🌿 The Science of Labrador Tea
🌊 A Plant That Learned to Survive… So Your Skin Can Too
Why this northern botanical heals skin and why we’ve trusted it since 2010.
Long before it was an ingredient, Labrador Tea was a survivor.
Growing wild across Newfoundland and Labrador, this small evergreen plant endures:
freezing temperatures
relentless wind
nutrient-poor soil
constant environmental stress
To withstand these conditions, it produces a dense network of protective compounds.
And those same compounds are what make it so powerful in skincare.
At ISC Beauty, we’ve been formulating with Labrador Tea since 2010… not because it was trending, but because it worked.
🧪 What’s Inside Labrador Tea (The Real Science)
Labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum) is rich in bioactive phytochemicals that directly support skin health:
🔬 Polyphenols (Antioxidants)
Neutralize free radicals
Protect collagen and elastin
Help slow visible signs of aging
👉 Think: protection from stress your skin experiences daily
🔬 Flavonoids (Anti-inflammatory)
Calm redness and irritation
Support sensitive, reactive skin
Strengthen skin’s natural defenses
“It heals my dry and sensitive skin during our cold, harsh winter months.”
🔬 Tannins (Barrier Support)
Reduce moisture loss
Improve skin firmness and resilience
Create a soft, protective finish
👉 This is why skin feels held… not coated
🔬 Natural Aromatic Compounds (Terpenes)
Provide light antimicrobial benefits
Contribute to the subtle, grounding scent
Enhance absorption when properly formulated
❄️ Why Northern Botanicals Are Different
Plants that grow in extreme climates produce higher levels of protective compounds.
This is known as stress-induced phytochemistry.
In simple terms:
the harsher the environment, the stronger the plant
And when applied to skin, that strength translates to:
better resilience
improved hydration retention
stronger barrier function
“I work in Labrador and the harsh winter cold is hard on the skin… I coat my face, neck and chest and I’m good to go.”
🌙 How Labrador Tea Works on Skin
When used in a well-formulated cream, Labrador Tea helps:
✨ Calm
Reduces visible redness and irritation
Restores comfort to sensitive skin
💧 Hydrate
Supports the skin’s ability to retain moisture
Without heaviness or pore-clogging
🛡 Protect
Strengthens the skin barrier
Helps defend against environmental stress
🌿 Restore
Supports overnight repair
Leaves skin feeling balanced and renewed
“My skin is super sensitive and it stays moisturized and happy with this.”
“This cream has been my saviour! My complexion has never been better!”
🌊 Why We’ve Used Labrador Tea Since 2010
Before “clean beauty” became a category
Before botanical skincare became a trend
We were working with what was already here.
Local. Powerful. Proven.
For over a decade, Labrador Tea has remained at the heart of our formulations because it consistently delivers:
Visible calming of the skin
Deep, lasting hydration
Real results in real climates
“I have used this for several years and love it… my skin stays moisturized and happy.”
“Light, smooth as silk… keeps my skin soft and wonderfully moisturized throughout the day.”
🌙 The Ritual of Repair
Skin does its deepest work at night.
This is when:
moisture loss increases
repair mechanisms activate
the skin becomes more receptive
Labrador Tea works in harmony with this cycle, helping the skin return to a state of balance while you rest.
“Less is more… a small amount goes a long way. It leaves my skin soft with a natural glow.”
✨ A Different Kind of Skincare
This isn’t about chasing trends or overloading the skin.
It’s about choosing ingredients that:
have a purpose
have a history
have proven themselves over time
Labrador Tea is one of those rare botanicals that is both:
scientifically active and deeply gentle
Your skin is constantly adapting
to climate, stress, and time
Labrador Tea meets it there
quietly restoring balance
night after night.
*From the beginning we researched and developed our own botanical extracts with the help of NRC, MITACS and Memorial University. This has allowed us to control our own botanical extract supply chain.
