Choosing the right routine for ageing skin isn't straightforward, particularly if your skin is also sensitive, menopausal, or reactive to conventional products. That's why we offer a personalised sample kit as a first step.
Every Bespoke Sample Kit is hand-picked by John Hamilton himself, drawing on over 30 years of scientific formulation experience to match the right botanical actives to your skin.

"Real change for ageing skin comes from understanding what your skin actually needs."
Your skin is losing collagen every single day. Here's what that
actually means.
Many anti-ageing products and creams rely on silicones, synthetic fillers and petrochemical compounds that sit on the surface of the skin. They can make skin feel smoother at the time, but do nothing for cell repair or for rebuilding the collagen and natural barrier your skin is losing underneath.
The less obvious effects are happening at a cellular level, oxidative stress from free radicals is accelerating the breakdown of collagen and elastin faster than the body can replace them.
Most skincare either doesn't address this, or tries to with synthetic ingredients that simply can't work, because skin cells can't use a synthetic molecule the way, say, a car can run on synthetic oil. Your body isn't built that way.
What actually protects collagen?
Researchers at Cambridge, Newcastle and Harvard have identified plant-derived compounds that can, the same science John has spent 20 years researching, well ahead of the rest of the industry:
Calm the free radical damage responsible for much of the ageing process at a cellular level
Support the skin cells that produce new collagen
Protect existing elastin and strengthen the skin's natural barrier
Deliver vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, along with magnesium, copper, amino acids and essential fatty acids, in a form your skin can actually absorb and use

Why Natural Elements is different from every other botanical brand
Natural Elements was founded in 1998 by scientists with a genuine background in longevity research, not by aromatherapists, doctors, or celebrities lending their name to a formula.

