09.09.2026

Why natural ingredients?

We look to nature for every ingredient we use – natural to the world around us, and natural to the world within us.

The word natural has come to mean soft, simple and gentle. But this definition overlooks two of nature’s greatest powers: its extraordinary pantry of bioactive ingredients, and the innate intelligence of the skin itself.

In this article, we explore what makes natural ingredients effective, how nature’s most sophisticated compounds interact with skin biology, and why the future of skincare lies in working with, rather than against, the intelligence of the natural world.

How we work with nature in our formulations

First, we look to the skin's nature – the intelligence​. The skin is more sophisticated than any laboratory. It is a living, adaptive system, with its own laws, logic and mechanisms for maintaining balance.
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Then we look to nature's pantry – the ingredients​. An abundance of advanced bioactives the skin innately knows how to respond to. Natural to the world around us – and natural to the world within us.

It does not rely on shortcuts or shortcuts in complexity.​ Instead, it is the result of continuous biological refinement over time –  highly evolved molecular structures shaped for function, compatibility, and performance.​

Natural systems often demonstrate:​
— Optimised binding affinity ​
— High receptor compatibility ​
— Structural precision ​
— Long-evolved stability and function​

This is the intelligence we look to when we formulate: not simply ingredients that come from nature, but systems that work with the nature of skin itself.
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By harnessing and working with these two formidable
forces, we can unlock truly transformative results.​

We see nature as not the alternative, but the original system of design.​ Nature is not off-the-rack.

“I founded Emma Lewisham to create products that were both high performing ​and natural, so people wouldn't have to compromise.”

— Emma Lewisham

Some of our favourite natural ingredients

Acetylated Hyaluronic acid

Featured in our Supernatural Day Crème, Supernatural Face Crème Riche and Supernatural Vitale Elixir, this powerful ingredient delivers exceptional hydration from within. Its advanced molecular structure allows it to permeate more deeply into the skin compared with ‘regular’ HA, surpassing surface barriers to deliver unparalleled moisture where it matters most.



CoQ10

Featured in our Skin Reset Eye Crème, Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring compound found in almost every cell of the human body. It plays a crucial role in cellular energy production; however, Coenzyme Q10 levels diminish with age and are further depleted by external stressors. By harnessing the power of this microencapsulated, bio-identical ingredient in our Skin Reset Eye Crème, the skin around the eyes receives a targeted dose of this vital coenzyme.

Human Tripeptide-1

Featured in our Supernatural Face Crème Riche and Supernatural Vitale Elixir, this specialised derivative of the cell’s own repair signal is released by damaged tissue to trigger the production of repair proteins such as collagen. It is an incredible ingredient for boosting collagen production and stimulating the skin’s natural repair functions, strengthening the skin’s underlying matrix for longer-term wrinkle resistance.
 


Alaria esculenta (Seaweed) extract
This potent antioxidant is a powerhouse ingredient in our Supernatural Face Crème Riche, Supernatural Day Crème and Illuminating Exfoliant. It is a kelp extract found in Greenland’s glacial waters. It is made up of a network of elastic fibres that helps ensure cohesion and firmness of the cellular architecture and acts as a potent firming agent, helping to address visible signs of ageing and deliver transformative benefits.

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