Why cold-pressed oils?
Cold-pressed oils are extracted without heat or chemical solvents, preserving the integrity of the fatty acids, antioxidants, and naturally occurring vitamins within each oil.
Unlike refined oils — which can lose much of their bioactive value during processing — cold-pressed oils remain closer to their original botanical state. This means the skin receives nutrients in a form it recognises, absorbs, and utilises more effectively.
Cold-pressed oils don’t just sit on the surface of the skin — they support skin function.
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Skin Doesn’t Need More Stimulation — It Needs Support
Modern skincare often focuses on stimulating change: exfoliating faster, increasing cell turnover, suppressing oil, forcing renewal.
Cold-pressed oils work differently.
Rather than pushing the skin to behave a certain way, they help restore the conditions the skin needs to regulate itself — strengthening the barrier, improving hydration balance, and reducing chronic low-grade inflammation.
This is why oil can be beneficial for all skin types, including oily, acne-prone, reactive, and mature skin.
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How Oils Benefit Oily & Acne-Prone Skin
Oily skin is often misunderstood. Excess oil production is frequently a response to dehydration or barrier compromise, not a sign that the skin has “too much oil”.
Cold-pressed oils like jojoba and hemp closely resemble the skin’s natural lipids. When applied consistently, they can:
• Signal the skin to reduce excess sebum production
• Improve hydration without congestion
• Calm inflammation that contributes to breakouts
• Support barrier repair, which reduces sensitivity and reactivity over time
Well-chosen oils do not clog pores — they help normalise oil flow.
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Natural Vitamins That Mimic Actives — Without the Irritation
Cold-pressed oils naturally contain fat-soluble vitamins and compounds that function similarly to popular actives, but in a gentler, more bioavailable form.
Vitamin A (from oils like rosehip, carrot seed)
Naturally occurring retinoic compounds help support long-term skin renewal, elasticity, and tone — without the dryness, peeling, or sensitisation commonly associated with synthetic retinoids.
Vitamin E (tocopherols)
A powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from oxidative stress, supports barrier repair, and improves moisture retention.
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3, 6, 9)
Found in oils like hemp, raspberry seed, and pomegranate, these lipids strengthen the skin barrier, reduce inflammation, and improve resilience against environmental stressors.
These nutrients work with the skin, not against it.
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Oils vs Actives: Not Opposites — Different Roles
Active ingredients have their place — but they are not always what the skin needs daily.
Actives:
• Target specific concerns
• Often stimulate or accelerate processes
• Can compromise the barrier when overused
Cold-pressed oils:
• Support baseline skin health
• Improve tolerance to actives
• Restore balance after over-exfoliation or irritation
• Can be used daily, long-term, and across seasons
Healthy skin responds better to actives — and oils help create that foundation.
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Why This Approach Works Long-Term
Skin thrives when it is:
• Well hydrated
• Barrier-supported
• Calm and regulated
• Protected from oxidative stress
Cold-pressed oils provide these benefits simultaneously — without overwhelming the skin or requiring recovery time.
This makes them especially valuable for:
• Sensitive or reactive skin
• Oily but dehydrated skin
• Skin recovering from actives
• Mature skin seeking longevity rather than quick fixes