- The Intention
- The Ingredients
- The Ritual
- The Live Botanical Story
Inspired by summers in the most northern parts of the world, where the sun doesn't set until midnight. A liminal space where lightness envelops the dark for much of the season. From the botanical extracts to the aroma, the formula weaves together both energizing and dreamy plants to speak to the mysteries of this unique phenomenon. On application, you are treated to a serene stroll through an orchard of ancient magnolias and yuzu trees. A balanced aroma that speaks to the brightness of the sun and the depth of twilight ahead. This lightweight, creamy body serum absorbs quickly and offers lamellar structures that mirror the skin's lipid barrier for deep hydration. Enriched with an herbal composition of flora found in far north landscapes where midnight sunsets can be witnessed like arnica, bilberry and wild pansy. Each botanical housing an array of nutrients and ultra soothing compounds to encourage skin resiliency.
4fl oz
80% Regionally Sourced
aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) juice*^, [helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil*^ & arnica chamissonis flower*^ & viola tricolor (wild pansy) flower*^ & althaea officinalis (marshmallow) leaf/flower*^], accinium myrtillus (bilberry) Co2 extract*, aqua (water), caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, tremella fuciformis sporocarp (snow mushroom) extract, frankincense (boswellia carterii) extract#, glycerin*, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter*#, squalane, ceramide NP, [caprylyl glycol & glyceryl laurate & glyceryl undecylenate], pentylene glycol, copaifera officinalis (copaiba) balsam#, michelia champaca (magnolia) flower Co2 extract, jasminum grandiflorum (jasmine) flower extract*, jasminum sambac (jasmine) flower extract, citrus junos sieb. ex tanaka (yuzu) essential oil, lavandula angustifolia (lavender)*^ essential oil, and rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf Co2 extract*^
*organic | ^regionally sourced | #fair trade/co-op
To foster higher standards of stewardship among the land and people, Live Botanical practices bioregional sourcing. Most ingredients are grown throughout the Pacific West and including Live Botanical's own micro-garden in Oregon.
Taking deep breaths, massage onto damp or dry skin anytime of day to hydrate this skin. Can be used alone for light hydration or applied under your favorite body oil for intense moisturization. Do not apply to open wounds.
Founded by deeply-studied and wealth-of-knowledge herbalist Carolyn McRory in 2016, Live Botanical started its journey as a dream that formed over 20 years ago. The heart of Live Botanical is the intense desire to connect more with Mother Nature and share her beauty and wisdom with others; and Carolyn believes the path to a more sustainable society is to encourage ideas of conservation through compassion: we must see ourselves in nature and nature within ourselves to change mindsets. Through herbal-based skincare, Carolyn is able to tell a story to help forge a relationship with the many wonders of the natural world. With vivid botanical imagery and products designed for personal care, she hopes we are reminded every day of the beauty in the world and, more importantly, the beauty that lives within each of us.
Live Botanical’s philosophy is based upon four guiding principles: to live beautiful, to live fresh, to live responsible, and to live simple.
To Live Beautiful - Formulas are rooted in creating balance and harmony, and to enhance what makes each of us unique because they believe that loving who we are at this moment and following our intuition is where beauty begins.
To Live Fresh – Whole plant infusions, botanical extracts, unrefined oils, waxes, and butters are at the core of every product. Infusions and extracts are created in-house in their Portland, Oregon studio. And they start with locally- and regionally-sourced fresh herbs from small farms or their own micro-garden that they dry in house (instead of purchasing pre-dried herbs) as much as possible to ensure the potency and quality meets their high standards. They also source with an idea of using abundant herbs to limit their impact on the earth.
To Live Responsible - Both environmental and social responsibility are value statements they hold dear in every decision made. Sourcing follows strict guidelines, and ingredients not obtained regionally are fair-trade certified (when applicable). They work with farmers and producers who follow organic guidelines or ethical wildharvesting using rules outlined by United Plant Savers. Oils, butters, and waxes must be GMO free and unrefined or minimally refined depending on formulation requirements. Preservatives and lab-based ingredients are researched extensively for environmental impact and personal safety. They also actively give back to organizations who honor environmental stewardship and who work to uplift marginalized communities relating to equality and justice.
To Live Simple - They embrace the art of slow living by taking time to connect more with plants and customers to impart feelings of love, patience, and acceptance. Products are crafted to bridge current knowledge and traditional wisdom into every formula. They consider themselves anti-capitalists. This means they remain purposefully small with extremely low overhead to ensure products are affordable and markups are as low as possible. Their goals are based in the love of nature and helping others connect to the outside world.
