A jar that holds the rarest union: matter and method.

Cream No. 1 · Soothe is composed through the GRES­SA Biomimetic Fusion Method™—a patient, heat-controlled process that coaxes water and oil into harmony without synthetic emulsifiers. The result is a living emulsion: stable through balance alone, never by force.

Within this structure rests a ferment of rice and a secret apothecary infusion known simply as The Soothing Extract—a distillation of botanicals that quiet the skin and temper inflammation at its source. Bound with beeswax and lecithin, softened by jojoba and almond oils, the cream moves from a cool balm to a silken veil that restores equilibrium to skin weathered by climate and time.

The Gressa Astringent Extract
A hand-distilled infusion of witch hazel, chamomile, elderberry, marshmallow, comfrey, fennel, eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender, and cornflower. This tonic of leaves and flowers tempers inflammation, clarifies tone, and restores a natural equilibrium to the skin.

Turmeric Extract (Curcuma Longa)

A golden root revered for centuries, turmeric delivers powerful antioxidant and soothing properties. Its curcuminoids visibly even the complexion, calm inflammation, and support the skin’s natural healing processes — essential for maintaining equilibrium during seasonal dryness or sensitivity.

Manuka Extract (Leptospermum Scoparium)

Drawn from the leaves of the New Zealand manuka shrub, this extract offers broad-spectrum antimicrobial and barrier-strengthening benefits. It purifies without stripping, promoting a clear, balanced skin microbiome — particularly valuable in transitional climates.

Carrot Seed Extract (Daucus Carota Sativa)

Rich in beta-carotenes and natural provitamin A, carrot seed extract restores vitality to fatigued skin and enhances luminosity. It nurtures elasticity while defending against oxidative stress, leaving the complexion supple and visibly renewed.

Geranium Extract (Pelargonium Graveolens)

A harmonizing botanical celebrated for its balancing and toning qualities. Geranium refines texture, supports circulation, and imparts a soft natural aroma that centers the senses — completing Cream No. 1’s grounding, sensual ritual.

Fennel Seed
Rich in plant estrogens and volatile oils, fennel encourages gentle detoxification while supporting collagen resilience. Its subtle sweetness lends a calm brightness to dull or congested skin.

Cornflower
Long prized for soothing tired, reactive skin, cornflower softens texture and refines pores. Its blue petals carry polyphenols that help to quiet irritation and bring clarity to the complexion.

Plant-Derived Ceramides & Peptides
Extracted from rice and oat, these bio-mimetic lipids reinforce the skin’s barrier and improve elasticity. Their molecular structure mirrors that of the epidermis, allowing the cream to integrate seamlessly and restore suppleness from within.

This formula contains no synthetic emulsifiers, stabilizers, or fillers. Each batch is coaxed into emulsion through mechanical motion, temperature precision, and time—a method rarely practiced today for its complexity.

Full Ingredient List

Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Ferment Filtrate*, Glycerin*, Alcohol*, Sorbitan Olivate (and) Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil*, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil*, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil*, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Lecithin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Fruit Extract*, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract*, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract*, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract*, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract*, Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Extract*, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Extract*, Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil*, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil*, Helichrysum Italicum (Immortelle) Oil*, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract*, Leptospermum Scoparium (Manuka) Leaf Extract*, Mel (Manuka Honey) Extract*, Tocopherol*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Xanthan Gum, Galactolactone (and) Sodium Benzoate.*

Formulated through the GRESSA Biomimetic Fusion Method™ — a hand-controlled, low-temperature process that unites oil and water without synthetic emulsifiers, creating a naturally stable living emulsion.

Warm a pearl of cream between the fingertips until it loosens.

Press slowly into the face, following the contours from center outward.

Use in the still hours—at dusk, or before sleep—when the body turns inward and the skin listens most closely.

Store away from direct light and heat.

Use within nine months of opening.

Natural variation in tone or fragrance affirms its living nature.

Housed in Miron violetglass to preserve vitality and reduce waste.

Crafted with a high percentage of *organic ingredients sourced through fair, small-scale agriculture.

Formulated without synthetic fragrance, controversial preservatives, or animal testing.

Each jar is a conscious object — refillable, recyclable, and made to be treasured rather than discarded.