BOTANICALS
PLANT BIO FERMENTS
At the heart of Katoa Botanicals formulations are bio-fermented ingredients rich in antioxidants, amino acids, and probiotics that help cultivate a healthy, balanced microbiome.
With a philosophy rooted in sustainability and wellness, Katoa Botanicals formulates each product with carefully selected plant-based ingredients that undergo a fermentation process to enhance their efficacy. By fermenting ingredients like seaweed, Reishi & Shitake Mushrooms, Gingko Biloba & Wakame, it increases their nutrient density and bioavailability of essential minerals, allowing for deeper penetration and better absorption into the skin.
These bio-ferments are packed with beneficial bacteria and prebiotics that nourish the skin’s existing flora, promoting a stable and resilient microbiome. This focus on microbiome health is central to Katoa Botanicals mission to provide long-term skin benefits that go beyond the surface, ensuring that skin remains hydrated, protected, and vibrant, gentle yet powerful.
Katoa Botanicals is also committed to sustainable practices, viewing bio-fermentation as a conscious and eco-friendly production method. By fermenting natural ingredients, we reduce the need for intensive chemical processing and can work with renewable materials. This approach aligns with the
brand’s commitment to ethical, environmentally responsible skincare. Through a combination of innovative fermentation techniques and a holistic view of skincare, Katoa Botanicals offer products that support both the planet and skin health, setting a new standard in microbiome-friendly, natural skincare.
Skincare that aligns with nature’s intelligence.
Strengthening the Skin Barrier
healthy skin microbiome
Bio-ferments support a balanced microbiome by delivering potent, bioavailable nutrients, boosting hydration, and reinforcing the skin barrier, all of which are essential for a resilient, healthy complexion.
SPOTLIGHT ON ONE OF OUR HERO BIO FERMENTS
REISHI MUSHROOM
In some cultures, Reishi mushroom is the sign of Immortality. They have been used for centuries in medicines and tinctures, their skincare benefits are now being recognised for multiple reasons.
The active cells of the Reishi mushroom have been extracted during the fermentation process and studies have shown when applied topically, it increases the cellular turnover of the stratum corneum, increasing skin firmness and hydration.
Beta Glucans protect from environmental stress such as pollution, light exposure and free radicals. Adaptogens signal and deliver anti-inflammatory properties and reducing redness in the skin. Packed with powerful antioxidants, they reduce levels of glutathione which is responsible for premature ageing. Polysaccharides provide deep hydration, strengthen the skin barrier and plump fine lines.