The Nourish Collection

Frankincense resin & paracress — the science of smoother-looking skin

Firm & Lift combines frankincense resin with paracress extract and infusion. Some people may notice a light, fleeting tingling sensation on application. In our informal testing, we observed visible improvements in skin appearance from the first day of use; individual experiences vary. Studies on specific paracress-extract formulations have reported visible smoothing of crow’s-feet after one day, with a separate published study showing improvements in hydration, smoothness and wrinkle measurements after two weeks. Boswellic acids, compounds found in frankincense resin, have also been studied: in a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 15 women, a cream containing 0.5% boswellic acids improved fine lines, skin roughness and elasticity after 30 days of daily use.

Lotus Firm & Lift Face Oil with pink lotus petals on ivory stone

The Nourish Collection

A little ritual. A moment for you.

Firm & Lift Face Oil pairs frankincense resin and paracress extracts in a nourishing botanical blend, created with smoother-looking skin in mind.

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Herbalist formulated Handmade in Melbourne Small batches

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Botanical skincare for your everyday rituals.

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Our ingredients

The botanicals behind Nourish

Discover three signature ingredients, their different roles in the collection, and what research tells us about caring for skin as it ages.

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Frankincense resin

Frankincense resin

Fine lines, texture & elasticity

The anti-ageing interest in frankincense resin centres on boswellic acids. A small human study of a boswellic-acid cream found improvements in fine lines, skin roughness and elasticity — qualities associated with smoother, more supple-looking skin.

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The study tested a cream containing 0.5% boswellic acids in 15 women over 30 days. It did not test Lotus face oil or our CO₂ extract. Boswellic-acid content varies with the resin and extraction process, so an extract cannot be assumed to deliver the same results without composition and formulation testing.

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Paracress flower

Paracress flower

Spilanthol & smoother-looking skin

Paracress flower contains spilanthol, a compound of interest in cosmetic smoothing. Preliminary human research on a formulated paracress serum reported improvements in hydration, skin smoothness and wrinkle appearance. These are promising areas for skin that looks dry, textured or lined.

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The research tested a specific extract-loaded emulsion serum, not every paracress extract or Lotus product. Although sometimes marketed as “Botox-like”, paracress skincare is not equivalent to injectable Botox. Results depend on the extract, concentration and complete formula; instant lifting or wrinkle removal is not established for our products.

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Vanilla bean

Vanilla bean

Warm aroma & antioxidant potential

Vanilla bean brings a soft, comforting aroma to skincare. Vanilla extracts and some of their compounds have shown antioxidant activity in laboratory studies. Antioxidants are of interest in ageing research because oxidative stress contributes to skin ageing, but laboratory activity alone does not prove a visible anti-ageing effect.

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The cited study used laboratory models and an aqueous ethanol vanilla extract, not our CO₂ extract. It does not establish wrinkle reduction, collagen stimulation or firmer skin in people. Vanilla’s clearest role in Nourish is the sensory experience of the products that contain it.

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Ingredient studies describe the extracts and formulations tested. They are not clinical trials of Lotus products. Each Nourish product has its own ingredient list.

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Our story

A personal journey. A purpose in every bottle.

Lotus grew from Stephanie’s journey through illness, her study of herbal medicine and a desire to create meaningful daily rituals.

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The everyday ritual

Make time for your skin

  1. Cleanse

    Start with clean, fresh skin.

  2. Mist

    Refresh and prepare your skin.

  3. Apply your face oil

    Gently press a few drops into skin.