Sentient SkincareTM product guide
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Your skin is a universe...
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our founders
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5-kingdom alchemyTM
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sentient skincareTM
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shield face serum
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awaken eye serum
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soothe powder cleanser
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invigorate powder mask
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empower powder 2-in-1
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adapt essence spray
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restore essence spray
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uplift body oil
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paul’s formulation manifesto
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how it works
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100% active ingredients
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the results
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ingredient glossary
Your Skin is a Universe... a source of ancient wisdom, ever expanding, ever alive, and yearning for an affirmation—that skincare will respect your skin’s fullest potential as a miraculous, sensing shield that can see, hear, and even shift emotions. That the trillions of microbes cloaking your skin and uplifting your skin’s communication systems will be awakened, replenished, and fortified.
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Our Founders PARADIGM
SHIFTING
INNOVATORS
Driven by the call to heal, Paul and Barbi Schulick founded For The Biome™ to awaken consciousness and spread a simple message: health is beauty. The health of our skin, the balance of our minds, and the future of our planet are all connected, and in these tethers, Paul and Barbi find their dharma. With deep roots as meditation teachers and Paul’s formal training as a Master Herbalist, the Schulicks have been uplifting the fusion of body, mind, and nature for over 40 years. Their journey transformed as they pioneered the fermented whole foods and herbal space while also founding their flagship company, New Chapter. The first major US supplement company to become certified organic, New Chapter steadily rose to become the #1 US supplement brand and was acquired by Proctor & Gamble in 2012. The call still reverberates for Paul and Barbi and it beckons them on this next chapter to continue healing the entirety of our one and only biome and everything within it.
1982
Probiotics and herbal extracts introduced to the U.S. marketplace
1986
Pioneered fermented vitamins, minerals, and herbals
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LEGENDARY
HISTORY
1994
Published author and renowned expert in herbalism and fermentation
2001
Began research partnerships with major U.S. universities and government scientists
2003
Dr. Andrew Weil mentions Zyflamend on Larry King Live Show
2011
1st U.S. company awarded the prestigious science Varro E. Tyler Award
2012
#1 supplement brand U.S. vitamins, minerals, and herbals; $92MM
2012
Acquired by Procter & Gamble
2019
Inducted into New Hope Network Hall of Legends
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AWAKENING
YOU
+
THE
PLANET
5-Kingdom AlchemyTM The power of Sentient Skincare™ lies in our 5-Kingdom Alchemy™—the union of mushrooms, botanicals, microalgae, probiotics, and honey across the sentient plane of the skin and its microbiome. This formulation principle acknowledges and respects the human body as a superorganism that’s fluent in nature’s wisdom and especially receptive to its advice. In fact, all of nature’s kingdoms can speak with each other, which is why we exclusively source from them. Manifested by Paul Schulick, our Master Herbalist, innate healer, and passionate servant of the kingdoms, this alchemy not only comes from science and research, but a time-tested intuition that unites Paul with the plants themselves.
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Sentient Skincare
Invigorate
Soothe
Empower
Shield
POWDER MASK
POWDER CLEANSER
POWDER 2-IN-1
FACE SERUM
reishi lion’s mane chaga maitake king trumpet
sprouted oats
aloe vera
astaxanthin
mushroom 5-plexTM
amla
rosehip seed
vanilla plana.
ashwagandha
marigold
l.reuteri
saffron
chamomile
Adapt
Awaken
Restore
Uplift
EYE SERUM
ESSENCE SPRAY
ESSENCE SPRAY
amaranth seed
reishi lion’s mane chaga maitake king trumpet
fermented
rosehip seed
new zealand
astaxanthin
manuka
sea buckthorn
honey
vanilla plana.
chamomile rosehip seed pomegranate
100% NO
ACTIVE
PRESERVATIVES,
NO
BODY OIL
INGREDIENTS FILLERS,
NO
TOXINS
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shield face serum
invigorate powder mask
soothe powder cleanser
adapt essence spray
uplift body oil
empower powder 2-in-1
restore essence spray
awaken eye serum
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MULTI-LAYER PROTECTION
shield face serum DESCRIPTION
Revel in hundreds of plant-derived actives as they help protect skin from environmental stress and blue light radiation for a clearer, smoother complexion. Astaxanthin acts as one of nature’s wisest guardians in this
100% active formula, serving your cells with free-radical defense that is up to 500x stronger than vitamin E
and 6000x stronger than vitamin C. Wild-harvested rosehip oil penetrates skin’s deepest layers, delivering
a botanical medley that accelerates toning, renewal, and hydration for a fortified moisture barrier. A red glow upon application signals activation and quickly absorbs for a translucent, mattified shield.
