Indigenous skincare

BEAUTY FROM THE LAND

A Reclamation of Skin Health

Sḵwálwen (skwall-win) is an Indigenous skincare line that honors Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) plant knowledge and ancestral traditions. We use sustainably harvested and sourced botanicals to balance, renew, repair, strengthen, hydrate and protect the skin.

Sḵwálwen is the Squamish word for heart. Each product has a Squamish name to honor the place where this plant knowledge comes from.

Sḵwálwen is the Squamish Word for 'Heart'.

Founded by ethnobotanist Leigh Joseph of Squamish First Nation, Sḵwálwen (skwall-win) is an Indigenous skincare line that honors Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) plant knowledge and ancestral traditions.

Leigh approaches the natural world gently and respectfully, harvesting with techniques that are ethical and sustainable. Each batch of botanical-based products carries the richness and potency of the natural world.

Sḵwálwen represents more than skincare. It is a ceremonial offering of Indigenous plant wisdom that keeps ancestral tradition alive.

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Restorative & Transformative

Shkweń Rainforest Bath and Body Oil is my favourite skincare product and the only topical I use. It is unlike any other - light and completely oil free on the skin leaving no residue, instantly absorbent, easily applied over the entire body, therapeutic, with natural fragrance from earthy plants. It can be applied directly to the skin or pumped into a warm bath. I use it for aromatherapy, taking deep breaths as I apply it to my skin.

I encourage people to try it because it is therapeutic and transformative and we all need to take care of our skin. It is an essential part of my wellness routine. I use it everyday, and 4oz lasts me a long time.

Carol Reid

10/10 Recommend

Love, love, love this face oil! I am allergic or sensitive to SO many products especially carrier oils like coconut oil that are so often used in skincare products. This is the ONLY face oil I have ever been able to use with success.

I have rosacea and now “mature” skin that used to be oily but as I age has become progressively drier. This product evens out my skin tone, has cleared up my acne and soothes and calms after long days in the prairie sun. Thank you for sharing your plant knowledge and translating it into such a beautiful product!

Megan Benage

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!

Wow I can’t believe how many amazing reviews this product has gotten and it totally deserves these amazing reviews!

I have tried so many products to use on my skin. This serum is absolutely out of this world amazing!!! It has worked wonders on my acne, helping it heal and calm the skin down. I have tried tons of products on my skin and nothing has worked this effectively. It smells so nice, feels so beautiful and moisturizing on the skin, while making your skin glow!!! Don’t hesitate to add this product to your cart you won’t regret it!

Danielle Murray

Harmony Inside and Out

I am grateful to Leigh and her team for their passion and respect to their culture, customers, nature and our Earth that we tend to walk upon all too harshly. It is companies like Sḵwálwen Botanicals that will lead the way to a better future. Oh, and I would be remiss not to say that I loved the language and thank you postcards that came with the shipment; the little hand-written thank you with a heart too! It's also a warm and wonderful feeling to have a new connection to my beloved BC, which will always be home to me in my heart!

Liz

Highly recommended!

Every purchase I have purchased from Skwalwen has been luxurious, beautifully made, well-packaged, and so lovely to use. I have recommended these products to many of my friends and family members, and will be continuing to purchase them.

Tamara

My New Favourite!

I'm also grateful to read about the intent and the knowledge that Leigh shares about her foraging process on her website and blog, it makes me slow down and really appreciate the products I'm using, I can honestly say that I haven't had that kind of connection with skin care products in the past. This is my new favourite!

Jennifer

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