Tallow, Chinese Herbs & Skin Barrier Supporting Ingredients
At Yinera, we formulate skincare differently.
Our products combine Traditional Chinese Medicine inspired herbal extracts, skin barrier supporting ingredients, and nutrient-dense fats like grass-fed tallow to create skincare designed to nourish, hydrate, and support sensitive skin.
Every botanical extract used in our formulations is created in house using whole plant extraction methods, allowing us to capture both water-soluble and oil-soluble compounds often lost in conventional skincare manufacturing.
Rather than relying on essential oils, we focus on whole plant infusions, hydrosols, herbal glycerites, amino acids, ceramides, and bioavailable lipids that support healthy skin function while remaining gentle on compromised or reactive skin.
Our formulations are designed with a corneotherapy-inspired approach, helping support the skin barrier through hydration, nourishment, and balanced formulations that work synergistically together.
in-house Chinese herbal extracts
angelica root (dang gui)
Contains ferulic acid and polysaccharides that promote circulation and antioxidant protection. Helps support skin repair and improve skin vitality.
Astragalus (Huang Qi)
Rich in polysaccharides and flavonoids that support skin repair and antioxidant protection. Helps strengthen the skin barrier and may promote collagen production and wound healing.
calendula
Rich in triterpenoids and flavonoids known for anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. Supports skin regeneration and helps soothe sensitive or compromised skin.
caltrop fruit (bai ji li)
Contains flavonoids and saponins with antioxidant and soothing properties. Traditionally used to calm irritation and support skin comfort.
Chinese Ginseng (Ren Shen)
Packed with ginsenosides that stimulate circulation and support collagen production. Helps improve skin vitality, elasticity, and radiance.
Chrysanthemum (ju hua)
Chrysanthemum is packed with flavonoids and chlorogenic acids that provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Helps soothe irritated skin and protect against environmental stressors. You can find it in our Botanical Mist
frankincense resin
Frankincense in boswellic acids with potent anti-inflammatory properties. Supports skin regeneration, improves elasticity, and helps calm redness. You can find it in our Tallow Butter Balm
gotu kola (Ji Xue Cao)
Contains triterpenoids such as asiaticoside that stimulate collagen synthesis and improve wound healing. Helps improve skin firmness and calm inflammation.
he shou wu
Rich in polyphenols and antioxidants that protect against oxidative stress. Traditionally used to nourish the skin and support longevity and vitality.
hibiscus
Hibiscus rich in AHAs and antioxidants such as anthocyanins. Helps gently exfoliate, support skin renewal, and improve brightness. You can find it in our Revitalising Serum
liquorice root (Gan cao)
Liquorice root contains glabridin and liquiritin which help reduce hyperpigmentation and calm inflammation. Known for brightening skin and soothing irritation. You can find it in our Botanical Mist and Revitalising Serum
Mugwort
Contains flavonoids and essential phytochemicals with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Helps calm irritated skin and support barrier health
Grass-fed Tallow
Naturally rich in skin-compatible fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins that closely resemble the skin’s own lipids. Helps support the skin barrier, improve moisture retention, and promote soft, resilient skin.
Cacao Butter
A nutrient-dense butter rich in stearic and oleic acids that deeply nourishes and protects the skin. Forms a protective barrier that helps prevent moisture loss while improving skin softness and elasticity.
Cupuacu Butter
A highly absorbent Amazonian butter known for its exceptional water-binding capacity. Helps improve skin elasticity, boost hydration, and support long-lasting moisture retention.
unflitered beeswax
A natural occlusive rich in protective wax esters that forms a breathable barrier on the skin. Helps lock in moisture, protect against environmental stressors, and support skin barrier function.
