Our Botanical Ingredients
Nature, Thoughtfully Selected.
Botanical Wisdom. The Story Behind Every Ingredient.
I’ve always believed the best formulations begin with ingredients that have earned their place over time. Calendula was never included because it was fashionable. It was included because generations before us recognised its value in caring for delicate skin.
Some formulations begin with chemistry. Ours begins with nature.
Nerida’s Skin Aid brings together botanical ingredients that have been treasured across generations for the role they have played in caring for dry, delicate and stressed skin. Each ingredient has been thoughtfully selected for its own qualities, history and contribution to the formulation.
Some provide richness and nourishment. Others help soften, condition and support moisture retention. Ingredients such as ceramides that help support the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
Together they create a balanced botanical skin balm inspired by traditional wisdom and thoughtfully formulated to nourish, comfort and protect modern day skin.
“The beauty of a formulation is not found in a single ingredient, but in the harmony of many.”
Emu Oil
Australia's Enduring Skin Care Tradition
“A botanical story uniquely our own.”
For thousands of years, Aboriginal Australians have valued Emu Oil as part of traditional skin care practices. Its story is deeply woven into Australia’s natural heritage.
Rich and deeply conditioning, Emu Oil contributes lasting nourishment and a luxurious skin feel, making it one of the defining ingredients within Nerida’s Skin Aid.
Its inclusion reflects Nerida’s commitment to celebrating Australian ingredients with a long history of traditional use.
Ricinus communis (Castor Oil) & Undecylenic Acid (Castor Oil Derivative)
Adds richness, helping soften skin while contributing to the balm’s luxurious texture. The derivative is also known for its anti-fungal properties.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride & Cocos nucifera (Coconut Oil)
Naturally Rich. Beautifully Comforting.
“Simple ingredients often become the most enduring.”
A plant-derived emollient that improves glide and skin feel. Coconut Oil has been embraced across tropical cultures for generations as a nourishing botanical ingredient.
Its creamy richness helps create the comforting texture that people recognise in Nerida’s Skin Aid, while contributing softness and everyday skin comfort.
Lanolin & Ceramides
Lanolin helps create a protective moisture layer and support lasting skin comfort. Naturally found within healthy skin, lanolin & ceramides play an essential role in supporting the skin’s moisture barrier and helping reduce moisture loss. They help keep skin feeling soft, smooth and comfortably hydrated.
In Nerida’s Skin Aid, lanolin & ceramides work alongside our carefully selected botanical ingredients to support lasting moisture and everyday skin comfort.
Calendula officinalis Flower Extract
The Golden Flower Treasured for Generations
“A symbol of comfort for delicate skin.”
Large golden calendula flowers have brightened cottage gardens and botanical apothecaries for centuries. Their vibrant petals became cherished throughout traditional European botanical practices, where they were valued for helping care for delicate skin.
Today, Calendula remains one of the world’s most recognisable botanical ingredients. It is admired not only for its beauty, but for the sense of comfort and care it has come to represent.
Within Nerida’s Skin Aid, Calendula has been chosen for its long botanical heritage and the gentle role it plays alongside the formulation’s nourishing oils, creating a balm designed to comfort, condition and care for dry, delicate skin.
Olea europaea (Olive Oil)
A Timeless Tradition of Nourishment
“One of nature's oldest skin care ingredients.”
For centuries, Olive Oil has been treasured throughout Mediterranean cultures for helping nourish and soften the skin.
Its naturally rich composition contributes lasting moisture and a silky feel, bringing depth and balance to the formulation.
Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka Oil)
A Botanical Legacy from Australasia
“Long valued in traditional botanical care.”
Native to Australia and New Zealand, Manuka has earned an enduring place in botanical traditions throughout Australasia.
Its inclusion reflects a philosophy of selecting ingredients that have stood the test of time, bringing together respected botanicals whose stories are as important as their place within the formulation.
Pelargonium graveolens (Rose Geranium Oil)
Beauty, Balance & Botanical Elegance
“An enduring favourite in botanical skincare.”
Rose Geranium has long been admired for its delicate floral aroma and elegant place within botanical skincare.
Its beautifully balanced character complements the richer botanical oils, adding another layer to the sensory experience that makes Nerida’s Skin Aid distinctive.
Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree Oil)
One of Australia's Most Recognised Botanicals
“Nature's remarkable Australian native.”
Few botanical ingredients are as closely associated with Australia as Tea Tree. Growing naturally along the country’s eastern coastline, it has been appreciated in traditional botanical care for generations.
Within Nerida’s Skin Aid, Tea Tree forms part of a carefully balanced botanical blend, contributing freshness and complementing the formulation’s naturally inspired character.
The Supporting Formulation
Every ingredient has a purpose.
A beautifully balanced botanical formulation depends on more than hero ingredients alone. The supporting ingredients have been carefully selected to enhance texture, stability, hydration and the overall experience of using Nerida’s Skin Aid.
| Ingredient | Role in the Formulation |
|---|---|
| Euphorbia cerifera (Candelilla Wax) | Creates the balm’s rich consistency and helps retain moisture. |
| Allantoin (From Comfrey) | Included for its skin-conditioning qualities and smooth skin feel. |
| Citrus grandis (Grapefruit Seed Extract) | Helps support formula freshness |
| Squalane | Provides lightweight hydration and leaves skin feeling soft and supple. |
| Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E) | Supports the formulation while contributing to skin conditioning |
| Argentum metallicum 15X, 20X & 30X (Hom. Silver.) | Known as Homeopathic silver, it provides a broad spectrum of antibacterial & antifungal activity. |
| L-Lysine HCL | An amino acid used to assist skin health. |
| Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) | Provides neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory support. |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus | Probiotic. Complements the formulation philosophy and overall ingredient balance. |
| Magnesium Sulphate | Add a mineral-rich element to the formula. A naturally occurring mineral included within the balanced formulation. |
Our Formulation Philosophy
Creating a beautiful botanical formulation is never about chasing a single hero ingredient. It is about understanding how nature works in harmony.
Some ingredients bring centuries of traditional botanical wisdom, while ceramides help support the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Others provide nourishment, texture and balance. Some simply ensure that every application feels rich, comforting and luxurious.
Together they create something greater than any one ingredient could achieve on its own, a thoughtfully balanced botanical skin balm inspired by nature, guided by experience and crafted to comfort, nourish and care for dry, delicate and stressed skin.
Discover the comfort of thoughtfully selected botanical ingredients.
Nerida’s Skin Aid is designed to become part of your everyday skincare ritual.
Whether your skin is feeling dry, delicate, rough or simply in need of extra nourishment, the carefully balanced botanical formulation helps maintain moisture, support the skin barrier and provide lasting comfort.
