Seeds. Magical little vessels for life, dormant and waiting for awakening. Opportunity. Possibility. Building blocks for creation. Seeds are powerful things and the nutrition we gather from them can be truly transformative.
As plant lovers, and creators of whole botanical skin care, we love seeds. They are some of our favorite ingredients to work with, and play an integral role in many of our formulations. Seed oils, specifically, are the centerpiece for nearly all of our Oil Serums.
Rosehip, prickly pear, pomegranate, jojoba, sesame, sunflower, sea buckthorn, raspberry and avocado. These are just a few seeds in our repertoire.
Why do we love seeds, you ask? We love seeds for their near-miraculous ability to infuse their innate vitality and life force into the world and into the body. Like eggs, seeds contain an abundance of nutritive compounds, designed by nature to support the spark, birth and early stages of life. By incorporating seeds into our skin care rituals, we are able to bring these (re)generative, vitalizing, and transformative qualities into our beings. Cold-pressed organic nutrient-dense seed oils are rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins that help to hydrate, repair, and protect the skin, promoting a healthy, smooth, and glowing complexion.
Whole seeds contain protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Most seeds have an incredibly high ratio of fat in comparison to other parts of a plant, which makes them an incomparable source for lipid nutrition. We believe this speaks to the importance of fat in the role of cell development, growth, and evolution. And it clearly communicates that the nutrients we absorb from seeds are vital building blocks for our own regeneration.
Yet, there is a growing misconception about seed oils. Some claim they are universally harmful, but in truth, it all depends on which ones we choose. Highly refined, industrial seed oils, often found in processed foods, can contribute to inflammation, but cold-pressed, organic, nutrient-dense seed oils are profoundly beneficial, both internally and topically. As Dr. Trevor Cates, naturopathic doctor and author of Clean Skin From Within, explains: “Not all seed oils are created equal. The key is to choose unrefined, minimally processed oils that retain their full spectrum of antioxidants and essential fatty acids—these are the oils that truly nourish the skin and body.” By selecting the right oils, like rosehip, pomegranate, and sesame, we tap into the regenerative and life-giving power of seeds in their purest form.
There are few things on this planet more important than seeds, especially when we consider the current climate crisis. Seed-saving is more essential than ever, especially heirloom and ancestral seeds. There are seed banks and seed collectors all over the world, as well as seed saving organizations. One of the most prominent collections is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault–a massive seed-saving library on a Norwegian island in the arctic circle, that exists as a safeguard in the case of an environmental apocalypse.
Seeds are immeasurably important, and we are lucky to have access to them as a source of nutrition for skin and body. When interacting with the human body, the life force within the seeds, the “generative” qualities becomes regenerative. Seeds are restorative, regenerative, and rejuvenating.
Seeds of Change Ritual
