Botanics Skincare started in the heart of the UK in 1995 with a mission to bring consumers efficacious, plant based products. The brand searches for the most effective plant extracts to target skin’s specific needs and formulates products that are effective while staying true to their “inspired by nature” philosophy. Botanics Skincare sustainably sources these extracts from around the world because they believe that plant based beauty products shouldn’t cost the earth.
Key products
Botanics Skincare offers a wide range of products, which are categorized into six unique skincare lines: Oily & Combination Skin, Organic, Brightening, Dehydrated & Sensitive Skin, First Signs of Aging, and Mature Skin. Each line features a “key plant extract”. For example, the Oily & Combination Skin line of products features willow bark extract. We will discuss each of these key plant extracts in the next section.
Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask
A key product from the Botanics Skincare Oily & Combination Skin collection is the Shine Away Ionic Clay Mask. This mask is ideal for oily skin and features willow bark extract and oceanic minerals to help draw out impurities and reduce the appearance of pores, leaving skin visibly clearer and smoother looking.
100% Organic Nourishing Facial Oil
The 100% Organic Nourishing Facial Oil is a key product found in the Botanics Skincare Organic collection. Formulated with organic rosehip extract, this oil is non-greasy, fast-absorbing, and said to nourish skin while locking in moisture for hours.
All Bright Micellar 3-in-1 Cleansing Solution
The All Bright Micellar 3-in-1 Cleansing Solution is a key product found in the Botanics Skincare Brightening collection. Featuring hibiscus extract, this mild, alcohol-free formula removes traces of makeup and impurities while brightening the skin.
Hydration Burst Light Serum
A key product from the Botanics Skincare Dehydrated & Sensitive Skin collection is the Hydration Burst Light Serum. This lightweight, non-greasy serum features clary sage extract and is said to help support the skin’s natural barrier, as well as nourish and lock moisture into the skin.
The Radiant Youth Refining Microdermabrasion Polish
The Radiant Youth Refining Microdermabrasion Polish is a key product found in the Botanics Skincare First Signs of Aging collection. This at-home, skin-polishing formula helps to gently slough dead skin cells away from the surface of the skin. It also helps skin to appear bright and luminous thanks to extracts from the leaves of the Ginkgo biloba plant.
Triple Age Renewal Firming Day Cream
A key product from the Botanics Skincare Mature Skin collection is the Triple Age Renewal Firming Day Cream. This anti-aging day cream contains chemical sunscreen ingredients to offer broad spectrum SPF 15 protection. The key ingredient is purple orchid extract, but this cream also contains plenty of emollients like shea butter, sweet almond oil, and murumuru butter.
Key formulation
All Botanics Skincare products are formulated without parabens, phthalates, SLS, mineral oils, petroleum, paraffin’s, DEA, TEA, and formaldehyde donors.
Plant extracts lie at the heart of every Botanics Skincare product.
These extracts include everything from antioxidants to oils that, when used correctly, can treat, repair, and revive skin. The key plant extracts used throughout the Botanics Skincare lines include rosehip, willow bark, hibiscus, clary sage, ginkgo, and purple orchard.
Rosehip oil is the key plant extract in the Botanics Skincare Organic collection. The brand’s 100% organic rosehip oil is harvested in Chile and Eastern Europe and has been proven to have a positive effect on the appearance of skin.
Rosehip oil is a rich source of beta carotene and all-trans retinoic acid, which both promote regeneration in the outer layers of the skin. This improves skin texture and reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles. In addition, rosehip seed oil has a high content of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is known to improve the skin’s barrier function and calm inflammation.
Willow bark extract is the key plant extract in the Botanics Skincare Oily & Combination Skin. It comes from the Black Willow tree, grown in North America and is collected through traditional techniques from freshly harvested bark.
Willow bark extract is known for its cleansing, astringent, and soothing properties. Many of these benefits are due to a compound called salicin. Salicylic acid, a common BHA used in skin care products, is derived from salicin. Salicin provides exceptional anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to reduce the appearance of pores and wrinkles, as well as even out skin tone while increasing skin firmness.
Hibiscus extract is the key plant extract in the Botanics Skincare Brightening collection. The exfoliating flower acids found around the hibiscus seed-pods are rich in AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), which help gently refine the surface of the skin to improve its texture and tone. It is an ideal extract when it comes to effectively treating both uneven skin tone and dullness.
Clary sage extract is the key plant extract in the Botanics Skincare Dehydrated & Sensitive Skin collection. The brand’s clary sage extracts are sustainably sourced from the leaves of the Salvia Sclarea species found in Southern Europe. Clary sage thrives in harsh environments due to its ability to trap and retain moisture. It is thought that this ingredient can help the skin better retain moisture, resulting in soft, supple skin.
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract is the key plant extract in the Botanics Skincare First Signs of Aging collection. The brand’s ginkgo extracts are harvested from the leaves of the Ginkgo plant found in Eastern China. Ginkgo leaves and seeds have been used in Traditional Chinese Remedies since 2800 BC. The high concentration of antioxidant compounds found in Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, such as flavonoids and polyphenols, enable this ingredient to function as a free radical scavenger. Free radicals are the unstable molecules that contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. Ginkgo biloba leaf extract also provides skin-soothing effects by helping to reduce inflammation.
Orchis mascula (purple orchid) extract is the key plant extract in the Botanics Skincare Mature collection. The brand sources their purple orchid extract from Belgium. Purple orchid is rich in mucilage (a type of plant sugar), which helps to moisturize, soften, and firm skin.
