice, Tapioca Maltodextrin)
| Description | Dehydrated lemon juice captured onto tapioca maltodextrin. A clean carrier that preserves fresh lemon’s potency and convenience, delivering antioxidant vitamin C and B complex for easy, stable use in topical and ingestible rituals. |
| Benefits | Vitamin C and B vitamins support collagen formation, even pigmentation and defend from oxidative stress. Gentle detox-supportive compounds and electrolytes aid hydration, boosting clarity while maintaining comfortable balance and everyday radiance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Sun Damage Ageing |
Lemongrass
| Description | Steam‑distilled from Cymbopogon citratus leaves and stalks. Long used to tone and refresh; its uplifting citrus aroma complements clarifying care for combination or congested skin types without stripping protective moisture. |
| Benefits | Natural antibacterial and astringent properties minimise surface oil, refine the look of pores and support clearer tone. Invigorates dullness, encourages a fresher appearance and maintains light, comfortable balance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Oily Skin |
Licorice Extract (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
| Description | Extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra root, cherished to soothe and illuminate. Rich in glabridin and calming actives, traditionally used to nurture reactive, pigmentation‑prone complexions seeking gentle clarity and comfort. |
| Benefits | Glabridin inhibits tyrosinase to reduce excess melanin and fade dark spots. Anti‑inflammatory and antioxidant compounds settle redness, reinforce barrier health and visibly brighten, supporting balanced, resilient, luminous skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Sensitive |
Lime
| Description | Cold‑pressed or distilled from Citrus aurantifolia peel. Celebrated for a zesty lift in scent and vitality, helping revive sluggish tone while gently refining appearance of congestion. |
| Benefits | Antioxidant vitamin C and flavonoids shield against free radicals and support brighter, more even tone. Mild astringency refreshes, helps decongest pores and promotes crisp clarity without over‑drying. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Oily Skin |
Linseed (Flaxseed) Oil (Linum usitatissimum)
| Description | Cold‑pressed from Linum usitatissimum seeds. A silky, nutrient‑dense oil traditionally used to restore softness and protect delicate, dryness‑prone skin while easing feelings of tautness. |
| Benefits | Alpha‑linolenic acid (omega‑3) and linoleic acid (omega‑6) calm redness, smooth texture and reinforce barrier integrity. Helps relieve tightness and preserve long‑term moisture for supple, resilient comfort. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Ageing |
Live Ferments
| Description | Fermented cultures provide beneficial microbial support to the digestive system, helping strengthen internal balance, improve nutrient utilisation and reinforce the close relationship between gut health and whole-body wellbeing. |
| Benefits | By supporting microbial diversity and digestive integrity, live ferments help regulate inflammation and improve nutrient utilization. They are particularly valuable in formulas designed to strengthen the gut–skin axis, restore internal steadiness, and support resilience where digestion has become compromised. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Sensitive |
Macadamia Nut Oil (Macadamia integrifolia)
| Description | Pressed from Macadamia integrifolia nuts native to Australia. Lightweight, fast‑absorbing and cherished for everyday replenishment without heaviness, supporting long‑wear comfort. |
| Benefits | Omega‑3/6/9 plus GLA replenish depleted lipids, strengthen barrier function and enhance elasticity. Leaves skin cushioned, smooth and nourished with a naturally conditioned finish. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Magnesium Citrate
| Description | A chelated form of magnesium for effective absorption. In beauty routines, appreciated for steadying stress responses that translate to a calmer, more comfortably composed complexion. |
| Benefits | Magnesium contributes to barrier repair and modulates inflammation, improving comfort in stress‑reactive skin. Systemic support for energy and muscle function underpins vitality, indirectly promoting clearer, healthier‑looking skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Ageing Dry Skin |
Mamaku Black Fern (Cyathea medullaris)
| Description | Extract from Aotearoa New Zealand’s native black fern. Traditionally appreciated for forming a flexible, supportive film that boosts moisture retention and tautness, especially around delicate areas. |
| Benefits | Creates a breathable lifting matrix to seal hydration and complement collagen‑supportive actives. Visibly firms, smooths and improves product performance, leaving skin comfortably cushioned and refreshed. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Dry Skin Sensitive |
Mandarin
| Description | Expressed from Citrus reticulata peel. A delicate, cheerful citrus long used to encourage clarity and comfort while lending an inviting, calming aroma to nightly care rituals. |
| Benefits | Vitamin C and antioxidants help promote even tone, encourage renewal and protect from daily oxidative stress. Supports smoother texture and a refreshed, radiant look with continued use. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Sensitive Ageing |
Maqui Berry (Aristotelia chilensis)
| Description | Wild‑grown Chilean superfruit prized for exceptional antioxidant capacity. Traditionally consumed for vitality; now embraced in skin rituals to buffer urban and UV stressors gently. |
| Benefits | Delphinidin‑rich anthocyanins neutralise UV‑ and pollution‑induced free radicals, soothe reactivity and help preserve collagen integrity. Supports long‑term resilience, brighter tone and comfortably composed radiance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sun Damage Ageing Sensitive |
Maracuja
| Description | Pressed from passionfruit seeds, maracuja oil is prized for its light texture and high essential fatty acid content. It offers replenishment without feeling overly rich or occlusive. |
| Benefits | This lightweight seed oil helps replenish lipid-deficient skin, ease dryness and support a softer, more elastic feel. Rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, maracuja offers restorative nourishment while remaining comfortable for combination, sensitive or dehydration-prone skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Oily Skin |
Marigold (Calendula)
| Description | Calendula officinalis flowers macerated or extracted for soothing care. A longstanding apothecary favourite to comfort fragile, irritated complexions and promote replenished softness. |
