Our Ingredients

Our Upcycled Ingredients

Our story started with the idea of giving used coffee grounds a new lease of life. We’ve now collected and transformed more than 450 tonnes of brewed coffee alone.

But why stop there? We've come a long way since then and are now known as the pioneers of by-product beauty, upcycling more than 60 leftover ingredients. Let's get to know them!

Ingredients we repurpose

CLOVE LEAVES

The UpCircle perfume ‘Santelle’ is formulated with upcycled clove leaf oil which adds a spicy, woody and aromatic touch to the perfume.

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JASMINE

Our perfume ‘Flaura’ is formulated with upcycled jasmine which gives a fresh floral facet to the heart notes. The unsold flowers are collected from flower markets.

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BERGAMOT WATER

The UpCircle Hand + Body Lotion is made with upcycled organic bergamot water. It's a by-product of making flavoured creams and liqueurs.

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HEMP SEEDS

The UpCircle Lip Balm is made with upcycled hemp seed oil to nourish and hydrate dry lips. The plants are grown to make fabrics and for the CBD industry.

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PRICKLY PEAR

The UpCircle Deodorant is made with upcycled prickly pear from the food industry for its antimicrobial properties and to keep you fresh all day.

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OAT HUSKS

The UpCircle Cleansing Milk is made with upcycled oat powder to repair and preserve the skin's moisture barrier. The husks are a by-product of making cereal and oat milk.

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PINK BERRIES

The UpCircle Shampoo is made with leftover pink berries from the fragrance industry to soothe the scalp and strengthen hair. It's clinically proven to improve scalp irritation and flakes.

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ORANGE PEEL

The UpCircle Conditioner Crème is formulated with upcycled orange peel wax which has intense conditioning properties that soften and moisturise the hair. It's leftover from gin distilling.

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CUSTARD APPLE

Our Peptide Serum features upcycled custard apple pulp leftover by the juicing industry. It's a skincare powerhouse that promotes a harmonious balance for the skin.

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ROSE PETALS

The UpCircle Bath Salts are made with upcycled unsold rose petals from the floristry industry to soothe your skin and help you relax.

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GRAPEFRUIT WATER

The UpCircle Home Mist is made with upcycled grapefruit water, evaporated from juice concentrates by the juicing industry. The water is enriched with vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

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BACURI BUTTER

Our Scalp + Hair Oil is made with sustainably sourced upcycled Amazonian bacuri butter, to smooth frizz and seal in moisture.

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RICE WATER

Our Hair Serum is made from upcycled crushed rice from Italy, inspired by old Asian traditions. Rice water has been used for centuries to boost hydration and promote strength.

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BLUEBERRY EXTRACT

The UpCircle Night Cream is made with the antioxidant-rich extract of repurposed blueberries, a by-product of the blueberry juicing industry.

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DATE SEEDS

The UpCircle Body Cream is made with the anti-inflammatory extract of leftover date seeds, a by-product of date farming.

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FRUIT WATERS

The UpCircle Face Toner, Hand + Body Wash and Hand + Body Lotion are made with residual fruit waters, a by-product of the juicing industry.

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MAPLE BARK EXTRACT

The UpCircle Eye Cream is made with anti-inflammatory maple bark extract, a by-product of the wood industry.

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FRUIT STONES

The production of fruit oils leaves behind all the goodness in the stones. The fruit stone powders are rich in Vitamins A, C and E.

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COFFEE GROUNDS

We collect coffee grounds from an ever-growing portfolio of artisan cafes. The antioxidants in coffee increase as it’s brewed!

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CHAI SPICES

Ten aromatic chai spices are used to make chai syrup. We resurrect these spices to give our soaps their seductively intoxicating aroma.

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CHAMOMILE STEM

The UpCircle Face Toner is made with skin-soothing chamomile stem extract, a by-product of the tea industry.

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ARGAN SHELL POWDER

The UpCircle Face Moisturizer is made with the finely-ground powder of discarded argan shells, a natural by-product of the argan oil industry and rich in Vitamin E.

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OLIVE STONE POWDER

The UpCircle Face Mask is made with olive stones leftover from the production of olive oil in Andalucia, in the heart of the Spanish olive growing region.

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KIWI FRUIT WATER

The UpCircle Hand + Body Wash is made with residual kiwi fruit water. Naturally moisturising and very high in antioxidants, it helps to soothe the skin.

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