There is a lot going on in the products we use everyday and naturally, our clients often ask very interesting questions about our ingredients.

Eileen Feighny — Founder Tulura

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OH—MI—JA

Just a few days ago Laura was asking me about Schisandra, the ultimate superberry we use in our incredible Botanical Facial Oil and I wanted to talk to you about it.

I grew up in Korea drinking this delicious berry tea. It’s popular as a health drink as it’s known to work as an adaptogen — to help the body adapt to stress and normalize bodily processes. We call it OMIJA, OH means “five”, MI means “flavor,” and JA means “son”.

The five elements

The five flavors (sweet, sour, salty, bitter and pungent) correspond to the five elements: water, wood, fire, earth, and metal. This berry has so many health benefits internally and externally. In terms of skincare, it is known to be a powerful antioxidant, balancing for the skin, stabilizing for the lipid membrane and reduces facial redness by decreasing cellular sensitivity to environmental and bodily stressors.

The fact that it has been in continuous use and praise for at least 5,000 years in Asian cultures demonstrates that the reputation of Schisandra is well-founded, and we are extremely happy to use it in our Botanical Facial Oil.

To see the full ingredients list, visit our Botanical Facial Oil page.

Other names

Scientific Names: Schisandra arisanensis Hayata, Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baillon, Schisandra fructus, Schisandra rubriflora Franch, Schisandra sphenanthera Rehd. Common Names: Gomishi, Hoku-gomishi, Hoy tsi, Ji-chu, Kita-gomishi, Limonnik, Maximowich's red grape, Omiza, Schisandra, Schizandra, Wu-wei-zu.

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Eileen Feighny della Faille — Founder of Tulura

Celebrity Facialist, Licensed Esthetician, and Certified Aromatherapist

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My clients often tell me they are frustrated with their lotion, but don’t know why.

I tell them it’s because so many contain wax emulsifiers that sit on top of their skin and don’t absorb to give it the nourishment and nurturing it craves.

Tulura was made for people like you. People who believe in the transformative power of advanced botanicals to reveal their natural beauty and inspire self-confidence, naturally.

We make small batches skincare products in our state-of-the-art lab on the East Coast. We only use the best, naturally sourced, and 100% functional ingredients from around the world.

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Eileen

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