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Caledonia:
Wild-Infused Highland Beard Care
Infused with wild botanicals from the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
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Made in
NORTH SCOTLAND
Wild Scotland. Bottled
From ancient birch forests to the wild lochs, bogs and moorland of the Scottish Highlands, our Caledonia beard care range is rooted in the landscape that surrounds us.
We hand-forage wild Chaga from Highland birch and gather Bog Myrtle from the lochs and moorland, before slowly infusing these remarkable botanicals into organic oils in North Scotland.
Bog Myrtle has deep roots in Highland tradition, including its historic use to help ward off midges, while Chaga has an ancient history across northern cultures and is now attracting modern scientific interest for its potential around hair growth and skin health.
Why We Infuse:
We don't just add wild botanicals. We take the time to draw something from them.
These aren't just token botanicals added for the label. Instead, we slowly infuse wild Chaga and Bog Myrtle into organic oils, drawing out naturally occurring oil-soluble compounds and making the botanicals an integral part of our Caledonia range
Wild Chaga:
One of the Highlands' most fascinating wild botanicals, Chaga has traditionally been used in Mongolia as a hair wash to maintain healthy hair. It naturally contains rare compounds including inotodiol and lanosterol, with early laboratory research showing promising potential around hair growth. Separate studies suggest Chaga compounds may also help protect collagen and support skin hydration.
Source: Hair Research | Source: Skin Research
Wild Bog Myrtle:
A botanical deeply rooted in Highland culture. Traditionally gathered and used to help ward off midges, Bog Myrtle has been valued across Scotland for generations. Its naturally occurring compounds are of growing interest for their soothing, antioxidant and skin-protective properties, giving this old Highland botanical a very modern place in beard care.
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Wild-infused Highland beard care from the heart of the Scottish Highlands
Why the Infusion Process Matters
Infusion is more than simply soaking botanicals in oil. Chaga and Bog Myrtle contain a complex mixture of naturally occurring compounds, some of which are soluble in oils.
By allowing the botanicals to infuse in organic oil over time, oil-soluble constituents can pass from the plant material into the surrounding oil. The choice of oil, temperature and length of infusion all influence what is extracted and how efficiently that extraction takes place.
Chaga naturally contains triterpenes including inotodiol and lanosterol, compounds attracting scientific interest around hair and skin. Bog Myrtle contains its own naturally occurring aromatic oils and other botanical compounds.
For Chaga, we use a slow, gently heated infusion. For Bog Myrtle, we use a cold infusion, allowing the botanicals time to infuse without unnecessary heat.
It's a deliberately slow process, designed to make the wild botanicals an integral part of the oils we use, rather than simply adding them for the label.
What’s Inside Wild Chaga?
Chaga's unusual chemistry is one of the reasons we're so fascinated by it. Growing slowly on birch in cold northern forests, it contains a complex range of naturally occurring compounds.
- Triterpenes:
Chaga contains triterpenes including inotodiol and lanosterol. These are among the compounds being investigated for their antioxidant properties and potential effects on human hair-follicle cells.
- Betulin & Betulinic Acid:
Originating from the birch on which Chaga grows, these compounds are being researched for their antioxidant and skin-protective properties.
- Melanin:
The dark outer crust of Chaga is naturally rich in melanin, which has attracted research interest for its antioxidant activity and potential protection against environmental stress
What’s Inside Wild Bog Myrtle?
Bog Myrtle has a long history of use across Scotland and Northern Europe. Its aromatic leaves were traditionally valued for their distinctive scent and use around the skin, as well as their well-known association with helping ward off midges.
- Myricetin & Flavonoids:
Bog Myrtle naturally contains flavonoids including myricetin, compounds widely studied for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and their potential role in protecting the skin from environmental stress.
- Aromatic Oils:
Its leaves also contain naturally occurring aromatic compounds including α-pinene and 1,8-cineole, which have attracted research interest for their antimicrobial properties.
Disclaimer
This ingredient information 0n this page is provided for educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or cosmetic claims. While scientific studies and traditional practices support the historical use of these ingredients, our products are not intended to treat or cure any health conditions. Always consult a qualified professional for individual skincare needs