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THE FOREST RETREAT Anti-stress facial emulsion
Strengthens skin. Reduces redness.
30 ml
60,00 €
4 reviews
A calming emulsion with 14 advanced botanical extracts supports the skin’s resilience to stress. Reduces redness in 7 days and improves skin tone and overall condition.
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Anti-stress formula
Wild indigo supports the skin’s biological response to stress, while moss stem cells and our proprietary complex strengthen its resilience and barrier.
More than short-term soothing
It doesn’t just calm the skin — testing confirms a reduction in redness after just 7 days, with results building with regular use.
Visibly improves skin condition
100% of participants confirm a more rested look after the first use and improved skin tone and overall condition after 28 days.
Results confirmed by advanced testing
The Forest Retreat is a calming facial emulsion with efficacy confirmed not only by consumer in-use testing, but above all by independent instrumental testing — one of the most reliable ways to assess real changes in the skin.
At the core of its efficacy is a combination of 14 advanced extracts, including Wild Indigo Seed Extract, Moss Stem Cell Extract and the proprietary Oio Lab Skin Resilience Complex™. The formula was developed in our Laboratory in Poland.
This is more than a standard face cream for sensitive skin — rather than focusing on immediate soothing, it supports the skin’s biological response to stress, barrier function and natural protective mechanisms.
At the core of its efficacy is a combination of 14 advanced extracts, including Wild Indigo Seed Extract, Moss Stem Cell Extract and the proprietary Oio Lab Skin Resilience Complex™. The formula was developed in our Laboratory in Poland.
This is more than a standard face cream for sensitive skin — rather than focusing on immediate soothing, it supports the skin’s biological response to stress, barrier function and natural protective mechanisms.
–8%
redness after 7 days and –14% after 6 weeks*
100%
confirmed antioxidant activity — studies conducted by Poznań University of Medical Sciences and Poznań University of Life Sciences
100%
reported reduced redness and skin roughness**
100%
reported a more rested appearance and improved skin tone**
100%
reported an overall improvement in skin condition**
95%
reported a visible strengthening effect**
*Instrumental tests use specialised equipment to measure objective skin parameters — without relying solely on subjective evaluation.
**Consumer in-use testing: 20 participants aged 18–60; product used for 4 weeks.
Botanical skincare powered by science
100% vegan formula
No synthetic additives
PETA
certified
Leaping Bunny standard
Ingredients of natural origin
Made in Poland
with kindness
What makes THE FOREST RETREAT different from a standard face cream for sensitive skin?
Wondering whether The Forest Retreat is right for you? See the comparison below and discover how it differs from a standard face cream for sensitive skin — this anti-stress emulsion not only reduces redness, but also supports the skin’s biological response to stress.
| Feature | Standard face cream for sensitive skin | THE FOREST RETREAT |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism of action | Focuses mainly on immediate soothing and visible signs of sensitivity, such as redness and irritation. | Works on multiple levels: reduces redness while supporting the skin’s biological response to stress, barrier function and natural protective mechanisms. |
| Formula quality | Often based primarily on classic soothing ingredients such as allantoin or panthenol. | 14 advanced botanical extracts, including Wild Indigo Seed Extract, Moss Stem Cell Extract and Oio Lab Skin Resilience Complex™. |
| Testing method | Often relies mainly on consumer in-use testing based on subjective feedback. | Independent instrumental testing measures real changes in skin parameters. The formula’s antioxidant activity was also confirmed in studies conducted by Poznań University of Medical Sciences and Poznań University of Life Sciences. |
| Safety | May not always be tested specifically on reactive skin. | Dermatologically tested on sensitive and reactive skin. |
| Natural origin | Often contains synthetic preservatives or fragrance. | 99.98% ingredients of natural origin, including a proprietary preservation system developed in our Laboratory. |
| Packaging | Often comes in standard glass or plastic packaging. | Biophotonic glass that helps protect active ingredients from light and maintain their stability. |
What’s inside THE FOREST RETREAT anti-stress emulsion — and why it works?
The Forest Retreat is a calming emulsion with 14 advanced botanical extracts that reduces redness and supports skin under stress — strengthening the skin barrier and its natural protective mechanisms.
