Hemp & Algae Face Cream

One word: balanced

“My nose and forehead used to get super oily with other creams and if I used a product for oily skin, those areas would be OK but the rest of my face would feel overmoisturised.” Tina

Great for sensitive skin

“This cream has a real soothing, pacifying effect on my sensitive skin.” Judy

Strong preservatives, fragrance and essential oils can trigger irritation

Our Hemp & Algae Face Cream contains no added fragrance or essential oils, just the gentle scent of the botanical ingredients in the formula.⁠ ⁠

We preserve our products using a clever combination of probiotic-based ingredients that are created via fermentation using Lactobacillus.

Read more about where we stand on preservatives and fragrance.

Star Ingredients

At Whitfords, we use efficacious renewable ingredients that are gentle on sensitive skin. We prioritise ingredients that are organic, upcycled – such as strawberry seed oil and papaya enzymes – obtained via fermentation processes or are lab-grown (like micro-algae).

Hemp Oil Liposome: encapsulated into liposomes for enhanced, targeted delivery and effective soothing benefits.

Green Algae: Micro algae, such as Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii, is a great example of a natural and sustainable resource with unique properties that can be grown in the lab under defined high UV conditions and used to address damaged skin and prevent further damage. It leaves the skin feeling plumped and hydrated and defends it against pollutants.

Ectoin®natural: protects the skin from allergens, air pollution, dryness and UV light and helps minimise the appearance of wrinkles.

Salicylic Acid from White Willow Bark: It helps the skin defend itself agains microorganisms that can cause acne, it keeps pores clear to avoid the formation of blackheads and bumps and it provides antioxidant protection and calming effect without the associated irritation that synthetic salicylic acid can cause. ⁠

No harsh preservatives, synthetic fragrances or essential oils, making it ideal for sensitive skin. We let the subtle, naturally occurring scent of the botanicals in the formula take centre stage.

Instructions

Massage until fully absorbed onto clean, dry skin morning and evening, or as needed.

Formula & Manufacturing Process

A sophisticated formulation that makes the most of the latest advances in cosmetic ingredients to deliver results. An elegant cream with superb skin feel and a matt finish.

No added fragrance or essential oils, just the gentle scent of the botanical ingredients in the formula.⁠ ⁠

Find out where we stand on scent in skincare

Renewable Bio-Based Ingredients

Our products harness the power of nature through innovative and effective ingredients derived from plants, algae, and beneficial microorganisms.

100% Plastic-Free Skincare

Our packaging is 100% plastic-free. You won’t find a small plastic cap, insert, label, lid or dropper. When we say no plastic, we mean it. Our aluminium containers are reusable and endlessly recyclable.

Vegan Friendly & Cruelty-Free

All our botanical ingredients are vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.

100% Petroleum-free Skincare

Petroleum is not renewable, therefore not sustainable. This includes mineral oil, PEGs (polyethylene glycols), SLS/SLES (sodium lauryl sulfate / sodium laureth sulfate) and parabens. Thousands of plant-derived cosmetic ingredients exist, and there is absolutely no good reason to incorporate petroleum into our skincare routines.

Palm Policy

We use either alternatives to palm-oil or Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certified derivatives that have not been farmed through deforestation. At present, all our products are palm-free, with the exception of our Fruit AHAs Exfoliating Mask and our Centella Elasticity Daily Cleanser which contain a very small percentage of a RSPO certified palm derivative.
Read more on where we stand on palm oil.

Organic

Whenever possible or available, we prioritise organic ingredients.

One new tree with every order

As a way to give back and help reduce the amount of carbon out there, we have partnered with Ecologi. For every order we receive, we plant one tree with them. This tangible act will have lasting effect beyond your product and hopefully beyond all of us!

Transparent

We pledge to always tell it like it is. No exaggerations, distorted information, convenient omissions, concealed facts, baffling marketing gibberish or superstition.

Whitfords Studio

Our London studio was designed and built in-house and all our products are made there: we don’t use external manufacturers. It even has a green roof to catch all rain water! The electricity used is 100% certified renewable and UK generated, adding to the goal of conserving resources whenever possible.