Description
Divina Oil- Not Hydration on Top. Biochemistry from Below.
Your skin is not just dry. It is biochemically deficient. Chronically dry, eczema-prone, and barrier-compromised skin has a measurable deficit of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) — the fatty acid that governs ceramide synthesis and the skin’s water-retention architecture.
Most moisturisers respond to dry skin by adding water on top of this deficit. It evaporates. The dryness returns. DIVINA goes underneath the problem with a handcrafted, waterless formula designed for deep cellular recovery.
Texture & Consistency
A rich, fluid oil that feels more substantial than a typical face oil on contact, but absorbs fully within a minute, leaving a soft, dry-touch finish with zero greasy residue — even on face, neck and décolletage.
Scent Profile — What to Expect
Warm, resinous and grounding: myrrh and patchouli form a deep base, lifted by vetiver’s earthy dryness. Not floral or sweet — this is the most herbal-resinous scent in the collection, closer to an apothecary balm than a perfume.
How It Works — Why This Formula
DIVINA is built around a single insight: dry, eczema-prone skin isn’t just under-moisturised, it’s under-supplied with the specific fatty acid — GLA — that governs how the skin manufactures its own ceramides and holds onto water. Rather than relying on one source, DIVINA delivers GLA from three botanical sources simultaneously (Borage, Evening Primrose, and Baobab), creating a sustained lipid correction rather than a single spike. Moringa’s rare behenic acid then forms a breathable film over this repair work, reducing water loss while the GLA complex rebuilds the barrier from within. Tamanu’s calophyllic acid, a traditional wound-repair compound, is included specifically for compromised, eczema-prone patches that need more than routine hydration.
The Triple-GLA Strategy
- Triple-GLA Complex: DIVINA delivers GLA from three simultaneous botanical sources: Borage (24% GLA), Evening Primrose (~9% GLA), and Baobab — creating a sustained lipid correction that rebuilds the skin’s internal moisture architecture from within.
- The Moringa Bio-Film: Moringa’s rare behenic acid forms a breathable bio-protective film, reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) while the GLA complex rebuilds the barrier from within.
- Calophyllic Acid from Tamanu: A traditional botanical associated with skin repair, Tamanu delivers calophyllic acid — a unique fatty acid with documented wound-healing and barrier-restoration properties.
- Organic Excellence: Formulated with certified organic and Bio ingredients, ensuring the highest bio-availability and potency without synthetic fillers.
Key Benefits
- Handcrafted in Small Batches: Ensuring peak freshness and energetic integrity of every bottle.
- Intensively Nourishes: Softens chronically dry and compromised skin barriers — visibly and measurably.
- 100% Anhydrous Purity: No water, no preservatives, no compromise.
- Dry-Touch Emolliency: Absorbs fully for face, neck, and décolletage with zero greasy residue.
- Barrier Intelligence: Addresses the root biochemical cause of chronic dryness — not just the surface symptom.
How to Use
Apply 4-5 drops to cleansed face and neck. May be applied on slightly damp skin to maximise absorption. Preferably in the evening. Can be layered under a facial balm for intensive overnight repair.
A Concentrated Formula
This formula contains supercritical CO2 botanical extracts alongside a wide spectrum of cold-pressed organic carrier oils — several used at, or close to, their maximum effective, IFRA-compliant concentrations. Supercritical CO2 extraction preserves the full spectrum of a plant’s bioactive compounds without heat damage or solvent residue. Every carrier oil and CO2 extract is sourced from verified, trusted European suppliers with full Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and GC-MS testing for every batch — the same sourcing standard applied across the entire Artemida Botanicals range.
Ingredient Glossary
Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil — One of the three GLA sources anchoring the formula’s barrier-repair strategy.
Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil — The richest natural source of GLA (24%), central to correcting the skin’s lipid deficit.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil — Rich in rare behenic acid, forming a breathable protective film over the skin.
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil — A second GLA source (~9%), reinforcing the triple-GLA complex.
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil — Deeply nourishing, supporting the skin’s lipid barrier.
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil — High-oleic-acid oil that improves the formula’s spreadability and finish.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil — Sebum-mimicking carrier that helps balance the rich formula.
Balanites Aegyptiaca (Desert Date) Kernel Oil — A traditional African oil valued for its emollient, skin-conditioning properties.
Squalane (Vegan) — Lightweight carrier that helps the rich oils absorb without heaviness.
Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil — Delivers calophyllic acid, associated with wound-healing and barrier restoration.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) — Natural antioxidant protecting this oil-rich formula from oxidation.
Calendula Officinalis Flower CO2 Extract — Soothes compromised, reactive skin during the repair process.
Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Resin Extract — Supports tissue regeneration and skin resilience.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf CO2 Extract — Antioxidant that also stabilises this rich formula.
Daucus Carota (Carrot) Root CO2 Extract (BIO) — Carotenoid antioxidant protection.
Vetiveria Zizanoides (Vetiver) Root Oil — Earthy, grounding base note.
Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Oil — Resinous, traditionally used for skin repair; anchors the formula’s scent.
Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil — Deep, warm base note completing the resinous scent profile.
Full Ingredients List: Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Balanites Aegyptiaca (Desert Date) Kernel Oil, Squalane (Vegan), Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Tocopherol (Non-GMO Vitamin E), Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower CO2 Extract, Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Resin Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf CO2 Extract, Daucus Carota (Carrot) Root CO2 Extract , Vetiveria Zizanoides (Vetiver) Root Oil*, Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil.
Warnings & Precautions
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Patch test recommended for sensitive or compromised skin. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry and dark place away from direct sunlight. Keep tightly closed when not in use.
DIVINA is not a moisturiser. It is a restoration — returning to your skin the biochemical language it was always meant to speak.
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