The Botanical Stories
The foundation
shea
For generations, shea has been treasured across West Africa. The nuts of the shea tree are traditionally gathered and transformed into the rich butter we know today.
Naturally rich and emollient, shea gives body butters their characteristic depth and softness.
It forms the foundation of Sanctuary, our original body butter, alongside coconut, sweet almond, moringa, avocado and black seed oils.
THE WIND-DOWN
lavender
Cultivated for centuries across the Mediterranean and beyond, lavender is one of the world's most recognisable aromatic plants.
Its distinctive fragrance has long been part of traditional botanical and aromatic practices.
We chose lavender for Calm to bring a gentle, familiar note to the end of the day — a body butter created with the evening in mind.
the ancient resin
frankincense
Frankincense has travelled ancient trade routes for thousands of years, treasured across Arabia, North Africa and the Mediterranean for its distinctive resinous fragrance.
Its history is deeply woven into ceremonial and traditional practices.
We chose frankincense for Ground for its warm, grounding character — a rich body butter created for dry to very dry-feeling skin.
the nutrient-rich seed
chia seed
Long before chia became a familiar ingredient around the world, it was cultivated in Mesoamerica as an important food crop.
Today, chia seed oil is valued in botanical formulations for its naturally high content of fatty acids.
We chose it for Nourish, our most intensive body butter, giving the formula its rich and nourishing character.
the vibrant berry
sea buckthorn
Sea buckthorn thrives in exposed environments across parts of Europe and Asia, producing vivid orange berries that make the plant instantly recognisable.
Its fruit oil is naturally rich in fatty acids and other naturally occurring compounds.
We chose sea buckthorn for Replenish, bringing its vibrant botanical character to a rich formula created for skin that feels dry, dull or exposed.
the botanical bloom
hibiscus
With its vivid flowers and long history across tropical and subtropical regions, hibiscus has become a familiar botanical around the world.
For Radiance, we use hibiscus seed oil — naturally containing fatty acids that complement the rich botanical base of the formula.
Its vibrant character inspired a body butter created for skin that feels dry or dull.
the foot-care repair
chamomile, lavender & peppermint
Lavender and chamomile have long histories in traditional botanical and aromatic practices. Lavender brings its familiar floral fragrance, while chamomile has a softer, gently herbaceous character.
Together, they feature in our Revive collection, with lavender and chamomile oils in the Foot Balm and chamomile alongside peppermint in the Foot Scrub.
The result is a simple two-step ritual: exfoliate, then moisturise — leaving feet feeling fresh, smooth and cared for.