Tailored [skin-loving] Ingredients
Melatonin
[say it like] mel•ah•toe•nin
Enhances natural repair process and fights oxidative stress by stimulating your body's natural production of antioxidant enzymes during the night.
NZ red seaweed
[say it like] red seaweed
Hydrates and plumps the skin plus locks in moisture. Leaves skin feeling soft, dewy, and refreshed
Liquorice Root
[say it like] lick•rish•root
Visibly brightens skin, reduces hyper-pigmentation and restores after sun damage
Olive squalene
[say it like] squah•lane
Squalane is a naturally occurring anti-ageing component of the skin. Your skin produces less as you age, but luckily it can be replenished by adding it into your skincare routine. It moisturises and encourages your skin to balance natural oil production.
Jojoba oil
[say it like] ho•ho•bah oil
Jojoba oil is a liquid wax and a natural occlusive agent, which moisturises, nourishes and protects your skin. Jojoba oil is a similar consistency to your skin's natural oils, making it a great option for oily skin as it helps to regulate sebum (oil) production and is non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog your pores).
NZ black fern
[say it like] black•fern
Works to rapidly hydrate your skin, while immediately lifting and tightening your skin.
NZ gotu kola
[say it like] go•too•cola
Works to deeply brighten your skin, while reducing pigmentation over time. Its a powerful antioxidant, which fights off free radical damage.
Glycerin
[say it like] gli•suh•ruhn
I'm not sure if you know this, but Glycerin is sourced from organic coconut oil (yes, organic). It's a humectant that prevents water loss in your skin to keep it hydrated and moisturised for longer (AKA dream skin).
Shea butter
[say it like] she•ah•butt•err
Shea butter is a super nourishing ingredient that moisturises and smooths dry and irritated skin. It creates a protective barrier to lock in hydration.
NZ Grape Seed Extract
[say it like] grayp•seed•ex•tract
Antioxidant-rich grape seed extract, sourced as a byproduct of the Marlbourugh wine industry, defends against UV* free radical damage plus improves skin elasticity and firmness. *Not an SPF.
Sunflower seed oil
[say it like] sun•flouw•er•seed•oi•ill
Sunflower seed oil is rich in both linoleic and oleic acids, and Vitamin E. It easily penetrates your skin for deep moisturising and reduces inflammation. Antioxidant properties fight signs of ageing caused by free radical damage.
Vitamin E
[say it like] vai•tah•muhn e
Vitamin E is a fatty acid and an antioxidant so it is doubly nourishing for the skin. It protects against free radical damage, fights inflammation and boosts skin healing.
Aqua
[say it like] a•kwuh
The main carrier of the balm, used as the base as a solvent, which is what the other ingredients dissolve into to create the formula. This formulation used a lot less water than our other water-based products to give it a heavier buttery consistency.
Fragrance
[say it like] fray•gruhns
Infused with Tailor's iconic scent with notes of vanilla, green and floral. Our fragrance is a bespoke blend of extracts of essential oil chosen for their relaxing and soothing properties. All the ingredients in our fragrance are derived from natural sources, as essential oils can be quite active on the skin and it's important to us we made sure our fragrance is gentle.