The Deep Universal Oil

The dominant ingredient in this formula and exceptionally high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids — which the skin cannot produce on its own — but are the building blocks of a healthy skin barrier. Together they improve moisture retention, soothe irritation and defend against environmental stressors.

Blueberry oil is a powerhouse of antioxidants, including carotenoids (stress protectors) and anthocyanins (free radical scavengers responsible for the deep purple color of the oil). It is high in phytosterols — which mimic the cholesterol in the skin, reducing water loss, soothing irritated skin and stimulating the production of collagen — and tocotrienols, a structurally distinct form of vitamin E that offers more potent defense against environmental stressors.

An exceptional oil for skin, hair and cuticles.

A lightweight, velvety oil high in essential fatty acids and palmitic acid — a skin-identical lipid that slots directly into the skin's own lipid matrix, supporting a healthy barrier and keeping skin hydrated. Carotenoids add antioxidant protection on top of all that.

A beautifully balanced fatty acid profile — linoleic, oleic, stearic and palmitic — that makes it compatible with a wide range of skin types. While the formula absorbs into the skin, Kalahari melon forms a light occlusive layer that is incorporated into the skin rather than sitting on top — so moisture is retained and hydration stays locked in.

Technically a liquid wax, not an oil — it behaves differently. Its wax esters mimic human sebum, so while it is occlusive like a wax (keeping water, moisture and actives in) it absorbs readily and leaves a satiny finish. On hair it conditions without weight. For cuticles, that deep absorption keeps nailbeds healthy and fed. We use an organic, cold pressed, charcoal filtered version — removing the strong yellow color and nutty scent without stripping what makes it worth using.

Naturally rich in tocopherols (vitamin E) and phytosterols, with flavonoids and trace minerals — copper, zinc and iodine among them.

In addition to being an established holy grail in haircare, it is also a rich source of vitamin E, omega fatty acids and polyphenols — like ferulic acid — adding silky moisture to the skin and supporting collagen and elastin production.

Derived from coconut oil, it is the formula's lightweight carrier — pulling actives deeper into the skin and distributing them evenly, while adding its own featherlight emollient layer. Non-comedogenic and fast-absorbing. It's partly responsible for why the formula feels as light as it does, given everything that's in it.

The most abundant ceramide in healthy skin. It works within the stratum corneum — the skin's outermost layer — to reinforce its lipid structure (think of it as the mortar), reduce water loss and support barrier repair. Ceramide levels deplete with age, weather and the stripping effects of daily life.

Squalane, used in skincare, is the stable form of squalene — what your skin makes.

Fast-absorbing and non-comedogenic. Seals in moisture without weight, conditions hair, hydrates the cuticle — your body already knows how to use it.

An oil-soluble extract rich in phenolic acids and flavonoids — added here primarily for its antioxidant properties, keeping the formula stable and the actives protected.

Plant-derived, cholesterol-like compounds that function in the barrier the way cholesterol does — reinforcing structure, reducing water loss, keeping skin hydrated and calm. The key compound is beta-sitosterol, well-studied for its barrier-boosting and soothing properties.

Vitamin E — neutralizing free radicals from UV and environmental damage, reinforcing the skin's lipid barrier, and calming irritation. Works just as well on hair and cuticles.

The yellow flower that makes blue oil. Chamazulene — the compound responsible for the intense blue — forms during steam distillation, and is the reason blue tansy is one of the more valued anti-inflammatory botanicals in skincare: calming for reactive and irritated skin, an antioxidant on top. The scent is sweet, herbal, and makes itself known.

One of six Boswellia species — and considered the finest. Harvested from trees in the arid mountains of Oman, incised to release their resin, which hardens before collection. Frankincense has been burned in religious and meditative spaces for millennia and continues today. Research has now documented that compounds in Boswellia sacra interact with brain receptors involved in anxiety and emotional regulation — reducing the first, supporting the second. At the skin surface: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial.

Frankincense and myrrh have been paired since antiquity — and not by accident. Where frankincense lifts, myrrh grounds. Same resin-to-oil process; a deeper, warmer, more balsamic result. Its bioactive compounds — sesquiterpenes, terpenoids and phenolic compounds — are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Particularly nourishing for dry or mature skin. For nails and cuticles: myrrh has a long history of dedicated use here — softening, protecting, keeping the cuticle environment healthy. In the air: one of the oldest grounding aromatics in recorded human use.

Called immortelle — the everlasting flower — because the blooms hold their color and scent for years after harvest. The oil is among the most prized in botanical skincare for a specific reason: italidiones. These diketone compounds are found nowhere else in the plant kingdom — exclusive to Helichrysum italicum — and are among the most potent anti-inflammatory compounds in essential oil chemistry. Research also shows helichrysum's flavonoids and terpenes help protect against the enzymatic processes that break down the skin's structural proteins. The research goes further than a product page can — read the studies here.

The most researched aromatherapy ingredient that exists. Its primary compound, linalool, interacts with GABA receptors — the same receptors targeted by anti-anxiety medication — and clinical studies show measurable reductions in cortisol and a shift toward parasympathetic nervous system dominance. Significantly: those effects hold even when olfactory stimulation is removed, which suggests the mechanism is pharmacological, not just psychological. At the skin surface: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, calming for reactive skin. The research goes further than a product page can — read the studies here.

True vanilla cannot be steam-distilled — CO2 extraction is the only method that captures its full active profile. The result: high concentrations of vanillin and vanillic acid, potent naturally occurring antioxidants that protect against the oxidation of proteins and lipids in the skin and stabilise the formula itself. As a base note, vanilla rounds and grounds the blend, extending the life of the lighter aromatic compounds above it. Calming, familiar, mood-lifting.

Extraordinarily high in linalool — over 70% of the oil's composition — the same compound that drives lavender's nervous system effects. A different character entirely: where lavender is herbal and familiar, magnolia is soft, floral, delicate. Research shows it reduces alertness markers in brain wave activity and shifts toward relaxation. At the skin surface: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial.