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Facial & Body Serum 30ml

Facial & Body Serum 30ml

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Deeply nourishing botanical-infused hydration for irritated, dry or stressed skin, face & body

Experience the deeply calming power of nature with our hand-crafted botanical serum. We have combined the legendary soothing properties of native Aotearoa New Zealand Kawakawa and calming Calendula with a nutrient-dense base of Organic Jojoba and Cold-Pressed Hempseed oils. This serum is infused with Real Vanilla Pods ethically harvested in Niue.

  • Deeply Soothing: Native Kawakawa and Calendula work together to calm redness, ease inflammation, and soothe irritated or reactive skin.
  • Advanced Barrier Repair: A balanced blend of Jojoba and Hemp Seed oils mimics your skin's natural lipids to lock in moisture and strengthen the skin barrier.
  • Rich in Antioxidants: Packed with natural Vitamin E, Omega fatty acids, and Vanillin to protect your skin against environmental stressors and free radical damage.
  • Everyday Restoration: Ideal for dry patches, flare-ups, sunburn, or simply as a nourishing day and nightly facial oil.

This blend works via synergistic barrier repair. The jojoba and hemp seed oils form a breathable, protective layer that allows the anti-inflammatory agents from the kawakawa and calendula to deeply penetrate, calm, and restore irritated or dry skin.

Incorporate into your daily rituals to enhance the skin's natural glow, boosts collagen and elasticity, while keeping skin hydrated all day. 

Ingredients

Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hempseed Oil, Piper excelsum (Kawakawa) Leaf Extract, Calendula officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract, Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract. Liquid Wax Esters, Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids, Gamma-Linolenic Acid / GLA, Vitamin E / Tocopherols, Pellitorine, Myristicin, Yangambin & Diayangambin, Faradiol Esters, Flavonoids / Quercetin, Saponins, Vanillin.

Key Benefits

  • Deeply Soothing: Native Kawakawa and Calendula work together to calm redness, ease inflammation, and soothe irritated or reactive skin.
  • Advanced Barrier Repair: A balanced blend of Jojoba and Hemp Seed oils mimics your skin's natural lipids to lock in moisture and strengthen the skin barrier.
  • Rich in Antioxidants: Packed with natural Vitamin E, Omega fatty acids, and Vanillin to protect your skin against environmental stressors and free radical damage.
  • Everyday Healing: Ideal for dry patches, eczema flare-ups, sunburn, or simply as a nourishing day and nightly facial oil.

How to Apply

Warm 5-8 drops between your palms and gently press onto clean, damp skin. Use morning and night as the final step in your skincare routine, or apply directly to localized dry spots and irritations as needed.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight (ideal temperature 15°C–25°C). Because this serum contains high concentrations of pure Jojoba wax, it may solidify or become cloudy in temperatures below 10°C. If this happens, simply place the bottle in a warm room or cup of warm water for a few minutes, and it will return to its liquid state with its therapeutic properties perfectly intact.


Phytochemical & Active Ingredient Profile

Lipophilic Carrier Matrix & Barrier Lipids

  • Structural Wax Esters (~22-carbon chains): Derived from Simmondsia chinensis. These long-chain esters constitute roughly 97% of the oil matrix, structurally mirroring human sebaceous lipids to reinforce corneal layer integrity without inducing follicular occlusion (clogging pores).
  • Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) Complex: Derived from Hempseed oil A mathematically optimal 3:1 ratio of Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) and Alpha-Linolenic Acid (Omega-3), complemented by Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA). These polyunsaturated fatty acids serve as structural building blocks for cell membranes and directly suppress lipid peroxidation.
  • D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E): A powerful lipid-soluble antioxidant that intercepts free radicals, preventing cellular oxidative stress and maintaining formula stability.

Secondary Plant Metabolites & Botanical Actives

  • Pellitorine (Isobutylamide Alkaloid): Sourced via lipophilic extraction of Piper excelsum. Acts as a localized peripheral analgesic, inducing a mild desensitising effect to instantly ease skin discomfort and pruritus (itching).
  • Myristicin (Phenylpropene): Sourced from Piper excelsum. A targeted anti-inflammatory agent that inhibits the enzymatic pathways responsible for cellular swelling, erythema (redness), and tissue irritation.
  • Yangambin & Diayangambin (Furofuran Lignans): Sourced from Piper excelsum. Plant-derived lignans possessing profound immunomodulatory and PAF-antagonist (Platelet-Activating Factor) characteristics, calming hyper-reactive skin.
  • Faradiol Monoesters (Triterpenoid Alcohols): Sourced from Calendula officinalis. Highly studied compounds that possess deep anti-edematous (anti-swelling) capabilities, drastically accelerating epidermal cellular regeneration and wound healing.
  • Flavonoid Glycosides (Quercetin & Isorhamnetin): Sourced from Calendula officinalis. Potent hydrophilic free-radical scavengers that protect dermal fibroblasts from UV-induced degradation.
  • Oleanolic Acid Saponins: Sourced from Calendula officinalis. Surface-active glycosides that exhibit broad-spectrum, gentle antimicrobial and antifungal protection on the skin's surface.
  • Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde): Sourced from Vanilla planifolia. A powerful phenolic aldehyde that provides rich antioxidant protection, neutralises topically applied environmental toxins, and stabilises volatile aromatics.

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Botanical ingredients

Made in Aotearoa

Small-batch care

For face & body

FROM NATURE, WITH INTENTION

A thoughtful blend. Nothing ordinary.

Native botanicals meet nourishing oils.
Each ingredient has a place in our formula.

01

Kawakawa

A native Aotearoa botanical at the heart of our blend.

02

Calendula

Golden flowers, carefully infused into our botanical serum.

03

Jojoba & hemp

Organic jojoba and cold-pressed hempseed oils for nourishing care.

04

Niue vanilla

Real vanilla pods bring a soft, warm finishing note.

MAKE A LITTLE ROOM FOR YOURSELF

A few drops. A slower moment.

Your everyday care doesn’t need to be complicated. Start with clean skin, a little warmth, and a moment for you.

  1. Warm

    Place 5–8 drops between your palms and gently warm the serum.

  2. Press

    Gently press onto clean, damp skin, on your face or body.

  3. Take a moment

    Make it part of your morning or evening routine. Let this little moment be yours.

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