RAVEN BOTANICALS : NOT JUST SKIN DEEP

A Rural Apothecary

Raven Botanicals is an intelligent skincare brand for ethical consumers. From their rural apothecary, sisters Arabella and Charlotte create a unique range of cleansers, serums, oils, masks and balms to care for and nourish the skin - at every stage in life.

Inspired by the evocative mythologies of the natural world, high-performance recipes invoke a deep well of ancient knowledge around plant extracts and their profound impact on human health and wellbeing. Thanks to Charlotte’s education in botany, they are firmly anchored in science and enjoy a slew of five-star reviews from customers.

Rooted in childhood

Arabella and Charlotte spent free-range childhood days in the woodlands and on the riverbank beside their home in the Scottish Borders. Their mother had an encyclopaedic knowledge of plants, devoting herself to an idyllic and bountiful garden where the two sisters invented magical potions and strange brews.

Experimentation led them to a simple collection of skincare recipes for personal use and, after their Mum passed away in 2019, Arabella and Charlotte decided to turn their passion into a small business, inspired by her powerful ability to make people feel valued and cared for. Their brand name is a nod to their unique childhood, having grown up alongside a series of rescued corvids, retrieved from crow traps and brought home to recover and release.

Our Ethos

“We are not focused on halting the natural ageing process, but on helping people to feel confident in their own skin. We want to liberate people from skin-related anxiety, so they feel their very best at all ages”, says Arabella. “Our maxim is Corvi Floreant – let the Ravens flourish”.

From Scottish sea buckthorn harvested on the ancient East Lothian coastline to Fife-grown hemp and nettles harvested from their own land, the pair are passionate about the ingredients they use, collecting plant oils and extracts locally and from small producers in the UK and abroad to create their alchemical blends. “Our products are made to nourish skin and soul”, says Charlotte, “We operate in a planet conscious way, using zero waste, ethically sourced and sustainable natural ingredients to create truly magical products for face and body”.

Self Care at Heart

Raven Botanicals products are crafted with individual precision, elevating an everyday routine to an enchanting ritual experience that is steeped in age-old principles of self-care. Batches are produced and packaged by hand in East Lothian in the sisters’ rural studio, between the Lammermuir hills and the North Sea.

THE RAVEN BOTANICALS RANGE INCLUDES:

Skin Saviour Facial Oil with Scottish Sea Buckthorn

Skin Saviour Facial Oil is the luxurious staple in any routine. Our multi award-winning oil uses a host of bee-friendly British botanicals including lunaria, hazelnut and the first ever C02 extracted Scottish Sea Buckthorn, handpicked on the ancient coastline of East Lothian. Intensely concentrated with bioactive compounds that nourish and protect the skin, this vitamin-packed oil is rich in fatty acids and phytonutrients that have been revered for thousands of years.

Spellbind Serum

Step into a bewitching world of enchantment with magical Spellbind Serum, a powerful botanical treatment created to soothe and replenish the skin. This alchemical blend incorporates Yarrow, the "healing herb", broad spectrum Scottish hemp and Bakuchiol, a natural alternative to retinol that won't irritate the skin. Brimming with therapeutic compounds like amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants and phytonutrients, this silken serum deftly encapsulates centuries of botanical knowledge in a single bottle.

24 Carat Oil to Milk Cleanser

24 Carat Cleanser is a refreshing cleansing oil that efficiently removes make-up and exfoliates dead skin cells without the need for harsh scrubbing or dragging. A host of fruit extracts including circular raspberry and grapeseed seed oils gently dissolve impurities on the skin and reduce excess sebum while natural papaya enzymes exfoliate, giving a high precision cleanse.

Green Goddess Botanical Clay Mask

Green Goddess is a refreshing blend of French Green Clay and botanical extracts that balance the skin. The ingredients in this invigorating mask activate when mixed with water, oil or raw honey, deep cleansing, exfoliating and accelerating skin cell renewal to leave a bright, radiant and naturally fresh complexion. 

Skin Saviour Night Balm

Our luxurious Night Balm is an intensive treatment that works its restorative magic overnight to help skin repair and rejuvenate. Powerful ingredients including Hemp, Rosehip and Frankincense combine to balance and smooth; repair and rejuvenate; firm and hydrate.

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Notes to editors:

Raven Botanicals products are handmade in small batches, are palm oil free and certified cruelty free. Packaging is reusable and recyclable and refills with aluminium lids are available. The full product range can be found at www.ravenbotanicals.co.uk

For more information, images or samples, contact Arabella - hello@ravenbotanicals.co.uk