THE SCIENCE

At Herbal Essentials, we're passionate about harnessing the powers of plant botanicals and naturally mineral-rich Himalayan Spring Water to optimise skin health.

So as a key part of our product development process, we undertake vigorous clinical trials and consumer panel testing to ensure that we produce the most effective formulas that get proven results.

By combining science with nature, we're able to bring you powerful natural skincare that can improve your skin.

Here's some examples of our results:

Consumer Panel Tests

Product: Illuminating Mask with Papain & Honey

Purpose: Gives a more radiant and brighter complexion

Number of participants: 20 women

Duration: 4 weeks

Study Type: Survey

Results

100% women found their skin clearer after 4 weeks
95% women found their skin smoother after 4 weeks.
95% women found their skin moisturised after 4 weeks.

85% women found their skin brighter and more uniform after 4 weeks
85% women found their skin more radiant after 4 weeks.

Product: Purifying Toner with Neem extract & Peppermint Oil

Purpose: Reduce the visibility of pores

Number of participants: 20 women

Duration: 4 weeks

Usage: Twice daily (morning & evening)

Study Type: Survey

Results

95% women found their skin feeling cleansed after use
84% women found the product helps reduce the visibility of pores after use

Clinical Trials

We know how effective our natural formulations are on the skin, that's why our products have gone through vigorous laboratory testing to show just how much they can improve skin hydration.

*This clinical trial took place in 2017 on 20 women. Studies were conducted across a 4 hour period.

Assessment on the hydration potential on the upper layers of the epidermis.