VOLCANIC
EXTRACTED
INGREDIENTS
Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Extract*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry)
Seed Extract*, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Extract*, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract*, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract*, Haematococcus Pluvialis (Astaxanthin) Extract* *certified organic
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BRILLIANTLY RESTORES
awaken eye serum DESCRIPTION
Brighten, smooth, and protect the delicate skin of the eye contour as hundreds of plant-derived actives gently encourage tired cells to start new beginnings. Wild-harvested rosehip seed brilliantly restores and protects while mattifying pomegranate ensures quick absorption and a concentrated source of
regenerative punicic acid. German chamomile envelops dry, flaky skin with calming chamazulene and
works with squalene-rich amaranth to smooth the appearance of fine lines and hyperpigmentation for skin that’s left soothed and hydrated.
VOLCANIC
EXTRACTED
INGREDIENTS
Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Extract*, Amaranthus Caudatus (Ama-
ranth) Seed Extract*, Panicum Miliaceum (Millet) Seed Extract*, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract* *certified organic
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LUXURIOUS REFRESHMENT
soothe powder cleanser DESCRIPTION
Soothe your senses with volcanic extracted vanilla planifolia as silky, dual fermented sprouted oats banish
impurities and replenish your moisture barrier for a serene complexion in the face of irritation and environ-
mental stress. Our Mushroom 5-Plex™ relieves cells from their burdens, improving sensitivities and stimulating barrier function for supple skin while our Probiotic-6 Plex™ supports a thriving microbiome for truly awakened skin and a harmonious mind-body response.
ARTISANALLY
FERMENTED
INGREDIENTS
Avena Sativa (Sprouted Oat)* Sprout, Rice Protein*, Black Strap Molasses*, Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi)*, Grifola Frondosa (Maitake)*, Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga)*, Hericium Erinaceus (Lion's Mane)*, Pleurotus Eryngii (King Trumpet)*, Saccharomyces cerevisiae*, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium longum, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Powder* *certified organic
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ADAPTOGENIC THERAPY
invigorate powder mask DESCRIPTION
Invigorate the resilient nature of your skin with dual fermented mushrooms as they whisper their wisdom to
receptive cells for skin that appears brighter and smoother. The fusion of our Mushroom 5-Plex™ and Probiotic 6-Plex™ yields a stimulating face mask that awakens the senses with its earthy aroma, radiating hints of
decadent cocoa while stress-soothing mushrooms and probiotic lysates feed your microbiome and support
a healthy microbial balance. A multitude of plant + probiotic actives leave both body and mind fortified in the face of environmental and hormonal stress for skin that feels firmer, silky, and hydrated.
ARTISANALLY
FERMENTED
INGREDIENTS
Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi)*, Grifola Frondosa (Maitake)*, Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga)*, Hericium Erina-
ceus (Lion's Mane)*, Pleurotus Eryngii (King Trumpet)*, Avena Sativa (Sprouted Oat)* Sprout, Rice Protein*, Black Strap Molasses*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed*, Saccharomyces cerevisiae*, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium longum, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Powder* *certified organic
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BOTANICAL LONGEVITY
empower powder 2-in-1 DESCRIPTION
Celebrate improved cell renewal as dual fermented plant nutrients champion your moisture barrier and help
prevent water loss for improved appearance of texture, elasticity, and tone. Our potent aloe vera is bursting with cell-regenerating polysaccharides that boost skin recovery 3x more than traditional aloe gel and increase hydration by 100% within one hour of application for skin that instantly appears firmer. Amla harbors the
highest vitamin C content of any plant in the world, helping stimulate collagen synthesis while ashwagandha soothes the appearance of hyperpigmentation. Our plant + Probiotic 6-Plex™ unleashes nature’s strongest actives, complementing the rhythm of both body and mind for truly rejuvenated skin while naturally aging.
