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Ceramides

The skin barrier is not a wall. It is a living structure, constantly working, constantly repairing itself against heat, humidity, pollution, and the accumulation of daily stress. Ceramides are the mortar that holds it together. Naturally present in the outermost layer of the skin, ceramides make up roughly 50% of its lipid composition. When this supply is depleted, through harsh cleansers, environmental damage, or simply the passage of time, the barrier weakens, allowing moisture to escape and sensitivity to rise. We use ceramides in both the Core Cleanser and the Core Moisturiser because we believe barrier support should be present in all steps, not just at the end. Replenishing what cleansing may disrupt, before it has the chance to.

Found in Clear Slate + Silk Skin

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Niacinamide

A form of vitamin B3, niacinamide is one of the most thoroughly researched actives in modern skincare, and one of the most effective. It works on several levels at once: reinforcing the skin's barrier function, visibly evening tone over time, regulating sebum production, and calming the kind of low-grade inflammation that accumulates in skin exposed to urban environments and shifting climates. It is also one of the few actives that remains stable in heat, which matters considerably in this part of the world. We chose niacinamide not because it is fashionable, but because it is dependable. In the Core Cleanser, it works to calm and prepare the skin as it is cleansed. A steady hand at the beginning of the ritual.

Found in Clear Slate + Silk Skin

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Hyaluronic Acid

Hydration is not the same as moisture. Hyaluronic acid draws water into the skin from the air and from the deeper layers of the dermis, and holds it there. A single molecule can bind up to a thousand times its weight in water. In climates where air conditioning is constant and outdoor heat is relentless, the skin loses water from both directions. Hyaluronic acid addresses this directly: it restores what the environment takes, without adding weight or occlusion. In the Core Moisturiser, it works alongside squalane and panthenol to create a hydration system rather than a single hydrating moment, drawing water in, sealing it in place, and supporting the skin as it holds onto it through the day.

Found in Clear Slate + Silk Skin + Palm Balm

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Squalane

Before squalane became a skincare ingredient, it was already in your skin. Squalane is a stabilised form of squalene, a lipid produced naturally by the sebaceous glands that plays a central role in keeping the skin surface soft, protected, and balanced. Production of squalene declines steadily from the mid-twenties onwards. Plant-derived squalane, ours is sourced from sugarcane, is lightweight, non-comedogenic, and exceptionally well-tolerated even by sensitive and reactive skin types. It does not sit on top of the skin. It absorbs into it, replenishing lipid loss and reinforcing the very structure that keeps everything else functioning.

Found in Silk Skin + Palm Balm

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Panthenol

Panthenol is provitamin B5, and it is, in many ways, the ingredient that holds a formula together. Once absorbed, it converts to pantothenic acid, a compound integral to skin cell metabolism and tissue repair. It draws moisture into the skin, helps retain it, and actively supports the skin's own healing processes. In clinical use, panthenol has long been associated with wound recovery and barrier restoration. In daily skincare, its role is quieter but no less important: it soothes, softens, and keeps the skin in a consistent state of readiness.

Found in Silk Skin + Palm Balm