Our science
The science of sacred botanicals
Where the wisdom of Scripture meets careful craft.
Anointing with oil runs through the whole of Scripture: the horn of oil that anointed David, the oil of gladness of the Psalms, the alabaster jar broken at Bethany. Many of our oils are made with the plants, resins, and extracts those pages name, revered for millennia: frankincense, myrrh, spikenard, hyssop, pomegranate, and rose of Sharon.
We prepare them with care in a base of olive squalane and olive oil, so that an oil made for prayer, worship, and blessing also nourishes the skin. This page explains what is in every bottle.
Rooted in Scripture
The plants come first
The plants, resins, and extracts that Scripture names, revered for millennia, are where every product begins.
Extracted, not synthesized
The plant’s own compounds
The actives are extracted, purified, and concentrated from the plants themselves, the same botanical sources God placed in creation, not made in a laboratory.
Carried by olive squalane
The oil of Scripture
Each extract is carried in 100% olive-derived squalane, from the tree that lit the tabernacle and anointed kings. A light, stable oil, with no chemical solvents or artificial emulsifiers.
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Made for anointing
For prayer, worship, and blessing
An oil for the moments Scripture describes: consecration, intercession, worship, and prayer for healing. It honors that tradition and nourishes the skin.
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What is in every bottle
We formulate our anointing oils in a base of 100% olive-derived squalane and olive oil. Squalane is a naturally occurring lipid closely related to the squalene found in human skin.
Squalane is a light, stable oil. It spreads easily, carries the botanical extracts with it, and leaves the skin feeling hydrated rather than greasy. We use no chemical solvents or artificial emulsifiers.
Squalane comes from the fruit of the olive tree: the oil that lit the lamps of the tabernacle (Exodus 27:20) and the oil with which Samuel anointed David (1 Samuel 16:13). Our name comes from the same tree: the Mount of Olives, where Jesus prayed in the garden of Gethsemane.
Central to every Mount of Olives anointing oil is Polyphenol Alpha (α)™, our proprietary antioxidant-rich polyphenol complex, derived entirely from natural botanical sources. It brings together several families of plant polyphenols: flavonoids, phenolic acids, stilbenes, and lignans.
Polyphenol Alpha (α)™ is not a single ingredient. It is a blend of many compounds working together, much the way Scripture describes the body: “many members, yet but one body” (1 Corinthians 12:20).
Every active compound in our formulations is a natural derivative of a plant, resin, fruit, or seed with deep biblical significance. We do not synthesize our actives in a laboratory. We extract, purify, and concentrate them from the same botanical sources that God placed in creation.
- Boswellic acids from Boswellia serrata (frankincense), the resin of the Magi
- Terpenoids and sesquiterpenes from Commiphora myrrha (myrrh), the resin of purification
- Ellagitannins and punicalagins from Punica granatum (pomegranate), one of the seven blessed fruits of the Promised Land
- Hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein from Olea europaea (olive), the tree of peace
- Apigenin and flavonoids from Hyssopus officinalis (hyssop), the herb of purification (Psalm 51:7)
- Jatamansone and sesquiterpenes from Nardostachys jatamansi (spikenard), the precious oil of Mary of Bethany
- Labdanum and polyphenols from Cistus ladaniferus (rose of Sharon), the flower of Song of Solomon
These are not synthetic analogs or lab-created substitutes. They are the natural constituents of the very plants Scripture names: extracted, concentrated, and blended into our oils.
We believe that what we place on our bodies, temples of the Holy Spirit, deserves the highest standards of purity and care. Our commitment:
- 100% naturally derived active ingredients. Every active compound originates from a botanical source.
- Free from parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances. We exclude ingredients that do not align with our values.
- Non-comedogenic formulation. Made to nourish the skin without clogging pores.
- Cruelty-free. We honor all of God’s creation and never test on animals.
- Thoughtful packaging. Chosen with care, as part of our stewardship of the earth.
- Full ingredient transparency. We publish every compound and its botanical origin, because we believe informed customers are empowered customers.
From creation
The plants Scripture names
Every product in our collection begins with these plants, each with its own place in Scripture. Tap a botanical to shop its oil.
Olive
Olea europaea
The tree of peace, and the tree of Gethsemane. Its oil anointed kings and priests. Our squalane base and its polyphenols, hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein, come from its fruit.
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Frankincense
Boswellia serrata
A symbol of prayer rising before God like incense, and a gift of the Magi (Matthew 2:11). Its resin gives us boswellic acids.
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Myrrh
Commiphora myrrha
A symbol of purification and of Christ’s sacrifice, and a gift of the Magi. Its resin gives us terpenoids and sesquiterpenes.