ARTISANALLY
FERMENTED
INGREDIENTS
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf*, Avena Sativa (Sprouted Oat) Sprout*, Black Strap Molasses*, Rice Protein*, Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi)*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower*, Calendula Officinalis (Marigold)
Flower*, Emblica Officinalis (Amla) Fruit*, Cinnamomum Verum (Cinnamon) Bark*, Eugenia Caryophyllus
(Clove) Bud*, Crocus Sativus (Saffron) Flower*, Withania Somnifera (Ashwaghanda) Root*, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Rhizome*, Saccharomyces cerevisiae*, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium longum *certified organic
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SUBLIME HYDRATION
adapt essence spray DESCRIPTION
Strengthen your skin’s intrinsic ability to deal with environmental and internal stress with our fermented
Probiotic 6-Plex™ + Mushroom 5-Plex™ supernatant as it awakens your microbiome for a dewy complexion
in the face of dehydrated skin. The union of mushrooms and probiotic lysates amplifies the power of brightening reishi to soothe itchy, dry skin while regenerative lion’s mane boosts the skin’s sensory connection for
an intuitively radiant complexion. This prebiotic mist bestows the skin’s microbiome with hundreds of plant
+ probiotic actives as their natural, earthy scent fades upon contact and delivers a sublime smoothing, toning, and hydrating experience.
ARTISANALLY
FERMENTED
INGREDIENTS
Aqua (Water), Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi)*, Grifola Frondosa (Maitake)*, Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga)*,
Hericium Erinaceus (Lion's Mane)*, Pleurotus Eryngii (King Trumpet)*, Rice Protein*, Black Strap Molasses*, Saccharomyces cerevisiae*, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium longum, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit* *certified organic
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MATTIFYING DEFENSE
restore essence spray DESCRIPTION
Prime your skin and microbiome for pollution protection and inhibit excess oil production to reveal a clearer, more even-toned appearance. This mattifying mist combines two of the most potent honey ferments: our
Probiotic 6-PlexTM + Manuka honey supernatant and our Zymomonas mobilis + Swiss black bee honey super-
natant. Probiotic lysates awaken the ancient wisdom of both these exotic honeys to encourage cell renewal for a healthy complexion and to help protect against blemish-causing impurities.
ARTISANALLY
FERMENTED
INGREDIENTS
Aqua (Water), Leptospermum Scoparium Mel (Manuka Honey), Rice Protein*, Black Strap Molasses*, Honey
Extract (Swiss Black Bee) and Zymomonas Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae*, Lactobacillus
reuteri, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum, BiďŹ dobacterium longum, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit* *certiďŹ ed organic
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FULL-BODY TRANQUILITY
uplift body oil DESCRIPTION
Immerse yourself in full-body tranquility as plant-derived actives speak to the skin’s deepest layers for a
smoother, more even-toned appearance in the face of blue light radiation and oxidative stress. Unite your
senses and spirit with aromatic vanilla planifolia and coconut as they entwine our highly concentrated rosehip and sea buckthorn oils for a revolutionary yet effective botanical symphony. With each caress, astaxanthin guards cells from environmental stress and activates the skin’s intrinsic wisdom, acknowledging the total expanse of your skin and microbiome while bestowing free-radical protection below the neck.
VOLCANIC
EXTRACTED
INGREDIENTS
Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Extract*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract*, Amaranthus Caudatus (Ama-
ranth) Seed Extract*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Extract*, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit
Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract*, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract*, Haematococcus Pluvialis (Astaxanthin) Extract* *certified organic
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Paul s Formulation Manifesto 1
SELECT: NAVIGATE THE 5 KINGDOMS When choosing ingredients from The 5 Kingdoms, our selections are grounded by both tradition and science. Our mushrooms, botanicals, microalgae, probiotic strains, and honeys have not only been clinically researched to soothe even the most reactive skin types, but to deliver unrivaled results that challenge both natural and synthetic formulations.
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FIND
SOURCE: THE BEST
FORM
Our sourcing integrity is based on these 5 standards: all our ingredients must be reliable, organic, sustainable, ethical, and safe. Throughout Paul’s 40 years of formulating, he has made connections with steadfast and trustworthy biomes. These relationships ensure the most efficacious form of each ingredient while positively influencing their respective communities.
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PREPARE: ELEVATE THE POTENCY With a foundation built on the most valuable plants, sentient mushrooms, clinically studied probiotics and exotic honeys in the world, our work is still only half-complete. The final step is to elevate this already exquisite formula with our two zero-waste technologies: CO2 volcanic extraction and dual stage fermentation.
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How It Works Steeped in common sense and validated with over 40 years of science, Sentient Skincare™ respects the full expanse of the skin and its microbiome as the ‘third brain’, a universe of life that contains all the learned wisdom and adaptations from past generations. When your microbiome flourishes, these lessons are passed on to your skin, awakening the beauty that was always there.
CONNECTS
100% active ingredients deliver biocompatible formulas that seamlessly connect with the skin’s environ-
DOES
microorganisms, essentially giving your skin and microbiome an instruction manual for holistic protec-
WHAT
COMMUNICATES
IT
ment and microbiome.
Dermal bioactives and phytonutrients conduct robust conversations with skin cells and surrounding tion and preservation.
