Bestow The Graces
The Graces are a small collection of plant-based, topical skincare products, created by Bestow.
Plant Therapy for Skin
Made in New Zealand
No Nasties
Cruelty Free
The Graces Skincare Collection
The Graces
Soothing Serum
The Graces Soothing Serum offers gentle plant therapy to soothe, repair and strengthen sensitised skin. It features calming botanicals to help the skin barrier to repair itself. This lays the foundation for soft, smooth, beautiful skin.
Key Ingredients: Mamaku gel extract, kowhai flower extract, organic aloe vera, manuka honey, lavender water, rose water.
The Graces
Nourishing Oil
The Graces Nourishing Oil is an enriching blend of 12 beautiful botanicals to nourish, soften and enliven skin. Bursting with EFA’s, vitamins and antioxidants, this gorgeous facial oil delivers plant therapy for lack-lustre skin.
Key Ingredients: Argan, jojoba, borage, avocado, calendula, rosehip, tamanu, sandalwood and more.
The Graces
Soothing Oil
The Graces Soothing Oil is a replenishing oil to soothe and moisturise sensitised skin. It is rich in healing plant oils. These gently nourish the skin and seal in moisture. Improved hydration stimulates enzyme action.
Key Ingredients: Jojoba, avocado oil, raspberry seed oil, passionfruit oil, vitamin E, mandarin essential oil.
The Graces
Brightening Lotion
The Graces Brightening Lotion contains an exciting new blend of plant and marine extracts. This plant therapy helps to reduce pigmentation and brighten the complexion.
Key Ingredients: Bearberry, mulberry, frankincense, seaweed extract, liquorice root, rose-hip oil, argan oil, carrot-seed oil, vitamin C.
The Graces
Hydrating Serum
Bestow The Graces Hydrating Serum seals life-giving moisture into the skin. It features New Zealand native, Mamaku Fern gel and other hydrating plant extracts. It also contains a generous level of three types of hyaluronan to plump up skin and promote anti-ageing.
Key Ingredients: Mamaku Fern, Hyaluronic Acid, Kowhai Flower, Certified organic seaweed extract and more
For best results, bathe your skin.
Bestow The Graces products are best applied to damp skin, especially the Brightening Lotion as it’s the highly concentrated formula will penetrate far deeper into the skin if damp prior to application.
Each product bestows grace upon a particular skin concern.
Immerse the Bestow Bathing Cloth in warm water, wring out and press to the skin for five deep breaths. Repeat three times. Massage one to two pumps of The Graces Brightening Lotion evenly over the whole face whilst still damp to seal in hydration.
The Inspiration:
In Greek mythology, The Graces were a trio of goddesses who personified beauty, charm and grace. They bestowed these feminine virtues upon women, causing them to blossom. In a sense, they were the original beauty therapists.
These beautiful archetypes are the inspiration behind The Graces skincare products.
Each product bestows grace upon a particular skin concern.
Each formulation honours holistic wisdom and delivers plant therapy to transform skin naturally.
What grace can we bestow on sensitised skin?
“ The Graces Soothing Duo brings much-needed relief to irritated and reactive skin.”
~ Janine Tait, Founder of Bestow
The Graces Skin Soothing Routine
Plant therapy to soothe, repair and strengthen sensitised skin.
Sensitised skin needs pure products and a very simple skincare routine. We have created a hydrating and healing routine using The Graces Soothing Duo.
Features: The Graces Soothing Serum and The Graces Soothing Oil.
SKIN BENEFITS OF THE GRACES SOOTHING ROUTINE
Calms reactive and sensitised skin.
Gently hydrates dry, tight skin.
Helps the skin to repair its natural protective barrier.
Contains herbal extracts to nurture skin without overstimulating it.
Strengthens skin and builds resilience.
Softens and smooths skin
Plumps out fine lines and wrinkles.
Gentle on skin – no emulsifiers, no artificial fragrances.
Evening
Cleanse | Massage one pump of The Graces Soothing Oil into damp skin. Gently remove with a warm, damp cloth.
Bathe | Immerse Bestow bathing cloth in warm water. Wring out and press to skin for five deep breaths. Repeat three times.
Treat | Massage one pump of The Graces Soothing Serum into damp skin.
Moisturise | Immediately massage one pump of The Graces Soothing Oil into skin to seal in hydration.
Morning
No cleansing is necessary in the morning.
Bathe | Immerse Bestow bathing cloth in warm water, wring out and press to skin for five deep breaths. Repeat three times.
Treat | Massage one pump of The Graces Soothing Serum into damp skin.
Moisturise | Immediately massage one pump of The Graces Soothing Oil into skin to seal in hydration.
Q. What’s the difference between sensitive and sensitised skin?
Sensitive skin is genetically less robust than other skin types. It requires gentle handling even when it is healthy. Sensitive skin is a skin type. The Graces Soothing Duo is a fantastic choice for genetically sensitive skin.
Sensitised skin has become reactive because of a compromised skin barrier. In other words, sensitised skin is a skin state, not a skin type.
People with genetically normal, oily or dry skin types can end up with sensitised skin. How? Through products or treatments that damage the skin barrier – i.e. microdermabrasion, chemical peels, beaded exfoliants and any products containing AHA or DHA. Sometimes there are internal causes such as nutritional deficiencies or food intolerances.
We developed The Graces Soothing Duo as a first-aid response for sensitised skin. It works to repair and rebuild the skin barrier. This is the foundation for clear, supple, beautiful skin.
Q. How should you treat skin that is stressed and sensitised?
A. Very carefully.
Sensitised skin is crying out for help.
Red, angry, inflamed skin requires calming.
Stressed, blemished skin needs soothing and strengthening.
Dis-ordered skin (acne, eczema, rosacea, dermatitis) needs repairing.
Many skincare products will make sensitised skin worse. Even good quality products can be ‘too much’ for reactive skin.
The bad news: Sensitised skins have a compromised skin barrier. The skin barrier is the skin’s first line of defence. When it breaks down, toxins can enter the deeper layers of the dermis. This can set up inflammation and sensitivity. A damaged skin barrier also allows moisture to escape. The result? Dehydrated skin that feels tight and dry.
The good news: The skin is capable of repairing and rebuilding the skin barrier – with the right care. Sensitised skin requires pure products and a very simple skincare routine.
Skin Soothing Stories:
Aja’s Story
Aja from Wild and Whimsy had struggled with peri-oral dermatitis several times before she came to Jenny Barrow (Holistic Skin Coach) for help. This sensitised skin condition responded well to treatment in her early 20’s. But after it returned during the pregnancy of her second child, the red inflammation around her mouth and chin persisted for years.
Jenny introduced Aja to The Graces Soothing Duo and routine. She also supported her through the nutritional changes that are needed to repair a compromised skin barrier. Aja’s skin improved slowly, but steadily. As her skin barrier strengthened, skin irritation calmed. Over a six-month period, her skin became clearer, smoother and more supple.
“Thank you so much for the opportunity to experience this skin healing journey. It was truly amazing. My skin became clearer, smoother and there was less redness. The inflammation around my mouth and nose reduced significantly. I have also noticed a big difference in the hydration of my skin. These changes have had a positive impact on my confidence and wellbeing.” ~ Aja
A Note from Jenny:
“My first priority with stressed skin is to repair the skin barrier. The Graces Soothing Duo offers beautiful support that helps the skin to do just that. I love watching the transformation in your client’s skin as they embrace The Graces Soothing Routine.” ~ Jenny