Here are the selected active ingredients that set the formula apart:
Extracted from the seeds of wild indigo, a plant used for centuries in Ayurvedic tradition. Known as “happiness in a cream”, it supports skin exposed to stress and prone to reactivity or imbalance.
Skin responds to stress through its own biological mechanisms, including the production of cortisol and beta-endorphins. Unlike ingredients focused mainly on immediate soothing, wild indigo supports the skin’s biological response to stress, helping to reduce reactivity, redness and signs of fatigue.
Ingredient studies showed up to 70% inhibition of cortisol production after two hours, 2.4 times lower skin redness and a 99% improvement in skin tone after 28 days.
ECOCERT and COSMOS approved.
Skin responds to stress through its own biological mechanisms, including the production of cortisol and beta-endorphins. Unlike ingredients focused mainly on immediate soothing, wild indigo supports the skin’s biological response to stress, helping to reduce reactivity, redness and signs of fatigue.
Ingredient studies showed up to 70% inhibition of cortisol production after two hours, 2.4 times lower skin redness and a 99% improvement in skin tone after 28 days.
ECOCERT and COSMOS approved.
Derived from a moss belonging to one of the earliest groups of land plants, able to withstand drought, frost and extreme environmental changes thanks to its unique adaptive mechanisms.
This biotechnological ingredient supports communication within skin cells — a process essential for their function and adaptation to changes in temperature, humidity and environmental stress. It strengthens skin resilience, supports the skin barrier and helps maintain balance despite changing conditions.
Ingredient-level studies showed a 15% reduction in wrinkle depth after four weeks and a reduction in transepidermal water loss (TEWL) of more than 8% after two weeks.
COSMOS and NATRUE approved.
This biotechnological ingredient supports communication within skin cells — a process essential for their function and adaptation to changes in temperature, humidity and environmental stress. It strengthens skin resilience, supports the skin barrier and helps maintain balance despite changing conditions.
Ingredient-level studies showed a 15% reduction in wrinkle depth after four weeks and a reduction in transepidermal water loss (TEWL) of more than 8% after two weeks.
COSMOS and NATRUE approved.
A proprietary complex developed in Oio Lab’s own laboratory, inspired by the resilience of forest ecosystems. It combines Reishi, Maitake and Shiitake extracts, a patented adaptogen complex, magnolia bark extract and enzymatically extracted fir seed oil from the Vosges.
It supports four pillars of skin resilience to stress: the microbiome, pH balance, the lipid barrier and natural protective mechanisms. Together, these help skin remain balanced, comfortable and in better condition despite external stressors.
Ingredient-level studies showed a 9.7% increase in skin density after two weeks, alongside positive effects on markers linked to epidermal lipids, pH balance and skin resilience.
It supports four pillars of skin resilience to stress: the microbiome, pH balance, the lipid barrier and natural protective mechanisms. Together, these help skin remain balanced, comfortable and in better condition despite external stressors.
Ingredient-level studies showed a 9.7% increase in skin density after two weeks, alongside positive effects on markers linked to epidermal lipids, pH balance and skin resilience.
Aqua / Water, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Isomalt, Propanediol, Abies Alba Seed Oil, Sodium Levulinate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Ribes Nigrum Bud Cera / Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Bud Wax, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract, Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract, Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body Extract, Phytol, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Anisate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Pinene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Terpineol, Carvone.
How to use THE FOREST RETREAT anti-stress emulsion in a skincare ritual
The Forest Retreat is a key step in a skincare ritual designed to reduce redness and support sensitive, redness-prone skin under stress. Use it as part of your daily routine.
Cleanser and mask
As a cleanser: Massage onto the face and neck, then rinse with warm water. Repeat if needed.
As a mask: Apply generously 2–3 times a week, leave on for 15–30 minutes, then rinse off. You can also use it as an overnight mask 1–2 times a week.
Eye serum
After cleansing and toning, apply a small amount of serum under the eyes and onto the upper eyelid. Gently pat in with your fingertips until fully absorbed. Use morning and evening.
Its lightweight gel texture absorbs quickly and layers well with the next steps in your ritual. Follow with a cream or facial oil suited to your skin’s needs.
