Meet Elevate My New Facial Oil for Skin That Needs a Little Extra Love

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “My skin just doesn't feel as firm as it used to”? Maybe you're noticing more lines around your mouth, a little less definition along your jaw, or skin that needs more moisture than it once did.

You want to do something for it. And you want to feel good about what you're putting on your face.

That is who I had in mind when I created Elevate Lifting Oil.

As a master herbalist, I love learning what plants have to offer us. A seed, a leaf, or a flower can hold so much possibility. When I work on a formula, I think about what each ingredient brings, how the ingredients feel together, and whether the finished blend has a useful place in your daily life.

With Elevate, I wanted a nourishing facial oil for women who want smoother-looking, more supple skin and are thoughtful about their ingredients. Something beautiful to reach for at the end of a facial treatment, or before bed when you're finally taking a moment for yourself.

Why I Keep Coming Back to Oils

My own experience with facial burns is what first led me to oil-based skincare. It changed how I thought about caring for my skin, and it is still part of why I care so much about the ingredients I share with you.

As skin becomes drier, its surface can feel rougher and fine lines can stand out more. Oils help soften that surface, and many help reduce moisture loss. That is why a well-formulated facial oil can have such a lovely place in a routine for mature or dry skin. [1]

When I talk about the uplift I want from Elevate, I am thinking about that softer, smoother, more supple appearance. Caring for your skin's moisture needs is a worthwhile place to begin.

The Ingredients I Chose and Why I Love Them

Squalane for lightweight softness

I wanted Elevate to feel nourishing without being difficult to spread. Squalane gives the blend a light, silky base and helps soften the skin. It is the ingredient that helps all those beautiful seed oils glide comfortably over your face. [2]

Rosehip oil for skin that feels dry and tired

There is something I love about the idea of caring for our skin with oil from the seeds of a rosehip. Beyond the beautiful plant it comes from, rosehip seed oil brings fatty acids, including linoleic and linolenic acids, to the formula. [9] I chose it to help soften dry skin and give the blend a supple finish. It is a lovely fit for the woman who wants her skin to feel comfortable again.

Meadowfoam seed oil for a smooth finish

Meadowfoam is another reminder of how much a small seed can offer. I chose its oil to help balance the texture of Elevate and give it smooth, even slip. The way a formula feels matters. I want those few drops to be easy to use and something you enjoy reaching for.

Pomegranate seed oil for richness

We know pomegranates for their beautiful fruit, but the seeds have something to offer, too. Their oil is known for punicic acid, an omega-5 fatty acid, and adds richness and skin-conditioning lipids to this blend. [10] Pomegranate has also been explored in laboratory skin research, which makes it an interesting botanical to keep learning about. For Elevate, I chose the seed oil as part of its nourishing foundation. [3]

Prickly pear seed oil for a supple feel

Prickly pear grows on a cactus, and tucked inside its fruit are the seeds used to make this oil. I love bringing botanical oils with different textures together. Prickly pear seed oil is rich in linoleic acid. Here, it contributes softness and richness, helping create the comfortable, supple feel I wanted from Elevate. [11]

Babassu oil for a little extra cushion

Babassu comes from a palm seed and gives the blend a silky, cushioned feel. I added a small amount because I wanted Elevate to have some body while still spreading easily. It can become firmer when cool, which is part of this ingredient's natural character.

Green tea for antioxidant support

As an herbalist, I love an ingredient that invites us to look at a familiar plant in a new way. Green tea has a place beyond our teacups. Its antioxidant compounds are one reason it has attracted so much skincare research.

For Elevate, I chose an oil-compatible green tea extract carried in sunflower seed oil. It lets me bring green tea into this facial oil rather than adding brewed tea or water to the blend. [4]

Bakuchiol for the research behind it

Bakuchiol is a plant-derived compound that especially interests me for skin that is showing more visible signs of aging.

In a 12-week clinical study, a cream containing 0.5% bakuchiol improved the appearance of wrinkles and uneven pigmentation. Participants using the comparison retinol cream reported more scaling and stinging. 

I included bakuchiol because I wanted Elevate to bring together nourishing oils and an ingredient with meaningful research on visible skin aging.

Vitamin E to care for the oil blend

Mixed tocopherols are forms of vitamin E. They serve as an antioxidant ingredient and help protect the oils from oxidation. Sometimes an ingredient's role is quietly supporting the formula around it, and that matters, too.

Why I'm Excited About Green Tea and Red Light

You already know how much I enjoy bringing light therapy into a skincare routine. Red LED light has been studied for improvements in wrinkles, elasticity, and collagen-related changes in the skin. [6]

There is also an early report exploring green tea before red-light treatment. Researchers used green-tea-soaked cotton pads before a specific red-light protocol and described improvements in skin appearance and wrinkles. [7]

That combination is interesting to me: the antioxidant qualities of a plant alongside light therapy. I am excited to keep learning about it and sharing the research with you.

How I Recommend Bringing Elevate Into Your Routine

Use your facelift device first. Use the facelift device to prep the skin and get it ready to have the skin cells stimulated for greater healing.

Finish your cleansing step and remove treatment residue. Give yourself a clean, comfortable starting point for your LED session. Wash your face with the Remove Cleanser, add a few spritzes of the Refresh Toner, and then use the Elevate Skin-Firming oil.

Smooth on a few drops of Elevate. Gently distribute it over your face, avoiding your eyes. Start with a small amount and adjust to what feels comfortable. Add it to your entire face, or just on areas where you are needing a lift. Then wear the red light mask on your face at the highest intensity for 20 minutes. You can enjoy it in the evening or in a morning routine.

Give a new product a small-area trial first. Natural ingredients still need to be a good match for your individual skin.

This Is the Woman I Created Elevate For

I created this product for you- the woman who cares about ingredients, but still wants results. Elevate brings together so many of the things I love about working with plants, in a few drops you can make part of your own day. My hope is that this becomes a step you look forward to, a moment to care for your skin with the same thoughtfulness you put into caring for everyone else.

Explore Elevate Lifting Oil and make a little room in your routine for you.

The studies discussed here concern ingredients and light treatments. Elevate itself has not been clinically tested for tightening or lifting.

Research and Ingredient References

1. Burnett et al. Safety Assessment of Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29243540/

2. Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety. Squalane and Squalene. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10915818231204276

3. Aslam et al. Pomegranate as a cosmeceutical source. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16221534/

4. Formulator Sample Shop. FSS Green Tea Extract SNO ingredient specifications. https://www.formulatorsampleshop.com/products/fss-green-tea-extract-sno

5. Dhaliwal et al. Prospective randomized double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/

6. Lee et al. A prospective randomized placebo-controlled double-blinded split-face clinical study on LED phototherapy for skin rejuvenation. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17566756/

7. Sommer and Zhu. Green tea and red light a powerful duo in skin rejuvenation. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19817517/

8. Omnilux. Product help center and skincare compatibility guidance. https://omniluxled.com/pages/help-center-products

9. Changes in Fatty Acids Content in Organic Rosehip Seeds during Ripening. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7766681/

10. Formulator Sample Shop. FSS Pomegranate Seed Oil. https://www.formulatorsampleshop.com/products/fss-pomegranate-seed-oil

11. SOPHIM. Prickly pear seed oil ingredient information. https://www.sophim.com/en/product/prickly-pear-seed-oil/