
Innovation Meets Conscious Values
Our Ingredients
We were one of the first brands globally to recognise the valuable attributes of indigenous ingredients, and are found in our formulations in abundance and in percentages that are performance driven.
Every ingredient earns its place. We choose only extracts, vitamins and antioxidants that work in true harmony with the skin, supporting its natural functions while delivering visible benefits.
The result is skincare that is thoughtful, potent and uncompromising, where efficacy and ethics exist side by side.
Ingredients Glossary
Aloe Vera is an excellent hydrator and humectant that supports skin regeneration. The plant gel reduces the appearance of irritation and soothes and calms the skin by reducing inflammatory pathways that contribute to redness and irritation. It contains an abundance of vitamins, mineral and amino acids.
Argiletz clay is made from minerals like kaolin and bentonite, and is used as a facial mask to reduce irritation, inflammation, minimise wrinkles and improve skin tone. It also aids in balancing and absorbing excess sebum.
Found in:Deep Cleanse Enzyme Mask | 50g
Bakuchiol is a natural alternative to retinol and potent antioxidant that stimulates collagen production and visibly reduces skin discolouration from environmental exposure. It has a soothing effect on skin and protects the extra cellular matrix controlling inflammation.
Found in:Age Defiance Night Serum | 30ml
Blue tansy oil is used for its anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties. It is high in azulene, a compound found in plants and known for its therapeutic qualities. It helps to reduce redness and other skin irritations, while nourishing and regenerating skin cells, and the natural antiseptic qualities make it great for treating acne and other skin blemishes. It can also be used to reduce the appearance of scars and wrinkles.
Found in:Hyaluronic Marine Serum | 30ml
Carrot seed oil contains an abundance of pro-vitamin A, carotene and carotenoids, as well as B1, B2, tocopherols (vitamin E), F and minerals. It has excellent skin-rejuvenating, revitalising and regenerating properties that work to increase skin tone and elasticity and help to alleviate the effects of environmental stressors.
Ceramide complex is a type of lipid that naturally occurs in skin cells and makes up 50% of the skin’s barrier. It helps protect the skin from dehydration, irritants, UV rays, and other potential stressors. Ceramides replenish the skin's intercellular matrix, maintaining the skin's pH and moisture balance and promotes cellular renewal and collagen production.
Found in:Queen of the Night Creme | 50ml
Soothes sensitive skin and alleviates redness by blocking signals in the body known as prostaglandins, which are responsible for inflammation. It contains an abundance of flavonoids and phytochemicals. These nutrients are known to fight against harmful free radicals and speed up cell regeneration.
The perfect balance of omega-3 and -6 that provide optimal nourishment and hydration for the skin. It contains alpha lipoic acid that assists wrinkle and enlarged pores, phyto-nutrients and antioxidants that encourage healthy cellular function.
CoQ10 (Ubiquinone) is a fat-soluble, vitamin-like compound that plays an essential role in cellular energy production and functions as a powerful antioxidant. It nourishes and reinforces the skin, replenishing the natural lipid barrier and preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Research shows beneficial effects include diminished signs of wrinkle depth and visible signs of photoageing.
Davidson Plum acts as a potent antioxidant due to its high anthocyanin properties. It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and may also act like an AHA and produce a brightening and fading effect on pigment.
Found in:Restorative Moisturiser | 50ml
Plant-Epidermal Growth Factor (plant-EGF), is a protein able to activate pathways that are involved in protein synthesis and cellular regeneration to provide mature skin with the right extracellular matrix content and regenerative capacity lost with age.
Finger Lime also referred to as ‘Caviar Lime’, acts as a natural exfoliant. Rich in Vitamin C, it works to support healthy collagen production. Glycosides help the absorption of vital ingredients and assist with hydration.
Gotu Kola stimulates the synthesis of collagen and microcirculation and prevents scar formation. Its active constituents fight oxidation and improve skin firmness and elasticity, slowing collagen break down.
Hyaluronic acid can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water, making it excellent for hydration. It keeps the skin plump and supple by improving elasticity and moisture content, while enhancing texture through cell renewal and increased collagen production. Additionally, it offers soothing anti-inflammatory properties. Full spectrum hyaluronic acid protects the skin barrier function of the epidermis, retains moisture, and maintains dermal structure integrity. Its efficient penetration provides an instant lifting sensation, improves skin firmness and elasticity, and reduces fine wrinkles, with efficacy verified by in-vivo testing.
Derived from jojoba oil and rich in Essential Fatty Acids, they help improve skin sensitivity, hydration and texture. As an emollient jojoba helps soften and condition the skin by stimulating the synthesis of intercellular lipids.
Jojoba is an oil that is similar in composition to the sebum of the skin, rich in vitamin E, it contains, proteins, minerals and myristic acid. It has excellent moisturising and protective properties that impart softness and suppleness to the skin.
Kakadu Plum has the highest bioavailable pure plant source of vitamin C and is easily and readily utilised by the skin. When topically applied, it may assist with providing antioxidant protection and works to enhance skin radiance and resilience as a brightening agent.
