3 Natural Ingredients Your Skin Craves

When I founded BASE three years ago, one of my core goals was to ensure our ingredient lists were as clean and transparent as possible. I wanted you to effortlessly read the back of our bottles and feel confident in knowing exactly what you’re applying to your face.

To achieve this, we combined scientifically proven active ingredients with the finest natural components. This powerful synergy creates skincare that delivers real, visible results.

Today, I’m excited to spotlight 3 standout natural ingredients and share how you can seamlessly incorporate them into your skincare routine for a complexion you’ll love.

1. Bakuchiol: The Gentle Alternative to Retinol

Bakuchiol is celebrated as a natural alternative to retinol, offering similar anti-aging benefits without the harsh side effects. Used for centuries in Chinese medicine, it’s only recently gained global recognition for its skin-transforming properties.

Bakuchiol helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, evens out hyperpigmentation, and soothes redness. Its gentle nature makes it an ideal youth-boosting option for those with sensitive skin or for those avoiding retinol due to pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How to Use Bakuchiol: Add a few drops of The Everything Oil to your moisturizer or apply it as the final step in your routine, gently massaging it into your skin.

2. Vegetable Glycerin: The Ultimate Moisture Magnet

Derived from plant oils, vegetable glycerin acts like a moisture magnet, drawing hydration from the air into your skin. This makes it an incredibly effective ingredient for restoring a soft, supple complexion, especially for those with dry skin like mine!

Despite its hydrating prowess, vegetable glycerin is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores—perfect for all skin types, including oily or acne-prone skin. It forms a protective barrier on your skin, keeping moisture in and impurities out, leading to deeply hydrated, clear, and glowing skin.

How to Use Vegetable Glycerin: Apply one pump of the Super Youth Serum under your moisturizer, morning and night.

3. Marine Collagen: The Ocean’s Secret to Youthful Skin

Marine collagen, derived from a special type of red seaweed, is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids that boost skin elasticity, making your complexion look and feel more youthful.

It also has powerful restorative properties, helping to repair sun-damaged skin. Many of my clients have only recently added SPF to their skincare routines, and if that’s you too, this potent algae can help rewind the clock, giving you a firmer, plumper complexion.

How to Use Marine Collagen: Apply a small amount of One Cream Wonder after your serums, morning and night.

And that is a little deep dive into the natural elements of our skincare formulas! A recent Instagram Stories poll showed that 97% of you are eager to learn more about the ingredients in your skincare. As a dedicated skincare enthusiast, I’m thrilled to dive deeper with you and I’ll continue to share my knowledge.