Sourcing - Our Environmental Impact

The most powerful way to heal the earth and our skin - why ethically sourced natural ingredients are so important.

When we talk about skincare, it’s easy to focus on results — glow, hydration, smoother, clearer skin.

But there’s a deeper question we don’t often ask:

Where do these ingredients come from, and what is their impact — on both our skin and the world around us?

At its heart, skincare is an extension of nature. Every oil, every extract, every botanical active begins its life in the soil. And the way those ingredients are grown, harvested, and handled matters more than we might realise.

Because the truth is — the health of our skin, minds and bodies is deeply connected to nature.

The quiet power of plants

Plants are incredibly intelligent. They adapt, protect, and thrive in changing environments, producing potent compounds that support their survival — antioxidants, vitamins, essential fatty acids, and soothing phytonutrients.

When we use high-quality plant actives in skincare, we’re working with these natural compounds in their most harmonious form — supporting the skin in a way that feels balanced, gentle, and effective.

But not all plant ingredients are created equally.

The way a plant is grown and processed can either preserve its potency… or diminish it entirely.

Why sourcing matters

In a world of large-scale, industrial farming, ingredients are often produced quickly and in high volumes — sometimes at the expense of soil health, biodiversity, and local communities.

That is why I care so much that the ingredients I use respects our planet, our skin health and communities.

For many of our overseas ingredients — particularly our butters and oils — we prioritise ethically sourced, fair trade partnerships with women-led farming cooperatives. These smaller-scale communities often use traditional, low-impact farming methods that work in harmony with the land rather than against it.

This approach not only helps protect ecosystems but also supports livelihoods, independence, and long-term sustainability for the people growing these ingredients.

It’s a slower, more considered way of working — but one that feels aligned with everything I believe skincare should be.

Closer to home: supporting UK growers

Where possible, we also work with UK-based growers and farmers to source our botanicals.

Ingredients such as cornflower, clary sage, lavender, sweet pea peptides, mushroom extracts and carrot seed oils are grown in the UK and selected not only for their skin benefits, but for their traceability and freshness. Sourcing closer to home allows us to reduce environmental impact while supporting local agriculture and craftsmanship.

There’s something deeply grounding about knowing exactly where your ingredients come from.

Why quality changes everything

When plants are grown organically, without harsh chemicals, and harvested with care, they retain more of their natural vitality.

This means:

• richer nutrient profiles

• more active compounds

• better compatibility with the skin

In contrast, heavily processed or poorly sourced ingredients can lose much of what makes them beneficial in the first place.

Your skin recognises the difference.

High-quality plant extracts tend to feel more soothing, more effective, and more in tune with the skin’s natural function — because they haven’t been stripped of their integrity.

A more conscious way forward

Choosing ethically sourced, plant-based skincare isn’t just about what you put on your skin.

It’s about supporting a system that values:

• people over profit

• quality over quantity

• harmony over exploitation

It’s about understanding that true beauty isn’t created in isolation — it’s part of a much bigger ecosystem.

Every ingredient is chosen with intention — not only for how it performs on the skin, but for how it impacts the world beyond it.

Because when we care for the earth, we care for ourselves.

And when we choose better, our skin reflects it.