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Botanicals From Our Gardens
Camellia sinensis — Tea Plant
Grown in our Georgia tea garden, Camellia sinensis is hand-harvested from seed to bloom, preserving the plant’s vitality. Its leaves are used both in our skincare and in loose-leaf teas.
Purpose in Skincare
• Base for distillates & wax
• Rich in antioxidants
• Supports sensitive skin
Benefits for Skin
• Fights oxidative stress
• Calms redness & irritation
• Hydrates & ba
Vitis rotundifolia — Muscadine
Grown in the South and transformed through fermentation and distillation, muscadine brings botanical vitality and pH-balancing support to our formulations.
In Formulation
• Hydrosol base
• Fermented botanical extract
• Natural pH-balancing component
Benefits for Skin
• Supports healthy skin barrier
• Encourages balanced tone
• Rich in polyphenols
Used in:
Botanical Comfo
Rosmarinus officinalis — Rosemary
Distilled into aromatic hydrosol, rosemary brings clarity and balance to both skin and scalp formulations.
Role in Formula
• Herbal hydrosol base
• Clarifying botanical extract
• Aromatic functional water
Benefits for Skin
• Helps balance oil
• Refreshes & tones
• Provides antioxidant support
Used in:
Marine Balance Facial Wash
(Also used in select soap formulations
Rosa spp. — Garden Rose
Grown in our garden and gently distilled into hydrosol, our roses bring softness, balance, and quiet luminosity to skin and cup alike.
Purpose in Skincare
• Floral hydrosol base
• Gentle aromatic toner
• Soothing botanical infusion
Benefits for Skin
• Calms sensitivity
• Softens & refreshes
• Supports skin balance
• Enhances natural glow
Used in:
Renewal Glow Face Cream
Rose
Vaccinium spp. — Blueberry Leaf
Harvested from our blueberry plants, the leaves are dried for tisane and selected for their gentle antioxidant richness.
Structural Role
• Botanical infusion
• Antioxidant support
Benefits for Skin
• Helps defend against oxidative stress
• Supports calm, balanced skin
Dahlia spp. -- Dahlia Flower
Grown in our garden and gently dried, dahlia petals are crafted into a delicate tisane that celebrates the quiet beauty of seasonal botanicals.
Purpose in Skincare
• Botanical infusion
• Seasonal plant tisane
Benefits
• Naturally antioxidant-rich
• Support gut health and sugar balance
• Creates gentle botanical rituals
(Crafted as floral tisane.)
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Botanical Derivatives
Green Tea Wax
Botanical Origin:
Camellia sinensis
Crafted from tea leaves cultivated in Middle Georgia, Green Tea Wax is obtained during the extraction of tea compounds. It offers a gentle structure while preserving the plant's botanical character.
Botanical Role
• Natural structuring wax
• Protective emollient
• Texture-enhancing botanical lipid
Benefits for Skin
• Helps reduce transepidermal water loss
• Supports conditioned, supple skin
• Leaves a velvety, non-greasy finish
Used in:
Botanical Comfort Body Cream
Select balms and tea-based formulations
Muscadine Hydrosol & Ferment
Derived from Vitis rotundifolia
Grown in the South and transformed through careful distillation and fermentation, muscadine becomes a vibrant botanical base rich in naturally occurring polyphenols.
Structural Role
• Hydrosol base
• Fermented botanical extract
• Natural pH-balancing component
Benefits for Skin
• Supports a healthy skin barrier
• Encourages balanced tone
• Provides antioxidant-rich vitality
Used in:
Select toners and Vine Vitality Essence
Rosemary Hydrosol
Derived from Rosmarinus officinalis
Steam-distilled into a clear aromatic water, rosemary hydrosol brings clarity and herbal balance to skin and scalp formulations.
