Description

Laurel Skincare Hydrating Elixir I
Phytonutrient Replenish

Name: Laurel Skincare Hydrating Elixir I
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A replenishing serum-mist hybrid unlike any other, Hydrating Elixir I was created to address dryness, dehydration, and loss of vitality. Applied as a mist, this super hydrator restores suppleness and firmness with botanical hyaluronic acid and polysaccharides, plus water-soluble minerals and antioxidants. This Elixir stands out in our line as a best-seller and a gold standard for hydration informed by whole-plant medicine.

KEY ACTIONS

Replenishing botanical humectants deeply hydrate skin
Whole-plant flavonoids support elasticity and firmness
Essential hydration step in our two-step moisturizing ritual
SKIN TYPE

Dry, dehydrated, devitalized; suitable for all skin types

Additional information

Usage	USAGE + RITUAL USAGE Shake Elixir well with each use and mist directly and generously onto clean skin. Follow with a Serum and/or Balm onto damp skin. RITUAL Using too much Elixir is not a thing. Elixir should be applied before Serum, but it can also be applied after Serum, before a Balm, and after a Balm again. It should also be used in a compound application. The more Elixir layers that are included in your ritual, the more deeply hydrated your skin will be. Use within six months of opening and before the recommended use-by date on the bottom of the bottle. Store in a cool, dry, and dark place
Formula Notes	FORMULA NOTES Our Elixirs function more like hydrating treatment serums that are delivered in mist form. They provide the essential hydration step in a moisturizing ritual to be paired with our Serums and/or Balms. In place of water, each Elixir begins with artisan-distilled, single-farm hydrosols and then we layer in herbalist-prepared extracts of fresh, whole plants chosen specifically for each formula to create potent, water-soluble nutrition for the skin. The ingredient and phytochemistry lists of our Elixirs read more like a botanical inventory than a conventional skincare formula, reflecting the medicinal intelligence of the plants themselves. Hydrating Elixir I is composed of 26 nutrient-dense plants, layered to restore hydration, resilience, and vitality through water-soluble phytonutrients. At the heart of this formula is HEIRLOOM ROSE, used in multiple forms to hydrate, strengthen the skin barrier, and provide antioxidant repair through the delivery of protective anthocyanins. MARSHMALLOW ROOT, rich in polysaccharides and B vitamins, acts as nature’s hyaluronic acid, drawing hydration into the deep layers of the skin, replenishing moisture at a structural level. For long-term resilience and recovery from environmental stress, we include brightening and anti-inflammatory LICORICE ROOT, along with firming and strengthening HAWTHORNE BERRY. Carefully infused HIBISCUS CALYX, ROSEHIP FRUIT, and SCHISANDRA, capture whole plant vitamin C alongside its natural cofactors for greater efficacy. Artisanal, resinous, and aromatic FRANKINCENSE Hydrosol and SANDALWOOD Hydrosol are deeply restorative, supporting and protecting connective tissue. SENSORY PROFILE How it feels: a weighty, pale ruby-hued mist that absorbs into a supple, dewy finish How it smells: a wild rose garden in the rain, with resinous notes and damp earthy roots PHYTOCHEMISTRY PROFILE Plants are all you need. Hydrating Elixir I, our most hydrating Elixir formula, contains these notable phytonutrients, along with many others: Polysaccharides and mucilaginous compounds, including beta-glucan and galacturonic acid (botanical hyaluronic acid), B vitamins including niacinamide, flavonoids including anthocyanins and catechin, vitamin C, proanthocyanadins, ferulic acid, resveratrol, steroidal saponins, betaine, palmitic acid, gallic acid, boswellic acid, carotenoids, caffeic acid, zinc, selenium, tannins, potassium, copper, manganese, magnesium, and other trace minerals
