Immortal Facial Serum

with marshmallow root, niacinamide + hyaluronic acid

A silky, lightweight serum that feeds the skin, leaving the complexion brighter, more even, smoother and softly plumped.

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with marshmallow root, niacinamide + hyaluronic acid

A silky, lightweight serum that feeds the skin, leaving the complexion brighter, more even, smoother and softly plumped.

Benefits: brighten · smooth · light hydration
Scent: jasmine with ancient resin undertones
Skin type: all skin types
Size: 1 fl oz / 30 ml

Hand-made in small batches, a few plants at a time. Pairs beautifully with the Immortal Facial Oil.

Size:

1 fl oz / 30 ml 1 dram sample

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with marshmallow root, niacinamide + hyaluronic acid

A silky, lightweight serum that feeds the skin, leaving the complexion brighter, more even, smoother and softly plumped.

Benefits: brighten · smooth · light hydration
Scent: jasmine with ancient resin undertones
Skin type: all skin types
Size: 1 fl oz / 30 ml

Hand-made in small batches, a few plants at a time. Pairs beautifully with the Immortal Facial Oil.

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Nourishment for the skin

Skin is fed first from within, but it also makes good use of what we give it from the outside.

Layered with nutrients the skin relies on to look its healthiest.

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, and panthenol is provitamin B5, which skin converts into vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid).
Amla brings antioxidant vitamin C and polyphenols, joined by the anthocyanins of hibiscus and the flavonoids of ginkgo, helichrysum, and white peony.
Chia seed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and argan oil in omega-6 and vitamin E, the kinds of fats skin uses to keep its protective barrier soft and supple.
Fresh aloe adds natural vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, while reishi, marshmallow, and aloe contribute moisture-binding plant polysaccharides.

Think of it as a whole-food meal for your skin rather than a single isolated vitamin.

Each plant, as she likes it

We have refined our creation process into a somewhat complex technique, infusing a few plants at a time. A lot of botanical skincare creations steep every herb together in a single infusion. But plants aren't all alike. The compounds that make each one valuable dissolve in different liquids, at different temperatures, over different lengths of time. So we group plants that like the same treatment, and give each group the extraction method that brings out its fullest potency.

Marshmallow now makes up the foundation of our Serum. Her roots are steeped cold for 48 hours, because heat turns her silky mucilage starchy, while a slow cold steep pulls out more of her slippery, hydrating mucilage. Then we press every last drop out using centrifugal force so little to no extract is left behind in the root.

Reishi is dense and woody, so she simmers for hours to release her polysaccharides. Amla joins only for the last few minutes, to protect her delicate vitamin C. Hibiscus and white peony are steeped in hot water, the solvent that draws out their anthocyanins and polyphenols best.

Fresh aloe from the leaf is blended in only after everything has cooled, so its fragile polysaccharides never see heat. Uva ursi, helichrysum, and ginkgo carry compounds that water can't fully reach, so they are dropped in as in-house glycerites and go in at the very end, once the serum is cool.

It takes days instead of minutes, and it's why we make this serum by hand in small batches. The result is a fuller, more living expression of each plant than a single infusion could give. That herbal base carries niacinamide and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, for skin that looks brighter, more even, smoother, and softly plumped.

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Made to be paired with oil and balm

Immortal Serum was made to be mixed with a facial oil of your choice, and Immortal Facial Oil is her natural partner. Water-based and oil-based ingredients each carry different actives, and skin needs both.

Mixing the two in your palm creates a light emulsion. The oil holds the serum's hydration in, so the water-loving actives stay on the skin longer and can sink into its outer layers. Together, they leave skin more deeply hydrated and nourished than either one alone.

For drier skins, finish with a balm such as Haima Skin Dew. It lays a soft, protective layer over the serum and oil, sealing all that moisture in through the day or night.

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Tending the Skin with Immortal Serum

Cleanse and tone the face and neck. Smooth 1–2 pumps over the face and neck.

