About us

“As a student of Naturopathic Medicine, I’ve spent years studying the connection between health and the ingredients we absorb through our skin. The deeper I looked into conventional cosmetics, the more alarmed I became—so many products are filled with harsh chemicals that do more harm than good.
Intrinsic Skincare was born from a deeply personal journey. During the Covid lockdown, my son struggled with persistent acne for over three years. With no access to in-person medical care, I turned to research and natural remedies. I blended a scar treatment using essential and carrier oils—and the results were nothing short of transformative.
That moment sparked something bigger. I began formulating lotions and treatments with a simple goal: to create skincare that’s pure, effective, and rooted in nature. Today, Intrinsic Skincare offers over 20 products, with growing support across the UK, USA and South Africa.
My mission is clear: every product must be 100% harmless, gentle on the skin, and—above all—deliver real results. Because skincare should heal, not harm”

 

Nicky

Intrinsic Skincare – Formulation Standards

What we never include

  • Ingredients known or suspected to disrupt the body’s natural hormonal balance
    (including parabens, phthalates, triclosan, and synthetic musks)

  • Mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin wax, or microcrystalline wax

  • Silicones (e.g. dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, amodimethicone)

  • Synthetic fragrance or undisclosed parfum blends

  • Artificial colourants (FD&C, D&C dyes) or coal tar-derived colourants

  • Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g. DMDM Hydantoin, Imidazolidinyl Urea)

  • Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) and Methylchloroisothiazolinone (CMIT)

  • Benzalkonium chloride

  • Harsh sulfates (e.g. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate)

  • Drying alcohols used in high, non-functional concentrations

  • Microplastics and non-biodegradable plastic particles

  • Ingredients tested on animals

  • Unstable or ineffective forms of active ingredients

  • Trend-driven ingredients added without functional purpose

  • Unnecessary fillers or diluting agents used purely to bulk formulations

 

What we prioritise instead
We prioritise high-integrity, skin-compatible ingredients — carefully selected for both safety and visible performance.

 

Our sourcing standards

We prioritise organic, non-GMO raw materials wherever possible, selecting suppliers who meet our standards for quality, traceability, and ingredient integrity — because what goes into a formula matters as much as what’s left out.