Our Ingredients: A Commitment to Purity, Potency & the Planet
At Scenturie, we believe that the most effective skincare is born from the highest quality ingredients. Our philosophy is simple: every ingredient in our formulations must be pure, potent, and sourced with the utmost respect for the environment and the people who cultivate it.
This page is our promise of transparency to you. Here, we’ll take you on a journey from the lush forests of Aotearoa to ethical cooperatives around the world, showcasing the incredible botanicals that make our NZ natural skincare so effective.
Our Ethical Sourcing in Action: Stories of Impact
“Ethical sourcing” is more than just a phrase to us; it’s a foundational pillar of our brand. We believe that true beauty goes beyond skin deep, which is why we meticulously select ingredients that help both our planet and its people thrive. Here’s how we’re making a difference:
1. Fair Trade: Empowering Communities
We believe in empowering communities through fair trade practices. By sourcing from suppliers who prioritise fair prices and humane working conditions, we help contribute to better education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability in developing countries.
- Our Ghanaian Shea Butter, featured in our Ultra-Rich Natural Night Cream, is sourced from a women’s collective that helps eradicate poverty. This partnership has positively impacted over 1000 women in rural Ghana.
- Our organic Argan Oil comes from a Moroccan company that actively supports local charities and sustainable development.
- We even use locally sourced Fairtrade coffee in our Men’s Charcoal Coffee Face Scrub.
2. Protecting Biodiversity: Conscious Ingredient Choices
The increasing demand for natural ingredients can strain delicate ecosystems. We are committed to protecting biodiversity by ensuring our ingredients come from sustainable and renewable sources.
- We avoid using oils from endangered trees like Indian Sandalwood, opting for sustainable alternatives like Virginian Cedarwood.
- Our Men’s Hydrating Face Cleanser features Black Spruce and Kānuka essential oils, both rated as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
3. Upcycled Ingredients: Embracing a Circular Economy
We believe in minimising waste by embracing the power of upcycled ingredients—high-quality materials that are byproducts of other production processes.
- Our award-winning Regenerate Natural Eye Cream features upcycled apple seed oil, a nutrient-rich oil extracted from the seeds of apple juice production that would otherwise go to waste.
- By using upcycled ingredients, we reduce our environmental impact and help create a more sustainable, circular economy.
Forged in Isolation: The Power of New Zealand’s Native Botanicals
For over 80 million years, New Zealand’s unique flora evolved in complete isolation, creating a treasure trove of potent bioactive compounds. We are proud to feature these sustainably sourced NZ botanicals in our formulas:
Harakeke (NZ Flax)
Known in traditional Māori rongoā for its incredible healing properties, the clear gel from Harakeke is a super-hydrator, more potent than aloe vera at soothing and moisturising the skin.
- Find it in: Our Replenishing Natural Toner
Mānuka
World-renowned for its powerful antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. We use Mānuka leaf extract to help keep skin clear and balanced.
- Find it in: Our Men’s Charcoal & Coffee Face Scrub
Our Global Botanical Heroes
Alongside our native treasures, we source some of the world’s most effective, scientifically-proven botanicals from ethical producers globally.
Bakuchiol (Natural Retinol Alternative)
A gentle, plant-based powerhouse clinically proven to offer the same anti-ageing benefits as retinol—visibly reducing wrinkles and improving skin texture—without the irritation.
- Find it in: Our Super Boost Bakuchiol Serum
Cacay Seed Oil
Often called a ‘miracle’ oil, our organic Cacay Oil is exceptionally rich in natural retinol, containing three times more than rosehip oil.
- Find it in: Our Revitalising Face Oil.
