Totarol: Tōtara Tree Ingredient at the Heart of Vivéa
When your skin changes during perimenopause and menopause — slower renewal, dryness, sensitivity — natural antioxidants and soothing botanicals become even more important. One standout ingredient in our Vivéa range included in Cooling Day Gel Cream, Cooling Night Gel Cream and Cooling Hand & Body Gel Cream is Totarol, a uniquely New Zealand botanical extract with powerful skin benefits suited to this stage of life.
What is Totarol?
Totarol comes from the heartwood of the native New Zealand tōtara tree. It’s a 100% natural, certified organic compound with antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory and antibacterial properties — meaning it helps protect skin from environmental stress while calming irritation.
Skin Benefits of Totarol
- Antioxidant protection: Totarol neutralises free radicals — unstable molecules that contribute to visible signs of ageing like fine lines, dullness and loss of firmness. Antioxidants help support mature skin’s resilience.
- Anti‑inflammatory support: As hormone shifts can make skin more reactive during menopause, Totarol’s soothing nature helps calm redness and sensitivity.
- Microbial balance: Its gentle antimicrobial properties can support clearer skin — particularly helpful for women who experience hormonal breakouts even later in life.
- Barrier support: Used alongside hydrating and barrier‑strengthening ingredients, Totarol contributes to a healthier, more comfortable complexion.
Totarol is more than just a natural extract — it’s a clinically backed powerhouse that aligns with what your skin truly needs during menopause: calm, balance, and protection.
At Vivéa, we choose ingredients like Totarol not for trends, but for their proven ability to support changing skin in a gentle, effective way. If your skin is feeling more reactive, dull, or uneven, Totarol-rich formulas could be exactly what brings it back into balance — naturally.