A matter of biology

Ana Fernández Regal

The human body is a real snob. Give him chemicals and see how he complains. Itching, redness, allergies, wrinkles … Against these weapons protest Grown Alchemist develops natural products suitable for even the most sensitive skin. 

Launched in Australia in 2008 by Keston and Jeremy Muijs, Grown Alchemist produces products compatible with human biology. Many synthetic ingredients instead of protecting harm our skin; Grown Alchemist proudly boasts a team of cosmetic chemists based in London, Paris and Australia, all relentlessly in the pursuit of perfect formulas that demonstrate efficacy powerful enough to evolve your beauty by improving your skin texture and appearance.

And although ingredients such as neuro-peptides, tetra-peptides, tocotrienols and hygroscopic active make us think about The Nutty Professor, the truth is that our body recognizes the synergistic molecular structure of these organic formulas and utilises instead of rejecting it. Smart kid.

Regarding soaps and body cleansers, family is small but intelligent and highly educated: none have been tested on animals and all packages have been produced locally in Australia with recycled material.

• Body soap leaf geranium, bergamot and patchouli

This aromatic bar soap is rich in antioxidants. Geranium leaf extract contains flavonoids that detoxify and decongest the skin leaving your skin feeling refreshed. Bergamot extract improves elasticity and balances melanin production, leaving skin clear and radiant. Patchouli stimulates the release of pleasure hormones like serotonin and dopamine, inducing a blissful calm.

• Liquid hand soap sweet orange, cedar and sage

The Alchemist Grown liquid soap cleanses and refreshes your hands without drying the skin. Coconut oil releases triglycerides that along with fennel seed gently emulsify and remove dirt and grime. Cold pressed sweet orange oil contains antioxidants that leave the skin looking radiant and refreshed while providing uplifting aromatic properties. Sweet almond oil gives the skin a smoothed and moisturised appearance whilst the flavonoids from pot marigold noticeably calm and soothe the skin.

• Body Cleanser chamomile, bergamot and rosewood

This cleanser gel texture is suitable for all skin types. Its key ingredients cleanse, refresh and tone without causing dryness. Neroli, rosemary and tangerine fruit oils visibly condition, nourish, tone and moisturise the skin while providing uplifting, stress relieving and calming aromatic properties. Antioxidants contained in jojoba, macadamia and rosehip leave the skin looking healthy, vital, and smooth. Essential fatty acids found in rosehip contain lipids and proteins that noticeably soften skin.