Phytocea

We begin here.

Life on earth exists because plants convert light into matter. Oils, waters, resins and extracts are simply stored sunlight — shaped by geography, time, and biology.

When these materials are prepared with care, that light is not lost. It is transformed and returned — to the skin, to daily life, to the body itself.

Skin Plant Science

We formulate where skin biology meets plant chemistry — guided by discipline, not trends.

Holistic Barrier Health

We focus on holistic barrier health — supporting skin over time rather than correcting it in moments.

Daily Practice

Skin health is shaped by what we do every day.

Small actions, repeated with care, determine how the barrier holds over time.

Washing

Washing is the most frequent contact between skin and the world.

Hands, face, body — water and soap, day after day.

How we wash matters. Materials matter. Method matters.

True Castile

Castile is a method of soapmaking built around olive oil, patience, and restraint.

Chosen not for performance in moments, but for compatibility with skin over time.

Mild Soap

Mild Soap is our first expression.

A true liquid Castile soap made from 100% extra virgin olive oil.

Original — the natural aroma of our liquid gold. Minimal. Designed for daily use on hands, face, and body — for sensitive skin, compromised barriers, and those who prefer function over fragrance.

It is not designed to impress quickly. It is designed to be lived with.

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Further Reading

For those who want to go deeper.

“This is what sunlight looks like after it has lived inside a tree.”

Start with The Colour of Light