Serum
After cleansing and toning, apply a small amount of serum to the face and neck. Gently massage upwards until fully absorbed. Use morning and evening.
Its lightweight gel texture absorbs quickly and layers well with the next steps in your ritual. Follow with a cream, emulsion or facial oil suited to your skin’s needs.
Emulsion
Morning and evening, after cleansing and applying lighter-textured products — such as toner or serum — apply 2–3 pumps to the face and neck. Gently massage using upward motions until fully absorbed.
Its subtle forest scent comes directly from enzymatically extracted fir seed oil from the Vosges.
A forest retreat for skin under stress.
Our customers on THE FOREST RETREAT
Calm in a Bottle
My devotion for the Oio Lab Milk Cleanser prompted me to try the Forrest Retreat. The Cleanser is so effective that I use it as my daily moisturizer too. But there are times after exfoliating that I need something to calm down the redness and that’s where the Forrest Retreat really stands out. Just a little and my redness is soothed and goes away.
Len
5 Stars for Aquasphere & Forest Retreat
Love Oio products and their environmental mission!! I started using these products several months ago and have purchased again. My evening routine is Aquasphere followed by Forest Retreat. The results are amazing! My skin is smooth, skin tone is flawless & fine lines have diminished. At almost 50 years old I feel I finally found products that not only make my skin look and feel better but align with my environmental ethos! Thank you!
Paula Sue
So far so good
I should be waiting before adding this review - it is only week 2 since I have started using this cream/emulsion. But, I am already very impressed how this helps my skin to look healthy all day long. I do not have many skin issues but my skin usually looks grey and gloomy (I am very pale) soon after I put the cream in the morning and I need a foundation to give it a vivid look. With this product I do not need to put any make up: I just enjoy the natural look! I will definitely try other products!
Benia
A little goes a long way
I’m 32 with dry, acne prone, and a little sensitive skin.Living in LA i worry about pollution and the sun. This is like a thin light weight milk. I was worried at first being dry that i would use too much because I like to drench my skin in moisture and this looked too thin and runny. I mistakenly pumped 4 pumps and it covered my face neck and chest and more lol only two pumps and you cover your entire face! also is soo deeply hydrating! I’m usually flaky and this softened the flakes and now my skin looks soo glowy and smooth. DEEPLY impressed
Amanda
FAQ
Yes. The Forest Retreat is a calming facial emulsion developed to support sensitive skin exposed to stress. Independent instrumental testing confirms a reduction in redness after 7 days, with results building over time.
Look for a formula that goes beyond short-term soothing and also supports the skin barrier and its biological response to stress. The Forest Retreat combines this multi-level support with a reduction in redness confirmed by independent instrumental testing.
Yes. The emulsion has been dermatologically tested on sensitive and reactive skin. It supports the skin barrier and natural protective mechanisms, contains no synthetic fragrance, and independent instrumental testing confirms a reduction in redness.
Standard face creams for sensitive skin often focus mainly on immediate soothing. The Forest Retreat works on multiple levels — it reduces redness while supporting the skin’s biological response to stress, barrier function and natural protective mechanisms.
Skin responds to stress through its own biological mechanisms. Wild indigo supports that response, while moss stem cells and Oio Lab Skin Resilience Complex™ support skin resilience, barrier function and natural protective mechanisms.
It is a calming facial emulsion with a light, creamy texture. It is used at the same stage of a skincare routine as a moisturising cream — morning and evening, after cleansing and lighter-textured products such as toner or serum.
Yes. Efficacy was confirmed by independent instrumental testing, which measures real changes in skin parameters, alongside consumer in-use testing. The formula’s antioxidant activity was also confirmed in studies conducted by Poznan University of Medical Sciences and Poznań University of Life Sciences.
Yes. The formula contains 99.98% ingredients of natural origin, including a proprietary preservation system developed in our Laboratory.
It contains no synthetic fragrance. Its subtle forest scent comes directly from enzymatically extracted fir seed oil from the Vosges.
Yes. In partnership with the Forest Forever Foundation, 1 m² of biodiverse forest is planted in Poland for every pack sold.
Yes. The formula does not contain ingredients commonly advised against during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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