Co-founder Karen Blackmore
Co-founder Karen Blackmore, now in her late sixties, has spent nearly three decades formulating products around one simple question:
What do skin cells actually need to stay healthy?
The molecule size problem most brands don't talk about
At Natural Elements, formulations are developed around the physicochemical and rheological properties of raw materials, the fundamental science of how ingredients behave at a molecular level, and how to get them to where the skin needs them. This is university-level microbiology applied to skincare. Very few brands have this knowledge. None apply it the way we do.
No fillers. No petrochemicals. No substitutes.
What they do contain are some of the world's most potent botanical actives: rare plant oils selected for their exceptional density of antioxidants, essential fatty acids (including gamma-linolenic acid), phytonutrients, and the specific vitamins and minerals that support collagen synthesis and cellular repair.
Why customers trust Natural Elements
Founded 1998
Background Research
100% botanical
Vegan
Made in the UK
Botanical Award
Anti-Ageing Award
10,000+
The botanical science behind collagen support
Antioxidant-rich plant oils
Free radical damage accounts for over 80% of skin cell ageing. The right botanical oils, cold-pressed, unrefined, chosen for their antioxidant density, are the most effective natural defence against this process. They work at a cellular level to neutralise oxidative stress before it breaks down collagen.
Essential fatty acids: Omega-3, Omega-6 and GLA
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is an omega-6 fatty acid with a particular role in skin health. It reinforces the skin barrier, improves moisture retention, supports collagen fibre structure, and reduces the inflammation that accelerates visible ageing. It's found in specific plant sources and it's present across our formulations at meaningful concentrations.
Bio-available vitamins A, C and E
Vitamin A supports cell turnover and the maintenance of collagen-producing fibroblasts. Vitamin C is essential to collagen synthesis, without it, the body cannot properly form new collagen fibres. Vitamin E protects cell membranes from oxidative damage. In our formulations, these aren't added synthetically; they're present in their natural plant-derived form, in a molecular size the skin can absorb.
Copper, magnesium and amino acids
Copper is a co-factor in collagen and elastin production, it directly supports the enzymes responsible for building skin structure. Magnesium regulates cellular repair. Amino acids are the raw building blocks of collagen itself. Our plant-based formulations deliver all three.
Not sure where to start?
Try before you commit.
With your Bespoke Sample Kit, you receive a tailored selection of products based on:
- Your skin type
- Your stage of skin ageing and primary concerns
- Whether your skin has any additional sensitivities or conditions
After ordering, you complete a short consultation. We use your answers to select the products most suited to your skin, not a generic starter pack.
You must complete the consultation form before we can send your Bespoke Sample Kit — it's how John selects the right products for your skin.
BESPOKE SAMPLE KIT
Real skin. Real results.
Products To Support Healthier, More Resilient Skin
Clinically Inspired Botanical Skincare
Ageless Skin Cell Renewal Oil 30ml
OUR EXCITING NEW OIL.. A 100% natural alternative to Retinol... which offers all the benefits without any of the side effects of retinol...Reducing lines, Wrinkles and Dead Skin Cells promoting a more Radiant Complex
Rejuvenating Face Cream 50ml
This intense combination of Aloe Vera extract blended with Grape Seed Oil rich in essential fatty acids will nourish very dry or lined areas of the face, helping to enhance the skins natural hydrolipid film
X-Cell Restorative Body Oil 200ml
Rich in plant compounds known to treat and inhibit yeast infections so great if you are prone to intimate area irritations and shown to reduce menstruation pain. Effective against dryness, aged and sagging skin, this beautiful aroma
Recovery Facial Oil 50ml
We expertly blend ‘wet’ and botanical oils which work at a microcellular level to help support the skin’s lipid levels, retain the correct level of fatty acids, and stimulate water-holding properties within the stratum corneum.
The Ultimate Anti-Ageing Routine Kit
NES701 (NES027/NES015/NES012/NSP1) Save 10% on our ultimate Anti-Ageing Kit. This is a full routine developed to help you get the best skin of your life. The Immortal Oil - The gold standard in anti-ageing facial oils Rehydrating Facial Wash -
Firming Eye Cream 30ml
Many firming eye products (from creams to gels) have poor performance results because they are largely synthetic chemicals, simply designed to create a ‘lift’ feeling on the skin. They are extremely drying and strip the
Tightening Face Serum 50ml
An easily absorbed gel combining the intensive, firming ability of Corn Poppy, designed to tighten and improve the skin's elasticity, with the cooling effects of Cucumber and the soothing benefits of Aloe Vera. Collectively helping
The Immortal Facial Oil 50ml
Our gold standard in anti-ageing oils. Rare and exotic oils, all with powerful skin benefits are blended to create our most advanced collagen-building oil yet. This is what one of our loyal customers had to
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this suitable for very sensitive or menopausal skin?
Yes. Our formulations contain no synthetic fragrances, parabens, SLS or petrochemical derivatives, the most common triggers for sensitive and reactive skin. Many of our customers come to us specifically because conventional skincare has caused reactions or irritation. The personalised sample kit is an ideal first step if your skin is unpredictable.
Can I use Natural Elements products alongside prescription skincare?
Our formulations are gentle and compatible with most skincare routines. If you are using prescription retinoids, steroid creams, or treatment for a diagnosed skin condition, we recommend completing a consultation form so we can tailor our recommendations appropriately.
How quickly will I see results?
Most customers notice changes in skin texture, hydration and radiance within the first few days of use. Visible improvements to firmness and fine lines typically develop over 4–8 weeks of consistent use, as collagen-support processes work at a cellular level. The before-and-after photography on our product pages reflects results at 8–12 weeks.
Why do you recommend starting with a sample kit?
Because your skin is individual. Two people with the same stated concern, fine lines, for example, may need different formulations depending on their skin type, hormonal stage, and sensitivities. A £2.99 sample kit lets us recommend the right products for you specifically, rather than sending you a generic routine that may not suit your skin.
Are your products retinol-free?
Yes. We don't use synthetic retinol in any formulation. Instead, we use bakuchiol a plant-derived compound that stimulates the same collagen-renewal pathways as retinol, without the irritation, photosensitivity, or barrier disruption. It is suitable for sensitive, menopausal, and reactive skin.
Ready to try botanical skincare that works at a cellular level?
Start with a personalised sample kit — selected for your specific skin concerns by our team.