Spread a liberal amount on clean, dry skin. Leave on for 10-15 minutes to activate the flower acids and fruit acids. As you rinse off with warm water, massage subtly to polish away dead skin cells. Use 1-2 times a week depending on your skin’s needs. Easily sensitised skin might experience a slight tingle.

On days your skin feels congested, use Thousand Petals as a quick mini treatment. Apply a thin layer and massage gently for 10-20 seconds, before rinsing it clean.

My curiosity for nature was instilled in me by my father, an avid nature lover. We had a little garden where herbs, vegetables and fruits would be grown in rotation, but there were always a few plants that were permanent fixtures in our green sanctuary. The hibiscus plant was one of them.

The bold petals of the hibiscus flower always stood out against a sea of green, their glorious blooms punctuating the garden in various colours and shades, not unlike an inverted lantern. It is with this flower in mind that Thousand Petals was created.

The key ingredient in our velvety and moussy mask is the roselle flower, a member of the hibiscus family and the more subtle version of the hibiscus flower as we know it. It is more compact in form, but brims with nutrients and medicinal value. Traditionally steeped in hot water to make a tart and refreshing tea, the roselle flower has also made great strides in the world of green chemistry and demonstrated topical skin benefits – specifically its ability to exfoliate ever so gently yet efficiently.

The roselle flower might look pretty, but this beautiful ingredient packs a punch and Thousand Petals is a tribute to this flower I grew up knowing and loving.