From Ritual to Formula

Documenting the heritage and science behind every composition.

Hydration vs. Moisture — Hyaluronic Acid 101
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Hydration vs. Moisture — Hyaluronic Acid 101

Hydration softens, moisture anchors; together they hold the skin in a state of composed clarity.

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Aurum (Gold) — Light, Safety, and Use
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Aurum (Gold) — Light, Safety, and Use

Gold remains where beauty demands duration, a controlled study in light and proportion.

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Sacra Renovatio: The Rite of Nightfall
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Sacra Renovatio: The Rite of Nightfall

From alabaster jars to controlled formulas, Sacra Renovatio carries forward Rome’s belief in night care as restoration.

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Aurum Lustrum: The Alchemy of Light
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Aurum Lustrum: The Alchemy of Light

A study in the structural accord between ancient design and contemporary formulation.

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Of Oils and Gold: The First Roman Formulas
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Of Oils and Gold: The First Roman Formulas

A study of Rome’s earliest cosmetic blends, when gold was first suspended in oil as an instrument of beauty.

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From the Press

The house magazine—features, letters, and conversations from inside the Temple.

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