| Benefits | Flavonoids, saponins and glycoproteins ease redness, support healing and improve suppleness. Antioxidant protection buffers environmental stress while maintaining balance and softness in compromised areas. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin |
Marula Oil
| Description | Cold‑pressed from Sclerocarya birrea kernels. A lightweight, silky emollient cherished for daily moisture replenishment and comfortable nourishment. |
| Benefits | Essential fatty acids restore softness and hydration while antioxidants help protect against environmental stressors. Comforts sensitivity, supports elasticity and leaves skin smooth, nourished and luminous. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Matrixyl 3000 (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7)
| Description | A landmark peptide complex acting on the dermis to encourage steady structural renewal while tempering inflammatory cascades that accelerate visible ageing. |
| Benefits | Stimulates fibroblast activity for ongoing collagen and elastin support. Helps reduce wrinkle depth, improve firmness and resist glycation effects, promoting smoother, more resilient, comfortably supported skin over time. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sensitive |
Matrixyl Synthe’6 (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-38)
| Description | An advanced peptide shown to stimulate collagen I, III, IV, fibronectin, hyaluronic acid and laminin‑5. Favoured for precision firming with consistent application. |
| Benefits | Improves firmness, elasticity and surface smoothness by supporting key dermal and junctional proteins. Helps soften the look of established lines while reinforcing resilient bounce. |
| Skin Compatibility | Ageing |
Meadowfoam Seed Oil (Limnanthes Alba)
| Description | Pressed from Limnanthes alba seeds native to North America. Highly stable, creating a velvety seal that slows moisture loss without heaviness, ideal for bedtime replenishment. |
| Benefits | Antioxidants help defend from oxidative and blue‑light stress while locking in hydration. Supports overnight repair, improving elasticity and leaving skin comfortably supple and radiant by morning. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Mineral Argiletz White Clay
| Description | A finely milled, mineral‑rich white clay renowned for gentle purification. Its delicate ionic properties lift debris without stripping, helping refine pores while supporting comfortable circulation and refreshed balance in sensitive, congestion‑prone skin. |
| Benefits | Gently absorbs excess oil and pollutants while trace minerals support microcirculation and soft, refined texture. Clarifies without disrupting moisture, helping reduce congestion, smooth unevenness and leave skin clearer, calmer and comfortably balanced. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Acne Oily Skin |
Mint
| Description | A classic digestive herb, mint is traditionally used to settle the stomach, cool internal heat and bring a fresh, enlivening quality to tonics and herbal preparations. |
| Benefits | Mint supports digestive comfort and helps reduce sensations of internal heat, heaviness or stagnation. It is especially useful in formulas intended to feel cooling, fresh and clarifying, while helping the body return to a lighter, more comfortable internal state. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Oily Skin Acne |
Moringa Seed Oil
| Description | Cold‑pressed from Moringa oleifera seeds, sometimes called the “miracle tree” oil. Penetrates deeply to replenish moisture, protect from oxidative stress and support comfortable renewal while helping keep pores feeling fresh. |
| Benefits | Oleic acid plus vitamins A, C and E deliver intensive nourishment and antioxidant defence. Helps repair dryness, soften fine lines and gently decongest—leaving skin balanced, luminous and resilient against environmental stressors. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Acne |
Mountain Pepper Berry Extract
| Description | Extract of Tasmannia lanceolata, an Australian bushfood rich in vitamins, minerals and potent antioxidants. Traditionally valued for vitality; in skincare, cherished for brightening comfort and capillary support. |
| Benefits | Antioxidants and vitamins help defend against oxidative stress, brighten dull tone and support collagen synthesis. Strengthens fragile capillaries and improves hydration for more resilient, luminous, evenly refreshed skin with daily use. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Ageing Sensitive |
Murumura Seed Butters
| Description | Rich butter pressed from the seeds of the murumuru palm. Traditionally used to revive weathered skin, it melts in quickly to comfort, strengthen and smooth without residual heaviness. |
| Benefits | Essential fatty acids replenish depleted lipids, improve elasticity and reduce roughness. Pro‑vitamin A supports renewal while soothing anti‑inflammatory properties calm irritation—leaving skin soft, supple and peacefully conditioned. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Mānuka Flowers
| Description | From Leptospermum scoparium blossoms native to Aotearoa New Zealand. Revered for gentle, comforting care that complements the mānuka family’s protective reputation in traditional wellness. |
| Benefits | Gentle antioxidants buffer oxidative stress while easing reactivity. Supports barrier balance and soft, composed tone—ideal when seeking calm, luminous steadiness in easily unsettled skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin |
Mānuka Honey 260+ MGO
| Description | Harvested from New Zealand mānuka. The 260+ MGO activity reflects methylglyoxal content associated with purifying action alongside soothing, nutritive humectancy for daily support. |
| Benefits | Humectant sugars draw hydration as vitamins and minerals nurture resilience. Antibacterial and anti‑inflammatory properties calm irritation, support barrier repair and assist blemish‑prone skin without harshness. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Sensitive Dry Skin |
Mānuka Honey 350+ MGO
| Description | New Zealand mānuka honey with 350+ MGO. Valued for everyday wellbeing; its prebiotic oligosaccharides favour beneficial flora for whole‑body balance with visible skin benefits. |
| Benefits | Prebiotic oligosaccharides support gut flora and regulated inflammation, indirectly encouraging clearer, calmer skin. Natural vitamins, amino acids and minerals provide gentle nourishment and steady energy for resilience. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Acne Dry Skin |
Mānuka Honey 850+ MGO
| Description | Rare, medicinal‑grade mānuka from New Zealand with elevated methylglyoxal activity. Celebrated both topically and internally for targeted restoration and renewed vitality. |
| Benefits | Topically, draws in hydration, tempers inflammation and helps minimise scarring while supporting collagen. Internally, bolsters immune comfort and gut balance—indirectly reducing skin stress for steadier clarity. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Mānuka Leaf Extract