CULTIVATES
The skin-microbiome relationship is skillfully balanced, recalibrating where necessary and maintaining what’s already working. Interkingdom harmony is restored, enriching and cultivating the skin’s sensory abilities as the ‘third brain’.
CLEANSE
&
PRIME
Our cleansing and masking powders prime the skin with Artisanal Fermentate™, the precious crystallization of probiotic lysates, organic nutrients, and hundreds of dermal bioactives in one micro-batch
IT
PREBIOTIC
HOW
TO
needed most for skin that feels soothed, firmer, and revitalized.
USE
fermentation. Impurities are exfoliated away as a myriad of correctional activity funnels to where it’s
NOURISHMENT
&
HYDRATION
Newly fresh skin is greeted with our essence sprays which deliver the liquid supernatant of our Artisanal Fermentate™. A feast for your microbiome, the skin is lavished in microbial-balancing nutrients that encourage improved water retention and barrier function for a sublime hydrating experience and skin that appears plumped and toned.
MOISTURIZE
&
SEAL
With skin still damp from applying an essence spray, our serums and body oil deliver a myriad of phytonutrients that seep to the skin’s deepest layers and encapsulate receptive skin cells for inside out protection. Our complex formulas mimic the skin’s outermost moisture barrier, sealing in bioactives and providing long-lasting protection against environmental stress for a clearer, more even-toned complexion.
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100% Active Ingredients PRESERVATIVES,
NO
FILLERS,
NO
TOXINS
SHIELD FACE SERUM
EMPOWER POWDER 2-IN-1
AWAKEN EYE SERUM
INVIGORATE POWDER MASK
UPLIFT BODY OIL
SOOTHE POWDER CLEANSER
ARTISANALLY FERMENTED
INGREDIENTS
VOLCANIC
EXTRACTED
INGREDIENTS
NO
RESTORE ESSENCE SPRAY
ADAPT ESSENCE SPRAY
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The Results WE
INVEST
STUDIES
HEAVILY TO
IN
FURTHER
ONGOING
CELLULAR
VALIDATE
OUR
AND
PRODUCT
CLINICAL LINE
The skin’s pH ranges from 4.5-6.5. All our products are formulated to support this environment.
Cellular studies show that the use of our Artisanal Fermentate™, Artisanal Fermentate™ supernatant, and CO2 volcanic extracts are associated with:
POWDERS
PH
4.5-6
•
Increased antioxidant activity
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Helps reduce surface level irritation
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Improved biodiversity of the skin’s microbiome
SERUMS PH
3-4
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Reduced irritation of skin cells
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Increased antioxidant capacity
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Cellular protection from blue light stress
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Supports the skin’s ability to stay calm in the face of stress
ESSENCE
SPRAY
PH
3.9-4.1
•
Antioxidant penetration at the cellular level for inside-out free-radical defense
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Improved response to irritation when pre-treated
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Cellular protection from blue light stress
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Supports the skin’s ability to stay calm in the face of stress
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INGREDIENT GLOSSARY
A Aloe Vera Mexico
Produced using green technologies, our remarkable aloe was one of the first to be certified by the International Aloe Science Council for its authenticity and purity. We uplift the sentience of our aloe vera with a patented extraction process that boosts water-retaining polysaccharides to 3x that of traditional aloe gel. By understanding the specific polysaccharides responsible for youthful skin, our aloe has been shown to improve the appearance of skin roughness and elasticity while significantly increasing hydration of the skin by 100% within one hour of application. Products with aloe vera: Empower Powder 2-in-1 Amaranth Seed India
A true jewel from nature, amaranth seed produces a unique combination of nutrients unseen in common oils. Amaranth oil’s penetrating and carrying properties deliver a strengthening balance of linoleic and palmitic acids and the highest source of plant-based squalene for improved barrier function, locking moisture in and impurities out. Studies suggest that amaranth oil could help protect skin before and after UV exposure, relieving the appearance of a troubled complexion. Skin is left fortified in the face of environmental stress for improved appearance of wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Products with amaranth seed: Awaken Eye Serum Amla India
Carefully harvested by hand, amla is revered in Ayurveda for its rejuvenating powers. Amla harbors the highest vitamin C content of any other plant in the natural world—just one small berry contains 8x the vitamin C of a medium orange. Even more miraculously, the full wisdom of the entire amla plant harmonizes vitamin C with restorative tannins that are reputed to support rejuvenation for improved appearance of tone, elasticity, and texture. Studies suggest amla may even increase the skin’s natural ability to produce hydrating hyaluronic acid for skin that remains radiant throughout the aging process. Products with amla: Empower Powder 2-in-1
