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RAVEN BOTANICALS
Skincare Made in Scotland
Award winning Scottish skincare created in East Lothian, combining British botanicals, plant science and pioneering green biotechnology.
A MODERN SCOTTISH SKINCARE HOUSE
Raven Botanicals is an independent Scottish skincare brand founded by sisters Charlotte and Arabella in rural Scotland.
Our approach is rooted in the landscape we grew up with, but firmly focused on the future. We combine botanical knowledge with evidence based actives and emerging green biotechnology to create high performance skincare designed to support healthy, resilient skin.
Our skincare is developed and made in East Lothian, with a growing focus on British grown botanicals and new technologies that allow us to create beautiful products while reducing pressure on land and natural resources.
ROOTED HERE
Inspired by the Scottish Landscape
Scotland has always shaped Raven. We grew up in the countryside, surrounded by plants, wildlife and immersed in a culture of making the most of what was available to us.
Today, that connection can be found throughout our skincare. From nettle and sea buckthorn to hemp, borage and raspberry seed oil, we seek out botanical ingredients closer to home wherever they offer the quality and performance our formulations require.
For us, Scottish skincare is about curiosity, resourcefulness and respect for nature, bringing those values into modern formulation.
British Botanicals, Chosen with Purpose
Our botanical ingredients don't just tell a beautiful story. Every ingredient has a purpose within the formulation.
Across the Raven Botanicals collection you'll find traditional plant oils and extracts including Scottish nettle, hemp and sea buckthorn, English yarrow and borage, and carefully sourced botanicals from further afield where they offer something exceptional for the skin.
We combine them with proven active ingredients and emerging green biotechnology to create sophisticated formulations where botanical knowledge and contemporary skin science work together.We combine them with green biotechnology and proven active ingredients to create exceptional formulas that fuse botanical knowledge with cutting-edge skin science.
MADE DIFFERENTLY
Scottish Skincare, Looking Forward
Our inspiration comes from the landscape, but we believe the future of natural beauty cannot depend on taking ever-increasing amounts from it. That's why Raven is also embracing a new generation of ingredients created through pioneering green biotechnology.
PIONEERING GREEN BIOTECHNOLOGY
DISCOVER CLEANOil™
In 2026, Raven Botanicals became the first skincare brand in the world to bring CLEANOil™ to the consumer market in our bestselling 24 Carat Cleanser.
Created through precision fermentation using upcycled food waste, CLEANOil™ has been independently assessed as producing up to 95% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional agricultural oils. It offers a glimpse of a different future for skincare, where high-performance ingredients can be created with significantly less pressure on agricultural land, forests and natural habitats.
Discover Scottish Skincare
From daily cleansing and hydration to barrier support and botanical facial oils, discover skincare created in Scotland for the changing needs of real skin.
VEGAN
CRUELTY FREE
100% PALM OIL FREE
MADE IN SCOTLAND
Made with More in Mind
For us, where we make our skincare matters. How it is made matters too.
Raven Botanicals is vegan, cruelty free and 100% palm oil free, with products presented in recyclable glass and aluminium packaging.
Our East Lothian studio is powered by solar energy, and our approach continues to evolve as new materials, ingredients and technologies offer new ways to reduce our impact.
Behind Raven
Two Sisters. One Scottish Skincare Brand.
Raven Botanicals was founded by sisters Charlotte and Arabella, whose love of plants and the natural world shaped their childhood.
Charlotte brings a background in botany and specialist formulation expertise, while Arabella brings experience spanning art, design and brand building. Together, those different perspectives have shaped Raven Botanicals into a skincare brand where plants, science, sustainability and design are given equal status.
What began as a childhood pastime has evolved into a multi award-winning Scottish skincare brand.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scottish Skincare
Is Raven Botanicals skincare made in Scotland?
Yes. Raven Botanicals is an independent Scottish skincare brand based in East Lothian. Our skincare is developed and made in Scotland, combining botanical ingredients, evidence-based actives and pioneering green biotechnology.
Where is Raven Botanicals skincare made?
Raven Botanicals skincare is developed and made in our solar-powered studio in rural Scotland.
What is Scottish skincare?
Scottish skincare refers to skincare brands and products developed or made in Scotland. At Raven Botanicals, our Scottish skincare combines a strong connection to landscape and botanical wisdom with contemporary formulation science, evidence-based actives and emerging green biotechnology.
Does Raven Botanicals use Scottish ingredients?
Raven Botanicals has a Scottish and UK grown ingredient focus. Formulas include British botanicals such as nettle, hemp, yarrow, borage and sea buckthorn. We also source ingredients internationally when they provide particular benefits that cannot be sourced closer to home.
Is Scottish skincare suitable for sensitive skin?
Raven creates skincare for different skin types and concerns. Detailed ingredient information is available on each product page. Explore our collection of products for sensitive skin.
Is Raven Botanicals natural skincare?
Yes, Raven Botanicals is a natural skincare brand. We blend botanical ingredients with carefully selected evidence-based actives and biotechnology. We choose ingredients for their purpose, performance, safety and environmental impact.
Where can I buy Scottish skincare?
Raven Botanicals skincare can be purchased directly from our online store and through selected retail partners. Our full collection is available online for delivery across the UK, with international delivery available to selected destinations.
Which Scottish skincare brands are made in Scotland?
Scotland is home to a number of skincare brands. Raven Botanicals is a sister-led independent Scottish skincare brand whose products are developed and made in East Lothian, combining British botanicals with evidence-based actives and green biotechnology.
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