Mango Butter
High in oleic and stearic fatty acids that help restore and soften dry or damaged skin. Provides lightweight nourishment while supporting skin barrier repair and smooth texture.
in-house Chinese herbal extracts
poria (fu ling)
Poria is a polysaccharide-rich medicinal mushroom that helps soothe inflammation and support skin hydration. May also help strengthen the skin barrier.
red peony root (chi shao)
Contains paeonol and polyphenols that help improve circulation and reduce inflammation. Supports brighter looking skin and may help reduce redness.
reishi mushroom
Rich in beta-glucans and triterpenes that hydrate, soothe inflammation, and provide antioxidant protection. Supports resilience and barrier repair. You can find Reishi extract in our Jing Creme
Rose (mei gui hua)
Contains polyphenols and natural sugars that help hydrate and soothe the skin. Provides antioxidant protection while supporting skin softness and balance.
safflower (hong hua)
Rich in linoleic acid which helps support the skin barrier and maintain hydration. Known to improve skin softness and reduce dryness.
schisandra (wu wei zi)
Contains lignans with powerful antioxidant activity. Helps protect the skin from environmental damage and supports a firm, revitalised appearance.
Siberian Ginseng
Contains eleutherosides that provide antioxidant protection and support skin resilience. Helps protect against environmental stress and fatigue.
snow mushroom (tremella)
Tremella is a polysaccharide-rich mushroom known for its exceptional water-binding capacity. Helps deeply hydrate the skin and support a plump, smooth appearance.
vanilla bean
Rich in polyphenols and vanillin with antioxidant and soothing properties. Helps protect skin from oxidative stress while supporting a calm, balanced complexion.
white peony root (bai shao)
High in paeoniflorin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Helps calm redness, support even skin tone, and protect skin from oxidative stress.
Apricot kernel oil
Rich in oleic and linoleic fatty acids that help nourish and soften the skin. Easily absorbed, it supports skin barrier function and improves skin smoothness without feeling heavy.
Avocado oil
A nutrient-dense oil rich in oleic acid, vitamin E, and phytosterols that deeply nourishes and supports skin barrier repair. Helps improve moisture retention and skin elasticity.
Cacay Oil
Naturally high in retinol-like compounds, linoleic acid, and vitamin E. Helps support skin renewal, improve elasticity, and protect against oxidative stress.
Camellia Seed oil
Rich in oleic acid and polyphenols that help nourish and protect the skin. Known for its lightweight texture, it supports hydration while improving skin softness and elasticity.
Cucumber Seed oil
Contains phytosterols and linoleic acid that help soothe irritated skin and support barrier repair. Provides lightweight hydration while calming redness and inflammation.
Hemp seed oil
High in essential fatty acids, particularly linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid. Helps strengthen the skin barrier, reduce dryness, and support balanced, healthy skin.
Jojoba Seed oil
A liquid wax ester closely resembling the skin’s natural sebum. Helps balance oil production, support barrier function, and improve skin hydration.
Marula Oil
Rich in antioxidants and oleic acid that nourish and protect the skin. Helps improve skin elasticity while supporting a soft, radiant complexion.
MCT Oil
A lightweight oil composed primarily of medium-chain triglycerides that provide smooth emolliency. Helps soften the skin while enhancing the spreadability of formulations.
Meadowfoam seed oil
Highly stable oil rich in long-chain fatty acids that help lock in moisture and protect the skin barrier. Provides long-lasting hydration and improves skin softness.
Rosehip Seed Oil
Naturally rich in linoleic acid and provitamin A compounds that support skin renewal and repair. Helps improve skin tone, elasticity, and the appearance of fine lines.
Seabuckthorn fruit oil
Packed with carotenoids, omega fatty acids, and antioxidants that nourish and support skin regeneration. Helps improve skin vitality while protecting against environmental stress.
Squalane
A skin-identical lipid that mimics the skin’s natural sebum. Provides lightweight hydration while improving skin softness and supporting barrier function.
Frequently asked questions
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Yinera uses in-house whole plant herbal extractions inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine, combined with barrier-supportive ingredients and nutrient-dense lipids like grass-fed tallow.
No. Yinera formulations are completely essential oil free. Instead, we use whole plant extracts, hydrosols, herbal infusions, and botanical compounds designed to support sensitive and reactive skin.
Grass-fed tallow contains skin-compatible fatty acids that help nourish and support the skin barrier. Yinera uses balanced formulations that combine tallow with hydrating and barrier-supportive ingredients for a lighter skin feel.
Whole plant extracts use multiple compounds from the plant rather than isolated aromatic compounds found in essential oils. This allows formulations to include water-soluble and oil-soluble constituents that support the skin differently.
Yinera products are formulated with sensitive and compromised skin in mind using gentle formulations without essential oils, artificial fragrance, or harsh surfactants