| Description | Sourced from the leaves of the mānuka shrub native to Aotearoa New Zealand, this extract has a strong traditional and scientific reputation for antimicrobial and soothing support. |
| Benefits | Rich in β-triketones and aromatic bioactives, mānuka leaf extract supports antimicrobial balance, helps reduce visible redness, and promotes a calmer complexion. It is especially helpful for blemish-prone, reactive, or oily skin needing clarity without harshness. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Oily Skin Sensitive |
Native River Mint Extract
| Description | From Mentha australis, an Australian native celebrated for refreshing, soothing care. Delivers cooling comfort while helping skin look brighter and more even during daily environmental exposure. |
| Benefits | Phyto‑actives and antioxidants ease redness, defend from free radicals and support collagen for smoother texture. Leaves skin clearer, balanced and revitalised, especially when managing congestion or sensitivity issues. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Acne Oily Skin |
Natural Marine Minerals (Calcium, Magnesium)
| Description | Concentrated minerals sourced from marine origins. Calcium supports orderly turnover and renewal; magnesium helps buffer oxidative stress—together encouraging supple, resilient tone and healthy function. |
| Benefits | Replenishes essential minerals to optimise hydration dynamics and enzymatic repair. Calcium promotes balanced renewal while magnesium supports elasticity and defences—improving smoothness, comfort and long‑term vitality in dryness‑prone skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Neroli
| Description | Steam‑distilled from bitter orange blossoms. Loved for a comforting floral‑citrus aroma and its gentle, rebalancing touch on easily unsettled complexions. |
| Benefits | Antioxidants and natural actives soothe reactivity, promote regeneration and help refine tone. Supports elasticity and a composed, luminous look while lending a grounding ritual that restores emotional ease. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin Ageing |
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
| Description | A water‑soluble form of vitamin B3 embraced for its broad skin benefits. Works gently yet effectively across tone, texture and resilience—suitable for daily care. |
| Benefits | Inhibits melanosome transfer to reduce visible pigmentation, supports ceramide production for barrier strength, calms redness and helps regulate sebum. Refines pores and promotes clearer, more even, comfortably balanced skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Acne Oily Skin Sensitive |
Non‑Nano Zinc Oxide
| Description | A physical sunscreen active that sits on the surface to deflect UVA/UVB. Non‑nano particles avoid systemic exposure and are considered reef‑friendly. |
| Benefits | Provides broad‑spectrum UV defence while calming irritation and redness. Anti‑inflammatory zinc supports repair and is suitable for delicate or reactive skin, infants and pregnancy—offering breathable protection without chemical filters. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sun Damage Sensitive |
N‑Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG)
| Description | A bioavailable amino sugar derived from glucose. As a precursor to hyaluronic acid, it supports moisture retention and comfortable plumpness while gently refining the look of uneven tone. |
| Benefits | Boosts natural hyaluronic acid for lasting hydration and smoother texture. Helps reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation when paired with niacinamide, supporting bright, calm, evenly composed skin with enhanced resilience. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Ageing Sensitive |
Ocean DerMX
| Description | A potent extract from New Zealand waters containing skin‑replenishing polysaccharides, peptides and essential minerals. Designed to restore equilibrium and support youthful bounce. |
| Benefits | Improves moisture balance and barrier integrity while antioxidants help protect from environmental stress. Encourages smoother texture, softer fine lines and a brighter, more resilient complexion with consistent use. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Dry Skin Sun Damage |
Olive Squalane
| Description | A highly stable, olive‑derived form of squalane that mirrors skin’s natural lipids. Absorbs quickly to cushion and protect without greasiness. |
| Benefits | Replenishes essential lipids to strengthen the barrier and reduce transepidermal water loss. Leaves skin soft, elastic and comfortably balanced while enhancing penetration and performance of accompanying botanicals. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Ageing |
Orange Cellular Extract
| Description | A gentle cellular‑level extract drawn from orange. Known to freshen and rebalance while delivering a supportive antioxidant boost to daily care. |
| Benefits | Helps purify and minimise the look of congestion, refine uneven texture and restore a clearer appearance. Antioxidants defend from oxidative stress, maintaining fresh, balanced tone and comfortable vitality. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Oily Skin Sensitive |
PENTAVITIN®
| Description | A natural saccharide isomerate with unique skin‑binding affinity. Clinically shown to deliver sustained hydration and visible comfort long after rinsing. |
| Benefits | Locks onto keratin to provide continuous moisture for up to 72 hours. Helps stimulate barrier‑related genes, reducing flakiness, tightness and itch while improving smoothness and long‑term resilience. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive |
Palmarosa Oil
| Description | Steam‑distilled from Cymbopogon martinii. Naturally high in geraniol and humectant‑like constituents that help retain water and comfort delicate areas. |
| Benefits | Balances moisture while smoothing the appearance of fine dehydration lines. Calms dry tightness, refines tone and supports elasticity—leaving skin comfortably supple with a delicate, uplifting floral note. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Oily Skin Sensitive |
Palmitoyl Isoleucine
| Description | A lipidated derivative of the essential amino acid isoleucine. Targets dermal support pathways to encourage a softly plumped, more contoured look. |
| Benefits | Helps stimulate structural proteins for improved firmness and bounce while smoothing fine lines. Supports renewed density and a comfortably resilient feel, complementing nourishing lipids and hydrating humectants. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Dry Skin |
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
| Description | A pro‑vitamin that converts to pantothenic acid in the skin. Known for comforting sensitivity while restoring supple elasticity and moisture retention. |
