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What is rose hydrolat - and why is it different...
Walk into any pharmacy and you will find rose water. It is one of the oldest skincare ingredients in the world, used for centuries across the Middle East, Persia and...
What is rose hydrolat - and why is it different...
Walk into any pharmacy and you will find rose water. It is one of the oldest skincare ingredients in the world, used for centuries across the Middle East, Persia and...
Why we hand-harvest our roses
Every ingredient in our products has a reason for being there. But the story of our roses is one we do not tell often enough, and it is one that...
Why we hand-harvest our roses
Every ingredient in our products has a reason for being there. But the story of our roses is one we do not tell often enough, and it is one that...
Snap-8™ Peptide
In the ever-evolving world of skincare, advanced peptide technologies are redefining how we approach visible signs of ageing. One standout ingredient is Snap-8™ Peptide, a next-generation neuropeptide designed to target...
Snap-8™ Peptide
In the ever-evolving world of skincare, advanced peptide technologies are redefining how we approach visible signs of ageing. One standout ingredient is Snap-8™ Peptide, a next-generation neuropeptide designed to target...
Ingredient Spotlight: Hydroxypinacolone Retinoa...
HPR is a fourth-generation Vitamin A derivative (also known as Granactive Retinoid) designed to deliver powerful skin-renewing benefits while being gentler on the skin than traditional retinoids.
Ingredient Spotlight: Hydroxypinacolone Retinoa...
HPR is a fourth-generation Vitamin A derivative (also known as Granactive Retinoid) designed to deliver powerful skin-renewing benefits while being gentler on the skin than traditional retinoids.
Colloidal Oats
Colloidal oatmeal has long been celebrated as one of nature’s most effective soothing ingredients for the skin.
Colloidal Oats
Colloidal oatmeal has long been celebrated as one of nature’s most effective soothing ingredients for the skin.
Fermented Pumpkin Enzymes
In the ever-evolving world of skincare, natural and bioactive ingredients continue to stand out for their ability to deliver effective results without harsh side effects. One such powerhouse is Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Pepo...
Fermented Pumpkin Enzymes
In the ever-evolving world of skincare, natural and bioactive ingredients continue to stand out for their ability to deliver effective results without harsh side effects. One such powerhouse is Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Pepo...
Growth Factors in Skincare: Why They're Worth t...
Let’s dive deep into why this ingredient is so unique, what it does for your skin, and how luxury products like Midnight Elixir are utilising it.
Growth Factors in Skincare: Why They're Worth t...
Let’s dive deep into why this ingredient is so unique, what it does for your skin, and how luxury products like Midnight Elixir are utilising it.
NIACINAMIDE / NIACIN / VITAMIN B3
WHAT IS IT? As the winter nights close in, temperatures drop and biting winds pick up, it’s imperative to keep your skin hydrated, protected, and glowing. OSKIA products contain lots...
NIACINAMIDE / NIACIN / VITAMIN B3
WHAT IS IT? As the winter nights close in, temperatures drop and biting winds pick up, it’s imperative to keep your skin hydrated, protected, and glowing. OSKIA products contain lots...
Discover the power of Pea Peptides
One of the hero ingredients in our latest product, the Vitamin Eye Make Up Remover, are Pea Peptides. Derived from Pisum sativum, commonly known as the garden pea, these peptides are...
Discover the power of Pea Peptides
One of the hero ingredients in our latest product, the Vitamin Eye Make Up Remover, are Pea Peptides. Derived from Pisum sativum, commonly known as the garden pea, these peptides are...
Snow Algae
You may have spotted Algae or Seaweed being used on skincare products, but have you ever heard about Snow Algae and its many benefits for the skin? Snow Algae, scientifically...
Snow Algae
You may have spotted Algae or Seaweed being used on skincare products, but have you ever heard about Snow Algae and its many benefits for the skin? Snow Algae, scientifically...
Discover the Power of Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica), also known as Tiger Grass, has been a staple in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Asian cultures. In recent years, this herbaceous plant has gained...
Discover the Power of Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica), also known as Tiger Grass, has been a staple in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Asian cultures. In recent years, this herbaceous plant has gained...
Lactoferrin
Lactoferrin is a natural, biologically active, iron-binding glycoprotein made of a single polypeptide chain of 691 amino acids. It is a key biological protein found in saliva, tears, white blood...
Lactoferrin
Lactoferrin is a natural, biologically active, iron-binding glycoprotein made of a single polypeptide chain of 691 amino acids. It is a key biological protein found in saliva, tears, white blood...