In Formulation
• Herbal hydrosol base
• Clarifying aromatic water
• Functional botanical distillate
Benefits for Skin
• Helps balance excess oil
• Refreshes and tones
• Provides gentle antioxidant support
Used in:
Marine Balance Facial Wash
Select soap formulations
Rose Hydrosol
Derived from Rosa spp.
Grown in your garden and gently distilled, rose hydrosol adds softness, a subtle aroma, and quiet luminosity to the formula.
Botanical Role
• Floral hydrosol base
• Soothing aromatic water
• Gentle botanical infusion
Benefits for Skin
• Calms visible sensitivity
• Softens and refreshes
• Supports balanced, radiant skin
Used in:
Renewal Glow Face Cream
Floral toners, moisturizers, and essences
Kelp Bioferment
Derived from the Atlantic sea kelp
(Nereocystis luetkeana)
A marine botanical transformed through fermentation, kelp bioferment concentrates minerals and bioactive compounds into a gentle, skin-supportive extract.
Botanical Role
• Marine-derived ferment
• Mineral-rich botanical active
• Barrier-supporting extract
Benefits for Skin
• Enhances resilience
• Calms and balances
• Provides deep, lightweight hydration
Used in:
Marine Balance Facial Wash
Botanical Infused Oils
(Seasonal plant macerations)
Whole botanicals are slowly infused into carrier oils to transfer their lipid-soluble compounds, creating rich, plant-forward emollients.
Botanical Role
• Oil-based plant extraction
• Traditional apotheca preparation
• Nourishing lipid infusion
Benefits for Skin
• Enhances softness
• Delivers gentle botanical character
• Supports barrier comfort
Used in:
Renewal Glow Face Cream
Rose Glow Moisturizing Oil
Select seasonal formulations
Performance Actives
Aloe barbadensis — Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
Selected for its purity and performance, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice delivers cooling hydration and calming relief to sensitive skin.
Purpose in Skincare
• Lightweight hydrating base
• Soothing botanical extract
• Barrier-supporting ingredient
Benefits for Skin
• Deeply hydrates
• Calms irritation & redness
• Supports skin repair
• Provides antimicrobial support
Used in:
Marine Balance Facial Wash
Renewal Glow Face Cream
Vine Vitality Essence
Squalane
A stabilized, olive- or sugarcane-derived skin-identical lipid selected for its exceptional barrier support and weightless nourishment.
Structural Role
• Barrier-replenishing emollient
• Lightweight lipid support
• Moisture-sealing ingredient
Benefits for Skin
• Softens without heaviness
• Supports elasticity
• Reduces moisture loss
• Improves skin resilience
Used in:
Renewal Glow Face Cream
Sodium Lactate
A humectant that helps maintain optimal hydration and supports the skin’s barrier with gentle precision. Often derived from fermented plant sugars, commonly corn or beets.
Purpose in Skincare
• Hydration booster
• pH-balancing ingredient
• Supports skin barrier integrity
Benefits for Skin
• Retains moisture effectively
• Improves suppleness
• Softens and smooths skin
• Promotes a balanced, healthy feel
Used in:
Botanical Comfort pH-Balancing Toner
Allontoin
A gentle compound, originally discovered in comfrey (Symphytum officinale), is today typically produced in laboratories for purity and safety. Selected for its skin-calming and reparative properties, ideal for sensitive and reactive skin.
Role in Formula
• Soothing botanical-inspired active
• Supports skin repair
• Promotes healthy barrier function
Benefits for Skin
• Calms irritation
• Encourages skin renewal
• Smooths and softens
• Helps reduce visible redness
Used in:
Renewal Glow Face Cream
Botanical Comfort pH-Balancing Toner
Glycerin
A classic, skin-identical humectant chosen for its deep hydration and gentle balancing of sensitive skin. Plant source: typically vegetable oils such as soybean, coconut, or palm oil.
