Renewal Face Cream

Magnolia Virginiana Bark Extract

A signature Southern botanical rich in naturally occurring plant compounds. Magnolia Bark helps support a calm, balanced complexion while contributing to the formula's distinctive botanical character.

River Birch Bark Extract (*Betula nigra*)

Valued for its naturally occurring antioxidants and botanical compounds, River Birch Bark helps support skin vitality and a healthy-looking complexion while reinforcing the formula's connection to the natural landscape.

Barberry Root Extract (*Berberis vulgaris*)

Rich in naturally occurring plant compounds, Barberry Root helps support a balanced, healthy-looking complexion while contributing to the cream's botanical richness.

Dogwood Bark Extract (*Cornus florida*)

Derived from one of the South's most iconic native trees, Dogwood Bark contributes to the formula's nourishing botanical profile while helping support soft, healthy-looking skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate 

Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)

The salt form of Hyaluronic Acid, celebrated for its exceptional moisture-binding capabilities. Able to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, it helps replenish hydration, support skin suppleness, and promote a smooth, plump, and refreshed appearance.

Avocado Oil

Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, Avocado Oil deeply nourishes the skin while helping maintain softness and suppleness.

Shea Butter

A nutrient-rich botanical butter that helps replenish moisture and support the skin's natural barrier.

Bisabolol

A naturally occurring botanical compound commonly derived from chamomile. Known for its calming and skin-comforting properties, it helps enhance the formula's soothing character.

Nerolidol

A naturally occurring aromatic compound found in flowers and essential oils. It helps support the absorption of other botanical ingredients while contributing to the cream's refined botanical profile.

"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Some landscapes reveal their beauty slowly.

Throughout the forests, wetlands, and woodland edges of the American South, Sweetbay Magnolia (*Magnolia virginiana*) and Flowering Dogwood (*Cornus florida*) have long marked the changing seasons. Their blossoms have long announced the arrival of spring, bringing fragrance, color, and a quiet sense of renewal to the Southern landscape.

In our Renewal Face Cream, Magnolia Virginiana Bark Extract serves as the signature botanical. Documented by William Bartram during his travels throughout Georgia and the Southeast, Sweetbay Magnolia remains one of the region's most iconic native trees. Its graceful presence along rivers and woodland has inspired naturalists, gardeners, and plant lovers for generations.

The formula is further enriched with Dogwood Bark Extract, honoring another treasured native species. The Bartrams helped document and cultivate Flowering Dogwood, contributing to its appreciation in gardens far beyond its native range. Today, Dogwood remains one of the most beloved symbols of the Southern woodland.

Together with Birch Bark, Barberry Root, Aloe Vera, Avocado Oil, Shea Butter, and modern hydration ingredients, these botanicals reflect a meeting of tradition and innovation—where the wisdom of the natural world is refined through contemporary skincare science.

Bartram Botanicals products are handcrafted in small batches using carefully selected botanical ingredients and should be stored with the same care given to fine foods, wines, and traditional apothecary preparations.

For best results, store products in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity, and prolonged heat exposure. We recommend maintaining storage temperatures between 60°F and 75°F . Exposure to extreme temperatures may affect the appearance, texture, aroma, or consistency of natural ingredients without impacting their intended use.

To help preserve the integrity of our formulations, Bartram Botanicals products are packaged in amber glass whenever possible. Amber glass helps protect delicate botanical compounds and aromatic ingredients from light exposure, supporting product stability and longevity.

As with all products made with natural botanical ingredients, slight variations in color, texture, or aroma may occur from batch to batch. These variations reflect the nature of the ingredients themselves and do not affect product quality or performance.