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Ashwagandha India
Ashwagandha has risen to fame for its stress-soothing properties, and recently has gained recognition for the multitude of skin benefits enveloped in its roots. Harvested from sub-tropical India, ashwagandha contains withanine, a powerful phytonutrient that speaks volumes to hyperpigmented skin. While most hyperpigmentation products can create ‘skin whitening’ effects or hypopigmentation, ashwagandha helps disrupt the crosstalk between pathways that lead to hyperpigmentation for a radiant, even-toned complexion. Products with ashwagandha: Empower Powder 2-in-1 Astaxanthin Israel
The protective properties of astaxanthin signal themselves with its brilliant red coloration. Sourced from the Arava desert using zero-waste solar technology, astaxanthin is produced in microalgae when their environment is exposed to stress. In the face of damaging UV radiation, the algae transform from green to red, and at this very moment, we extract astaxanthin and encapsulate the full spectrum of nature’s protection. Astaxanthin is one of the most effective carotenoids in the natural world and can help shield skin exposed to blue light radiation while penetrating skin cells for inside out free radical defense and skin that appears smoother, brighter, and hydrated. Products with astaxanthin: Shield Face Serum, Uplift Body Oil
B Bifidobacterium Longum USA
A skin-soothing essential, B. longum helps regulate the appearance of reactive skin, leaving your complexion serene in the face of environmental stress, climate shifts, and hormonal fluctuations. By strengthening the skin’s barrier function, B. longum helps retain moisture for hydrated, healthy skin that stays calm when challenged with potential irritants and the aging process. All probiotics are in the form of lysates, or the potent remains of probiotics once fermentation is complete. Products with b. longum: Invigorate Powder Mask, Soothe Powder Cleanser, Empower Powder 2-in-1, Adapt Essence Spray, Restore Essence Spray
C Chaga USA
Used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine and known as the ‘king of medicinal mushrooms’, chaga is revered for its unrivaled benefits for the skin. Chaga is a hardy mushroom that transmits its evolutionary wisdom to your complexion, encapsulating cells with antioxidant protection from signs of photoaging. Beta glucans, zinc, and polysaccharides work with your body to balance and sustain, helping maintain the skin’s integrity for improved appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and tone. Products with chaga: Invigorate Powder Mask, Soothe Powder Cleanser, Adapt Essence Spray Chamomile France
Sourced from an organic French farm, our German chamomile extract is rich in comforting bisabolols and soothing chamazulene. The answer to dry, flakey, and irritated skin, our unrivaled bisabolol content helps stimulate a restored complexion while amplifying nutrient penetration to the skin’s deepest layers. Collagen production is uplifted for skin that feels firmer while tranquility envelops cells exposed to environmental stress. Chamazulene offers its mystical calming gift to help ease discomfort and reinstate balance for improved appearance of irritations. Products with chamomile: Shield Face Serum, Awaken Eye Serum, Empower Powder 2-in-1, Uplift Body Oil
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Cinnamon Bark India
A time-tested spice, cinnamon has been harvested for its precious inner bark for centuries. Ceylon cinnamon, or ‘true cinnamon’, is especially high in eugenol, an effective phytonutrient which lavishes skin with microbiome-friendly properties for a clear complexion and balanced microbiome in the face of potential irritants. Products with cinnamon bark: Empower Powder 2-in-1 Clove India
Aromatic clove offers refuge for troubled, acneic skin while uplifting the spirit for clearer-looking skin. Harboring higher polyphenol content than most fruits, seeds, and vegetables, clove’s unique phenolic profile acts as a significant skin-soother while helping balance microbial diversity for a clear complexion. Gallic acid helps improve the appearance of skin’s elasticity and tone while ferulic acid stabilizes vitamins C and E for harmonious protection in the face of environmental stress. Products with clove: Empower Powder 2-in-1 Cocoa Peru
Used by the ancient Mayan and Aztec civilization for its miraculous properties, cocoa powder encapsulates over 3000 years of skin-improving secrets. With a rich antioxidant and mineral profile, cocoa’s phytonutrients are capable of influencing new beginnings in the skin’s signaling pathways while nourishing receptive cells. Cocoa is a potent source of the biocompound theobromine, which helps moderate pathways that have become disrupted by environmental stress for skin that’s left calm and awakened. Products with cocoa: Invigorate Powder Mask Coconut Sri Lanka
