Scent: Fresh and uplifting. Notes of Tiare flower and jasmine with soft magnolia petals, violet leaves, green bamboo, and palm fronds evoke the smell of the dewy tea fields of Indonesia at sunrise.
Texture: Buttery, whipped yet fast-absorbing
Color: Cream
Benefits & Features
Features essential fatty acids with omega-rich candlenut, avocado, and carrot seed oils with antioxidant vitamin E and indulgent Illipe butter. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients help protect skin from environmental stress, sun damage, and dry climate.
Has a signature hydrating yet non-greasy feel, leaving skin feeling smooth and velvety.
Directions
This product can be used daily for maximum benefits.Warm the desired amount of product in the palm of your hand, letting it warm just slightly, and then massage creme gently into the skin until it is fully absorbed.
Apply generously on freshly cleansed skin or re-apply any time of day for a boost of moisture.
Ingredients
Candlenut Oil: Moisturizes and softens skin with a non-greasy, velvety feel. Rich in linoleic and linolenic acid, candlenut oil moisturizes and helps mend rough, chapped skin.Rice Bran Oil: Maintains elasticity. Rich in natural Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, rice bran oil intensely hydrate and help maintain youthful elasticity.Avocado Oil: Nourishes and calms. Traditionally used in Indonesia, Avocado Oil is richly hydrating and highly soothing.Illipe Butter: Moisturizes and protects. Provides a cushiony barrier to protect skin from dehydration, hard water and harsh elements.All Ingredients: Water/Eau, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Emulsifying Wax NF, Cyclomethicone, Illipe (Shorea stenoptera) Seed Butter, Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana) Oil, Avocado (Persea gratissima) Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Oil, Dimethicone, Carrot (Daucus Carota sativa) Seed Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Fragrance/Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenypropanol.
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Metta Murdaya, co-founder of JUARA Skincare, says:
"Vegan skincare products are those that avoid animal-derived ingredients and animal testing. They're becoming increasingly popular, both for ethical reasons and the fact that they often lack synthetic ingredients that can irritate the skin."
People are increasingly choosing vegan skincare. In recent years, the number of vegan skincare products has tripled, and the plant-based skincare market is set to grow by almost one billion dollars in the near future.¹
That growth isn't coming from nowhere. It's meeting a rising demand, particularly from younger generations.
Many people are looking for clean beauty products. In fact, one study found that over two-thirds of skincare consumers want skincare products made with clean ingredients.²
But why are so many people so interested in vegan skincare? What makes plant-based products an attractive option? And how can you build a high-quality, clean skincare routine?
The Benefits of Vegan Skincare
Before you commit to a vegan skincare routine, it's worth covering the potential benefits. Vegan skincare offers a few unique benefits compared to products with animal-based ingredients.
Plant-Based Ingredients
First, plant-based skincare products are... based on plants. That might sound obvious, but non-vegan ingredients can be harder to spot than you might think.
For example, products often contain collagen and elastin derived from animal tissues.³ Peptides are sometimes extracted from marine life.⁴ And many moisturizers contain lanolin, which comes from sheep's wool.⁵
Fortunately, all of these animal-derived ingredients have vegan alternatives, like plant-based peptides, jojoba oil, and shea butter.
But why use plant-based ingredients? Well, humans have been utilizing plants for skincare and overall health for thousands of years. Modern research has confirmed the many potential benefits of plants and botanical ingredients.
A single plant might contain dozens of individual active compounds, each with potential skin-supporting benefits. For example, candlenuts are a source of essential fatty acids, including omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9, plus antioxidants like flavonoids, polyphenols, saponins, and vitamin E.
These natural and organic ingredients can support skin health in many different ways, such as aiding skin barrier function, enhancing skin hydration, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, promoting collagen production, and more.
The antioxidant properties of many plant-based ingredients are crucial for fighting free radicals, which can cause a type of damage called oxidative stress. Research also shows that these plant-derived antioxidants can help protect the skin against UV damage, which contributes to premature aging.
Plant-based ingredients are often well-tolerated by people with sensitive skin.
Many modern skincare products contain synthetic ingredients, like artificial fragrances, preservatives, and stabilizers. Some of these harsh chemicals have been associated with skin problems.
For example, a 2025 scientific review concluded that many synthetic fragrances are "associated with adverse health outcomes." They may cause allergic reactions, disrupt hormones, and generally undermine healthy skin.⁶
A review from the year before similarly warned of the dangers of artificial ingredients. It noted that phthalates, a common ingredient in many skincare products, have been linked to poor health outcomes.⁷
Synthetic ingredients are more common than you might think. One study tested almost 300 products, and found that the majority contained "chemicals of concern."⁸
As people have become more aware of the potential downsides of harsh additives, they have increasingly moved away from products containing them. Such products have even been deemed a part of "toxic skincare."
