Bakuchiol comes from the seeds of the babchi plant (Psoralea corylifolia), long used in Ayurveda. In side-by-side studies it showed improvements in fine lines and pigmentation similar to retinol, without the irritation, which makes it a gentle, plant-based alternative.
Immortelle (helichrysum) is also known as everlasting. Her name comes from the Greek helios, sun, and chrysos, gold, and that really says a lot about her! She carries italidiones (diketones), rare compounds found almost nowhere else in nature, along with neryl acetate and arzanol. Together they are anti-inflammatory, deeply antioxidant and support skin renewal, leaving skin smooth and soft. She's especially soothing for sun-stressed skin, and she is beloved for the look of scars and premature aging.
Calendula carries triterpenoid esters like faradiol, its main soothing compounds, which calm redness and support the skin's own repair.
Gotu kola carries triterpenes (asiaticoside, madecassoside and asiatic acid) that support collagen production and calm irritation, softening the look of fine lines.
Comfrey leaf is rich in allantoin, which promotes the growth of connective tissue and is easily absorbed through the skin.
Hibiscus is a majestic red flower that's magic for youthful, smoother, radiant skin. She's a natural source of alpha-hydroxy acids (citric, malic and hibiscus acid), which gently exfoliate, speed up cell turnover and help keep breakouts in check, while her moisture-holding mucilage leaves skin looking smoother and more elastic.
White peony is rich in antioxidant polyphenols, including catechins, which help protect collagen and elastin from sun and pollution.
Horsetail is an antioxidant herb that helps protect skin from free radical damage. It's one of the richest plant sources of silica, a mineral the body uses to build collagen, so horsetail helps restore a youthful elasticity, fade the look of lines and wrinkles, and tone the look of pores. It has also long been used to soothe irritated, uncomfortable skin.
Amla berry is exceptionally high in vitamin C and emblicanins, antioxidant tannins that help prevent and repair oxidative skin damage. Amla conditions and moisturizes while helping refine the look of pores and keep breakouts at bay, and studies have shown amla extract can boost collagen production, for firmer-looking skin.
Pomegranate seed CO2 is one of the only sources of punicic acid (omega-5), a rare fatty acid prized for its antioxidant strength. It sinks in deeply without leaving a sheen and is calming for inflamed or sun-stressed skin.
Sea buckthorn CO2 brings omega-7 (palmitoleic acid), carotenoids and vitamin E, for skin that looks calmer and more radiant.
Evening primrose oil is rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), which helps rebuild the skin barrier and comforts dryness.
Jojoba is technically a liquid wax, not an oil, and its wax esters closely resemble our skin's own sebum. That's why it absorbs so easily and helps balance both dry and oily skin.
Chia seed oil is one of nature's richest sources of omega-3s, which help keep skin supple and hydrated. It also carries the antioxidants myricetin and quercetin, which help protect skin against oxidative stress.
Black cumin seed oil is rich in thymoquinone, its signature antioxidant, and in the fatty acids skin needs for lasting moisture. Its complex of vitamins and minerals supports skin repair and renewal, helping fade the look of dark spots and scars, tame redness and soften wrinkles. Naturally antibacterial, it also helps keep breakouts clear.
Coenzyme Q10 is made naturally in every cell of the body, where it helps produce energy, neutralize free radicals and keep cells healthy. It supports the skin's ability to make collagen and elastin, keeping it firm and elastic. Our levels begin to decline around age 30 and drop further with stress, and as they do, our skin's ability to renew itself slows.
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.