To pair with Immortal Facial Oil, dispense 1 pump of serum and 1 pump of oil into your palms. Work them together into a silky emulsion, then massage over the face and neck.

Follow with a balm such as Haima to lock in moisture.

Key Ingredients

Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis). Its name comes from the Greek althainein, "to heal," and herbalists have long relied on it to soothe and soften. The root is rich in mucilage, a silky plant gel that cushions skin. We steep it cold for about two days, which gives this serum its signature slip.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3)

Cell energy: skin converts it into NAD+ and NADP, coenzymes cells use for energy and everyday repair.
Barrier support: it prompts skin to make more of its own ceramides, so skin holds water better and is less reactive.
Even tone: it slows the transfer of pigment to surface skin cells, helping fade the look of dark spots.
Texture and oil: studies at 5% show improvements in the look of fine lines, texture, redness and pores, and it helps balance oiliness.

Hyaluronic acid (low molecular weight) is naturally found in skin and holds many times its weight in water. This form gives weightless hydration rather than a sticky film, and layers well under oils and balms.

Uva ursi contains arbutin, a natural brightener that helps reduce the look of sun spots and age spots by calming tyrosinase, the enzyme behind melanin production.

Helichrysum (immortelle) supports smooth, soft skin and helps it retain moisture. It has long been valued for helping the look of scars.

Hibiscus is a flower of goddesses. Her natural fruit acids and moisture-holding nature leave skin looking plumper, smoother and more radiant.

White peony is rich in catechin antioxidants, more than green or black tea, which help protect skin and the collagen and elastin that keep it supple.

Amla berry is extremely rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps protect against environmental damage. It conditions skin and helps refine the look of pores.

Chia seed oil is one of nature's richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which help keep skin supple and hydrated, softening the look of fine lines.

Sandalwood softens skin, is calming and cooling, and is rich in antioxidants. Its scent is grounding and relaxing.

Supercritical frankincense supports skin renewal and helps soften the look of scars and wrinkles.

Full Ingredients

Herbal infusion [water (aqua), Althaea officinalis (marshmallow) root, Hibiscus sabdariffa (hibiscus) flower, Paeonia lactiflora (white peony) leaf, fresh Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf inner gel, Ganoderma lucidum (reishi) mushroom, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root, Symphytum officinale (comfrey) root, Phyllanthus emblica (amla) fruit], water (aqua), niacinamide, flax glycerin, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, lactobacillus ferment, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (bearberry) leaf extract, Helichrysum italicum (immortelle) flower extract, **Argania spinosa (argan) kernel oil, **Salvia hispanica (chia) seed oil, Populus tremuloides (aspen) bark extract, *Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, essential oils and extracts of Jasminum grandiflorum (jasmine) absolute, Fusanus spicatus (Australian sandalwood), *Commiphora myrrha (myrrh) CO2, *Vanilla planifolia CO2, Boswellia carteri (frankincense) CO2, *Cananga odorata var. genuina (ylang ylang), Foeniculum vulgare (sweet fennel), panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, xanthan gum.

certified organic · **cold pressed virgin

Shipping & Returns

Shipping

Each order is packed by hand and ships within 3 business days. In warm weather, orders with deodorants and balms usually go out on Mondays, so they don't sit in a hot truck over the weekend.

Free shipping on US orders over $200.

Need it sooner? Email christy@parabotanica.com and we'll do our best to rush it.

Returns

Because every potion is handmade in small batches, we can't accept returns. If you'd like to try before committing, we offer travel sizes and samples on request.

If something arrives damaged, send us a photo and we'll make it right right away. If a potion isn't the right match, let us know and we'll help you find one that is.

Lost or delayed packages

Once a package leaves us, it's in the carrier's hands. Claims for lost or delayed packages are made with the carrier, so we recommend adding insurance at checkout for peace of mind.

Immortal Facial Serum