By Claire Provost, Director of Saltbush & Clay
When we first envisioned Saltbush & Clay, we didn’t just want to create another skincare brand. We wanted to challenge the very definition of what a "natural ingredient" can do for your skin. For decades, the beauty industry has relied on standard botanical extracts—processes that often use harsh heat or chemical solvents, leaving behind a degraded, diluted shadow of the original plant.
We knew there had to be a better way. A way that honors the brilliance of nature without sacrificing scientific rigor.
Today, I am incredibly proud to introduce you to the culmination of that dream: our Cellular Serum.
The Breakthrough: Cellular Extraction™
To bring this serum to life, we partnered with two world-class laboratories, including a leading Australian phyto-technology company and an industry-pioneering botanical ingredient manufacturer. Together, we are operating at the absolute absolute forefront of plant science.
Instead of traditional, destructive manufacturing, our partners utilise a revolutionary process known as Cellular Extraction™.
This methodology redefines the botanical extract category. It works by transferring high pressure across the cell membrane to capture the full, undisrupted concert of water-soluble phyto-compounds exactly as they exist within the living plant cell.
In science, we call this unlocking the hydrophilic entourage (the complete, synergistic network of water-loving compounds working together). When you apply the serum, your skin isn't just getting an isolated synthetic molecule; it is absorbing the intact, vibrant life-force of the plant.
The Botanical Trinity
Our formula centers around an unprecedented library of Australian native and globally recognised species, each meticulously selected, backed by phyto-compound profiling, and traceable right back to its biomass origin.
Three cellular extracts form the core of this potent formulation:
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Kakadu Plum: Globally renowned as one of the world's richest natural sources of Vitamin C, offering unparalleled brightness and antioxidant protection.
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Saltbush: A resilient Australian native rich in antioxidants and adaptation traits, perfectly designed to calm, protect, and restore the skin barrier.
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Infitrio™: A scientifically validated botanical complex that combines Native River Mint, Mountain Pepper Berry, and Bitter Orange. Designed primarily for advanced skincare, it is clinically shown to work synergistically to alleviate inflammation (inflammaging) and boost the skin's natural healing and protective mechanisms.
Grounded in Green Chemistry
True luxury shouldn't cost the earth. Our advanced extraction methodologies are completely eco-conscious, grounded firmly in the principles of green chemistry. This means rapid processing, zero toxic wastewater streams, and massive reductions in carbon footprints compared to traditional chemical manufacturing.
We know exactly where every leaf and fruit comes from, and we ensure that our science honors the environment just as much as it transforms your skin.
This isn’t just skincare. It is a true-to-nature bio-active experience, engineered to give your skin the raw, potent food it deserves. We can't wait for you to feel the difference.
Discover the science of living skin at www.13s.com.au
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