Discover Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
From brightening to anti-oxidant protection, here is why we chose Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate as our hero Vitamin C, how we keep it stable, and what long-term benefits your skin will see....
Discover Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
From brightening to anti-oxidant protection, here is why we chose Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate as our hero Vitamin C, how we keep it stable, and what long-term benefits your skin will see....
What are AHAs and Fruit Enzymes?
What are AHAs & Fruit Enzymes? AHAs are a group of organic carboxylic compounds that may be naturally occurring or synthetic. We use gentle organic AHAs and fruit enzymes derived...
What are AHAs and Fruit Enzymes?
What are AHAs & Fruit Enzymes? AHAs are a group of organic carboxylic compounds that may be naturally occurring or synthetic. We use gentle organic AHAs and fruit enzymes derived...
Mexican Anti-Inflammatory Pan-Fried Mackerel Fi...
By Thomasina Miers We say: Inflammation is one of the biggest causes of skin damage and premature ageing, as well as a host of other health problems. Following an anti-inflammatory diet...
Mexican Anti-Inflammatory Pan-Fried Mackerel Fi...
By Thomasina Miers We say: Inflammation is one of the biggest causes of skin damage and premature ageing, as well as a host of other health problems. Following an anti-inflammatory diet...
Niacin
WHAT IS IT? As the winter nights close in, temperatures drop and biting winds pick up, it’s imperative to keep your skin hydrated, protected, and glowing. OSKIA products contain lots...
Niacin
WHAT IS IT? As the winter nights close in, temperatures drop and biting winds pick up, it’s imperative to keep your skin hydrated, protected, and glowing. OSKIA products contain lots...
Spinach Pastilla Pie
By Thomasina Miers "I love this pie. It is incredibly easy to make, but extremely yummy. Serve with rice or a green salad."6 sheets filo pastry50g currants50g raisins1.2 kg of...
Spinach Pastilla Pie
By Thomasina Miers "I love this pie. It is incredibly easy to make, but extremely yummy. Serve with rice or a green salad."6 sheets filo pastry50g currants50g raisins1.2 kg of...
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol, a natural alternative to Retinol, is a meroterpene phenol derived from Indian Psoralea corylifolia (Babchi) leaves and seeds. Chinese and Indian medical practitioners have utilised Backuchiol for centuries to...
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol, a natural alternative to Retinol, is a meroterpene phenol derived from Indian Psoralea corylifolia (Babchi) leaves and seeds. Chinese and Indian medical practitioners have utilised Backuchiol for centuries to...
Essential Fatty Acids
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS(Omega-3, Omega-6 & Omega-9) Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are fats that are required by our bodies and necessary to good health but which we’re unable to produce biologically....
Essential Fatty Acids
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS(Omega-3, Omega-6 & Omega-9) Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are fats that are required by our bodies and necessary to good health but which we’re unable to produce biologically....
Selenium
What is it? Selenium is one of the essential trace minerals required by the human body. It’s a nutrient with antioxidant properties which plays an important part in protecting cells...
Selenium
What is it? Selenium is one of the essential trace minerals required by the human body. It’s a nutrient with antioxidant properties which plays an important part in protecting cells...
Vitamin C vs. Astaxanthin
Vitamin C v Astaxanthin: which is 6,000 times stronger than the other? Using a powerful topical anti-oxidant is one of the most important things we can do for the long-term...
Vitamin C vs. Astaxanthin
Vitamin C v Astaxanthin: which is 6,000 times stronger than the other? Using a powerful topical anti-oxidant is one of the most important things we can do for the long-term...
MSM
THE BEAUTY & HEALING MINERAL What is MSM? MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane or Dimethyl Sulfone) is a natural form of organic sulphur compound that is found in all living organisms....
MSM
THE BEAUTY & HEALING MINERAL What is MSM? MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane or Dimethyl Sulfone) is a natural form of organic sulphur compound that is found in all living organisms....
What ingredients are in our Citylife anti-pollu...
Discover the ingredients uses in our Citylife anti-pollution range, cleverly micro-encapsulated, singularly or in blends, for increased stability, protection, dermal transfer & bio-availability.
What ingredients are in our Citylife anti-pollu...
Discover the ingredients uses in our Citylife anti-pollution range, cleverly micro-encapsulated, singularly or in blends, for increased stability, protection, dermal transfer & bio-availability.
Prebiotics
What is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? Essentially, prebiotics are ‘food’ for our good bacteria strains, while probiotics are actually ‘live’ bacteria. Both are clinically-proven to calm and sooth...
