Santa Maria is a cozy autumnal illuminating oil, crafted to kindle renewal and revive radiance. Oils of kahai and rosehip speak to cell renewal, while roots of licorice and ginseng invoke infinite luminosity. Reishi, turkey tail, matsutake, and nameko mushrooms impart protective antioxidants and a wonderfully earthy, deeply grounding vibe.
Cold-pressed fenugreek oil brings a honeyed lilt, which harmonizes beautifully with plum seed's supremely silky texture and captivating marzipan scent. Cranberry seed (freshly pressed on vashon) bestows a wealth of tocotrienols, while sandalwood nut and date seed work together to safeguard suppleness and barrier integrity.
Santa Maria is a richly nourishing feast for dull, depleted, dehydrated skin. My intuitive impression is a stone cottage tucked deep in the woods, with a merry fire flickering in the hearth, and a cauldron bubbling away.
Prep skin with your favorite cleanser, toner, essence, ampoule, serum, etc. Warm a few drops of Santa Maria between palms, and gently press onto face, neck, décolleté, and earlobes. Follow with SPF (if it's daytime). I personally love to mix Santa Maria with a few pumps of Sottobosco, and layer the resulting microemulsion atop Tutto Bene for maximum luminosity.
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PRO TIP
When using oil or balm as a moisturizer, I like to make a "mist sandwich". Mist with toner or hydrolat, apply oil (or balm) and then mist again, and massage in the residue. This ensures full absorption of the oil-soluble nutrients, and helps dispel any lingering oily texture.
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Store Santa Maria in a cool, dark place (e.g. cabinet or drawer). Avoid eye area. For external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
cozy and soft with subtle notes of maple syrup, marzipan, and loamy soil (free of essential oils)
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