The Intention
Inspired by summers in the most northern parts of the world, where the sun doesn't set until midnight. A liminal space where lightness envelops the dark for much of the season. From the botanical extracts to the aroma, the formula weaves together both energizing and dreamy plants to speak to the mysteries of this unique phenomenon. On application, you are treated to a serene stroll through an orchard of ancient magnolias and yuzu trees. A balanced aroma that speaks to the brightness of the sun and the depth of twilight ahead. This lightweight, creamy body serum absorbs quickly and offers lamellar structures that mirror the skin's lipid barrier for deep hydration. Enriched with an herbal composition of flora found in far north landscapes where midnight sunsets can be witnessed like arnica, bilberry and wild pansy. Each botanical housing an array of nutrients and ultra soothing compounds to encourage skin resiliency.
4fl oz
The Ingredients
80% Regionally Sourced
aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) juice*^, [helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil*^ & arnica chamissonis flower*^ & viola tricolor (wild pansy) flower*^ & althaea officinalis (marshmallow) leaf/flower*^], accinium myrtillus (bilberry) Co2 extract*, aqua (water), caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, tremella fuciformis sporocarp (snow mushroom) extract, frankincense (boswellia carterii) extract#, glycerin*, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter*#, squalane, ceramide NP, [caprylyl glycol & glyceryl laurate & glyceryl undecylenate], pentylene glycol, copaifera officinalis (copaiba) balsam#, michelia champaca (magnolia) flower Co2 extract, jasminum grandiflorum (jasmine) flower extract*, jasminum sambac (jasmine) flower extract, citrus junos sieb. ex tanaka (yuzu) essential oil, lavandula angustifolia (lavender)*^ essential oil, and rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf Co2 extract*^
*organic | ^regionally sourced | #fair trade/co-op
To foster higher standards of stewardship among the land and people, Live Botanical practices bioregional sourcing. Most ingredients are grown throughout the Pacific West and including Live Botanical's own micro-garden in Oregon.
The Ritual
Taking deep breaths, massage onto damp or dry skin anytime of day to hydrate this skin. Can be used alone for light hydration or applied under your favorite body oil for intense moisturization. Do not apply to open wounds.
The Live Botanical Story
Founded by deeply-studied and wealth-of-knowledge herbalist Carolyn McRory in 2016, Live Botanical started its journey as a dream that formed over 20 years ago. The heart of Live Botanical is the intense desire to connect more with Mother Nature and share her beauty and wisdom with others; and Carolyn believes the path to a more sustainable society is to encourage ideas of conservation through compassion: we must see ourselves in nature and nature within ourselves to change mindsets. Through herbal-based skincare, Carolyn is able to tell a story to help forge a relationship with the many wonders of the natural world. With vivid botanical imagery and products designed for personal care, she hopes we are reminded every day of the beauty in the world and, more importantly, the beauty that lives within each of us.
Live Botanical’s philosophy is based upon four guiding principles: to live beautiful, to live fresh, to live responsible, and to live simple.
To Live Beautiful - Formulas are rooted in creating balance and harmony, and to enhance what makes each of us unique because they believe that loving who we are at this moment and following our intuition is where beauty begins.
To Live Fresh – Whole plant infusions, botanical extracts, unrefined oils, waxes, and butters are at the core of every product. Infusions and extracts are created in-house in their Portland, Oregon studio. And they start with locally- and regionally-sourced fresh herbs from small farms or their own micro-garden that they dry in house (instead of purchasing pre-dried herbs) as much as possible to ensure the potency and quality meets their high standards. They also source with an idea of using abundant herbs to limit their impact on the earth.
To Live Responsible - Both environmental and social responsibility are value statements they hold dear in every decision made. Sourcing follows strict guidelines, and ingredients not obtained regionally are fair-trade certified (when applicable). They work with farmers and producers who follow organic guidelines or ethical wildharvesting using rules outlined by United Plant Savers. Oils, butters, and waxes must be GMO free and unrefined or minimally refined depending on formulation requirements. Preservatives and lab-based ingredients are researched extensively for environmental impact and personal safety. They also actively give back to organizations who honor environmental stewardship and who work to uplift marginalized communities relating to equality and justice.
To Live Simple - They embrace the art of slow living by taking time to connect more with plants and customers to impart feelings of love, patience, and acceptance. Products are crafted to bridge current knowledge and traditional wisdom into every formula. They consider themselves anti-capitalists. This means they remain purposefully small with extremely low overhead to ensure products are affordable and markups are as low as possible. Their goals are based in the love of nature and helping others connect to the outside world.