Founder and independent formulator Shona Munro was recently invited to present Skin Elixir's Self-Regulation Skincare approach at the University of Nottingham Dermatology Society Conference - a decade of hands-on research into her own scratch-made formulas utilising Thymoquinone (Black Seed Oil) and its proven ability to calm chronic skin flushing, inflammation, and compromised skin barriers.
When you choose Skin Elixir, you choose authentically handcrafted formulas that can hold their own in a lecture theatre.
Start small. Find your favourites - five Core Five samples and UK delivery included.
Enough time to discover which formulas fit your skin and your ritual before building a full-size bundle.
"My skin is firmer and looks more radiant. I have the confidence to go foundation free for the first time in my life." - Survey respondent, with permission to share ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"My skin is now amazing - it's that simple." - Philippa R⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"My rosacea has cleared up! Huge for me." - Allison G ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I see a difference in my skin straight away. A glow." - Emilie S ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"My skin has improved so much since I've been using it." - Gail C ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Your Skin Elixir oils and creams have greatly improved my skin." - Maria L ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Direct responses from the Skin Elixir Evolution Customer Survey Dec 2025 with permission to share.
If your skin flushes, reacts, or just never quite settles - you've found the right place.
For 10 years, I've been hand-crafting waterless, high-performance skincare in Nottingham, UK. Five hero products, lab-approved and safety-tested - formulated specifically for sensitive, reactive, and rosacea-prone skin.
The best place to start is The Oil Duo - my Magnificent Night Oil and Super Natural Day Oil together for £49. Free next day tracked delivery. Save £13. Exclusively with The Oil Duo, you'll also receive ROOTED 2 - 9 vibrational alignment cards to help you self-regulate on the hard days.
Not sure yet? Try the Discovery Set (£20) - sample all 5 products with free first class shipping before committing to full size.
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"Thank you for helping my 60-year-old skin look and feel so healthy! No filters - just good light and your magic touch. Keep doing what you're doing!"
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I built every product in my Core Five on two powerhouse botanicals: Black Seed Oil and Frankincense.
I use Black Seed Oil for its potent compound, Thymoquinone - a scientific marvel for skin health that calms inflammation and fights oxidative stress. I pair this with Frankincense across the entire range to rejuvenate, firm the skin and promote self-regulation.
For those seeking the results of Retinol but without the irritation, I have infused Bakuchiol into my Intensive Night Cream, All Around Eyes Elixir, and Super Natural Oil - my 'retinol alternative' trio for cellular renewal and skin firming action.
Prefer to choose your own products? Build your own bundle.
Shop The Oil DuoThe Original. The Independent. The Only Skin Elixir you need to truly nourish the skin you're in.
I'm Shona Munro, the Alchemist and Formulator of Skin Elixir®. For 10 years, I've been formulating by hand with Thymoquinone - a potent compound found in Black Seed Oil. Not in a generic lab. Not in theory. But in my hands, in my micro-batches, and on real skin.
This hands-on approach is why my customers have remained loyal for 10 years. I know it works because I've seen it heal rosacea, calm inflammation, and transform skin that nothing else could touch.
Read my storyNot Affirmations. Instructions.
Life moves fast. Notifications, deadlines, overwhelm. Your body holds the stress and your skin shows it.
But what if your skincare ritual could do more than nourish your skin? What if it could regulate your nervous system too?
Introducing ROOTED 2 - 9 evidence-based self-regulation cards inspired by Florence Scovel Shinn and Abraham-Hicks. Each card is a specific practice - not a vague affirmation, but a clear instruction for moving from overwhelm to calm in real time.
Included free, exclusively with every Oil Duo order.
100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free — ethical plant-based alchemy, always.
Certified Organic Ingredients — potent botanicals for real skin-barrier results.
Handmade in Nottingham — small-batch, fresh, and potent every time.
Free UK Tracked Delivery — on every order, no hidden fees.
Free Local Delivery — West Bridgford and surrounding areas, hand-delivered by me.
Same-Day Dispatch — order by 1pm and I'll get your ritual to you fast.
Plastic-Free Packaging — amber glass and recyclable materials.
