What is “The OG” Simple Moisturiser?
The OG was one of Treebrush Apothecary’s very first products, designed to have all the moisture and nourishment the skin needs in a thick, whippy body-butter-like cream that smells absolutely delectable.
It has a fantastic skin feel with a powdery finish, and the fragrances keep going all day.
The main range of The OG can be found here. These versions of The OG feature botanical fragrances for something a little more special.
What does botanical fragrance mean?
The OG is usually fragranced with fragrance oils. They’re skin safe and pack a mouthwatering kick, meaning they can be used at low concentrations and still make a statement.
The botanical fragrance range uses both hydrosols and essential oils to achieve their fragrance instead. The result is a softer, more herbaceous note – just like you’d expect direct from mother nature.
Hydrosols are the water-based plant matter, or floral water, left over from distilling essential oils. By combining both, we reunite all those fantastic notes for a well-rounded but truly natural fragrance profile.
Which botanical fragrances does The OG come in?
Lavender: featuring both lavender hydrosol, and lavender essential oil, grown and distilled in New Zealand.
What’s in this moisturiser?
- Kawakawa-infused sweet almond oil: this is a gentle, moisturising and nourishing oil, brilliant for leaving the skin soft and smooth. As it’s more of a medium weight oil, it leaves a fine protective barrier on the skin; this helps to prevent moisture loss. The oil we use here at Treebrush Apothecary is also cold infused with native New Zealand kawakawa, giving it extra anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
- Shea butter: soft and creamy, shea butter is regarded as having anti-inflammatory properties and can help to soften the skin. It’s often used in products that may help eczema like “Thun” and “Mellow” kawakawa balms, though in “The OG” it’s at a lower concentration…just enough to leave your skin feeling nourished and moisturised.
- New Zealand bush honey: we keep it as locally sourced as we can, too! Honey is a fantastic humectant and is packed with antioxidants, and its sugars can help soften the skin.
- Colloidal oatmeal: oatmeal can bind to the skin to lock in moisture, making it great for dry skin. It can also be soothing, with anti-inflammatory properties of its own. As it helps to form a barrier on the skin, this is the ingredient that gives “The OG” its lovely soft finish instead of feeling greasy.
- Fragrance: in the form of natural hydrosols and essential oils.
Who is this simple moisturiser for?
- Dry skin: if you’re a bit flaky, crispy or ashy, The OG acts as a rich body butter that helps keep the moisture in. Pile it on after a shower or before bed, and top up as needed.
- Hand cream: if you have dry hands or are constantly washing, The OG makes for a great medium duty hand cream with a generous splash of fragrance. If you need a heavy duty hand cream, check out Thiccboi for something more weapons-grade.
- Two-in-one: perfect for after that post gym shower before you head for work. Replenish your skin’s moisture and smell great all day, all in one go.
Gentle moisture for all ages and walks of life.
How to use “The OG”:
Using clean hands or a clean spoon/spatula, take a small amount of cream and massage thoroughly into dry skin. You can put it on any part of your skin, from hands and elbows to legs, arms and the rest of your body. A little goes a long way!
On very dry skin, The OG can be appropriate for some faces – but generally speaking, she’s a bit heavy. Looking for a more lightweight facial moisturiser? Check out our 6% Niacinamide Serum and 3% Niacinamide Serum.
Keep in a cool, dry location out of direct sunlight to extend shelf life, as this is a small batch product made primarily from natural ingredients.
Ingredients: Prunus Amygdalus Dulci (Sweet Almond) Oil, Lavender Hydrosol, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-20 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Honey, Glycerol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Lavender Essential Oil, Dl Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol (And) Diazolidinyl Urea (And) Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate as preservative.
