What goes in matters

Ingredients

Every ingredient has a job. Here is how we choose them and what we leave out.

Our ingredient approach

Before an ingredient enters a Glow Riva formula, we ask three questions: what does it do, is there a gentler option, and can we source it reliably?

We review supplier certificates, run stability checks, and patch-test on skin. If we cannot explain an ingredient in one clear sentence, it probably does not belong.

Labels will always list everything — no proprietary blends hiding behind a single word like "fragrance complex."

What we prioritise

  • Plant-based ingredients

    Botanical oils and extracts chosen for how they perform — not just how they read on a label.

  • Skin-friendly formulas

    pH-balanced bases, considered actives, and nothing harsh for the sake of a tingle.

  • Gentle choices

    If two ingredients do the same job, we pick the one that is kinder to sensitive skin.

  • Responsible sourcing

    Partners who can trace origin, meet our quality bar, and share our standards on labour and environment.

Our standards

  • No unnecessary complexity — fewer ingredients, each with a clear role.
  • Honest selection — we publish full lists and update them if anything changes.
  • Quality over quantity — we would rather launch four products done well than twenty forgettable ones.
  • Continuous review — better options appear every year, and we update when they genuinely improve a formula.