Plant Profiles: Botanical Ingredients
Calendula
Calendula officinalis
Commonly called pot marigold, is a resin-rich blossom packed with beneficial plant compounds such as flavonoids, carotenoids, and triterpenoids. These constituents support the skin by offering anti‑inflammatory effects, antioxidant protection, and natural wound‑healing support.
Chamomile
Matricaria recutita
Chamomile is rich in flavonoids, coumarins, and polyphenols, giving the flowers notable anti‑inflammatory and soothing qualities. It’s often used to comfort irritated skin, including concerns such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and sunburn, while also helping to brighten and even out overall skin tone.
Comfrey
Symphytum officinale
Comfrey is valued for its skin‑restorative qualities, thanks to naturally occurring compounds like allantoin and rosmarinic acid. The constituents found in the leaves encourage healthy cell renewal while supporting deep hydration and balanced skin.
Gotu Kola
Centella asiatica
Gotu Kola contains powerful triterpenoids—such as asiaticoside and madecassoside—found in its leaves and stems. These compounds help support natural collagen production, which can soften the appearance of wrinkles and enhance overall skin firmness and elasticity.
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender contains a powerhouse of plant compounds including linalool, linalyl acetate, and polyphenols known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial properties. Lavender flowers are not only soothing, it can also calm irritated skin, helps balance oil production, is super hydrating and also promotes healing of the skin.
Marshmallow
Althaea officinalis
Marshmallow root is abundant in soothing mucilage polysaccharides that function much like a natural form of hyaluronic acid, delivering deep hydration and supporting the skin’s moisture barrier. Its protective flavonoid antioxidants also contribute to gentle wound‑healing benefits and overall skin comfort.
Rose
Rosa damascena
Rose petals are naturally rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and polyphenols, which help neutralize free radicals, support collagen, and soften the appearance of wrinkles—making them especially beneficial for mature skin. They also help regulate oil production and promote a more balanced, harmonious complexion.