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The Restoration Set

A 28-day reset for the moisture barrier — humectants first, oils last.

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Niacinamide
Niacinamide · 5%
Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol · 1%
Squalane
Squalane · 8%
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid · 2%
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The Active Index

Decoded fromnature'sown laboratory.

Every formula begins with a molecule we can trace, name and stand behind. Explore the actives that compose the Ætheria ritual — sourced at peak potency, dosed for results.

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Hero actives
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Traceable origin
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Filler ingredients

The Active Index

Browse every molecule.

Move through the actives that build our rituals — each one named by its INCI, dosed by percentage, and sourced with intention.

Niacinamide
5%
Barrier Support

INCI · Vitamin B3

Niacinamide

A multi-tasking cell-communicating active that visibly refines pores and rebalances oil flow.

Regulates sebum
+2
Bakuchiol
1%
Retinol Alternative

INCI · Psoralea Corylifolia

Bakuchiol

A gentle plant-derived retinol alternative that smooths fine lines without irritation or photosensitivity.

Softens fine lines
+2
Squalane
8%
Emollient Lipid

INCI · Olea Europaea

Squalane

A weightless biomimetic lipid that mirrors the skin's own moisture, sealing hydration without heaviness.

Locks in moisture
+2
Hyaluronic Acid
2%
Humectant

INCI · Sodium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic Acid

A multi-weight hydrator that draws water across every layer of the skin for plump, cushioned softness.

Multi-depth hydration
+2
Vitamin C
10%
Antioxidant

INCI · Ascorbyl Glucoside

Vitamin C

A stabilised brightening antioxidant that neutralises free radicals and revives a luminous, even glow.

Brightens dullness
+2
Centella Asiatica
4%
Soothing Botanical

INCI · Cica · Madecassoside

Centella Asiatica

A revered healing botanical that calms reactive skin, reduces redness and accelerates barrier repair.

Soothes redness
+2

Ingredient Spotlight · Psoralea Corylifolia

Bakuchiol

1%

A gentle plant-derived retinol alternative that smooths fine lines without irritation or photosensitivity.

  • Softens fine lines
  • Boosts firmness
  • Zero photo-sensitivity

Sourcing

Cold-pressed babchi seed, Rajasthan highlands

Bakuchiol
Retinol Alternative
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The Sourcing Manifesto

Potency lives in the origin.

We never buy actives by the barrel. Each ingredient is traced to a single harvest, certified for purity, and processed in micro-batches to protect its biological signature.

Single-origin traceability

Every active is tied to one farm, one harvest window, one certificate of analysis — no blended commodity stock.

Cold micro-extraction

We extract below 40°C in runs under 500 units to prevent the thermal oxidation that degrades mass-made actives.

Third-party proof

Independent labs verify identity, purity and concentration before a single drop enters a formula.

How Actives Work

Four steps to a restored barrier.

Actives are only as good as their delivery. Here is the journey every molecule takes from the surface of your skin to the layers that matter.

01

Penetrate

Low-molecular carriers usher actives past the surface without disrupting the acid mantle.

02

Bind

Cell-communicating molecules attach to receptors, signalling repair and renewal pathways.

03

Restore

Lipids and humectants rebuild the moisture matrix, returning bounce and resilience.

04

Protect

Antioxidants form a daily shield against pollution, light stress and premature ageing.

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Find the actives your skin is asking for.

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