The Gentle Lotus / Calming Botanical Serum

1 NYMPHAEA CAERULEA
Nymphaea caerulea (Egyptian Blue Lotus) originates from the fertile banks of the Nile River and was revered by ancient Egyptians, frequently appearing in sacred art and rituals. Rich in protective flavonoids and botanical antioxidants, Blue Lotus helps neutralise reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by pollution, UV exposure and environmental stress, protecting against oxidative damage and premature ageing. Its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties help calm redness and irritation, while supporting hydration and balanced sebum levels. Blue Lotus also demonstrates tyrosinase-inhibiting activity, helping reduce excessive melanin formation and the appearance of pigmentation, promoting a calmer, brighter and more resilient complexion.

2 CENTELLA ASIATICA
Centella Asiatica (CICA) is a medicinal botanical renowned for its powerful anti-inflammatory, soothing and skin-repairing properties. Rich in bioactive triterpenes including asiaticoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid, it helps regulate inflammatory responses that contribute to redness, irritation and skin sensitivity. By calming stressed skin and supporting its natural repair processes, Centella helps restore comfort while strengthening the skin barrier against recurring environmental irritation. Its antioxidant properties further help reduce oxidative stress that can trigger inflammation. This combination of calming, restorative and barrier-supportive activity makes Centella particularly beneficial for sensitive, reactive or compromised skin, helping maintain a calmer, healthier and more resilient complexion.

3 MARRUBIUM VULGARE EXTRACT
Marrubium vulgare (White Horehound) is a hardy perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa and Asia, naturally rich in protective phytochemicals including its characteristic compound, marrubiin. White Horehound Extract is particularly valued for its anti-pollution and environmental defence properties, helping protect skin exposed to the cumulative stresses of urban living. Its antioxidant activity helps neutralise daily aggressors, while its anti-inflammatory properties help calm stress-induced irritation. By supporting the skin’s natural barrier and detoxification mechanisms, it helps limit oxidative damage and maintain calmer, stronger and more resilient skin.

4 7-Dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC)
It is a naturally occurring molecule in the skin and the biological precursor to Vitamin D3. Under UVB exposure, it begins the skin’s natural Vitamin D3 synthesis pathway. This presents a modern paradox: sunlight supports Vitamin D production, yet UV exposure also accelerates photo-ageing and cellular damage. With daily SPF, sun avoidance and increasingly indoor lifestyles, the skin receives less UVB exposure for this natural conversion process. As a skin-native sterol, 7-DHC represents an important biological link between sunlight, skin and Vitamin D3, while supporting the skin’s natural lipid environment, barrier integrity and resilience.