Purpose in Skincare
• Moisture-binding ingredient
• Enhances skin barrier
• Softens and smooths skin
Benefits for Skin
• Retains moisture
• Prevents dryness
• Improves skin suppleness
• Leaves skin comfortable and hydrated
Used in:
Marine Balance Facial Wash
Renewal Glow Face Cream
Panthenol
A gentle, water-soluble vitamin chosen for its soothing, hydrating, and barrier-supporting properties.
In Formulation
• Hydration booster
• Calms and supports the barrier
• Enhances skin softness
Benefits for Skin
• Reduces irritation
• Promotes smooth, supple skin
• Supports skin repair
Used in:
Renewal Glow Face Cream
Oat Protein (from Avena sativa)
Sourced from oat kernels, this protein extract gently nourishes and calms sensitive skin while enhancing barrier integrity.
Purpose in Skincare
• Soothing protein
• Supports skin barrier
• Softens skin
Benefits for Skin
• Reduces redness
• Hydrates and strengthens
• Improves skin texture
Used in:
toners, essences, moisturizers
Hydrolyzed Silk (from silk fibroin)
A naturally derived protein chosen for lightweight hydration and soft, smooth skin feel.
Structural Role
• Lightweight humectant
• Softens and smooths skin
• Supports skin hydration
Benefits for Skin
• Silky, soft texture
• Retains moisture
• Enhances natural glow
Used in:
Vine Vitality Hydrating Botanical Essence
Cleansing & Conditioning
C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
A gentle, plant-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping moisture from sensitive skin.
Function
• Mild cleansing agent
• Supports lather and texture
Benefits for Skin
• Cleanses gently
• Maintains hydration balance
• Suitable for sensitive skin
Used in:
Marine Balance Facial Wash
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Derived from coconut oil, this mild surfactant adds foam and soft cleansing while remaining gentle.
Purpose in Skincare
• Gentle foaming agent
• Supports lather and texture
Benefits for Skin
• Mild on sensitive skin
• Adds creaminess to formulations
• Non-irritating
Used in:
Marine Balance Facial Wash
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
A mild, coconut-derived surfactant selected for its ability to cleanse effectively while remaining gentle on sensitive skin. Larger in molecular structure than traditional sulfates, it cleans without penetrating or disrupting the skin barrier.
Function in Formula
• Primary cleansing agent
• Supports light, creamy lather
• Helps lift impurities and excess oil
Benefits for Skin
• Cleanses without stripping
• Maintains moisture balance
• Suitable for delicate and reactive skin
• Leaves skin feeling clean, not tight
Used in:
Marine Balance Facial Wash
Stability & Preservation
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Plant-derived antioxidant (often from sunflower oil) that protects both skin and formulations from oxidative stress.
In Formulation
• Antioxidant support
• Protects skin & formula
• Stabilizes oils
Benefits for Skin
• Reduces oxidative stress
• Supports a healthy skin barrier
• Enhances product shelf-life
Used in:
All Fresh Flora oil-based formulations
Propylene Glycol
Plant-derived humectant used to stabilize and enhance ingredient delivery without irritation.
Structural Role
• Moisture retention
• Enhances active delivery
• Supports formulation stability
Benefits for Skin
• Hydrates gently
• Improves texture
• Safe for sensitive skin
Used in:
Selected creams and toners
Optiphen
A broad-spectrum preservative chosen for gentle, reliable protection without irritating sensitive skin.
Purpose in Skincare
• Preserves formulations
• Prevents microbial growth
• Maintains product integrity
Benefits for Skin
• Safe for sensitive skin
• Ensures product stability
• Works quietly, without altering texture or scent
Used in: All Fresh Flora formulations requiring preservation
Disodium EDTA
A functional chelating agent used to enhance the stability and performance of formulations while maintaining skin-friendly standards.
In Formulation
• Stabilizes formulas
• Enhances preservative performance
• Protects ingredient efficacy
Benefits for Skin
• Supports long-term product integrity
• Non-irritating
• Ensures consistent experience with every use
Used in: All Fresh Flora formulations where mineral chelation is required
