The Botanicals

Ingredient Encyclopedia

Every ingredient is chosen for proven efficacy, ethical sourcing, and compatibility with the skin's own intelligence.

Scottish Rosehip

Rosa canina

Scottish Highlands Brightening & Anti-ageing

Cold-pressed from the seeds of the wild Scottish dog rose, our rosehip oil is exceptionally rich in retinol precursors and essential fatty acids that visibly reduce fine lines and restore luminosity.

HyperpigmentationFine LinesDullness
Wild-harvested from regenerative Scottish hedgerows with minimal ecological disturbance.

Argan Oil

Argania spinosa

Morocco Nourishing & Protective

Ethically cold-pressed argan, rich in vitamin E and squalene, restores suppleness and protects against environmental stressors. Sourced from a women-led Berber cooperative.

DrynessSensitivityEnvironmental Damage
Women-led co-operative in the UNESCO Argan Biosphere Reserve, fair-trade certified.

Moringa Seed

Moringa oleifera

India & East Africa Clarifying & Detoxifying

Rich in behenic acid, moringa penetrates deeply to purify pores, balance sebum production, and restore natural radiance. Known as the 'miracle tree' for its extraordinary nutrient density.

CongestionOilinessUneven Texture
Drought-resistant crop cultivated on land unsuitable for food production.

Blackcurrant Seed

Ribes nigrum

Scotland Antioxidant-Rich

Pressed from Scottish blackcurrant seeds, this oil is exceptionally high in GLA and anthocyanins — powerful antioxidants that protect skin cells from oxidative damage and calm inflammation.

InflammationOxidative StressDehydration
Grown in Scottish soil; cold-pressed as a by-product of the Scottish soft fruit industry.

Pomegranate

Punica granatum

Iran & Turkey Regenerating & Firming

Pomegranate seed oil stimulates skin regeneration and supports collagen synthesis with its uniquely structured punicic acid — a conjugated linolenic acid found in almost no other plant oil.

Loss of FirmnessSun DamageScarring
Upcycled from artisan juice production in traditional growing regions.