Ritual Oils

Ritual Oils, moringa and blue lotus oil for the daily ritual

Ritual Oils is an Australian brand based in Sydney that sells a line of personal care oils made from two ingredients: cold-pressed moringa oil and blue lotus absolute. The company presents its main product as an oil suitable for all skin types, which absorbs without leaving the greasy feeling typical of other facial oils.

The brand describes its offering as a daily self-care ritual, with recommended application twice a day on clean, slightly damp skin, after washing your face or showering. The product is presented as compatible with sensitive skin and skin prone to eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis or acne.

Moringa oil as a base

The main ingredient is moringa oil obtained by cold-pressing the seeds of the Moringa oleifera tree. According to the brand, this tree contains more than 46 antioxidants, 92 nutrients, 36 nourishing compounds and more than 20 amino acids, and cold-pressing helps preserve much of these properties in the oil.

The company lists among the components of moringa oil vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, omega 9, amino acids and behenic, oleic, palmitoleic and linoleic acids. Based on these properties, the brand attributes to the product a moisturising function and a contribution to reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines with regular use.

Blue lotus and its aroma

The second component is blue lotus absolute, to which the company attributes an euphoric aroma that, according to its presentation, activates the crown chakra and harmonises the senses. The brand links this ingredient to ancient Egypt, where its fragrance was believed to have a divine origin and was used in rituals, ceremonies, cosmetics and scented salves.

The brand also mentions Egyptian hieroglyphic depictions in which pharaohs offer blue lotus flowers to Hathor, a deity associated with motherhood, fertility and abundance, and describes the blue lotus as the sacred flower of that goddess. The brand's founder, identified as Arri, documents in videos a trip to Egypt and his visit to the Great Pyramid of Giza as the origin of the project.

Described uses for the product

The brand details a broad list of applications for its oil, which go beyond facial care:

• Moisturising facial and body oil for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
• Use on skin prone to acne, eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis.
• Helps reduce the appearance of acne scars and dark spots with daily use.
• Oil for all types of massage.
• Meditation and grounding oil.
• Oil for facial gua sha.
• Leave-in hair treatment for dry scalp and frizzy hair.
• Eyebrow and eyelash enhancer.
• Soothing aftershave balm, suitable for sensitive skin with irritation.
• Relief from sun-induced dryness.
• Oil for tattoo aftercare.
• Beard tonic.
• Intimacy oil.

Catalogue and formats

In addition to the moringa oil with blue lotus, the shop includes other items. The catalogue shows packs of three, six and twelve units of the oil, with discounts of 14%, 20% and 25% respectively, and free worldwide shipping on the six and twelve formats. It also offers blue lotus flowers in single packs, three-unit packs and three-packs, a 200-gram and one-pound ceremonial cacao block, and a labradorite pipe accompanied by a pack of blue lotus flowers.

The prices listed on the site at the time of the analysis ranged from 18 to 693 Australian dollars depending on the item and format, with the single oil at 77 Australian dollars and the three-pack at 199 Australian dollars compared with a regular price of 231.

Audience and shipping

The company states that its oils are developed for all skin types and are used daily by men, women and children of all ages in different countries. The brand presents itself as an option for those looking for a versatile personal care product, applicable to face, hair and body.

Ritual Oils operates from Sydney, Australia, and ships via Express Post domestically and through DHL eCommerce Services for international orders. Domestic shipping is free from 99 Australian dollars and international shipping from 199 Australian dollars. The company also notes that it is open to collaborations with retail stores, professionals who offer its products at events, workshops, courses or retreats, and to affiliate programs.