| Benefits | Attracts and binds water to replenish hydration while supporting barrier repair. Helps reduce itchiness and irritation, encouraging calm, well‑balanced skin that tolerates actives more comfortably. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin Acne |
Papain Enzyme (Carica papaya)
| Description | A naturally derived protease from papaya fruit. Offers non‑abrasive exfoliation that respects barrier integrity while brightening and refining tone. |
| Benefits | Loosens corneocyte bonds to reveal smoother, clearer skin and improved luminosity. Preps the surface for better penetration of serums while remaining comfortable for reactive complexions. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Sensitive |
Passionflower
| Description | A flowering vine long used in herbal medicine, passionflower is best known for its calming action on the nervous system and its role in supporting rest and emotional steadiness. |
| Benefits | Passionflower helps settle nervous tension, support restorative sleep and create a steadier internal state. It is particularly well suited to formulas designed for emotional regulation, stress recovery and easing the internal overstimulation that can leave the body feeling depleted or dysregulated. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Sensitivity Aging |
Patchouli Leaf Oil
| Description | Steam‑distilled from Pogostemon cablin leaves. Valued for a warm, calming aroma and a comforting, reparative touch. |
| Benefits | Antioxidants help shield from environmental stress while calming compounds reduce redness and irritation. Supports elasticity and smoother texture, contributing to balanced, well‑nourished, more resilient skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Ageing Dry Skin |
Pea Protein Peptides
| Description | Peptide fractions from Pisum sativum provide a balanced amino acid profile. Used to bolster skin structure and maintain supple comfort. |
| Benefits | Encourages collagen production for improved firmness and elasticity, while supporting barrier strength to limit water loss. Leaves skin smoother, plumper and better able to retain hydration. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Dry Skin |
Peppermint
| Description | Steam-distilled from Mentha piperita leaves. Loved for its crisp, enlivening scent and immediate cooling touch that helps relieve heat, dullness and surface congestion while supporting comfortable balance. |
| Benefits | Natural menthol delivers cooling relief, reduces redness and supports microcirculation. Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory actions refresh congested areas, helping clarify while maintaining comfort and vitality in fatigued, combination-prone skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Oily Skin Sensitive |
Photobiome (Cotton Callus Culture & Pomegranate Callus Lysate)
| Description | A next-generation biotechnology complex from cotton and pomegranate callus cultures. Developed to help skin preserve beneficial secretions when exposed to sunlight, maintaining microbiome harmony and comfort. |
| Benefits | Helps sustain protective postbiotics during UV exposure, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. Supports barrier defence, balanced tone and resilient clarity—working synergistically with antioxidants and daily sunscreen protection. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sun Damage Sensitive Ageing |
Pink Algae
| Description | A marine-derived extract valued for helping restore a smoother, calmer-looking complexion. It is especially suited to formulas focused on texture, elasticity and environmental resilience. |
| Benefits | Antioxidant marine compounds help improve the appearance of redness, fine lines and rough texture while supporting firmness and elasticity. Pink algae is particularly useful where skin looks stressed, uneven or lacking softness and bounce. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Ageing Dry Skin |
Plant Stem Cells (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis)
| Description | Biotechnological actives from orange target the dermal structure. Especially helpful for delicate zones like the under-eyes where firmness and smoothness visibly benefit from consistent care. |
| Benefits | Promotes new collagen formation, supporting density and elasticity. Helps soften fine lines and refine fragile texture while brightening for a more supple, resilient appearance over time. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sensitive |
Pomegranate (PLUMP Oléoactif®)
| Description | A specialised pomegranate lipidic active designed for lip care. Rich in vitamin C and polyphenols that revive delicate tissue while enhancing smoothness and comfort. |
| Benefits | Improves lip hydration and natural volume while vitamin C and polyphenols stimulate collagen, defend against free radicals and smooth fine lines for a fuller, nourished, radiant appearance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Pomegranate Oil
| Description | Cold-pressed from pomegranate seeds, this oil is prized for its unique fatty acid profile and reparative feel. It is especially supportive in formulas for dry or mature skin |
| Benefits | High in punicic acid with antioxidant activity, pomegranate oil helps improve elasticity, support damaged epidermis and reduce visible dryness. It offers a regenerative, cushioning quality that suits skin needing nourishment, calm and a more supple, strengthened appearance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Ageing Dry Skin |
Potassium Chloride
| Description | A simple mineral salt providing potassium, essential for fluid balance, nerve signalling and muscle function. In beauty, valued for maintaining hydrated, bouncy skin appearance. |
| Benefits | Helps regulate cellular water levels to sustain plumpness and reduce dehydration lines. Systemic support for balance and performance complements a brighter, more resilient, comfortably hydrated complexion. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing |
Prickly Pear Seed Oil
| Description | Extracted from Opuntia ficus‑indica seeds, treasured across North Africa. Ultra‑light yet highly nourishing, ideal for fragile, uneven or stressed skin seeking comfort without congestion. |
| Benefits | Exceptionally high vitamin E with vitamin K and essential fatty acids to support elasticity, brighten uneven tone and protect against oxidative stress. Non‑comedogenic; calms inflammation and strengthens barrier performance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Pigmentation Sensitive |
Propanediol
| Description | A naturally sourced glycol used as a solvent and booster. Improves delivery of ingredients like salicylic acid so formulas perform effectively at lower, gentler concentrations. |
