Notes on ingredients, skin, and ritual

A considered space for thoughtful skincare guidance, ingredient education, and quiet reflections on the rituals that support the skin over time.

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Antioxidant

What is an antioxidant?

In skincare, an antioxidant is a quiet form of protection.

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Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, is a naturally occurring antioxidant found within the skin — quiet, essential, and deeply intelligent.

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Sea buckthorn has long been treasured for its vivid golden-orange colour — a reflection of the naturally occurring carotenoids within the berry.

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Bakuchiol is the kind of ingredient that feels quietly assured.