Anti-Age Botanical Night Balm

A rich, concentrated waterless facial balm created especially for dry and mature skin.

This Anti-Aging Botanical Night Balm begins with a slow infusion of eight carefully selected botanicals – Gotu Kola, Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Milk Thistle, Comfrey, Calendula, Chamomile and Rose – into nourishing olive and jojoba oils.

The botanical infusion is then enriched with rosehip seed oil, sea buckthorn oil, olive-derived squalane and vitamin E, before being transformed into a beautifully rich balm with natural beeswax.

With no added water, every application delivers a concentrated blend of botanical oils and plant extracts. Warm just a small amount between your fingertips and massage into the face and neck before bed.

The Power of the 8 Botanicals
Gotu Kola
One of the stars of this formula. Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) is widely used in skincare for mature and compromised skin. Its naturally occurring triterpenes have been studied in relation to collagen synthesis and skin repair. In cosmetics, Centella is particularly valued for supporting the appearance of firmer, smoother and more resilient skin.

Brahmi
A treasured Ayurvedic botanical rich in naturally occurring antioxidant compounds. Brahmi helps protect against oxidative stress while providing a soothing element to our mature-skin botanical blend.

Ashwagandha
Another celebrated Ayurvedic herb, Ashwagandha contains withanolides and other phytochemicals with antioxidant properties. We selected it for a formula designed around skin exposed to everyday environmental and oxidative stresses.

Milk Thistle
Naturally rich in flavonolignans, including silymarin, Milk Thistle is particularly interesting for its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are valuable in mature-skin formulations because they help defend against the oxidative processes associated with visible skin ageing.

Comfrey
Traditionally prized as a skin-conditioning botanical. Comfrey naturally contains allantoin and has a long history of topical use for soothing and supporting the appearance of dry, stressed skin.

Calendula
One of our favourite herbs for dry and delicate skin. Calendula is renowned for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties, making it particularly complementary to a rich night balm intended for mature skin.

Chamomile
A wonderfully gentle botanical traditionally used to soothe and comfort sensitive-looking skin. Chamomile complements the richer rejuvenating herbs in the formula and makes the balm especially comforting as part of an evening ritual.

Rose
More than simply a beautiful fragrance or flower, rose contains naturally occurring antioxidant compounds and has a long tradition in skincare. It completes our eight-herb infusion while giving the balm its distinctly luxurious botanical character.

And then come the oils…
The herbal infusion is only the beginning.
Rosehip Seed Oil is naturally rich in essential fatty acids and carotenoids and is a favourite in mature-skin formulations. It helps condition dry skin and supports a smoother, more supple appearance.

Sea Buckthorn Oil gives the balm its naturally beautiful golden hue. Rich in carotenoids, tocopherols and fatty acids, this extraordinary botanical oil is particularly suited to dry and mature skin.

Olive-derived Squalane provides a silky, elegant finish. Squalane is an exceptionally lightweight emollient that helps soften the skin and reduce the heavy feel normally associated with rich oil balms.

Jojoba is technically a liquid wax with an exceptional affinity for the skin. It conditions and softens while helping give our balm its smooth glide.

Olive Oil provides the rich Mediterranean base for our herbal infusion and contributes fatty acids and antioxidant compounds.

Vitamin E provides additional antioxidant protection to the oils while helping condition the skin.

Beeswax completes the balm, creating a protective layer that helps reduce moisture loss overnight.

Who is it for?
This balm has been created primarily for mature, dry, very dry and moisture-depleted skin.
Because it is an oil-based, waterless balm, it is intentionally rich. It may therefore not be the ideal moisturiser for very oily or acne-prone skin, particularly for people who prefer lightweight, oil-free skincare.
For combination skin, a tiny amount can instead be applied selectively to dry areas.

How to use
At night, take a very small amount and warm it between your fingertips until it melts.
Massage gently over the face, neck and décolletage. For best results, apply to slightly damp skin or over a water-based serum. The balm then forms the nourishing final step of your evening routine, helping to seal in moisture overnight.

Waterless • 8-Herb Infused • Essential-Oil Free