| Benefits | Boosts active uptake to enhance efficacy while imparting light, non-sticky hydration. Helps reduce potential irritation from acids, supporting clear, comfortable balance in daily resurfacing routines. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Oily Skin Sensitive |
Pumpkin Seed Oil
| Description | Cold-pressed oil from pumpkin seeds, traditionally cherished for nourishing comfort. Lightweight yet richly supportive for resilience and tone. |
| Benefits | Zinc, vitamin E and essential fatty acids reinforce barrier integrity, lock in hydration and help reduce redness. Supports elasticity and smoothness for balanced, well-nourished, youthful-looking skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Pōhutukawa Powder
| Description | Finely milled powder from the pōhutukawa tree, native to Aotearoa New Zealand. Offers soft physical polishing with antioxidant bioactives to stimulate renewal comfortably. |
| Benefits | Encourages microcirculation, lifts dead cells and supports hydration and repair. Helps refine texture, brighten tone and enhance absorption of leave-on actives for renewed, comfortably radiant skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Sensitive Oily Skin |
Quandong (Desert Peach)
| Description | An Australian desert fruit high in antioxidants and bioflavonoids. Long valued for revitalising tired-looking skin and fragile under-eye areas. |
| Benefits | Rutin supports capillary strength and circulation, reducing the appearance of darkness while antioxidants defend against stress. Nourishes delicate tissue for smoother, brighter, more resilient tone. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Sensitive |
Raw Mānuka Oil
| Description | Steam-distilled from Leptospermum scoparium leaves and twigs. Naturally high in triketones with notable antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity, yet comfortable for ongoing care when well-diluted. |
| Benefits | Helps reduce blemish-causing bacteria, temper inflammation and support barrier balance. Regulates excess oil and protects against environmental stressors, promoting clear, composed, comfortably resilient skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Sensitive Oily Skin |
Red Maple Bark
| Description | Sustainably sourced from Canadian red maple bark, this extract is positioned as a forest-derived anti-ageing active. It is valued for polyphenols that help protect skin structure and resilience. |
| Benefits | Maple bark polyphenols are associated with antioxidant effects and reduced collagenase/elastase activity, supporting firmness and elasticity. In skincare, it is best framed as a protective anti-ageing botanical that helps buffer structural decline caused by oxidative stress and time. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sun Damage Sensitive |
Red Microalgae (Seaweed Extract)
| Description | Concentrated extract from red microalgae renowned for astaxanthin, among nature’s most potent antioxidants. Also provides water-binding polysaccharides for supple comfort. |
| Benefits | Astaxanthin limits collagen breakdown and neutralises oxidative stress while polysaccharides enhance hydration and elasticity. Helps soften fine lines and maintain luminous, resilient tone under environmental exposure. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sun Damage Ageing Dry Skin |
Red Raspberry Seed Oil
| Description | Cold-pressed from Rubus idaeus seeds. A light, fast-absorbing oil delivering advanced antioxidant care with natural comfort for sensitive complexions. |
| Benefits | Alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3), vitamin E, carotenoids and ellagic acid help reduce redness, provide gentle UV-filtering properties and neutralise free radicals—leaving skin soft, balanced and soothed. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Sun Damage Dry Skin |
Red Seaweed
| Description | Derived from marine red algae, this ingredient has a long history in cosmetic texture systems and skin-conditioning formulas. Its polysaccharides help bind water and cushion the skin. |
| Benefits | Carrageenan and other seaweed polysaccharides help retain moisture and support a smoother surface, while antioxidant compounds help defend against UV- and pollution-related stress. Red seaweed is particularly useful for dehydration, softness and visible loss of vitality. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Ageing Sun Damage |
Rhodiola Rosea
| Description | An adaptogenic root traditionally used in Northern and Eastern herbal systems, rhodiola helps the body adapt to stress while supporting endurance, focus and sustained internal energy. |
| Benefits | Rhodiola strengthens the body’s response to stress, helping improve stamina, focus and internal resilience. It is especially supportive in formulas for fatigue, mental strain and high-demand periods where the system needs steadier energy and stronger recovery capacity. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Sensitive Aging Dry Skin Oily Skin |
Rice Bran Oil (Oryza sativa)
| Description | Silky oil expressed from rice bran. Mirrors the skin’s lipid profile, making it especially effective for comfortable cleansing and replenishment without stripping. |
| Benefits | Omega fatty acids and vitamin E clear compressed surface oils while reinforcing epidermal lipids. Antioxidant protection supports clarity, suppleness and balanced resilience against daily environmental stressors. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Oily Skin Sensitive |
Rose Essential Oil (Rosa centifolia)
| Description | Steam-distilled from Rosa centifolia petals. Cherished for centuries for comforting, beautifying care that promotes poised, luminous balance. |
| Benefits | Antioxidants and gentle antibacterial properties help calm reactivity, balance sebum and protect from oxidative stress. Supports even tone and a softly refreshed, harmonised complexion. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Acne Oily Skin |
Rosehip Oil
| Description | Cold-pressed from rose seeds. Lightweight yet restorative, it absorbs readily to replenish and support comfortable renewal. |
| Benefits | Essential fatty acids restore moisture and barrier health as vitamin C brightens and supports collagen. Natural vitamin A encourages renewal, softening fine lines and the look of scarring for supple radiance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Pigmentation Sensitive |
Rosemary Leaf Extract
| Description | Extracted from Rosmarinus officinalis leaves. A traditional herbal ally for invigorating, purifying care and maintained freshness. |
| Benefits | Carnosic and rosmarinic acids deliver antioxidant protection while antimicrobial properties help maintain clarity. Supports microcirculation and balanced tone, leaving skin refreshed and comfortably resilient. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Oily Skin Sensitive Ageing |
Rosewood
| Description | Steam-distilled from Aniba rosaeodora or sustainable analogues. Valued for a gentle, sweet-woody aroma and harmonising touch. |
