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We make plant-based, organic skincare products in small batches in Oakland, California. We source medicinal herbs directly from farms. We are minimalists who avoid clutter on our shelves and in our ingredients. We’re also anti-hype: we take a scientific, evidence-based approach to formulation, using minimally processed natural ingredients that deliver maximum results.
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An Ayurveda-inspired oil cleanser. Gently remove dirt, makeup, and other impurities without harming your skin’s acid mantle or microbiome. Oil cleansing helps maintain your skin’s barrier function—no emulsifiers, preservatives, or foaming agents needed. The combination of oils in The Purist have a complete omega profile, and are targeted to penetrate deep into all three layers of the skin to reduce inflammation and deliver antioxidants. The Purist soothes dry, itchy, or otherwise “problematic” skin without clogging pores, and glides easily to help release dirt and debris while soothing rough and chapped skin.
Size: 4oz (120mL)
Key Benefits
Sesame oil has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine. It’s highly antibacterial and antifungal; it’s also anti-inflammatory and a potent antioxidant. As it’s easily absorbed, it carries these healing properties deep into the lowest layers of the skin. Sesame oil helps moderate the production of sebum, which is helpful for naturally oily and acne-prone skin.
Sacha inchi, or the Peruvian mountain peanut, is high in alpha-Linoleic acid, making it ideal for dry, itchy, scaly, or otherwise problematic skin. The oil is rich in phytonutrients, and vitamins A and E.
Castor oil has also been used for millennia as a topical skin healer. It has an unusual fatty acid structure that makes it more polar and water-accepting than other oils; it also is readily able to penetrate the skin, providing a thorough, deep clean without disrupting your skin. In other words, it really pulls the gunk out.
Blue tansy and turmeric are both powerful anti-inflammatories, and ginger helps bring blood to the surface of the skin.
To use
With clean hands, apply 2-4 pumps of oil & massage into your face for at least 30 seconds. Remove oil with warm water and a washcloth (washcloth can be dry or damp).
Important: If you’re not used to oil cleansing, your skin will need time to adjust. You may see blackheads or breakouts at first; this is your skin’s way of purging. Keep at it for 2 weeks and your skin will begin to glow.
Ingredients
Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) oil*, Sesamum indicum (virgin Sesame) seed oil*, Plukenetia volubilis L. (Sacha Inchi ) oil*, Ricinus communis (Castor) oil*, non-GMO Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)*, Curcuma longa L. (turmeric) oil*, Zingiber officinale (fresh Ginger) oil,* Ocimum sanctum L. (tulsi) oil*, Tanacetum annuum (Blue Tansy) oil*, Anthemis nobilis (Roman chamomile) oil*.
*Certified Organic
This is the one that keeps people coming back (and helps your skin do the same). Great for all skin types, especially dry, mature, sun-damaged, and acne-scarred skin.
Now with an updated scent, you’ll never want to be without this precious orange bottle.
Size: 1oz (30mL)
Key Benefits
Vitamin A, C, and E-rich rose hip oil penetrates deep into the skin to boost collagen production and help combat fine lines and sun damage
Evening primrose oil is full of gamma-linoleic acid, an essential component of cell structure that improves the skin’s elasticity.
Argan helps prevent acne and eczema
Jojoba mimics the skin’s natural oils (sebum) to moisturize while keeping grease slicks in check.
Sea Buckthorn fruit oil promotes skin regeneration and helps repair signs of sun damage.
To use
Apply a few drops to a clean face morning and night. Can be used under makeup to help prime the skin. Can also be used under a thicker lotion or salve to boost hydrating power.
Ingredients
Rosa spp.(Rosehip) seed oil*, Camellia oleifera seed oil*, Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil, Oenothera biennis (Evening Primrose) oil*, Argania Spinosa (Argan ) kernel oil*, Punica granatum (Pomegranate) seed oil*, Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) oil*, non-GMO Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), Citrus junos (Yuzu) oil*, Jasminum sambac absolute, Pelargonium graveolens (rose geranium) oil*.
*Certified Organic
An anti-inflammatory balm for bruises, muscle aches, and joint pain. We use a therapeutically appropriate dose (read: a whole lot) of whole-plant CBD to target pain and inflammation. Arnica flower disperses stuck blood to heal bruises. Fair trade frankincense, infused from the whole resin, contains anti-inflammatory boswellic acid. Yerba Santa, the holy herb, provides surface healing. Luscious oils of chia, marula, and argan, and jojoba deliver a full omega profile while nurturing skin. Mandarin, cypress, and geranium uplift the spirits.