With a delightfully delicate aroma, our coconut oil not only rounds out the decadent scents of our oils and serums but balances our formulas with a supply of medium chain triglycerides. These fatty acids are shorter than most other fats, and are just as necessary for hydrated, healthy skin. Products with coconut: Shield Face Serum, Uplift Body Oil
K King Trumpet USA
King trumpet harbors a universe of nutrients, and is especially rich in the precious amino acid, ergothionine. Acting as the ultimate protector, ergothionine funnels to areas of the skin barrier that have been breached, shielding cells from further oxidative damage while fortifying for a rejuvenated complexion. Products with king trumpet: Invigorate Powder Mask, Soothe Powder Cleanser, Adapt Essence Spray
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L Lactobacillus Casei USA
Speaking with both your microbiome and skin, L. casei enlivens barrier function with improved moisture retention for skin that appears smoother and firmer. Once fermented, L. casei’s lysate is capable of producing lactic acid which acts as an effective microbial balancer for a thriving skin-microbiome connection. All probiotics are in the form of lysates, or the potent remains of probiotics once fermentation is complete. Products with l. casei: Invigorate Powder Mask, Soothe Powder Cleanser, Empower Powder 2-in-1, Adapt Essence Spray, Restore Essence Spray Lactobacillus Plantarum USA
Wielding balance as its super power, L. plantarum can help support a properly diverse microbiome and protect from potentially harmful overloads of certain microbial strains. This balancing trick plays an important role in helping uplift the skin’s intuitive abilities and empowering barrier function. All probiotics are in the form of lysates, or the potent remains of probiotics once fermentation is complete. Products with l. plantarum: Invigorate Powder Mask, Soothe Powder Cleanser, Empower Powder 2-in-1, Adapt Essence Spray, Restore Essence Spray Lactobacillus Reuteri USA
When fermented, L. reuteri uplifts efficacy while releasing potent peptides that rapidly stimulate cell renewal. While fortifying the skin’s barrier, L. reuteri helps recalibrate the skin’s microbiome and helps maintain balance. All probiotics are in the form of lysates, or the potent remains of probiotics once fermentation is complete. Products with l. reuteri: Invigorate Powder Mask, Soothe Powder Cleanser, Empower Powder 2-in-1, Adapt Essence Spray, Restore Essence Spray Lactobacillus Rhamnosus USA
L. rhamnosus harmoniously works to boost the quantity of healthy cells in places that the skin needs it most. By helping uplift the skin’s protective and regenerative mechanisms, renewal is accelerated to reveal a fortified barrier and brilliant complexion. All probiotics are in the form of lysates, or the potent remains of probiotics once fermentation is complete. Products with l. rhamnosus: Invigorate Powder Mask, Soothe Powder Cleanser, Empower Powder 2-in-1, Adapt Essence Spray, Restore Essence Spray Lion's Mane USA
A medicinal staple of the ancients, new research suggests that lion’s mane could have protective benefits, helping to regenerate frayed nerves and empower the skin’s sensory connection for a serene complexion. Soothe your mind, nerves, and skin with the sage wisdom of beta glucans and rejuvenating terpenoids of lion’s mane. Products with lion's mane: Invigorate Powder Mask, Soothe Powder Cleanser, Adapt Essence Spray
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M Maitake USA
A true miracle worker, maitake means ‘dancing mushroom’ in Japanese because people would be so grateful when they’d stumble upon it in the wild, they’d simply have to dance. Maitake is packed with super-nutrient polyphenols and a unique disaccharide that helps fight free-radicals, protect the skin from environmental damage, and improve water retention and hydration. When the body is under stress, maitake’s adaptogenic qualities help recalibrate skin function to mimic normal, stress-free conditions. Products with maitake: Invigorate Powder Mask, Soothe Powder Cleanser, Adapt Essence Spray Marigold Germany
One of nature’s strongest soothers, Calendula marigolds round out our protective formulas with both restorative and protective properties. The therapeutic nature of marigold delivers highly concentrated faradiol esters capable of helping accelerate renewal and soothe irritated skin for a comforted complexion. Skin is left fortified in the face of free radicals and skin is left feeling firmer, smoother, and hydrated. Products with marigold: Shield Face Serum, Empower Powder 2-in-1, Uplift Body Oil Millet Seed Poland
Soften and comfort troubled skin with balancing millet seed. An amino acid-rich profile that features skin-smoothing linoleic and oleic acids, millet seed delivers hard working nutrients that help support renewal and strengthen skin tissue. Products with millet seed: Awaken Eye Serum Mushroom 5-PlexTM USA
