Formulation
The intelligence of plants.
Every Vitessara formula begins with a question: what does the skin actually need? The answer is always botanical.
Our approach
Fewer ingredients. Greater intention.
We believe the most sophisticated formulas are also the most restrained. Vitessara products contain between eight and fourteen active ingredients — each chosen for its proven bioactivity, its sensory contribution, and its compatibility with the others.
We do not use fillers, synthetic fragrance, or ingredients that exist only to extend shelf life. If it is in the formula, it is there because it earns its place.
Key botanicals
Chosen with precision.
Bakuchiol
A plant-derived retinol alternative with clinically comparable results and none of the irritation. We use it at 1% concentration in our serums — the threshold at which peer-reviewed studies confirm measurable collagen stimulation.
Cell renewal without sensitivity
Rosehip CO₂ Extract
Supercritical CO₂ extraction preserves the full spectrum of rosehip's bioactives — trans-retinoic acid, lycopene, and beta-carotene — without the oxidation that cold-pressing introduces. The result is a more stable, more potent ingredient.
Luminosity and even tone
Centella Asiatica
Used in Ayurvedic medicine for over three thousand years, centella's triterpenoids — asiaticoside, madecassoside — accelerate wound healing and strengthen the skin barrier. We source ours from certified organic farms in Sri Lanka.
Barrier repair and calm
Squalane
Plant-derived squalane is structurally identical to the squalene produced by human sebaceous glands. It absorbs without residue, regulates sebum production, and acts as a carrier for other actives — making every ingredient around it more effective.
Deep hydration, zero weight
Sea Buckthorn
One of the most nutrient-dense botanicals on earth — containing vitamins C, E, K, and all four omega fatty acids. We use a cold-pressed extract at a concentration that delivers visible results without the characteristic orange pigmentation.
Antioxidant protection and glow
Marula Oil
Pressed from the kernels of the marula fruit, this oil is 70% oleic acid — the same fatty acid that makes up the skin's natural lipid barrier. It absorbs in seconds, leaves no film, and has a natural affinity for skin that synthetic emollients cannot replicate.
Instant absorption, lasting softness
Formulation ethos
Slow science.
Every Vitessara formula undergoes a minimum of eighteen months of development — stability testing, sensory refinement, and independent efficacy trials. We do not rush what the skin takes time to absorb.
18+
Months of development per formula
<30
Botanicals across the entire range
100%
Synthetic fragrance free
3rd
Party efficacy tested
Sustainability
Sourced with care.
Traceable origins
Every botanical in our range is traceable to its farm or wild-harvest region. We publish sourcing regions on our website and update them annually.
Responsible extraction
We prioritise CO₂ and cold-press extraction methods that preserve bioactivity without petrochemical solvents. Where steam distillation is necessary, we use closed-loop systems.
Minimal packaging
Our glass vessels are refillable. Our outer cartons are FSC-certified and printed with soy-based inks. We are working toward eliminating virgin plastic from our supply chain by 2027.
Fair sourcing
We work directly with farming cooperatives in Chile, Sri Lanka, and South Africa — paying above fair-trade rates and investing in the communities that grow our ingredients.
See the formulas in action.
Every product page lists the full ingredient deck, concentration ranges, and sourcing notes.