(And yes, you can use it on your face!)
55mL contains 450mg of CBD and 50mg THC (0.25%).
Key Benefits
CBD, or Cannabidiol is a phytocannabinoid that helps reduce inflammation and relieve pain. We source our CBD from Apothio, a lab that pioneered whole-plant extracts and grows their hemp organically in southern California. None of the deep-green chlorophyll has been removed, meaning your skin gets all the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Boswellic acid, present in resinous frankincense tears, has been shown to reduce inflammation, and has been effective in treating inflammatory conditions like arthritis. The key here is that we infuse our oil with the whole resin; frankincense essential oil, while smelling very nice, contains little to none of the therapeutic boswellic acid. We source fair-trade organic frankincense from Somalia; this is a little more expensive, but we are committed to sustainable harvesting practices and living wages for farmers. We grind the resin into a powder, which we then infuse into oil.
Arnica has long been used for bruises, sprains, muscle soreness, and muscle spasm. Arnica is also used to treat muscular aches, joint pain, and arthritis. You really want to use this more for acute pain rather than chronic pain; prolonged use isn’t as effective. Given the mountain flower’s growing habits, finding organic sources can be difficult, but we’ve found a certified organic farm in Canada that produces a high-quality herb.
Yerba Santa, aka “the holy herb,” helps treat bruises, sprains, insect bites, and joint pain. It was traditionally used by the Chumash people of central California. Taken internally, it can help clear mucus…but please don’t eat your balm.
Disclaimers
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not apply to open wounds. And please, do not eat the balm (arnica is poisonous if ingested).
This is not a drug regulated by the FDA. We can’t tell you it is going to treat any medical conditions. This is folk medicine; everyone’s experience may differ.
Ingredients:
Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil*, Boswellia sacra (fair trade frankincense resin)*, Arnica montana leaf and flower*, Salvia hispanica (chia seed) oil*, Sclerocarya birrea (Marula) oil*, Argania spinosa (argan) oil*, Eriodictyon californicum (yerba santa) leaf*, whole plant CBD extract**, non-GMO Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), Citrus reticulata (red mandarin) oil, Cupressus sempervirens (cypress) oil*, Pelargonium graveolens (rose geranium) oil*.
*Certified Organic **Grown organically
Long day? This gentle multi-taker can be used as a cleanser, makeup remover, and light moisturizer, removing dirt and makeup without stripping your skin.
Size: 4oz (120mL)
Key Benefits
Chamomile, yarrow, and calendula flowers calm sensitive, stressed-out skin.
Olive oil is packed with anti-aging antioxidants and hydrating squalene.
Clary sage and Roman chamomile oil combine antibacterial and hormone-balancing benefits with soothing aromatherapy to help you wind down at the end of the day.
To use
Massage a few pumps of cream onto your face; either rinse with warm water or just a washcloth. You can also apply directly to a cloth to remove makeup. A small dollop serves as a light moisturizer, too. Three in one!
Ingredients
Aqueous infusions of Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile)* and Achillea millefolium (yarrow)*, Olea europaea (olive) oil*, Calendula officinalis*, Olive wax (Cetearyl Olivate and Sorbitan Olivate), Lactobacillis Ferment, Anthemis nobilis (Roman chamomile) oil*, Salvia sclarea (clary sage) oil*, Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil*, Pelargonium graveolens (geranium) oil*.
*Certified Organic **Organic Practices
Ingredient Spotlight: Honey
If you have acne-prone and dry skin, honey is what you need. It’s is one of nature’s perfect foods, and has been used for medicinally for centuries.
Most conventional acne medications are great at killing bacteria, but they kill everything else in the process, leaving your skin parched, flaky, and irritated. This means your skin starts overproducing oil to compensate, which means, you guessed it, more bacteria can grow. Honey will help halt this vicious cycle by keeping your skin moisturized while balancing its acid mantle. That means you have skin that looks great and stays that way. Read more...
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Parabens · Phthalates · Propylene Glycol · Synthetic Colors or Fragrances · SLS/SLES · Synthetic Preservatives · Triclosan · EDTA · PEG · Weird Chemical BS
