Why This Mist Feels Different (And Why That Matters)

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If you’ve ever sprayed a face mist and thought, “That feels nice… but that’s it,” you’re not alone.

Most hydration mists refresh the surface of the skin for a moment then disappear. What we wanted to create with Hydrating Essence was something different. Something that didn’t just sit on the skin, but actually supported it. Something you could feel instantly, and trust over time.

Because when skincare works with your skin and not against it the difference is undeniable.

Hydration Isn’t Just About Moisture

Hydration is often talked about as a surface-level need: dry skin equals add water. But skin health is more nuanced than that.

Your skin is a living ecosystem. It has a barrier designed to protect and regulate, and a microbiome billions of beneficial microorganisms that help keep everything in balance. When that ecosystem is supported, skin feels calm, resilient, and comfortable. When it’s disrupted, skin often feels reactive, tight, inflamed, or “off,” even if it looks fine.

True hydration supports regulation, not just moisture.

Why Most Mists Don’t Do Much

Many facial mists are formulated to feel refreshing in the moment, but they don’t address what’s happening beneath the surface. Some even contain ingredients that evaporate quickly, leaving skin feeling tight shortly after.

We didn’t want Hydrating Essence to be another “nice but forgettable” product. We wanted it to be something your skin recognises something that brings it back into balance.

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The Missing Piece: Skin Balance

When skin is supported at the barrier and microbiome level, it behaves differently. It holds onto hydration more effectively. It responds more calmly. It doesn’t feel like it’s constantly trying to defend itself.

That’s why we chose to formulate Hydrating Essence around an innovative prebiotic active derived from Cannabis sativa plant stem cells - Kannabia Sense™.

Without getting too technical, this ingredient helps support the skin’s microbiota by encouraging the production of beneficial postbiotics directly within the skin. In simple terms, it helps the skin help itself.

The result? Skin that feels stronger, calmer, and more at ease.

Supporting the Skin Microbiome

Skin balance isn’t about doing more. It’s about supporting what’s already there your barrier, your microbiome, and your skin’s natural ability to regulate.

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Why You Feel It Straight Away

One of the most interesting things we noticed during testing was how quickly people responded to Hydrating Essence — not just in their skin, but in their body.

That’s because skin isn’t just a protective layer. It’s also a sensory organ. It communicates constantly with the nervous system.

Kannabia Sense™ has been shown to support pathways in the skin linked to wellbeing responses, including the production of compounds associated with comfort and calm. When skin feels supported, those signals travel beyond the surface.

That’s why so many people describe Hydrating Essence as feeling like a deep exhale.

It’s not dramatic. It’s subtle.
But it’s immediate.

The Skin–Mind Connection

When your skin feels safe, your whole system softens. That’s the difference between skincare that performs and skincare that supports.

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Gentle Enough for Sensitive Skin, Loved by All Skin

While Hydrating Essence is suitable for sensitive or reactive skin, it wasn’t created only for sensitive skin.

Some of our biggest supporters have great skin and they still reach for this mist daily. Why? Because it makes their skin feel better. More balanced. More comfortable. More alive.

Hydrating Essence isn’t a solution for a problem.
It’s an upgrade to how skin feels.

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A Mist That Becomes a Ritual

We believe skincare should do more than perform, it should support how you feel in your body.

That’s why Hydrating Essence is designed to be used not just morning and night, but throughout the day. After cleansing. Between oil layers. On the go. In moments when you need to reset.

Mist. Breathe. Let your skin soften.

Sometimes the smallest rituals make the biggest difference.

How to Use Hydrating Essence

Mist generously onto clean skin before oils or moisturiser, or throughout the day whenever your skin (or nervous system) needs a reset.

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Why This Matters

In a world that constantly asks skin to do more, faster, stronger  Hydrating Essence is an invitation to do less, but better.

To support rather than correct.
To work with the skin’s intelligence instead of overriding it.
To remember that calm is not passive it’s powerful.

This is hydration that doesn’t shout.
It listens.

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Experience Hydrating Essence for Yourself

If you’ve been searching for a mist that feels different, now you know why.

Hydrating Essence is available in Rose and Orange Blossom, each offering the same skin-supportive benefits with a slightly different sensory mood.

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Because hydration should feel as good as it works.