Ingredients that support your skin

Our formulations work in harmony with the skin, returning it to a state of balance by utilising the best organic ingredients nature has to offer.

 We believe that skincare should support your skin, not strip it, and feed it the nutrients it needs to function at an optimal level. With daily care, our ingredients protect and prevent skin that is resilient and resistant to signs of ageing.  

We source our organic ingredients from places across the globe that harness the essence of island energy and that are cultivated in synergy with the environment.

  • BARRIER REPAIR

    Our ingredients repair and enhance the natural protective barrier of the skin optimising its capacity for self-management and the prevention of premature ageing.

  • MICROBIOME FRIENDLY

    We focus on combinations that create harmony, feed the good bacteria responsible for keeping our skin protected and fight imbalances that upset its natural environment.

  • ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

    Inflammation is at the root cause of many common skin concerns. We choose ingredients that reduce inflammation and prevent skin stress while avoiding anything that’s harsh or stripping. 
SHOP ORGANIC ISLAND SKINCARE

Anti-Microbials

Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil

Origin: Australia

 Sourced from areas in Northern NSW and QLD, the uplifting and zesty scent of lemon myrtle essential oil brings mood boosting properties as well as being lightly antimicrobial.

 Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil Benefits

  • Antiseptic properties
  • Bright and lemony scent
  • Boosts mood

Rosalina Essential Oi

Origin: Australia

Native to south eastern parts of Australia, rosalina essential oil has antimicrobial properties and delivers a sensuous woody and floral aroma with rosy black notes providing a moment of calm each day. 

 Rosalina Essential Oil Benefits

  • Antiseptic properties
  • Soothes inflammation
  • Experiential scent

Rosemary Leaf Oil

Origin: Mediterranean regions

 Alongside its anti-inflammatory properties, rosemary leaf essential oil has an herbaceous, woody and green scent that can improve both mood and memory for a sensory skincare experience.

 Rosemary Leaf Oil Benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Mood and memory boosting
  • Stimulates microcirculation

Antioxidants and Botanicals

Aloe Vera

Origin:

Aloe contains 75 active substances making it an essential nutrient for the skin. It stimulates cell regeneration, boosts collagen and is also a powerful humectant attracting water to the skin.

 Aloe Vera Benefits

  • Firming and tightening effect
  • Boosts hydration
  • Prevents trans epidermal water loss

Astaxanthin

Origin: China 

 Certified organic astaxanthin is a microalgae grown in a pristine region of Yunnan, China. It brings incredible anti-ageing benefits with antioxidant 6000x stronger than vitamin C.

Astaxanthin Benefits

  • Protects against UV damage
  • Preserve cell membrane integrity
  • Inhibits photoageing

Green Coffee Seed

Origin: Tropical areas

Green coffee seed extract is a source of antioxidants and caffeine that stimulates microcirculation providing a tightening effect to the skin for the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles.

Green Coffee Seed Benefits

  • Smoothing and tightening effect
  • Antioxidant protection
  • Reduce appearance of under eye bags

Australian Botanicals

Desert Lime

Origin: Australia

Wild harvested from areas in Southern QLD and Northern NSW, desert lime is a natural source of antioxidants and AHAs that help to reveal a brighter complexion by gently removing dead skin cells.

Desert Lime Benefits

  • Fights free radical damage
  • Gently exfoliates
  • Source of vitamin C

Kakadu Plum

Origin: Australia

 Native Kakadu plum is one of the richest sources of vitamin c delivering superior anti-ageing benefits protecting against free radical damage and supporting collagen synthesis.

Kakadu Plum Benefits

  • Environmental protection
  • Boosts collagen for firmer skin
  • Brightening effect

Kangaroo Paw

Origin: Australia

Kangaroo paw flower extract is a rich source of ferulic acid that works to stabalise vitamin c for optimal protection. It’s also a source of proteins that feed the microbiome.

Kangaroo Paw Benefits

  • Stabilises vitamin C
  • Rich in proteins
  • Supports skin microbiome

Lilly Pilly

Origin: Australia

 Lilly Pilly is naturally rich in antioxidants and compounds that protect the skin against environmental damage and reduce inflammation while strengthening skin barrier function.

Lilly Pilly Benefits

  • Environmental protection
  • Reduces redness
  • Prevents trans epidermal water loss

Quandong

Origin: Australia

 Ethically sourced from areas in Western NSW, quandong berries are an abundant source of polyphenol antioxidants, protective vitamin e oil as well as magnesium and zinc.

Quandong Benefits

  • Fights free radicals
  • Stimulates collagen
  • Soothes and calms

Plant and Seed Oils

Camellia Oil

Origin: Japan

Sourced from the camellia tea plant, this antioxidant rich oil inhibits melanogenesis reducing hyperpigmentation from sun damage, ageing and acne marks and brightens the skin for a youthful and even glow.

Camellia Oil Benefits

  • Brightening effect
  • Reduces pigmentation
  • Fades scars and acne marks

Jojoba

Origin: Australia

This highly stable oil has a lightweight, silky feel and contains an abundance of long-chain fatty acids which support and compliment the skin’s protective barrier for enhanced resilience.  

Jojoba Benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory properties
  • Supports the skin barrier
  • Balances lipid production

Passionfruit Seed

Origin: Brazil

Also known as maracuja oil, passionfruit seed oil is rich in linoleic acid, a key fatty acid responsible in ceramide production providing hydration and protection to the skin.

Passionfruit Seed Benefits

  • Supports ceramide synthesis
  • Light and fast absorbing
  • Reduces signs of ageing

Pomegranate

Origin: India and Persia

Pomegranate delivers barrier boosting functions helping to enhance hydration and skin resilience thanks to an abundance of omega 3 fatty acids and anti-inflammatory properties.

Pomegranate Benefits

  • Supports hydration
  • Increase skin barrier strength
  • Soothes and softens

Prickly Pear

Origin: India

Prickly pear is a rich source of Y Tocopherol, an antioxidant found naturally in our skin that helps to reduce inflammation caused by UV damage for a fortified complexion.

Prickly Pear Benefits

  • Antibacterial and antifungal properties
  • Antioxidant protection
  • Reduces inflammation

Rosehip Oil

Origin: Global

A source of carotenoids that convert to retinol in the skin, rosehip oil has incredible anti-ageing properties with the added anti-inflammatory benefits thanks to omega-3 and alpha linoleic acid.

Rosehip Benefits

  • Firms and reduces fine lines
  • Anti-inflammatory properties
  • Strengthens skin 

Seabuckthorn

Origin: China

 Seabuckthorn is a highly active oil rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids and natural carotenoids that are known as natures retinol for their anti-ageing properties and skin cell turnover support.

Seabuckthorn Benefits

  • Nourishes and repairs
  • Firms skin and reduces fine lines
  • Anti-inflammatory properties