| Benefits | Helps refine uneven texture, support cellular renewal and balance oil flow. Calms sensitivity while promoting a quietly radiant, well-cared-for appearance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Oily Skin |
Saccharide Isomerate
| Description | A plant-derived humectant with strong affinity for keratin. Binds deeply within the stratum corneum to maintain comfortable moisture even after rinsing. |
| Benefits | Provides up to multi-day hydration, visibly reducing flakiness and tightness. Helps smooth texture and support barrier resilience, keeping skin plump, supple and comfortably balanced. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive |
Sacha Inchi Seed Oil
| Description | Cold-pressed from Plukenetia volubilis seeds native to the Amazon. Lightweight yet nourishing, ideal for comfort without heaviness. |
| Benefits | High omega-3/6 content, amino acids and antioxidants restore lipids, reduce transepidermal water loss and soothe irritation. Supports elasticity and balanced, long-lasting softness and resilience. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Ageing |
Sacred Wood Extracts (Oud, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Sage)
| Description | A curated blend of sacred botanicals long used in ritual care. Delivers a comforting synergy of lipidic nourishment and protective polyphenols alongside a centring aromatic experience. |
| Benefits | Antioxidants, vitamins and phyto-compounds calm redness, support elasticity and enhance hydration. Helps improve tone uniformity and barrier integrity, leaving skin supple, radiant and beautifully grounded. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Ageing |
Sage Oil
| Description | Distilled from sage leaves, this herb has a long traditional history in cleansing and restorative care. Its aromatic compounds make it useful for purifying, balancing formulas. |
| Benefits | Sage oil offers antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant support, helping reduce redness and visible congestion while balancing sebum. It is best suited to skin needing clarity, freshness and a more even, settled appearance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Oily Skin Sensitive |
Sal Butter
| Description | Derived from Shorea species kernels, this dense, velvety butter melts on contact. Traditionally used to replenish weathered skin, it conditions without heaviness while reinforcing long-term suppleness and strength. |
| Benefits | Rich in stearic and oleic acids to replenish lipids, smooth roughness and reduce moisture loss. Deeply conditions dry, compromised areas, supporting elasticity, comfortable softness and a resilient protective barrier. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sensitive |
Salicylic Acid
| Description | A purified beta-hydroxy acid originally from willow. Its oil affinity lets it travel into pores to decongest while respecting barrier comfort at carefully calibrated, skin-kind levels. |
| Benefits | Dissolves excess sebum and compacted debris inside follicles, reduces acne-causing bacteria and settles inflammation. Gentle exfoliation smooths unevenness and supports clarity without increased photosensitivity when used at low concentrations. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Oily Skin Sensitive |
Sandalwood
| Description | Steam-distilled from Santalum woods. Long revered for restorative care and grounding aroma, it comforts disrupted complexions while lending protective nourishment to delicate areas. |
| Benefits | Antioxidants and natural oils help calm reactivity, support healing and reduce visible redness. Strengthens moisture retention and softens texture, leaving skin comfortably balanced, conditioned and quietly radiant. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin Ageing |
Sea Buckthorn
| Description | Vivid orange oil from Hippophae rhamnoides berries and seeds. A nutrient powerhouse that replenishes weary-looking skin and supports renewed vitality from first touch. |
| Benefits | Exceptional omega profile nourishes at a cellular level to rebuild barrier strength and ease dryness. Vitamins C and E provide antioxidant defence, encouraging collagen, brightness and calm, resilient radiance. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sun Damage Sensitive |
Sea Moss Extract
| Description | Extracted from nutrient-rich sea moss. Valued historically for soothing, water-binding mucilages that bathe skin in comfortable, sustained hydration and composure. |
| Benefits | Packed with minerals, vitamins and antioxidants to replenish moisture, soften redness and support even tone. Helps protect from environmental stressors while promoting a supple, balanced, naturally radiant complexion. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive |
Sea Parsley Extract
| Description | Extract of Apium prostratum, native to southern Australian shores. Traditionally appreciated for strengthening comfort in windswept conditions and restoring refreshed clarity. |
| Benefits | Vitamins A and C plus flavonoids reduce redness, defend against oxidative stress and support collagen. Fortifies barrier function and improves circulation for calmer, brighter, resilient-looking skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Pigmentation |
Sepiwhite (Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine)
| Description | A biomimetic lipo-amino acid designed to interrupt the melanin-stimulating pathway early. Favoured for steady, well-tolerated brightening when used consistently within supportive routines. |
| Benefits | Prevents MSH from activating melanocytes and keratinocytes, helping curb excess pigment formation. Visibly fades dark spots and uneven tone while supporting long-term clarity and luminous radiance with regular use. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Sun Damage Ageing |
Sesame Oil
| Description | Cold-pressed from Sesamum indicum seeds. A time-honoured conditioning oil delivering silky nourishment with a naturally protective finish. |
| Benefits | Vitamin E, zinc and fatty acids replenish lipids, soothe dryness and defend from oxidative stress. Strengthens barrier integrity and comfort, leaving skin supple, smooth and well-supported. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Ageing |
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii)
| Description | Pressed from the kernels of the shea tree. A beloved, cushioning butter that melts into parched skin for immediate comfort and lasting protection. |
| Benefits | Vitamins A and E plus essential fatty acids replenish moisture, support cellular repair and provide antioxidant defence. Improves elasticity and reduces dryness, leaving skin plump, calm and resilient. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Ageing |
Signature Phyto-Concentrate
