Our Approach
Our Ingredients
Thoughtfully sourced botanicals and naturally derived actives, chosen for what they've always done. Each ingredient in House of Okaeri carries a history; passed down through generations of Asian wellness and beauty tradition, and reimagined for the rituals of modern life.
Japan · Fermentation
Kojic Acid
Kōji-san (麹酸)
Born from Japan's sake and miso fermentation tradition, Kojic Acid works by inhibiting tyrosinase, the enzyme behind melanin production to visibly reduce dark spots and support a more even skin tone over time. EU-compliant per Regulation (EU) 2024/996 at ≤1%.
TCM · Japan & China
Green Tea
Ryokucha (緑茶) · Lǜ Chá (绿茶)
Rich in polyphenols (EGCG), green tea is a well-researched antioxidant skincare ingredient. Long used in Asian wellness rituals, it helps calm visible redness and protect skin from everyday environmental stressors, supporting a clearer-looking complexion.
Japanese Fermentation · Japan
Rice Bran
Nuka (糠)
A staple of Asian beauty rituals for centuries, rice bran is rich in ferulic acid, oryzanol, and natural oils. Known for softening skin texture and offering antioxidant protection, it's a naturally derived ingredient prized across generations of skincare tradition.
TCM · Japan & China
Gingko
Ichō (銀杏) · Yín Xìng (银杏)
One of the oldest botanicals in Asian wellness tradition, ginkgo supports skin microcirculation and resilience. Valued for its antioxidant properties, it helps maintain a healthy-looking glow in skin exposed to daily environmental stress and pollution.
Ayurveda · TCM · Jamu · Pan-Asian Tradition
Ginger
Shōga (生姜) · Jiāng (姜)
A warming root long used in Asian wellness rituals, ginger contains gingerol, known for supporting circulation. This naturally derived ingredient helps invigorate the skin, contributing to a radiant, energised complexion as part of a daily ritual.
Jamu · Indonesian Botanical Tradition
Eucalyptus
Minyak Kayu Putih
A clarifying botanical central to Asian steam and bath rituals, eucalyptus contains cineole for a cooling, refreshing sensory profile. Known for its purifying quality, it supports a clean, awakened feeling during ritual bathing practices.
Hokkaido Tradition · Japan
Lavender
Rabendā (ラベンダー)
A calming botanical long used in evening wellness rituals, lavender is rich in linalool, associated with relaxation. This naturally derived ingredient supports a grounded, unwinding sensory experience, making it a staple in bath and sleep rituals.
TCM · China
Rosehip
Jīn Yīng Zǐ (金樱子)
A nourishing oil valued across generations for supporting skin barrier health. High in essential fatty acids and naturally occurring vitamin C, rosehip oil helps maintain long-term elasticity, hydration, and suppleness as part of a daily ritual.
Plant Oils · Asian Botanical Tradition
Omega 3-6-9
Zhī Fáng Suān (脂肪酸)
Essential fatty acids known for supporting the skin's natural lipid barrier from within. A key ingredient for long-term hydration resilience, omega 3-6-9 helps reinforce moisture retention and skin barrier function across daily skincare rituals.
Ayurveda · India & Southeast Asia
Sandalwood
Chandan (चन्दन)
A revered botanical in Ayurvedic and Asian wellness tradition, sandalwood is prized for its calming, grounding aroma. Known for soothing skin-balancing properties, it supports comfort and calm as part of evening wellness rituals.
TCM · Uyghur Botanical Tradition
Chamomile Extract
Bamu Nai (بابونه)
A gentle, calming botanical valued in TCM and Ayurveda for its skin-soothing properties. Rich in bisabolol, chamomile extract helps reduce redness, supporting a settled, comfortable complexion for sensitive skin rituals.
TCM · Himalayan Tradition
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Shā Jí (沙棘)
A nutrient-dense oil rich in antioxidants and rare omega-7 fatty acids. Long valued in Asian wellness traditions, sea buckthorn oil supports skin barrier recovery and resilience, nourishing skin between active ritual steps.