Cream No. 1

CREAM No. 1 · SOOTHE Fermented Rice Cold Cream 50 ml • $425 | 10 ml • $165 Essence A jar that holds the rarest union: matter and method. Cream No. 1 · Soothe is composed through the GRES­SA Biomimetic Fusion Method™—a patient, heat-controlled process that coaxes water and oil into harmony without synthetic emulsifiers. The result is a living emulsion: stable through balance alone, never by force. Within this structure rests a ferment of rice and a secret apothecary infusion known simply as The Soothing Extract—a distillation of botanicals that quiet the skin and temper inflammation at its source. Bound with beeswax and lecithin, softened by jojoba and almond oils, the cream moves from a cool balm to a silken veil that restores equilibrium to skin weathered by climate and time. Ritual Warm a pearl of cream between the fingertips until it loosens. Press slowly into the face, following the contours from center outward. Use in the still hours—at dusk, or before sleep—when the body turns inward and the skin listens most closely. Composition Fermented Rice Filtrate – A slow fermentation that yields amino acids, enzymes, and natural lactic acid to refine and brighten texture. The Soothing Extract – A house distillate of rare leaves and roots, drawn by hand, known for its astringent calm and cell-renewing trace elements. Beeswax & Lecithin – Traditional binders that seal moisture while respecting the skin’s natural architecture. Jojoba & Sweet Almond Oils – Pressed in small lots for elasticity and comfort. Sea Buckthorn & Vitamin E – Antioxidant reservoirs that strengthen and illuminate. This formula contains no synthetic emulsifiers, stabilizers, or fillers. Each batch is coaxed into emulsion through mechanical motion, temperature precision, and time—a method rarely practiced today for its complexity. Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Ferment Filtrate*, Glycerin*, Alcohol*, Sorbitan Olivate (and) Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil*, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil*, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil*, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Lecithin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Fruit Extract*, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract*, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract*, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract*, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract*, Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Extract*, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Extract*, Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil*, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil*, Helichrysum Italicum (Immortelle) Oil*, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract*, Leptospermum Scoparium (Manuka) Leaf Extract*, Mel (Manuka Honey) Extract*, Tocopherol*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Xanthan Gum, Galactolactone (and) Sodium Benzoate.* Texture & Aroma Cool at first touch, then fluid. A soft herbaceous scent with a whisper of ferment—alive, shifting, unmistakably hand-made. Craft Prepared in the Gressa Apothecary through the Biomimetic Fusion Method™. Every jar is hand-filled within hours of blending, then rested in darkness for a full week to allow the emulsion to settle into equilibrium. No automation, no synthetics—only composition, patience, and touch. Care Notes Store away from direct light and heat. Use within nine months of opening. Natural variation in tone or fragrance affirms its living nature. Philosophy Cream No. 1 · Soothe continues a lineage older than modern chemistry—an emulsion born of observation, balance, and faith in living matter. It is not manufactured; it is composed.