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Botanical Face Oil
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Prunus armeniaca (Certified Organic Apricot Kernel Oil), Simmondsia chinensis (Certified Organic Jojoba Oil), Prunus dulcis (Sweet Almond Oil), Pelargonium graveolens (Rose Geranium Essential Oil).
Apricot Kernel
Mirrors the skin's natural sebum so the oil can nourish without sitting heavily on the surface.
Jojoba
A stable liquid wax ester that supports barrier feel and is compatible with reactive skin.
Sweet Almond
A classic emollient oil that helps soften dry skin and gives the blend a silky, cushioned feel.
Rose Geranium
A soft floral botanical chosen for a calm, aromatic ritual without a synthetic fragrance.
Botanical Face Balm
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Simmondsia chinensis (Certified Organic Jojoba Oil), Oenothera biennis (Certified Organic Evening Primrose Oil, Virgin), Mangifera indica (Mango Butter), Cera alba (Beeswax), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Boswellia carterii (Certified Organic Frankincense Essential Oil).
Jojoba
A stable liquid wax ester that supports barrier feel and helps the balm melt smoothly.
Evening Primrose
A long-trusted oil for dry and mature skin, chosen for its naturally rich fatty acid profile.
Mango Butter
Cushions dry skin and helps the balm melt smoothly without a greasy, congested finish.
Beeswax
Creates a light protective seal to hold moisture close while respecting the skin barrier.
Vitamin E
Added to support oil freshness in a waterless formula.
Frankincense
A warm, resinous botanical note chosen for a grounding, restorative skin ritual.
Botanist note
This ritual contains sweet almond oil, rose geranium essential oil and frankincense essential oil. If you have a nut allergy, known essential oil sensitivity or highly reactive skin, patch test first and choose Bare Face Ritual if you need a fragrance-free option. Because these products are made with pure oils and butters and no synthetic stabilisers, you may notice slight batch-to-batch variation in colour, scent or texture. Any graininess in the balm is cosmetic only and resolves easily with gentle warming. Read our guide here.
How to use
Morning: Apply 3-5 drops of face oil to clean skin and allow it to absorb. Warm a small amount of balm between fingertips, then press gently over the top to seal and protect.
Night: Apply the face oil as your treatment layer. Follow with a slightly thicker layer of balm as an overnight mask.
Who it's for
This ritual is for anyone ready to commit to a minimalist natural facial routine, especially dry, sensitive or mature skin seeking deep, lasting hydration. It also makes a thoughtful gift for a natural skincare lover.
If you need no fragrance, no essential oils and no sweet almond oil, choose Bare Face Ritual.
How it's made
Every product in this ritual is handcrafted in Australia in small batches using ethically sourced botanicals and certified organic ingredients. The formulas are waterless, preservative-free, filler-free and always cruelty-free.
FAQs
Which order do I apply the face oil and face balm? Apply the face oil first because it is the lighter product. Follow with a small amount of balm to seal in the oil and add a richer layer of nourishment and protection.
Can I use just one of the products on its own? Yes. Both products can be used as standalone moisturisers. The ritual simply combines them for a more complete, layered approach to hydration.
Is this suitable for sensitive skin? The formulas are natural, certified-organic where possible, waterless and preservative-free. They do contain sweet almond oil and essential oils, so patch test first if you are sensitive or allergy-prone.
Is this a good gift? Yes. It is a complete two-step ritual and one of the easiest ways to introduce someone to Skin Botanist.
Is this made in Australia? Yes. Every batch is handcrafted in small quantities in Australia using ethically sourced botanicals.
Why our skincare looks different
Most skincare is 70 to 80% water. Once it dries, what's left is fragrance, preservatives and a thin film of actives. We remove the water entirely.
Every Skin Botanist formula is anhydrous - concentrated botanical oils, butters and waxes, with nothing diluted. Cold-blended by hand in Victoria, Australia, in small batches small enough that we notice if a butter sets differently or a scent lifts stronger. The texture is richer. A little goes further. Skin feels nourished, not coated.