We’ve captured the very best of the mushroom kingdom with this multi-correctional, adaptogenic complex featuring reishi, chaga, lion’s mane, maitake, and king trumpet. As mushrooms are bioaccumulators and soak up their surroundings (good or bad), we take great lengths to raise all our mushrooms in climate-controlled environments with state-of-the-art filtration systems, ensuring integrity, purity, and efficacy. This careful selection yields a formula that simultaneously soothes troubled skin while helping reactive skin adapt to stress for a brighter, smoother, and more even-toned complexion. Products with mushroom 5-plexTM: Adapt Essence Spray, Invigorate Powder Mask, Soothe Powder Cleanser
P Pomegranate Seed Turkey
By extracting the oil of the pomegranate seed, we are able to retain and uplift the rejuvenating properties of this mythical fruit. Pomegranate oil contains the highest plant-based concentration of punicic acid, which helps protect skin from environmental damage, lavishes the skin with free-radical fighting antioxidants, and helps stimulate regeneration of healthy skin cells for radiant skin. With a brilliant mattifying effect, pomegranate seed oil is perfect for soothing and improving the appearance of irritated, dry, and aging skin. Products with pomegranate seed: Awaken Eye Serum
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Probiotic 6-PlexTM
USA
Essential to the fruition of our Artisanal Fermentate™, we put countless hours into choosing the primary probiotic strains that help deliver our fermented products. We distilled our choice based on clinical studies and science that supports the balancing, fortifying, and sentient benefits of each probiotic strain once it is fermented into its non-living (but still very much active) form as a probiotic lysate. Products with probiotic 6-plexTM: Soothe Powder Cleanser, Invigorate Powder Mask, Empower Powder 2-in-1, Adapt Essence Spray, Restore Essence Spray Probiotic 6-PlexTM + Manuka Honey Supernatant
USA + New Zealand
New Zealand Manuka honey is revered for its microbiome-friendly properties, lavishing the skin with blemish-fighting methylglyoxal (MGO) for a clearer, more even toned appearance. The mark of genuine, cosmetic-grade Manuka honey lies in the MGO grading system—the higher the MGO rating, the more you’ll enjoy the skin-soothing benefits. Our 829 MGO Manuka honey has been uplifted even further with our Probiotic 6-Plex™ to yield a supernatant that nourishes the skin and its microbiome for a smoother, more even-toned complexion. Products with probiotic 6-plexTM + manuka honey supernatant: Restore Essence Spray Probiotic 6-PlexTM + Mushroom 5-PlexTM Supernatant
USA
The spirit of our Adapt Essence Spray lies in the sublime hydration of our fermented Probiotic 6-Plex™ + Mushroom 5-Plex™ supernatant, which combines water, probiotics, and mushrooms in one fermentation batch. Water is a key piece of the fermentation process and acts as a platform for our probiotic and mushroom nutrients to transform and multiply. This potent and valuable liquid is then filtered, removing solids that could inhibit a misting experience while retaining the harmonious fusion of toning, smoothing, and microbial-balancing nourishment. Products with probiotic 6-plexTM + mushroom 5-plexTM supernatant: Adapt Essence Spray
R Radish Root USA
Synthetic preservatives are out of the question for our formulations, which is why we turned to fermented radish root as a natural alternative to preserve our essence sprays (which contain water) while doubling as an active, beneficial ingredient. Fermented with the powerful probiotic Leuconostoc kimchi, this potent liquid acidifies its environment while producing microbiome-balancing peptides. In addition to its preservative properties, fermented radish root improves skin moisturization for a hydrated complexion. Products with radish root: Adapt Essence Spray, Restore Essence Spray
Raspberry Seed Poland
Red raspberry seed provides a symphony of phytonutrients and polyphenolic compounds that speak to damaged cells
for a restored complexion. Not only helping restore the appearance of aging skin, raspberry seed can also help fortify skin’s natural defense against such challenges. Raspberry is nature’s answer to soothing the appearance of wrinkles and dehydration for skin that feels smooth and balanced.
Products with raspberry seed: Shield Face Serum, Awaken Eye Serum, Uplift Body Oil
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Reishi USA
Reishi, also known as Ganoderma lucidum, is derived from the Greek words ‘ganos’ meaning brightness and ‘derma’
meaning skin. Also known as the ‘mushroom of immortality’, reishi possesses a unique profile of ganoderic acid and beta glucans that help soothe itchy, dry skin, quell irritated cells, tone hyperpigmentation, smooth fine lines, and boost the skin’s intrinsic detox process.
