behind face matters
our ethos
Our Ethos and Charity Partners
Face Matters Skincare harnesses the power of Mother Nature’s most beautiful ingredients to deliver effective, gentle and nourishing skincare.
Our mission at Face Matters Skincare is to help you to look and feel your best.
All natural skincare is our love language and as such you won’t find any artificial substances in our products. We also take care of Mother Earth by using sustainable practices, and support our charity partners with every purchase.
Our team is small and mighty, our products are hand-made and we package every single order with love.
Below you’ll find our core values—what’s truly important to us.
Purity
The integrity of our formulations is of paramount importance to us.
We use only the most pure ingredients, free from artificial additives.
The purity of our natural, organic, plant-based ingredients ensures the efficacy of our products, and a sustainable life cycle.
Sustainability
Our products are made from natural and certified organic plant extracts, many of which are Fairtrade and sourced from small farms and producers.
Each ingredient is assessed annually by the Soil Association, who audit the ingredient trail; from the farm to the finished product.
Sourcing premium quality ingredients ensures that our skincare products are of the finest quality and will benefit your skin as well as the environment.
Take aloe vera for example, we use aloe vera in our Face Off Cleanser in place of skin drying glycols—a widely used ingredient in many synthetic washes. Our plant-based ingredients are naturally biodegradable and do not cause harm to the waterways or subsequent aquatic life.
Artisan quality
We work with an artisan manufacturer. This means that our products are made by hand, rather than by machines.
By manufacturing in this way, our product quality is constantly monitored. This meticulous attention to detail is, in part, why our products have won awards, accolades and a loyal following.
Working with an artisan team also allows us to support the livelihoods of our talented manufacturers, something we’re proud to be able to do.
Ingenious Ingredients
the why behind our beautiful botanicals
Can reduce inflammation and help to balance the production of natural oils in the skin.
CLARY SAGE
Can help to tighten and brighten the skin, and minimise the appearance of enlarged pores. It also has a beautiful uplifting fragrance.
ROSE GERANIUM
Is full of nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants to protect the skin.
JOJOBA
Nourishes the skin with vitamins A, E and F. This is a wonderful ingredient for softening a few lines.
SHEA BUTTER
Contains salicylic acid which sloughs off dead skin cells and unclogs pores, encouraging a softer smoother skin texture.
Aloe Vera
Helps to hydrate the skin and clear blemishes. Its beautiful uplifting aroma is a Face Matters favourite.
Rose
Contains vitamin C and minerals including calcium, magnesium and potassium—all important for the skin’s elasticity and density. Lemon has a distinct stress-easing citrus scent.
Lemon
Gently moisturises. It is non-comedogenic, which means that it won’t block pores. Lavender can soothe, calm, heal, reduces redness and is one of nature’s anti-bacterial oils.
Lavender
Is an anti-inflammatory ingredient which can help to prevent breakouts. It’s also been shown to work well on pigmentation and skin brightness.
Bergamot
our chosen charities
Causes close to our heart
Refuge is the largest specialist domestic abuse organisation in the UK. On any given day their services support thousands of survivors, helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives—free from fear.
Our founder Sally Curson is familiar with the experience of many of the people reaching out to Refuge for help. As a survivor of domestic abuse Sally has gone on to build a business which supports the vital work of Refuge, as well as other charities.
Sally is a vocal advocate for survivors of domestic abuse.
We Free Women delivers fully funded retreats and experiences to women who need and deserve respite. The events are 100% free for the women who attend, including the cover of all travel costs.
We Free Women believe in paying it forward with gratitude to facilitate transformation, growth and change.
Sally Curson, founder of Face Matters Skincare, proudly provided treatments at the first We Free Women retreat in 2023 and continues to support the charity’s important work.