OUR BOTANICAL COMPLEX

Our Botanical Garden in Mount Brydges, Ontario - where the Understory botanical complex is grown.

Grown in our Garden, Made in our Lab

Our signature botanical complex is made up of five superstar plants (calendula, rose, hydrangea, immortelle, and chamomile), each selected for their unique and powerful beneficial compounds. These compounds maintain and promote the skin's intrinsic regenerative and protective abilities while supporting our clinical active ingredients. Together, they create powerful formulas that balance the skin and improve it's ability to repair and hydrate on a cellular level. 

CALENDULA

  • Well-known for its soothing and healing properties - calendula has been shown to promote wound healing, stimulate collagen production and new cell growth.
  • Contains high levels of carotenoids, which are powerful antioxidants, protecting skin from the harmful effects of UV light and improving skin tone and brightness.
  • Studies have shown calendula to increase skin elasticity and hydration retention levels.

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Naveen, A., et al. Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.2011

Rose skincare

ROSE

  • Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-bacterial.
  • Packed with skin-nourishing vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
  • Especially suitable for those with acne-prone skin types.
  • The natural oils found in roses act as natural moisturizers, supporting and protecting the skin barrier.

Duroux, R., et al. Molecules 2020

Lee, M., et al. Food Sci Nutr. 2018

hydrangea garden skincare

HYDRANGEA LEAF

  • Rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, sulfur and phosphorus.
  • In Asian cultures, Hydrangea leaves are consumed as a tea (knows as ‘tea of heaven’) and as medicine.
  • A recent study showed that oral consumption of hydrangea leaf extract helped enhance overall skin health by decreasing wrinkle depth and improving skin texture, elasticity, and hydration.

Myung, D., et al. Nutrients. 2020

Yoon, J.H., et al. Nutrients. 2023

Chamomile skincare

CHAMOMILE

  • Well know for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help soothe the skin, reducing redness and irritation.
  • The polyphenols and phytochemicals in chamomile act to speed up cell regeneration, thereby promoting skin healing and reducing the appearance of scars.
  • Chamomile’s antioxidant properties help fight against harmful free radicals, protecting our skin from environmental damage and slowing signs of aging.

Wang., W. Front Pharmacol. 2021

De Cicco., P., et al. Journal of Ethno. 2023

Sah, A. et al. Pharmaceuticals. 2022.

IMMORTELLE

  • Helichrysum flowers are also called “everlasting” and “immortelle” because they retain their vibrant color for a long time, even after being cut and dried.
  • Research has shown that helichrysum promotes and maintains collagen and elastin, thus protecting our skin’s integrity and elasticity.
  • Studies have shown that Helichrysum oil helps improves scar healing and tissue regeneration.

Gencic, M., et al. Food and Chem. Tox. 2021

Serra, D., et al. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024

Sovljanski, O., et al. Antibiotics. 2024

From planting to harvesting, to formulating and packaging, we have full control of our product development. The outcome is one-of-a-kind skincare products that deliver the highest level of quality and performance - and that’s something worth bragging about!

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