| Description | A curated blend of nutrient-dense botanicals selected for conditioning and reparative potency. Designed to nourish at a cellular level and complement daily rituals. |
| Benefits | Essential fatty acids, polyphenols and vitamins soothe irritation, fortify barrier resilience and enhance radiance. Helps soften texture, improve comfort and support long-term vitality with a balanced, harmonious glow. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin Ageing |
Sodium Lactate (Natural Moisturising Factor, NMF)
| Description | A naturally occurring NMF component derived from fermentation. Draws and holds water within the stratum corneum to support enzymatic function and supple ease. |
| Benefits | Deep hydration improves elasticity, reduces tightness and supports barrier health. Helps enzymes function optimally, smoothing roughness and maintaining comfortable, balanced moisture even after cleansing. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive |
Sorbitan Olivate & Cetearyl Olivate
| Description | A biomimetic duo structured to mirror skin’s lipid matrix. Forms lamellar systems that stabilize formulas while supporting barrier harmony. |
| Benefits | Improves penetration and performance of actives like lactic acid while reducing irritation risk. Reinforces the skin’s own lipid architecture to maintain hydration and long-term resilience. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin |
Spearmint Herb Oil
| Description | Steam-distilled from Mentha spicata leaves. Uplifting, lightly sweet mint noted for a softer, gentler profile than peppermint while still revitalizing. |
| Benefits | Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties help clarify congested areas while reducing redness. Provides gentle cooling, toning comfort that supports balanced freshness without overwhelming sensitive skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Oily Skin Sensitive |
Spirulina
| Description | A nutrient-dense blue-green algae long appreciated as a superfood. In skincare, it contributes concentrated micronutrients that revitalise and protect. |
| Benefits | Proteins, B vitamins and antioxidants help defend against environmental stressors, encourage renewal and support a firmer, vibrant look. Assists moisture retention and comfortable resilience over time. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sensitive Dry Skin |
Squalane
| Description | A highly stable, skin-identical lipid (olive-derived) that absorbs swiftly. Provides weightless, cushiony hydration suitable for most complexions, including reactive types. |
| Benefits | Reinforces barrier lipids, reduces transepidermal water loss and offers antioxidant support. Helps protect against UV-induced damage and age spots while maintaining smooth, supple, comfortably balanced skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Ageing Oily Skin |
Sugarcane Enzymes
| Description | Derived from sugarcane, these actives are commonly used in exfoliating or ferment-based care to refine the skin’s surface while maintaining a hydrated, comfortable feel. |
| Benefits | Helps loosen the build-up of tired surface cells to improve texture, clarity and luminosity. Particularly useful where skin looks dull, rough or uneven, while offering a gentler profile than more aggressive resurfacing methods. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Oily Skin Sensitive Ageing |
Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus annuus)
| Description | Cold-pressed from Helianthus annuus seeds. Lightweight, non-comedogenic and ideal for rebalancing lipid-depleted or easily unsettled skin. |
| Benefits | Rich in linoleic acid (omega-6) and vitamin E to reinforce barrier function, reduce water loss and soothe irritation. Leaves skin soft, resilient and comfortably conditioned. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Acne |
Sweet Almond Oil
| Description | Expressed from Prunus amygdalus dulcis kernels. A silky, time-loved oil for gentle daily nourishment and ease. |
| Benefits | Vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin E and zinc help restore suppleness, ease irritation and improve tone. Supports barrier repair for luminous, evenly conditioned skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Ageing |
Tamanu Oil
| Description | Pressed from Calophyllum inophyllum kernels. Valued traditionally for restorative care on compromised or weathered areas, offering cushioning comfort and renewal. |
| Benefits | Feeds moisture and supports repair while encouraging healthy turnover. Helps minimise the look of lines and texture irregularities, leaving skin smoother, stronger and more comfortably resilient. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Dry Skin Sensitive |
Tea Tree Leaf Oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia)
| Description | Steam-distilled from Australian Melaleuca alternifolia leaves. Revered for antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral properties at thoughtfully low, microbiome-considered concentrations. |
| Benefits | Reaches pilosebaceous ducts to reduce acne-causing bacteria, balance oil and soothe redness. Supports clearer skin without heightening sun sensitivity when properly formulated and used with care. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Oily Skin Sensitive |
Turmeria Zen (Turmeric Stem Cells)
| Description | Biotechnological actives from turmeric designed to mimic stress-defence responses. Clinically shown to boost moisture while shielding structural proteins for a smoother, replenished appearance. |
| Benefits | Increases hydration by up to clinically demonstrated levels, reinforces collagen and elastin integrity and helps reduce wrinkle depth. Calms visible stress responses, restoring suppleness and resilience in environmentally taxed complexions. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sensitive Dry Skin |
Turmeric
| Description | From Curcuma longa rhizomes, turmeric has centuries of Ayurvedic use for soothing, revitalising care. Its golden pigment delivers notable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity while encouraging balanced, even-looking skin. |
| Benefits | Curcuminoids neutralise free radicals, help limit collagen breakdown and visibly reduce redness. Targets hyperpigmentation pathways to promote brighter, more even tone while supporting calm, resilient comfort in reactive or blemish-prone skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Sensitive Ageing; Acne |
Uplevity Peptide (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2)
| Description | A bioactive peptide that supports youthful architecture by promoting key structural proteins. Especially helpful where elasticity and tone have visibly softened. |
| Benefits | Stimulates elastin and collagen synthesis, improving firmness, elasticity and lift. Helps re-densify lax areas and reinforce resilience, complementing emollients and antioxidants for smoother, more sculpted-looking skin over time. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Sun Damage Dry Skin |
