Category: Natural ingredients

As an esthetician, I find it interesting that few dermatology textbooks devote much space to this subject. No standard definition really exists. Yet we use and recommend moisturisers daily. So join me as I decode what a moisturiser is. How it works on the skin, and how to choose one that supports barrier strength, hydration, […]READ MORE

By Samantha Miller, Clinical Esthetician & Founder of The Naked Chemist | Updated: 27 March 2026 Your skin feels tight, dull, and no matter what you apply, the dryness returns within hours. You’re not imagining it — and you’re certainly not alone. Millions of people moisturise daily yet never achieve lasting hydration. The problem is […]READ MORE

Antioxidants help to wage the war against free radical damage and oxidative stress. They do this by stabilising free radicals.READ MORE

New Zealand is home to growing conditions that yield plants found nowhere else in the world. It is from this source of excellence that we harvest the bio-active extracts found in our products.READ MORE

Sourced directly from nature by honey bees, foraging on the Manuka tree for nectar. Wild honey has many valuable properties in skin care.READ MORE

The No List: 10 Ingredients We’ll Never Formulate With And Why Your Skin’s Better Without Them Let’s be honest—great skin isn’t just about what you use. It’s also about what you don’t. At The Naked Chemist, we don’t do trends. We definitely don’t use ingredients that harm your skin in secret. We’re here to heal, […]READ MORE

Tallow. Yep — good old-fashioned animal fat. Once dismissed as old-school, it’s quietly becoming a skincare secret again. If you’re battling eczema to sustain the itch, it’s pure gold Or even relentless dryness, it can feel like liquid comfort. This ancient ingredient is making a serious comeback, and for good reason. Before you wrinkle your […]READ MORE

Life as a dry skin sufferer isn’t the easiest. Your skin will often feel one size too small. It can be flaky, inflamed and sensitive. Fortunately, cold-pressed botanical oils come to the rescue every time. Especially those containing GLA, linoleic acid, and ß-sitosterols. They offer moisturisation, repair the barrier function and help with dehydration. They […]READ MORE

We are so glad nature has provided us with wonderful vegetable oils that have an affinity with the skin.

You’d think all oils would be created equally, right? As with most things in the beauty industry, not all oils are created equally. Some are organic, some cold-pressed and unrefined, and others are refined. Here at NC, we love using CO2 and cold-pressed oils. Preserved, unrefined vegetable oil that has not been adulterated. We consider […]READ MORE