Ingredient Spotlight: St John’s Wort
St John’s Wort for Summer Skin Comfort
A WA beach-day reminder (reapply SPF 😅) — and the two rituals we reached for that night: Divine Body Butter + Divine Oil.
Best enjoyed as an evening or after-sun ritual.
A summer moment that sparked this post
Here in Western Australia, summer is in full swing. Yesterday we spent the whole day at the beach — salty skin, happy chaos, and (yes) we forgot the golden rule: reapply sunscreen. So last night, we all generously applied our after-sun comfort staples: Divine Body Butter and Divine Oil.
The ingredient behind both rituals: St John’s Wort
What these two products have in common — beyond texture and ritual — is a time-honoured botanical we rely on for skin comfort: St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum).
Traditionally infused into oils, St John’s Wort has been used for generations in body care rituals designed to comfort skin that feels stressed, dry, or exposed to the elements — making it especially relevant after long days in the sun, salt, and wind.
In both Divine Body Butter and Divine Oil, St John’s Wort oil is not an accent ingredient — it’s a hero. The difference lies in the format: one rich and cocooning, the other lightweight and fluid — both designed to deliver comfort when skin needs support.
Divine Body Butter
Divine Butter is a rich, firming body balm designed to smooth, hydrate, and rejuvenate your skin. Perfect for all skin types, especially dry or mature skin seeking deep nourishment and lasting radiance.
- Helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks
- Supports a more youthful look over time
- Deeply moisturises for supple, touchable skin
Why it works
Formulated with powerful botanicals including hibiscus flower oil, white ginger lily oil, and St John’s Wort oil, Divine Butter nourishes while enhancing elasticity, texture, and radiance.
How to use
Warm a small amount between your palms and massage into skin, focusing on areas prone to dryness or loss of firmness. Ideal as a nighttime or after‑sun ritual.
Divine Oil
Indulge your skin with Divine Body Oil; a luxurious, full‑body treatment designed to leave your skin visibly radiant and irresistibly soft.
- Quickly absorbed, delivering intense hydration
- Restores the skin’s natural glow
- Infused with calming Calendula, nourishing Sesame Seed oil, and grounding oils like Patchouli and Sandalwood
Why it works
This blend deeply rejuvenates, soothes, and softens from head to toe, giving you a glow‑giving ritual that feels luxurious and light.
How to use
Apply to damp skin after showering. For extra comfort, layer under Divine Body Butter on dry areas. Best for warm nights or when you want nourishment without heaviness.
Why St John’s Wort oil can look ruby-red
Traditional Hypericum oil infusions can develop a deep red tone due to naturally occurring pigments (often discussed as hypericin and pseudohypericin). This is one reason St John’s Wort oil has such a distinctive botanical signature in body rituals.
Which one should you choose?
Choose Divine Body Butter if…
- Your skin feels very dry or tight
- You want a slow, massage-like ritual
- You prefer a richer, cocooning finish
Choose Divine Oil if…
- You want lightweight nourishment
- You love a quick after-shower glow
- You’re in warm, humid summer weather