Seed Oil-Free Skincare: Clean Beauty Reframed

Seed Oils in Skin Care: Separating Fact from Fiction for Healthy, Resilient Skin

Seed oils are widely used in modern skincare and often promoted as lightweight, natural, and nourishing. But not all oils behave the same on skin. This article takes a science-first look at seed oi...

Why Jojoba not Olive Oil

We don’t hate olive oil—in fact, we respect it. But for daily skincare, jojoba oil wins. Here’s why VÆR chooses jojoba over olive oil in our balm formulations, and how your skin benefits.

What Ingredients We Don’t Use (And Why It Matters)

Clean isn’t always enough. At VÆR, we go beyond “non-toxic” to eliminate ingredients that disrupt skin balance, cause long-term dependency, or offer no real nourishment. Here’s what we leave out - ...

Seed Oil Free Skincare: What It Means, and Why It Matters

The seed oil conversation has left the kitchen and entered the bathroom. In this post, we break down why cutting PUFA-heavy oils from your skincare routine may support long-term skin health, and wh...