Lotus

Our Signature flower · balancing

The lotus flower is rich in flavonoid antioxidants and natural moisturizers. In skincare it helps balance oil and hydration at once — which is why it symbolizes our all-skin-type Signature Glow family.

Best for: combination skin, dullness, anyone starting a routine

Find it in: hydrating essences, balancing toners, sheet masks

Cherry Blossom

Our Radiance flower · softening

Blossom extracts (cherry and almond blossom) are gentle soothers loaded with antioxidants that support a soft, even, luminous look — the spirit of our Radiance & Hydration facials.

Best for: dry, tired or lackluster skin

Find it in: brightening lotions, hydrating serums, gentle creams

Calendula

Our Clarifying flower · calming

Calendula (marigold) is one of skincare's best-studied calming botanicals — its flavonoids and carotenoids soothe irritation and support the skin's recovery, making it a natural partner to acne care.

Best for: breakout-prone, reactive or freshly-extracted skin

Find it in: calming creams, spot balms, post-treatment soothers

Rose & Rosehip

Our Anti-Aging flower · renewing

Rose water calms and gently tones, while rosehip seed oil delivers natural vitamin A precursors and essential fatty acids that support smoother, firmer-looking skin over time.

Best for: mature skin, fine lines, dull tone

Find it in: facial oils, rich night creams, toning mists

Sunflower

Our Brightening flower · protective

Sunflower seed oil is high in vitamin E and linoleic acid — it strengthens the moisture barrier and adds antioxidant support, a daily ally for sun-stressed Florida skin.

Best for: sun-exposed, dry or barrier-compromised skin

Find it in: daily moisturizers, cleansing oils, barrier creams

Magnolia

Our Resurfacing flower · soothing

Magnolia bark extract contains magnolol and honokiol, calming antioxidant compounds that help settle visible redness — welcome support around resurfacing treatments.

Best for: skin that flushes easily; post-exfoliation care

Find it in: calming serums, redness-relief creams

Lavender

Our Wellness flower · restful

Lavender is skincare's great relaxer — its aroma supports the wind-down your skin repairs best in, and the extract lightly soothes. A little goes a long way on sensitive skin.

Best for: evening routines, stressed skin and stressed humans

Find it in: night creams, facial mists, bath & body oils

Jasmine

Our Waxing flower · comforting

Jasmine extract softens and conditions, and its gentle profile suits freshly waxed or delicate skin — which is why it stands for our Silk Waxing ritual.

Best for: post-wax care, dry patches, delicate areas

Find it in: body lotions, soothing oils, after-wax balms

Aloe Vera

The everyday soother

Aloe's gel is mostly water structured with polysaccharides that cool, hydrate and calm on contact — the first thing to reach for after sun or any irritation.

Best for: sunburn relief, post-treatment cooling, oily skin hydration

Find it in: gels, after-sun products, light moisturizers

Green Tea (EGCG)

The antioxidant workhorse

Green tea's EGCG is among the most-studied topical antioxidants — it helps neutralize the free radicals generated by UV and pollution, supporting your skin's daily defense.

Best for: daily antioxidant protection, oily and acne-prone skin

Find it in: antioxidant serums, moisturizers, eye creams

Centella Asiatica

The repair leaf (cica)

Centella — 'cica' on many labels — is prized for supporting the skin barrier and calming visible irritation; its compounds (madecassoside, asiaticoside) are staples of recovery skincare.

Best for: sensitive, stressed or freshly-treated skin

Find it in: cica creams, barrier repair serums, K-beauty formulas

Licorice Root

The gentle brightener

Licorice root extract (glabridin) helps visibly even skin tone and calm redness — one of the gentlest brightening botanicals, and a lovely partner to our Sun-Damage Brightening series.

Best for: uneven tone, post-blemish marks, sensitive brighteners

Find it in: brightening serums, dark-spot treatments

Chamomile & Bisabolol

The sensitivity specialist

Chamomile's key compound bisabolol is a classic skin-calmer that helps take the edge off redness and reactivity — gentle enough for nearly everyone.