Vegan Collagen (Porphyra tenera)
| Description | From Porphyra tenera (red algae), hydrolysed for optimal skin uptake. Mimics natural collagen to support structure and comfortable moisture balance. |
| Benefits | Enhances skin’s structural matrix for plumper, smoother appearance. Boosts elasticity and water retention while strengthening barrier function, softening the look of fine lines and improving overall suppleness and comfort. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Dry Skin Sensitive |
Vetiver
| Description | Steam-distilled from Vetiveria zizanoides roots. Long used in Ayurvedic practice to centre the senses and nurture reactive or fatigued skin. |
| Benefits | Phytonutrients help calm irritation and reinforce moisture retention while encouraging healthy microcirculation. Leaves skin feeling replenished, balanced and comfortably composed with a softly grounding, meditative aroma. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin Ageing |
Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate)
| Description | A stable ester of vitamin A combined with palmitic acid. Oil-soluble and UV-stable, it’s well tolerated while delivering steady rejuvenating benefits across tone and texture. |
| Benefits | Encourages collagen synthesis, accelerates cell turnover and supports DNA repair for smoother texture and firmness. Offers retinoid benefits with reduced irritation risk, suitable for sensitive routines. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Ageing Pigmentation Sun Damage Acne Oily Skin Sensitive |
Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
| Description | The pure, bioactive form of vitamin C. Used in skincare for visible brightening, firming and protective care when stabilised and optimally delivered. |
| Benefits | Stimulates collagen synthesis and acts as a tyrosinase inhibitor to even tone. Strengthens capillary walls and neutralises free radicals, leaving skin firmer, brighter and more resilient to environmental stress. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Sun Damage Ageing |
Vitamin C (Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate)
| Description | A highly stable ester used at comfortable pH. Favoured for gentle radiance-boosting and strengthening care across varied skin types. |
| Benefits | Encourages collagen production, helps fade uneven pigmentation and supports capillary integrity. Provides antioxidant protection with improved tolerability over acidic forms—promoting calm, clearer, more luminous and resilient skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Sensitive Ageing |
Vitamin E (Tocopherol Acetate)
| Description | A stabilised form of vitamin E widely used for protective, conditioning care. Blends beautifully with nourishing oils to cushion delicate areas. |
| Benefits | Neutralises free radicals and helps safeguard lipids from peroxidation. Strengthens barrier function, reduces irritation and dryness and supports supple elasticity—enhancing comfort and long-term resilience. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Ageing Sun Damage |
Wheatgrass (Young Grass)
| Description | Pressed from young Triticum aestivum blades. Valued for concentrated antioxidants that refresh and fortify skin exposed to daily environmental stress. |
| Benefits | Vitamin A supports renewal, vitamin C brightens and boosts collagen, vitamin E protects lipids. Together they mitigate oxidative stress, promoting balanced vitality, smoother texture and a healthier-looking glow. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Sun Damage Ageing |
Wild Lime Extract
| Description | A bioactive complex combining caviar, desert and rainforest limes. Delivers soft resurfacing alongside protective support for refreshed clarity. |
| Benefits | Citric and malic acids refine texture and soften fine lines while antioxidants defend against stress. Stimulates collagen for firmer tone and a brighter, more even, radiant complexion. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Pigmentation Ageing Sun Damage Oily Skin |
Wild Pansy (Viola tricolor)
| Description | An old-world botanical prized for deep hydration. Gentle compounds help skin hold water and maintain serene, balanced comfort. |
| Benefits | Stimulates aquaporin-3 to transport water and glycerol, improving hydration from within. Polysaccharides and flavonoids fortify barrier strength, reducing dryness and reactivity for plump, soothed, evenly composed skin. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive |
Wild Yam Extract
| Description | From Dioscorea species, historically used for comfort during cyclical changes. Offers nurturing support while maintaining supple feel in delicate areas. |
| Benefits | Diosgenin helps modulate stress responses while hydrating constituents soften dryness. Calms sensitivity and promotes balanced comfort, lending smooth, well-cared-for texture and a more composed complexion. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Sensitive Dry Skin Ageing |
Wild-Harvested Algae
| Description | A wild marine complex providing vitamins A, B, C, E plus EFAs and polysaccharides. Celebrated for replenishing, protective care. |
| Benefits | Polysaccharides bind water for lasting hydration while vitamins A/C/E and B support renewal and brightness. Essential fatty acids strengthen barrier integrity, improving elasticity and resilience under environmental exposure. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Ageing Sun Damage Sensitive |
Wildflower Honey
| Description | A multifloral honey cherished for soothing nourishment. Naturally draws moisture while supporting renewal for supple comfort. |
| Benefits | Humectant sugars attract water; enzymes and natural AHAs softly resurface. Minerals and antioxidants promote tissue repair, collagen synthesis and balanced oil—leaving skin calm, hydrated and visibly refreshed. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Dry Skin Sensitive Acne Ageing |
Zeolite 120
| Description | A naturally occurring aluminosilicate with cage-like channels that bind pollutants and excess oils. Used for comfortable, clarifying care. |
| Benefits | Traps heavy metals and toxins to purify while reducing shine. Antioxidant co-formulants help counter oxidative stress, leaving texture smoother, pores refined and complexion clearer and more resilient. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Oily Skin Sensitive |
Zeolite Clay
| Description | A detoxifying aluminosilicate clay valued for its exceptional ion-exchange capacity. Works alongside antioxidants to fortify daily defence. |
| Benefits | Draws out impurities, helps prevent congestion and mitigates environmental aggressors. Supports refined texture, reduced breakouts and a calmer, more balanced complexion with strengthened resilience against pollution. |
| Skin Compatibility |
Acne Oily Skin Sensitive |
