THE BOTANYST skin repair essentials and body oil

A plant for every need.

April 19, 2023

This week at a glance.

A powerhouse of plants to support your skin. The simplicity and elegance of nature’s medicine.

The skin regenerating power of native plants from the Pacific Northwest.

There is no other month like national native plant month to highlight the natively grown ingredients from the Pacific Northwest in each of our formulations. We believe in sourcing botanicals from growers that are mindful stewards of the land who focus on what grows best in their region while taking into account soil fertility and water usage.

Let’s love a little on a key ingredient in our deck, meadowfoam seed oil. It makes up 20% of our Nourishing Body Oil formulation and deeply hydrates for glowing skin while providing a powerhouse of skin rejuvenating benefits.

Origin

The Meadowfoam flower, or Limnanthes alba, is an herbaceous wildflower that is native to the Pacific Northwest.

Skin Benefits

The compounds in meadowfloam seed extract have been shown in laboratory studies to prevent the breakdown of collagen and reverse damage from sun exposure. Also, it is clinically proven to support and increases the skin’s barrier function by preventing transepidermal water loss. This means deeply nourished skin with anti-aging benefits.

Composition

It is closely related to the mustard family of plants; highly rich in antioxidants and boasts an impressive amount of long-chain fatty acids. The feel is velvety-textured and functions to balances the skin’s natural sebum production. It’s emollient properties plus the light feel make it an all-star ingredient for application on the skin and hair.

Source

At The Botanyst we source our Meadowfoam seed oil from multi-generational farms in the Willamette Valley run by local families. They demonstrate an earth-wise philosophy with growing standards that align with our core philosophy for sourcing ingredients. Our Meadowfoam seed comes from growers that are: bee friendly, soil-friendly (no-till planting), vegan, 100% natural, water-wise crop, non-GMO derived, and institute transparent supply chain practices.

THE BOTANYST’S beauty tip: Use our body oil on damp skin to lock in moisture. As a finishing touch, rub a few drops on the ends of your hair after styling for shiny locks that smell divine.

This week’s intention.

Beauty is a ritual and when composed of intentionally crafted products that embody love and gratitude for nature they nurture the mind, body, and spirit.