Best for: sensitive and easily-irritated skin

Find it in: calming creams, baby-gentle formulas, post-treatment care

Jojoba

The skin-twin oil

Technically a liquid wax, jojoba closely resembles skin's own sebum — it moisturizes without clogging and helps other ingredients absorb comfortably.

Best for: all skin types, even oily; makeup removal

Find it in: facial oils, cleansing balms, moisturizers

Sea Buckthorn

The omega berry

These bright-orange berries are packed with rare omega-7, carotenoids and vitamins C and E — nourishing support for skin that feels depleted or weathered.

Best for: very dry, mature or weather-stressed skin

Find it in: facial oils, rich creams, recovery balms

Vitamin C

Collagen's co-worker

Your body needs vitamin C to build collagen, and as an antioxidant it supports skin's defense against everyday UV stress. Most people can reach good levels through diet alone.

Best for: citrus, strawberries, bell peppers, broccoli

Find it in: High doses can upset the stomach; more is not better.

Vitamin D

The Florida paradox

Even in sunny Florida, consistent SPF use (which we insist on!) means many people run low on vitamin D — a nutrient involved in skin cell growth and repair. Worth asking your doctor to test.

Best for: fatty fish, fortified dairy, egg yolks

Find it in: Dose should be guided by a blood test — ask your physician.

Vitamin E

The barrier guard

A fat-soluble antioxidant that lives in your skin's oil layer, vitamin E works alongside vitamin C to support the moisture barrier and defend lipids from oxidation.

Best for: sunflower seeds, almonds, avocado

Find it in: Food sources are preferred; high-dose supplements can interact with blood thinners.

Omega-3s

The calm-from-within fats

EPA and DHA from fish oil support the skin's lipid barrier and a calm, comfortable complexion — many people notice less dryness and reactivity with steady intake.

Best for: salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia and flax

Find it in: Choose tested brands; consult your doctor if on blood thinners.

Zinc

The blemish mineral

Zinc participates in healing and oil regulation, and low zinc is linked with more stubborn breakouts. Food-first is the safest route.

Best for: oysters, beef, pumpkin seeds, lentils

Find it in: Long-term high doses deplete copper — don't megadose.

Collagen Peptides

The popular one, honestly told

Studies suggest daily hydrolyzed collagen may modestly support skin elasticity and hydration over 8–12 weeks. It's a supportive extra — not a substitute for SPF, retinoids or professional care.

Best for: bone broth; powdered peptides in coffee or smoothies

Find it in: Results are gradual and modest; consistency matters more than brand hype.

Hyaluronic Acid (oral)

The inside-out hydrator

Small studies suggest oral HA may support skin moisture from within. Pair it with the topical kind — and with actually drinking water.

Best for: supplement form; bone broth contains precursors

Find it in: Generally well tolerated; evidence is still building.

Probiotics

The gut–skin axis

A balanced gut microbiome is increasingly linked to calmer, clearer skin. Fermented foods are the most natural way in.

Best for: yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, miso

Find it in: Strain-specific effects vary; simple fermented foods are a great start.

Astaxanthin & Carotenoids

Nature's inner sunscreen (almost)

Carotenoids like astaxanthin, lycopene and beta-carotene accumulate in skin and add a small measure of internal photo-support. They never replace SPF — think of them as backup dancers.

Best for: salmon (astaxanthin), tomatoes (lycopene), carrots & sweet potato

Find it in: A supplement to sunscreen, never a substitute.

Polypodium Leucotomos

The sun-support fern

An extract of a tropical fern studied for supporting the skin's resilience to UV stress — sometimes suggested alongside brightening programs. Interesting science, still not a license to skip SPF.

Best for: supplement form only

Find it in: Discuss with your doctor, especially alongside sun-sensitive treatments.