Care for your own skin.

Ingredients

Our Ingredients Are All Natural — and Good for Your Skin

When I first started Skindiy, I was obsessing over every ingredient. I wanted to use the best quality ingredients with zero added preservatives or cheap filler ingredients: each ingredient we use is chosen for a reason — and backed by research (or solid traditional use).

Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus armeniaca seed oil)

This oil is a beautiful on your skin. It's light, absorbs nicely, and doesn't leave you greasy. It's rich in oleic and linoleic acids, which help reinforce your skin barrier and lock in hydration.

It also contains vitamins A & E, which are antioxidants — meaning they help quench free radicals.

(Note: apricot kernels do contain a compound called amygdalin, which can convert to cyanide if ingested; but that's more of a concern with eating them, not applying the oil topically.)

Camellia Oil (Camellia oleifera seed oil)

This oil has been used in Asian beauty traditions for centuries — and modern studies are starting to reveal why. Camellia oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing effects.

It's rich in unsaturated fatty acids plus vitamin E, which support healthy skin function and may help reduce pigmentation or support barrier integrity.

Beeswax (Cera alba)

Beeswax is that solid-ish magic that gives your balm shape and keeps moisture in. It helps form a breathable barrier. Plus, tradition tells us it supports healing, and it's been used in remedies for eczema, psoriasis, etc.

It's not terribly glamorous in research land (harder to study "barrier sealing" in vivo), but in formulations it's a classic for a reason.

Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis seed oil)

Jojoba is unique — technically, it's a wax ester, not a pure oil. That means it mimics your skin's own sebum in many ways. It helps trick your skin into "I'm moisturised — you don't need to overproduce more oil."

Because of that, it's often gentler and less likely to clog pores. It also has antimicrobial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties that help skin calm down flare-ups.

Mango Butter (Mangifera indica seed butter)

Mango butter is rich, yet surprisingly light. It contains omega 6 & 9 fatty acids and vitamins A, C, E. It strengthens the skin's protective barrier, helps lock in moisture, and combats dryness.

It's a really good butter choice when you want something heavier than an oil, but not greasy.

Passionfruit Oil (Passiflora edulis seed oil)

Also called maracuja oil — this one's a gem. It's unrefined, cold-pressed, and full of essential fatty acids plus vitamin C, calcium, and phosphorus.

It's got a light texture, which means it absorbs well, making it great for balancing moisture without heaviness.

Tallow (Adeps bovis)

Tallow is animal-derived fat. It's a classic and has been used for centuries but has recently had a resurgence. Tallow is rich in vitamins A, D, K, E and has a molecular structure that's quite compatible with our skin lipids — meaning good absorption and reduced barrier gaps.

It also helps lock in moisture, reduce water loss, and can support repair because of its vitamin content.

Vitamin E (D-alpha tocopherol)

This is your antioxidant MVP. It helps neutralize free radicals (the nasty byproducts from sun, pollution, stress) and supports skin healing.

It also helps stabilise oils (prevents them going rancid), which is super useful in natural formulas.

Essential Oils

Blue Tansy Oil (Tanacetum annuum flower oil)

This one's a showstopper — the flowers are yellow, but when steam-distilled you get that deep blue hue thanks to chamazulene, which is formed in the process. It's prized in skincare for being calming and anti-inflammatory, helping to reduce redness, soothe irritation, and support balanced skin. One of the things people love is how it feels gentle yet effective, especially for reactive or stressed skin. Always dilute (~0.5–1%) and patch test first.

Frankincense Resin / Frankincense Oil

Frankincense is a classic in skincare. It's long been used for its "aging / toning / renewing" reputation. In lab studies, frankincense (Boswellia species) extracts show anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Because it supports calm, it's often used in blends for mature skin, or in formulations designed to reduce appearance of fine lines or support skin tone.

Helichrysum Oil (Helichrysum italicum flower oil)

This is often called "immortelle" or "everlasting" oil, and it has a rich history in Mediterranean traditional medicine. One interesting recent study showed the hydrolate from H. italicum promoted collagen deposition and influenced gene expression in skin cell models, supporting regenerative / repair functions. Also, research showed H. italicum essential oil could help prevent lipid peroxidation in skin caused by pollution and UV exposure (a kind of "shielding" effect).

Lavender Oil (Lavandula angustifolia / related species)

Lavender is beloved — it's relaxing, gentle, and versatile. Many lab studies (and traditional use) support its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and calming properties. Because lavender is relatively mild, it's often a "go-to" essential oil to include in blends for sensitive skin — always diluted, of course.

Neroli (Citrus aurantium amara flower oil)

Neroli is the essential oil distilled from orange blossoms (bitter orange). It's known for its beautifully floral aroma and for being uplifting. In skincare, it's often used for its toning, regenerative, and balancing effects on skin. Some studies of other citrus blossom oils show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing support (in lab settings).