Stella McCartney launched her first skincare line in 2022 with three items: a gentle cleanser, a regenerative serum, and a restorative cream. The heart of McCartney’s work as a fashion designer has always centred on responsible production methods, using ethically sourced and recycled materials, without compromising on luxury. The same, then, remains true for her beauty offering, which is billed as ‘an alternative to luxury skincare’ (and is called Alter-Care to indicate as much). And this month (January 2024), joining the roster of Stella by Stella McCartney products is an edible skincare supplement that works in tandem.
‘I wanted to create a supplement that focuses on the importance of nourishing your skin from within,’ McCartney tells Wallpaper*. (Taking a holistic ‘inside out’ approach is also central to McCartney’s philosophy when it comes to beauty.) ‘My edible supplements are packed with a patented active called Ceramosides, which prevent collagen destruction,’ she continues. ‘They help to prevent premature ageing. This was blended with natural-origin antioxidant Vitamin E, Omega 3 derived from micro-algae alongside Omega 6 and 9 from evening primrose oil to provide the skin with essential fatty acids.’ All of these ingredients are 100 per cent natural-origin, gluten- and GMO-free, and vegan. ‘It really is nature at its best,‘ says McCartney.
