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The Herby herb library

Every key ingredient we use, traced to the Vietnamese farm it came from. No hidden actives. No mystery "complex".

Centella Asiatica

Source: Cao Bang Province, Vietnam. Extract: water-soluble leaf extract, 70% active asiaticoside. Benefits: calms redness, supports collagen, rebuilds the skin barrier. Found in 14 of our products.

Gotu Kola

Source: Mekong Delta smallholder cooperative. Extract: dried leaf tincture, 60% triterpenes. Benefits: firms, reduces inflammation, supports circulation. Found in 8 of our products.

Camellia Seed Oil

Source: Cao Bang. Extract: first cold-press. Benefits: mimics skin lipids, rapid absorption, omega-9 rich. Found in 12 products.

Rice Ferment (Saccharomyces)

Source: partner ferment laboratory, Ho Chi Minh City. Extract: seven-day live ferment. Benefits: evens tone, translucency, amino-acid delivery. In 6 products.

Lotus Extract

Source: Huế lakes, Central Vietnam. Extract: flower + stamen, ethanol-free. Benefits: antioxidant, brightening, delicately aromatic. In 5 products.

Adaptogen Blend

Source: India (ashwagandha), Vietnam (reishi, rhodiola). Extract: dual-extraction, 1:4 ratio. Benefits: adaptogenic, stress-response support. In our wellness line.

EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate)

Source: Thai Nguyen Province green tea, Vietnam. Extract: high-potency polyphenol concentrate, standardised to 45% EGCG. Benefits: powerful antioxidant, UV-stress protection, anti-inflammatory, collagen-sparing.

Yuzu

Source: Lâm Đồng highlands. Extract: cold-pressed peel oil. Benefits: brightening, mood-lifting, vitamin C.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Source: pharmaceutical-grade synthesis, France. Benefits: pore appearance, oil regulation, barrier support. In 9 products.

Hyaluronic Acid (Triple-weight)

Source: plant-fermented, Vietnam. Benefits: three molecular weights for surface + deep hydration. In 11 products.

What we don't use