For thousands of years, humans have turned to nature for skincare. Ancient Egyptians used castor oil for its healing properties, while traditional Ayurvedic medicine has relied on plant oils for centuries to nourish and protect the skin.
There's a reason these natural remedies have stood the test of time: they work. Pure plant oils are concentrated, powerfully effective, and free from the synthetic chemicals and hormone disruptors found in many modern skincare products.
At Le Edit, our approach to skincare mirrors our approach to clothing: Minimal Ingredients. Natural. Powerful. Transformativel. Our Solitude skincare range was born from a personal need—after experiencing allergic reactions to conventional skincare, I began researching and developing my own range using only the highest quality organic oils.
This guide explores why natural skincare matters, the power of pure plant oils, and why keeping skincare simple is often the most effective approach.
How did Solitude Skincare come about?
After experiencing allergic reactions to some skincare products, I began researching what was actually in the products I was using. What I discovered was alarming: many ingredients used by large companies contained hormone disruptors and chemicals that were actually toxic to our bodies.
This pushed me to create a range that was as close to nature as possible—minimal ingredients of the highest quality, organic wherever possible, and fragrance free.
Your skin is your largest organ, and what you put on it gets absorbed into your body. Just as we choose natural fibres for our clothing to avoid microplastics and synthetic chemicals, we should apply the same philosophy to what we put on our skin.
What Makes Pure Plant Oils Different?
Pure plant oils are one of the gentlest and most nourishing ways to deeply moisturize and make your skin naturally glow. Unlike synthetic moisturizers that sit on the surface or contain fillers and fragrances, I chose to base our range on Castor Oil - the only oil that can penetrate deep into the second layer of your skin, the dermis. Delivering concentrated vitamins, essential fatty acids, and nutrients even deeper.
Benefits of Pure Plant Oils:
- Deeply nourishing and hydrating
- Rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids
- Anti-inflammatory and soothing
- No synthetic chemicals or hormone disruptors
- Minimal, transparent ingredients
- Suitable for sensitive skin (when chosen correctly)
Oils are nature's moisturizers—natural, concentrated, and powerfully effective. Let's keep skincare simple and let the ingredients speak for themselves.
What Is Castor Oil and Why Is It So Special?
Castor oil has been used for centuries for its healing properties, and recently it's experienced a resurgence on social media—and for good reason. From deep moisturization and scar reduction to pain relief and everything in between, it's a powerful, natural oil that has the power to transform.
What makes castor oil so special?
It's the only oil that can penetrate deep into the second layer of your skin, the dermis. This means it doesn't just moisturize the surface—it deeply nourishes and hydrates from within.
Benefits of Castor Oil:
- Exceptionally moisturizing: Penetrates deep into the skin to nourish and hydrate from within
- Stimulates collagen: The building blocks of new cells, helping to plump and brighten skin
- Reduces scarring: Gives a smoother complexion by diminishing the appearance of scars and stretch marks
- Anti-inflammatory: Calms and relieves irritated skin, traditionally used as a remedy for acne, eczema, and psoriasis
- Pain relief: Helps relieve pain in joints and muscles thanks to its high Ricinoleic acid content (about 90% of total fatty acids)
- Antibacterial and antimicrobial: Natural protective properties
Our castor oil is Organic, Cold Pressed, and Hexane Free—ensuring you get the purest, most effective oil without chemical processing.
What other Ingredients are Used in Solitude Skincare?
We've carefully selected only the highest quality natural ingredients for our range—each chosen for its proven botanical healing properties and low comedogenic rating (meaning they won't clog pores).
Our Pure Plant Oils:
All oils in our formulations are organic wherever possible, cold-pressed, and among the lowest on the comedogenic scale:
- Castor Oil – The hero ingredient that penetrates deep into the dermis to nourish from within
- Hemp Seed Oil – Vitamin-rich, anti-inflammatory, and soothing (does not contain CBD or THC)
- Rosehip Oil – Rich in Vitamin A (retinol) and Vitamin E for skin renewal
- Cacay Oil – Contains 3x more Vitamin A than rosehip oil; stimulates cell renewal
- Jojoba Oil – Closely mimics skin's natural sebum; balancing and moisturizing
- Grape Seed Oil – Lightweight, rich in antioxidants and linoleic acid
- Cacao Seed Oil – Deeply nourishing and rich in fatty acids
- Chamomile Oil – Calming, anti-inflammatory, and soothing for sensitive skin
- Bakuchiol – Nature's retinol alternative; gentle yet effective for reducing fine lines
- Cucumber Water – Hydrating, cooling, and soothing
- Rose Water – Balancing, anti-inflammatory, and gentle
Every ingredient is chosen for purity, effectiveness, and gentleness—giving your skin exactly what it needs, nothing it doesn't.
All oils selected for our formulations are among the lowest on the comedogenic scale, meaning they won't block pores.
Is Natural Skincare Right for Your Skin Type?
Pure plant oils work beautifully for most skin types, especially:
- Dry or dehydrated skin
- Sensitive or irritated skin
- Mature skin with fine lines or wrinkles
- Skin with scarring, hyperpigmentation, or uneven tone
- Normal or combination skin
Important note: If you have oily or acne-prone skin, we recommend checking with your dermatologist first to see if an oil-based product is right for your skin type. While our oils are non-comedogenic, individual skin responses can vary and this range may not be right for you.
Why Choose Minimal Ingredient Skincare?
We use only three ingredients in each of our skincare products—all based on pure plant oils.
Why so few? Because:
- Potency: Concentrated, active ingredients without fillers
- Gentleness: Fewer ingredients mean less risk of irritation or allergic reactions
- Transparency: You know exactly what you're putting on your skin
- Effectiveness: Nature doesn't need to be complicated to work
Just as we don't blend our natural fibres with plastic, we don't dilute our skincare with synthetic chemicals, fragrances, or unnecessary additives.
Minimal Ingredients. Natural. Powerful. Transformative.
Don't you need a 10 step Skincare routine?
No. Simple is best. Our Solitude range is designed to work seamlessly into a minimalist, effective skincare routine:
- Cleanse Astraea Cleansing Oil to remove makeup and clean face.
- Spritz with a Botanical Mist to allow your skin to better absorb the nutrients
- Seal in all the goodness and Moisturise with Aceso Healing Oil or Organic Castor Oil.
- Massage face with Gua Sha or hands to stimulate lymphatic drainage.
By choosing pure plant oils, you're investing in skincare that:
- Nourishes your skin with concentrated vitamins and nutrients
- Works with your body, not against it
- Contains no synthetic chemicals or hormone disruptors
- Is transparent about every ingredient
- Supports your skin's natural healing and renewal processes
Discover our Solitude skincare range and experience the power of pure plant oils.