The potent, purposeful oil that’s quietly redefining skincare.
This year, Forbes spotlighted a story we’ve long lived and loved: the story of Pili Oil.
In a feature by global beauty journalist Carol RH Malasig, titled “Why Versatile Pili Oil Deserves a Place in Your Skincare Routine,” Pili Oil is no longer a regional secret but a global contender.
“Long used as a natural remedy for skin concerns in the Philippines… Pili Oil is one of the skincare community’s best-kept secrets.”
—Forbes
That quote? It echoes what our founders have always known. What farmers in Bicol have always practiced. And what our customers have come to feel on their skin, and in their rituals.
So, what is it really?
Pressed from the fruit of the Pili Tree (which, by the way, only grows in the Philippines), this oil is packed with Vitamin E, essential fatty acids, and natural antioxidants. It hydrates deeply, restores elasticity, and calms inflammation without the heaviness.
It’s rich, without being greasy. Healing, without being harsh.
In short: it works.
More than an oil. A legacy.
The Pili Tree thrives in Bicol’s volcanic soil, withstanding typhoons and droughts alike. It’s a symbol of strength and resilience. Our co-founder, Rosalina Tan, said it best:
“At the end of a storm, the Pili Tree is always left standing.”
That resilience is bottled in every drop. And when paired with Elemi Oil, an equally powerful oil tapped from the bark, you get additional firming, protective, purifying and soothing benefits. Not just hydration, but restoration.
A Filipino treasure finally seen.
To have Pili Oil featured in Forbes isn’t just a nod to our ingredients. It’s recognition of our roots. A celebration of Filipino ingenuity, sustainability, and care.
Because while beauty trends come and go, what endures are ingredients with intention and skincare with roots. Formulas passed down and traditions remembered.
So if you’ve been searching for something that feels different, start here. Start with the oil that’s been healing skin for generations, and is only now getting its moment in the sun.
