Material Selection

Materia Medica

A record of the raw botanical materials and active isolates used in our formulations.

Nature.
Research.
Formulation.
A more intelligent approach to skin.

Botanicals / Turmeric

Curcuma Longa

A golden rhizome with a long history in traditional beauty and wellness. Curcuma longa is rich in curcuminoids, studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and valued for its role in skin vitality.

Antioxidant · Botanical · Aromatic

The Material

Common nameTurmeric

Botanical nameCurcuma longa L.

OriginSouth Asia

Key compoundsCurcuminoids, Turmerone, Essential oils

Plants teach us what is possible.

The Archive

Explore By Material

Knowledge is a more beautiful ingredient.

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Botanicals

Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza glabra

02 / 12

Actives

Niacinamide

Vitamin B3

03 / 12

Oils

Rosehip Oil

Rosa canina

04 / 12

Actives

Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate

05 / 12

Botanicals

Pomegranate Peel

Punica granatum

06 / 12

Formulation

Biomimetic Lipids

Skin-identical lipids

07 / 12

Botanicals

Orange Peel

Citrus sinensis

08 / 12

Botanicals

Hibiscus

Hibiscus sabdariffa

09 / 12

Oils

Squalane

Plant-derived squalane

10 / 12

Botanicals

Grape-Seed Extract

Vitis vinifera

11 / 12

Actives

Tranexamic Acid

Amino acid derivative

12 / 12

Botanicals

Camu Camu

Myrciaria dubia

The Research Desk

Evidence In Context.

Curiosity compounds progress.

Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence

PubMed · 2016 →

Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation

PubMed · 2021 →

Bioactive Lipids in the Skin Barrier Mediate Its Functionality in Health and Disease

PubMed · 2024 →

Efficacy and Safety of Tranexamic Acid in Melasma: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review

PubMed · 2017 →

Effect of Grape Seed Extract on Skin Fibroblasts Exposed to UVA Light and Its Photostability in Sunscreen Formulation

PubMed · 2021 →

Potential of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. and Hibiscus Acid to Reverse Skin Aging

PubMed · 2022 →

From Material To Formula.

Intentional steps.
Lasting care.

01 Select

We source materials for their proven benefits, purity and purpose.

02 Study

We examine composition, bioactivity and skin relevance through research.

03 Balance

We combine materials thoughtfully, respecting what nature and science show us.

04 Test

We evaluate for efficacy, stability and compatibility before every formula.

Materia Medica