The first regenerative skin care brand to utilize the powerful healing properties of acorn oil, N8iV beauty celebrates the rich history of Indigenous cultures. The brand was founded by Ruth-Ann Thorn, an enrolled tribal member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño/Payómkawichum Indians of Southern California. Thorn learned from his elders about the plants and natural ingredients used since ancient times. They shared with her the secret potential of acorns, which they considered the best ingredient containing the best nutrients for skin regeneration. Her elders taught her Mother Earth’s natural approach to skin care, and Thorn’s skin care philosophy reflects that approach. N8iV Beauty comes from the idea that Mother Earth’s gift enhances beauty, renews skin tone and most importantly, brings balance to the spirit.
Ruth-Ann Thorn, founder of N8iV Beauty
Oak oil famous for its ability to restore and replenish skin from within, making it suitable for all skin types. Acorn Oil boasts an impressive nutritional profile; It has essential fatty acids, tocopherols, polyphenols and sterols, all of which are known for their ability to improve overall skin health. It contains a trace amount of tannic acid, which helps break down skin proteins, allowing the beneficial properties to penetrate deeper for better and longer-lasting results. According to Thorn, acorn oil helps reduce inflammation, soothe irritation, restore and regenerate skin, and deeply nourish and moisturize at the cellular level.
A visionary Native American exhibitor and entrepreneur, Thorn leveraged his profound understanding of the power of oak oil to found N8iV Beauty’s. “The power of Acorn oil to rejuvenate the skin and harness the inner and outer light inspired me,” says Thorn. “For our products, we harvest Black Acorn Oil from tribal land and blend it with other powerful natural ingredients for our serums and creams, meticulously formulated for each individual. Small batches to ensure highest quality and efficiency. I created these products to encourage everyone, whether they are Native or not, to embody the Native American belief that we can celebrate each other for our uniqueness and celebrate our individual characteristics, as Mother Nature intended.”
N8iV beauty salon current product includes the Day Moisturizer, which stimulates collagen production, soothes and calms, while promoting skin rejuvenation and cell regeneration, the deeply moisturizing Starlight Regenerating Cream fights signs of aging and helps repairs and rejuvenates skin overnight, and Starlight Renewing Essence helps firm, smooth, and plump. Thorn will soon expand the product line with sunscreen, facial cleanser, enzyme mask, eye cream and additional items.
“Native American beauty secrets are ancient traditions rooted in wisdom and intimately tied to nature and tribal lands,” Thorn added. “Holding onto these ancestral secrets not only promotes diversity and inclusion in the beauty industry, but also offers a holistic approach to wellness that honors our rich history. Indigenous cultures.”
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