The Potent Plants Within	THE POTENT PLANTS WITHIN 98% Whole Plant Organic ROSE A multitude of Roses form the heart of this Elixir. Damask Rose hydrosol and rare White Rose essential oil provide gentle hydration and barrier support, while housemade extracts of local heirloom roses capture whole-plant vitamin C, anthocyanins, catechin, and gallic acid. Rose is exceptionally soothing, deeply hydrating, and supportive to connective tissue, making it ideal for sensitive and depleted skin. MARSHMALLOW ROOT This polysaccharide and mucilage-rich root is one of the most powerful hydrating plants in herbal medicine. Often referred to as nature’s hyaluronic acid, Marshmallow draws water deep into the skin, plumping and softening each cell while calming irritation. Rich in B vitamins, minerals, and betaine, it is profoundly soothing, anti-inflammatory, and supportive to fascia and compromised skin. ROSE GERANIUM Biodynamic Rose Geranium hydrosol from our own farm in California offers strengthening and balancing support. Traditionally used to repair fragile capillaries, Rose Geranium also helps regulate oil production and maintain balance within the skin’s microbiome. CALENDULA Both Calendula hydrosol and a whole-plant Calendula extract are used to capture the full medicinal range of this remarkable healer. Resinous and humectant-rich, Calendula helps the skin retain hydration while supporting cellular repair and a healthy, supple glow. It is a true tonic for restoring compromised skin health. ASTRAGALUS ROOT Astragalus brings a deeper layer of resilience and repair. Traditionally valued for strengthening vitality, Astragalus has been studied for its role in supporting telomere longevity, which is closely linked to cellular aging. It also helps calm inflammation and support surface immunity. HELICHRYSUM Artisan distilled in the Pacific Northwest, Helichrysum hydrosol offers powerful restorative support. Cooling and soothing, it encourages transformational skin repair and renewal, helping to heal visible damage from inflammation, stress, and sun exposure. FULL INGREDIENT LIST: Rose Hydrosol°, Frankincense Hydrosol°, Sandalwood Hydrosol°, Rose Geranium Hydrosol°, Lemon Balm Hydrosol°, Calendula Hydrosol°, Helichrysum Hydrosol°; Herbalist Made Whole Plant Extracts of Rose Petals°, Marshmallow Root°, Astragalus Root°, Calendula°, Gotu Kola°, Reishi Mushroom°, Schisandra Berry°, Licorice Root°, Hawthorn Berry°, Hibiscus Fruit°, Rosehip Fruit + Seed°; Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Grape Alcohol°, Vegetable Glycerine°; Damask Rose° Extract, Essential Oils of Bergamot°, Sandalwood°, White Rose°, Carrot Seed°, Palmarosa°, Rose Geranium°; Scarlet Pimpernel Flower Essence° ˚organically grown ingredient
AN UNREASONABLE STANDARD	AN UNREASONABLE STANDARD Laurel Skin formulas set a benchmark for high ingredient and formulation standards that the beauty industry would collectively consider unreasonable. Here are a few highlights that set our Hydrating Elixirs apart from other hydration serums and mists: Exclusive use of artisan-distilled, single-farm hydrosols, as opposed to water Exclusive use of 100% organic, biodynamic, and regeneratively grown plants All plant extracts are herbalist made with organic whole plant mediums No lab-made, synthetic isolates, bioidenticals, or biomimetics – only whole plants The abbreviated list above cannot be found elsewhere – our level of care and integrity is proudly unreasonable.
HERBALIST INSIGHT	HERBALIST INSIGHT Hydration in Layers As the main source of hydration in the Laurel Skin line, our Elixirs are the products you will move through the fastest, simply because they are formulated to be used generously. When skin is dehydrated, it needs water first, and often more than we think. When your skin is feeling dry or depleted, your ritual might look something like this: Cleanser, Elixir, Serum, Elixir, Balm, Elixir. Yes, when the skin is very dehydrated, you might want to use an Elixir three times within a single ritual. Layering hydration between oils allows the skin to receive and hold moisture more effectively, rather than sealing in dryness. This approach becomes especially important during the winter months, in dry climates, or while traveling. In these moments, increasing Elixir use often leads to the most noticeable shift in skin, restoring suppleness, comfort, and vitality in a way that no amount of oil alone can achieve