Found in:Queen of the Night Creme | 50ml
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Age Defiance Night Serum | 30ml
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Age Defiance Day Serum | 30ml
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Barrier Repair Serum | 30ml
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Deep Cleanse Enzyme Mask | 50g
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Hydrating Cleansing Lotion | 200ml
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Hydrating Moisturiser | 50ml
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Marigold Hydrating Creme | 100g
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Aloe Vera Moisturiser | 50ml
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Blemish Control
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Antioxidant Facial Oil | 30ml
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Rose Blossom Hydrating Mist | 100ml
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Botanique Body Lotion | 360ml
Kangaroo Paw is brimming with essential fatty acids that are beneficial for hydration, restoration and overall skin health. A potent antioxidant, it contains ferulic acid that acts as a photoprotective agent. Sugar alcohols assist with cooling the skin and acting as a humectant by reducing trans epidermal water loss (TEWL).
Marigold (Calendula) flowers are rich in carotenoids (antioxidants) and betacarotene that work to improve skin elasticity and hydration. An ideal skin softener for sensitive skin, it's deeply moisturising properties sooth and calm inflamed skin.
Mountain pepper berry/leaf has anti-inflammatory properties. It contains two flavone glycosides (potent antioxidants) called isovitexin and rutin, which protect the skin from breaking down and ageing and work synergistically with vitamin C to intensify its antioxidant activity. It also contains a polyphenol called chlorogenic acid, again a strong antioxidant for skincare.
Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B, most commonly known as B3. It assists in normalising oil production, increasing the ceramides in the skin, reducing inflammation, reducing acne-causing bacteria, and reduces the appearance of large pores. Additionally, it is an effective antioxidant, which helps protect against environmental damage.
Found in:Vitamin B Elixir | 30ml
Contains antioxidants, phytonutrients and bioavailable vitamin E. May improve hydration by helping the skin retain moisture and prevent dryness.
Short chain amino acids that act as messengers, peptides can act to strengthen other proteins in our skin such as keratin and elastin. They play a key role in skin healing and counteract the visible signs of ageing and damage from pollutants and free radicals.
Protects skin against UVB damage and assists with repairing sun damaged and aging skin by extending the life of the fibroblasts that are responsible for the production of collagen and elastin. This assists with plumping the skin, maintaining elasticity and minimising wrinkles. It has excellent moisturising, protective and nourishing properties and it is wonderful for mature and aging skin as it soothes dry and irritated conditions.
It has a high amount of conjugated fatty acids that have anti-inflammatory properties. The specific acid found in pomegranate seed oil is Punicic Acid. It is renowned to assist with collagen production as it acts as a free radical scavenger and boosts restoration and repair of the skin.
Queen Garnet extract is an antioxidant produced from a dark purple variety of plum. It contains beneficial compounds, including ellagic acid, anthocyanins, and phenolic acids that help protect the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
Found in:Queen of the Night Creme | 50ml
Rosehip is one of the best anti-ageing oils and ideal for skin tissue renewal, by increasing collagen and skin elasticity. It contributes in combating free radicals and protects the skin from premature ageing. These properties are attributed to its high concentration in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and fatty acids.
Rosehip oil is renowned for its antioxidant properties and is rich in Essential Fatty Acids as well as naturally occurring vitamin A and E. It has a multitude of skin benefits from hydration and protection against sun damage to boosting collagen and reducing inflammation and hyperpigmentation.
Sea Buckthorn is a superfood and potent antioxidant. It provides hydration, evens out skin tone, and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It contains approximately 108 bioactives including abundant levels of Vitamin C, A, B, E, K and P as well as essential fatty acids 3, 6, 9 & 7, carotenoids, flavonoids, lycopenes, phytosterols and minerals. Together, these ingredients help protect the skin against free radical damage while simultaneously improving dryness and helping to support the skin barrier.
A luscious plant butter rich in fatty acids, vitamin E and lipids such as phytosterols as well as cinnamic acid, a substance that helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays. It improves the elasticity of the skin and has great moisturising, regenerating and softening properties.
Snowflower is an antioxidant that has great anti-inflammatory properties. It is rich in Vitamin C and flavenoids that aid in reducing the appearance of age spots and pigmentation, enhancing collagen production and improving hydration.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a more stable derivative of ascorbic acid that is capable of fading hyperpigmentation. Benefits include skin brightening, wrinkle reduction, visible firming and restoring a more even skin tone by offsetting the impact of environmental stressors. 3-0 ethyl ascorbic acid is converted by the skin. Lesser amounts are required due to its stability, and it is also considered non-irritating even at higher percentages.
Found in:Vitamin C Elixir | 30ml
This vitamin is an antioxidant that helps protect skin from damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin E plays an important role in maintaining healthy skin by helping to protect it from damage caused by UV radiation and other environmental stressors. It also helps to reduce inflammation and promote wound healing, making it beneficial for people with acne-prone or sensitive skin. Topical vitamin E can help to improve skin hydration, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and protect the skin from environmental stressors.
Wakame seaweed is high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It has been used for centuries in Japanese skincare and is believed to have a number of benefits for the skin, including a tightening effect on the skin and reducing wrinkles and promote cell turnover. It also contains compounds which may reduce redness and irritation and help to protect the skin from environmental damage.
Witch Hazel is a plant extract commonly used as a natural astringent to help keep skin clear and reduce inflammation. It is thought to be helpful in controlling excess oils and treating acne, and can also be used to help reduce the appearance of dark circles, bags and puffiness around the eyes. Additionally, witch hazel is a great natural and gentle toner for all skin types.