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Pomegranate
Punica granatum
A symbol of fruitfulness and abundance, one of the seven blessed fruits of the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 8:8). Its fruit and seed give us ellagitannins and punicalagins.
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Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis
The herb of purification: “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean” (Psalm 51:7). It gives us apigenin and other flavonoids.
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Spikenard
Nardostachys jatamansi
The precious oil Mary of Bethany poured out in extravagant worship (John 12:3). Its root gives us jatamansone and sesquiterpenes.
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Rose of Sharon
Cistus ladaniferus
“I am the rose of Sharon” (Song of Solomon 2:1). The labdanum shrub of the Mediterranean, rich in polyphenols.
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Lily of the Valley
Symbol of purity and peace
“I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys” (Song of Solomon 2:1). Our Lily of the Valley oil is made for devotion and prayer.
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Reference
Our anthology of ingredients
The naturally occurring compounds found across our formulations, each one derived from plants, resins, fruits, and seeds with a long history in biblical tradition. Tap a name to read about it.
From the olive
A polyphenol found mainly in olives and olive oil. An antioxidant.
A phenolic antioxidant found in olives, olive oil, and wine.
A secoiridoid polyphenol from olives. An antioxidant.
A closely related olive secoiridoid, also an antioxidant, that rounds out the olive polyphenols in our formulations.
A secoiridoid compound found in olives and extra virgin olive oil. An antioxidant.
A lignan found in olives, olive oil, and sesame seeds. An antioxidant.
Cold-pressed from the fruit of the olive tree. Rich in oleic acid, squalene, hydroxytyrosol, and tocopherols. A nourishing emollient and the natural source of the compounds at the heart of our Polyphenol Alpha (α)™ complex.
A fully saturated, stable hydrocarbon made by hydrogenating squalene from Olea europaea (olive). Closely related to the squalene naturally present in human skin, it is a light emollient that leaves the skin feeling hydrated, not greasy. Non-comedogenic, odorless, and oxidatively stable: the carrier for our Polyphenol Alpha (α)™ complex.
Frankincense and myrrh
A resin from the bark of the Boswellia serrata tree, native to India and the Middle East. It contains boswellic acids (AKBA and KBA). One of the three gifts the Magi presented to the Christ child (Matthew 2:11), and a cornerstone ingredient in ancient anointing formulations.
An oleoresin harvested from the Commiphora myrrha tree of the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa. It contains terpenoids (curzerene, furanoeudesma-1,3-diene), sesquiterpenes, and flavonoids. A gift of the Magi and a biblical symbol of purification, consecration, and healing.
Natural oleoresins from frankincense, myrrh, and labdanum: complex mixtures of terpenes, sesquiterpenes, and phenolic acids, used in traditional formulations for millennia.
Herbs and flowers
The biblical herb of purification named in Psalm 51:7: “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean.” It contains apigenin, rosmarinic acid, and essential oil terpenes.
The precious aromatic rhizome Mary of Bethany used to anoint Jesus before his burial (John 12:3). It contains jatamansone, nardosinone, and sesquiterpenes. One of the rarest and most valued botanicals in our collection.
The labdanum-producing Mediterranean shrub referenced as the rose of Sharon in Song of Solomon 2:1. Rich in polyphenols.
Pomegranate
One of the seven species blessed in the Torah (Deuteronomy 8:8). The fruit and seed contain ellagitannins, punicalagins A and B, punicalin, gallic acid, and ellagic acid, all polyphenols.
Tannins found in pomegranates, raspberries, and walnuts. Antioxidant polyphenols.
The wider polyphenol family
A flavonoid naturally present in parsley (Petroselinum crispum), chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), celery (Apium graveolens), and hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). An antioxidant.
A hydroxycinnamic acid found in coffee, wine, and many plants. An antioxidant.
A flavan-3-ol polyphenol abundant in tea (Camellia sinensis) and many fruits. An antioxidant.
A phenolic compound found in coffee and stone fruits. An antioxidant.
A flavanol found in tea and cocoa. An antioxidant.
A phenolic compound from rice bran, wheat, and oats. An antioxidant. A key component of our Polyphenol Alpha (α)™ complex.
A trihydroxybenzoic acid found in grapes, tea leaves, and oak bark. An antioxidant.
A phenolic compound found in vanilla beans and select botanical sources. An antioxidant.
A quercetin glycoside found in apples, onions, and various plants. An antioxidant.
A flavone found in celery, parsley, and thyme. An antioxidant.
One of the most abundant dietary flavonoids, found in apples, onions, berries, and tea. An antioxidant.
A quercetin glycoside found in citrus fruits and berries. An antioxidant.
A flavonoid glycoside found in buckwheat, apples, and citrus. An antioxidant.
Where the science of nature meets the nature of faith
“Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” Psalm 23:5