Living Nature Balancing Day Lotion — Lightweight Botanical Hydration That Keeps Oily Skin in Check
Oily and combination skin doesn't need less moisture — it needs the right moisture. This certified natural day lotion delivers balanced, breathable hydration using a curated selection of New Zealand's most potent native botanicals, without the heaviness that triggers excess sebum. The formula absorbs swiftly into skin, leaving a clean, comfortable finish that feels weightless through the day. It's skincare rooted in the integrity of the natural world, made for those who want to care for their skin and their values simultaneously.
| Ingredient | INCI Name | Concentration | Function | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuka Extract | Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Extract | High | Antimicrobial / Soothing Agent | Targets blemish-causing bacteria; calms inflammation and redness in breakout-prone skin |
| Active Manuka Honey | Mel (Leptospermum Scoparium Honey) | High | Humectant / Antimicrobial | Draws moisture into skin; supports barrier repair and natural wound-healing response |
| Squalane | Squalane | Mid | Emollient / Skin-identical Lipid | Replenishes lipid barrier without clogging pores; regulates moisture loss in oily skin types |
| Avocado Oil | Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil | Mid | Emollient / Fatty Acid Delivery | Delivers oleic and linoleic acids to soften and nourish; absorbs readily without greasiness |
| Totarol | Totarol (Podocarpus Totara Extract) | Low | Antioxidant / Antimicrobial | Neutralises free radicals; inhibits p. acnes bacteria activity to reduce breakout frequency |
This formulation addresses the core imbalance of oily and combination skin: dehydration triggering compensatory sebum overproduction. Squalane and Avocado Oil replenish the lipid matrix with skin-compatible fatty acids, signalling the skin to moderate its own oil output. Active Manuka Honey acts as a powerful humectant, binding atmospheric moisture to the skin's surface while its unique bioactive compounds — including methylglyoxal — deliver clinically recognised antimicrobial activity against acne-associated bacteria. Totarol and Manuka Extract work synergistically as antioxidant and antimicrobial co-actives, reducing environmental oxidative stress and calming the low-grade inflammation that underlies congestion and sensitivity in oilier skin types.
- Oily and combination skin that feels tight or dehydrated despite visible shine
- Skin prone to congestion or breakouts seeking lightweight daily moisture without pore-clogging risk
- Those prioritising certified natural, sustainably produced formulations with traceable New Zealand-origin ingredients