Products with reishi: Invigorate Powder Mask, Soothe Powder Cleanser, Adapt Essence Spray Rosehip Chile
Our wild-grown rosehip fruits and seeds are born in the isolated mountains of Chile and harbor the richest nutrient
content of any berry in the world. Hand-picked by indigenous people, our process supports both a guaranteed salary for the local workers while ensuring optimal levels of barrier-fortifying linoleic and alpha linolenic acids, free-radical fighting antioxidants, and soothing vitamin E. Skin is noticeably softer, smoother, and plumper after just one use of
rosehip oil, while long-term use can restore the look of wrinkles, scars, blemishes, and improve skin’s natural ability to retain moisture.
Products with rosehip seed: Shield Face Serum, Awaken Eye Serum, Uplift Body Oil
S Saccharomyces Cerevisiae USA
This probiotic yeast holds the secret to empowered, moisturized skin right in its cell walls. A natural and potent source
of skin-strengthening beta glucans, S. cerevisiae bestows our ferments with the ability to activate skin cells responsible for barrier function and collagen production. Skin is left with an invisible film that protects, hydrates, and revitalizes your complexion all day long while supplying your microbiome with balancing nutrients. All probiotics are in the form of lysates, or the potent remains of probiotics once fermentation is complete.
Products with saccharomyces cerevisiae: Invigorate Powder Mask, Soothe Powder Cleanser, Empower Powder 2-in-1, Adapt Essence Spray, Restore Essence Spray Saffron India
There’s a reason Cleopatra is said to have bathed in saffron before meeting potential suiters. Saffron is carefully cultivat-
ed by hand, producing a unique blend of antioxidants and bioactive compounds that are qualified to target hyperpigmentation caused by environmental damage while stimulating precious cells for improved skin texture and tone. Products with saffron: Empower Powder 2-in-1 Sea Buckthorn Pakistan
A hardy plant that is tolerant of air pollution, drought, and frost, sea buckthorn transfers its evolutionary wisdom directly to the skin and its microbiome. Our sea buckthorn fruit is bursting with fatty acids that were born to envelop skin. Relish in the rare and valuable palmitoleic acid, a natural component of the skin’s lipid barrier that is vital to a healthy complexion. This unique composition of fatty acids seeps to the deepest layers of the skin, enhancing transportation of barrier-fortifying nutrients.
Products with sea buckthorn: Shield Face Serum, Uplift Body Oil
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Sprouted Oats USA
Simple yet wise, the ancient goodness of sprouted oats soothes irritated, itchy skin while gentle fatty acids cleanse away the day’s impurities. With a high beta glucan content and unique skin-saving avenanthramides, sprouted oat offers an
effective antioxidant profile known to help give the skin a plump appearance, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and help support the skin’s natural barrier.
Products with sprouted oat: Invigorate Powder Mask, Soothe Powder Cleanser, Empower Powder 2-in-1
T Turmeric India
In the ancient text of Ayurveda, the Charaka Samhita, turmeric is revered as a soothing respite for stressed skin. While
curcumin has risen to great fame as turmeric’s primary constituent, we tap into the wisdom of the entire plant to deliver a harmonious melody of benefits. This golden spice can be a complexion-comforting savior for skin that appears calm and more even-toned.
Products with turmeric: Empower Powder 2-in-1
V Vanilla Planifolia Uganda
The aromatherapy of vanilla planifolia radiates and revitalizes the mind with mists of happiness and relaxation. Our unique choice of this potent orchid hails from Uganda, where it supports the local community, pays fair wages, and
delivers a high concentration of blemish-fighting vanillin. Just as the vanilla vines twist around a tree, let this soothing spice envelop your spirit while antioxidants replenish skin texture and tone. Products with vanilla planifolia: Shield Face Serum, Uplift Body Oil
W Water USA
Water acts as critical piece of our fermented supernatant liquid which makes up the majority of our essence sprays. In
these formulas, water doubles as a platform for probiotic and organic nutrient transformation and to stabilize the potent nature of our essence sprays for optimal compatibility with the skin and its microbiome with daily use in mind. Products with water: Adapt Essence Spray, Restore Essence Spray
Z Zymomonas Mobilis + Swiss Black Bee Honey Supernatant Switzerland
Replenish and protect your nature-given barrier from pollution with fermented honey sourced from rare Swiss black
bees. The probiotic in our bioactive-rich fermentation, Zymomonas mobilis, is the same probiotic strain that was used by the ancient Aztecs to produce the revered Drink of the Gods. This nutrient-rich supernatant sets an ideal balance for healthy microbial growth while reducing sebum production for matte, hydrated skin that feels fortified and resilient. Products with zymomonas mobilis + swiss black bee honey supernatant: Restore Essence Spray
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