Triple Algae Glow Restoring Oil

Star Ingredients

At Whitfords, we use efficacious botanical ingredients that are gentle on sensitive skin. We prioritise sustainable ingredients that are organic, a waste by-product of other clean companies (such as strawberry seed oil), obtained via fermentation processes or are lab-grown (like micro-algae).

Triple Algae: Algae and micro-algae are a sustainable resource that’s not just revolutionising the production of biofuel and generation of energy but also have wonderful benefits for our skin! Microalgae addresses damaged skin and prevent further damage. Brown and red algae are rich in vitamins & minerals and soften, soothe and replenish lipids within our skin as well as prevent loss of moisture.

Bakuchiol: A powerful, plant-based, natural alternative to Retinol (Vitamin A). No burning, no stinging, no irritation and suitable for day use. Brilliant at helping with the appearance and depth of fine lines and wrinkles.

Liquorice Root: Antioxidant-rich and skin-soothing, to brighten an uneven skin tone. The extract we use has all the benefits for the skin without the characteristic aroma.

Zero Waste Strawberry Oil: The seeds from the fruit juice industry that would otherwise go to waste are collected, cold-pressed and the result is this light, fruity, aromatic oil full of antioxidants and essential fatty acids (Omega 6 & 9).

Salicylic acid from the bark of the White Willow tree: fermented with Lactobacillus Bulgaricus, this is a workhorse of an ingredient. A strong antioxidant that also has a soothing and antimicrobial effect on the skin, keeping breakouts at bay and also helping diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Laminaria Digitata (Seaweed) Extract, Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Seed Oil, Squalane (from Olives), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice) Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Lactobacillus Bulgaricus/S. Alba (White Willow) Bark, Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii (Green Micro Algae) Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Limonium Vulgare (Crispus Sea Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Irish Moss) Extract, Bakuchiol

Instructions

Gently massage a small amount onto face and neck on clean skin until fully absorbed or after any water-based creams/serums, morning and evening.

Formula & Manufacturing Process

A minimalist formulation with no water use. The manufacturing process takes place without the use of heat. No added fragrance or essential oils, just the gentle scent of the botanical ingredients in the formula.⁠  Self-preserving.

Find out where we stand on scent in skincare

Our Ethical Promise

• No petroleum-derived ingredients, for sustainability reasons
• 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.

Botanical Ingredients

We choose the best botanical ingredients and prioritise those that are either waste by-products of other clean companies, obtained via fermentation processes or lab-grown like micro-algae.

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 we are proud to be approved as cruelty-free under the Leaping Bunny Programme, the best global cruelty-free assurance.

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-Free

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 which contains 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.