Clean skincare, on the other hand, focuses on avoiding potentially harmful ingredients in favor of botanical actives. Instead of synthetic products, people use natural ingredients, like natural oils, for a wholesome beauty routine.
Cruelty-Free
There's also a strong ethical argument for vegan skincare.
In part, that's because plant-based skincare avoids animal-derived ingredients. The collection of such ingredients may cause pain to the animals involved.
Cruelty-free skincare also forgoes animal testing. Every year, hundreds of thousands of animals are subjected to cosmetic testing. These tests can include applying harsh chemicals directly to the eyes and skin, causing pain and distress.
"These days, everyone talks about cruelty-free skincare," says Jennifer Hurtikant, Chief Technical Officer at Meta Beauty Group. "Cruelty-free skincare means that the product and ingredients have not been tested on animals."
JUARA uses plant-based ingredients in all of its products. Many of these ingredients are inspired by traditional wellness practices, such as Jamu in Indonesia.
One of those ingredients is candlenut oil. This natural oil is rich in essential fatty acids, which help support skin health and skin barrier function. Candlenuts have been used across Asia, the Pacific, and Africa for hundreds of years, and their versatility makes them an excellent natural skincare ingredient.
JUARA incorporates candlenut oil into its Candlenut Hydrating Shower Gel, Candlenut Body Oil, Candlenut Body Creme, Candlenut Hand and Body Wash, and more. It's also a key part of the menopause-supporting Miracle Tea Recovery Creme, which acts as a reset button for skin, helping you wake up to a smoother, firmer, more radiant complexion.
Another potent plant extract comes from tea, including black and green tea. JUARA incorporates antioxidant-rich fermented black tea, or kombucha, in its Miracle Tea Complete Eye Creme. The tea extract helps protect the delicate skin under the eyes from environmental stressors and smooths the look of fine lines.
Plant-based ingredients often perform fantastically when blended together. For example, JUARA's Radiance Complex Plumping Serum contains a proprietary blend of botanical actives that are naturally high in vitamin C. Turmeric, clove flower, green tea extract, algae, goji berry, and palm peptide all help brighten skin and give it a firmer, more plump appearance.
As we discussed, many people find plant-based ingredients better for sensitive skin. JUARA's Sensica Gentle Gel Cleanser contains antioxidant-rich centella asiatica, fatty acid ceramides, and hydrating sodium hyaluronate to rinse clean without stripping skin.
Conclusion
Vegan and plant-based skincare have many potential benefits. Younger generations are increasingly turning to cleaner skincare options for ethical and practical reasons.
These products aren't tested on animals and ideally forgo potentially harsh and irritating ingredients. High-quality plant-based products, like those from JUARA, contain tailored blends of botanical actives that have been used for centuries in traditional rituals and confirmed by modern research.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the 4-2-4 Rule in Skincare?
The 4-2-4 rule is a daily cleansing routine. It has three steps: four minutes cleansing with an oil or oil-based cleanser, two minutes cleansing with a water-based cleanser, then four minutes of rinsing with water.
Are Vegan Products Good for Skin?
Vegan products can be excellent for skin, provided they are high-quality. Ideally, they avoid potentially harsh synthetic ingredients and focus on potent, nutrient-rich ingredients derived from plants.
What Is Avoided in Vegan Skincare?
Vegan skincare avoids ingredients derived from animals or animal by-products. These ingredients are replaced with alternatives derived from plants.
Juara Skincare incorporates ancient rituals with Western skincare science, creating the ultimate beauty experience. We aim to transport you from the mundane to the extraordinary with our exotic ingredients, intoxicating scents, and powerful, skin-improving formulas. All of our products are nutrient-rich and botanically based. We are proud to be certified cruelty-free. Get the latest skin care tips and info on Juara products by learning more about our founders and following us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.
Metta Murdaya
Co-founder and CEO
Metta Murdaya is co-founder and CEO of JUARA Skincare, a skincare and beauty company inspired by the Indonesian wellness traditions of Jamu. Her award-winning book, Jamu Lifestyle, captures the essence of the Jamu philosophy, emphasizing the power of healthy, intentional, and joyful living. Guided by a deep commitment to societal betterment, Metta inspires individuals to thrive in mind, body, and spirit. As a wellness speaker and retreat guide, she contributes to the Global Wellness Institute’s Aesthetic Health Initiative and serves on the board of Mentari, supporting trafficking prevention and education initiatives in Indonesia and wellness programs in the U.S.