Prebiotics
What is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? Essentially, prebiotics are ‘food’ for our good bacteria strains, while probiotics are actually ‘live’ bacteria. Both are clinically-proven to calm and sooth...
Zinc Glycine
WHAT IS ZINC? Zinc-Glycine is a mineral and synthetic complex. It harnesses the beneficial skin care properties of Zinc, which is grafted onto an amino acid, Glycine, to aid dermal...
Zinc Glycine
WHAT IS ZINC? Zinc-Glycine is a mineral and synthetic complex. It harnesses the beneficial skin care properties of Zinc, which is grafted onto an amino acid, Glycine, to aid dermal...
Vitamin E
Tocopheryl acetate is the ester of Tocopherol (q.v.) and acetic acid and is classified as both an ester and heterocyclic compound. It is used as an antioxidant and a skin-conditioning...
Vitamin E
Tocopheryl acetate is the ester of Tocopherol (q.v.) and acetic acid and is classified as both an ester and heterocyclic compound. It is used as an antioxidant and a skin-conditioning...
Riboxyl
What is Riboxyl? Riboxyl or Ribose is a pentose sugar that occurs naturally in all living cells. The source used by OSKIA is obtained from corn by biotechnology. It is...
Riboxyl
What is Riboxyl? Riboxyl or Ribose is a pentose sugar that occurs naturally in all living cells. The source used by OSKIA is obtained from corn by biotechnology. It is...
Omegas
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) or Omegas are necessary fats that humans cannot synthesize, and must be obtained through diet. They are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids derived from linolenic, linoleic, and...
Omegas
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) or Omegas are necessary fats that humans cannot synthesize, and must be obtained through diet. They are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids derived from linolenic, linoleic, and...
Immortelle Bleue
WHAT IS IT? Immortelle Bleue, otherwise known as Limonium Narbonese or Statice, is a perennial seaside plant that colonises the maritime sands of the Camargue in the south of France. The...
Immortelle Bleue
WHAT IS IT? Immortelle Bleue, otherwise known as Limonium Narbonese or Statice, is a perennial seaside plant that colonises the maritime sands of the Camargue in the south of France. The...
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid is a vital component (key to cartilage, hyaluronan joint lubricating liquid and skin). It plays a key role in our epidermis, serving as an vital part of the...
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid is a vital component (key to cartilage, hyaluronan joint lubricating liquid and skin). It plays a key role in our epidermis, serving as an vital part of the...
Swiss Cress Liposomes
This wonderful ingredient is ideal for the treatment of dark spots, age spots and hyper-pigmentation and clinically proven to reduce melanin production by 47% at only 0.4%. We use 2-4%...
Swiss Cress Liposomes
This wonderful ingredient is ideal for the treatment of dark spots, age spots and hyper-pigmentation and clinically proven to reduce melanin production by 47% at only 0.4%. We use 2-4%...
Galactoarabinan
Galactoarabinan (not surprisingly often abbreviated to GA!) is a highly functional polysaccharide (basically the form in which most natural carbohydrates occur), extracted from already-harvested North American Larch trees which grow...
Galactoarabinan
Galactoarabinan (not surprisingly often abbreviated to GA!) is a highly functional polysaccharide (basically the form in which most natural carbohydrates occur), extracted from already-harvested North American Larch trees which grow...
Astaxanthin
What is it and how can it help me?Astaxanthin (pronounced Asta-xan-thin) is a super-anti-oxidant. It's in fact a carotenoid, a pigment. We are familiar with carotenoids - and we know...
Astaxanthin
What is it and how can it help me?Astaxanthin (pronounced Asta-xan-thin) is a super-anti-oxidant. It's in fact a carotenoid, a pigment. We are familiar with carotenoids - and we know...
Swiss Apple Stem Cells
This active ingredient won the prize in European Innovation “Best Active Ingredient” in 2008. It is a revolutionary technology designed to protect human skin stem cells with the help of...
Swiss Apple Stem Cells
This active ingredient won the prize in European Innovation “Best Active Ingredient” in 2008. It is a revolutionary technology designed to protect human skin stem cells with the help of...
Milk Peptides
What are they? Bio-active polypeptides (cytokines) obtained from milk, stabilized in a physiological milieu of other valuable, functional milk components. What do they do? With increasing age, the skin loses...
Milk Peptides
What are they? Bio-active polypeptides (cytokines) obtained from milk, stabilized in a physiological milieu of other valuable, functional milk components. What do they do? With increasing age, the skin loses...