The Alchemy of Oils: Why We Don’t Do Creams (for now)

In a world full of creams, lotions, and serums lined up like soldiers on your shelf… we chose oils.

Not because it’s trendy. Not because we wanted to be different.
But because it works. Deeply. Elegantly. Alchemically.

Here’s why oils are the heart of House of Alchemy:


1. Your skin knows oil.
From the moment you're born, your skin produces its own protective oil barrier. This isn’t a flaw—it’s wisdom. Plant oils speak the same language. They nourish without disrupting your skin’s rhythm. They don’t fight your biology—they harmonize with it.

2. No fillers. Just potency.
Most creams are 60–80% water. That’s fine—until you realize you’re paying for a diluted product wrapped in preservatives to keep that water shelf-stable. Our oils? 100% active ingredients. Every drop counts. Every drop heals.

3. Oils are ritual.
They invite slowness. Presence. A moment to connect with yourself. When you massage The Moon into your face before bed, it’s not just skincare—it’s a transition. From chaos to calm. From doing to being.

4. Skin changes. Ritual stays.
Whether you’re dry, reactive, hormonal, glowing, or somewhere in between, oils adapt. Layer less or more. Add a spritz of botanical water. Blend with a serum. Your skin tells you what it needs. Oils listen.

 

We believe skincare should feel like an act of devotion, not a routine.
Because beauty isn’t just in the mirror. It’s in how you care for yourself when no one’s watching.

So no—we don’t do creams.
We do concentrated, intentional, skin-to-soul nourishment.

And we wouldn’t have it any other way.