VIBRANT WELLBEING
AN OASIS WITHIN
After experiencing burn trauma, our founder, Shani, discovered the transformative power of the desert—most importantly from Rock Rose, a resilient desert shrub that reemerges stronger after wildfire. In this harsh landscape, where plants don't just survive but thrive, Shani found that both inner and outer vibrancy could be restored. This experience sparked the creation of Ayond, where desert self-care rituals lead to transformative levels of vitality and vibrancy, no matter your life stage.
We believe the skin and mind are deeply connected. When we nurture the body from within, we can transform not only the skin but our entire state of being.
Together with her partner Porter from Santa Fe, NM, the pair channeled their shared appreciation of healing desert botanicals into clean and clinically proven skincare that transforms your daily routine into a sensorial oasis.
a holistic approach
The skin and brain share the same embryonic origin and communicate through complex neurocutaneous pathways throughout our lives. When stress disrupts this delicate network, it manifests as inflammation, accelerated aging, and compromised barrier function.
Our neurocosmetic actives work at this intersection, utilizing desert botanicals that have evolved sophisticated stress-response mechanisms. These extremophyte compounds don't just protect the skin's surface—they modulate the neurological responses that drive skin aging from within.
By addressing both the visible signs of stress and the underlying neural pathways that perpetuate them, our formulations restore the skin's natural resilience while promoting the emotional balance essential for lasting radiance.
The rituals
Skincare and fragrance to enhance inner and outer vibrancy.
skincare
Our formulas are made from cold-pressed plant extracts, high-performance actives, essences, nourishing botanical oils, and non-comedogenic floral waxes.
Powered by XERAFLORA™ Complex, a blend of desert-adapted botanicals that have evolved to preserve moisture and resilience in extreme conditions.
Infused with neurocosmetic actives and topical nootropics, our products support both visible radiance and emotional balance, helping skin and mind find harmony through the skin–brain axis.
Rich, aromatic textures transform daily care into spa-like rituals that engage the senses, melt away stress, and deliver clinically proven performance.
Proven Efficacy: Independent testing confirms visible improvements in skin tone, texture, and resilience, demonstrating that natural formulations can perform at a clinical level.
fragrance
Our formulas are made from cold-pressed plant extracts, high-performance actives, essences, nourishing botanical oils, and non-comedogenic floral waxes.
Our fragrances are composed of 100% plant-based and botanical ingredients, capturing the purity and vitality of the natural world without synthetics or petrochemicals.
Designed through the science of eco-therapy, our fragrances nurture emotional well-being and reconnect you to nature through scent.
Created in collaboration with the world’s finest fragrance houses and master perfumers, each composition blends artistry, emotion, and precision.
Every detail reflects our commitment to conscious creation — from responsibly sourced ingredients to recyclable, thoughtfully crafted packaging.
THE DESERT DIFFERENCE
Guided by the form and function of the interconnected desert ecosystem, we create lifestyle essentials that unlock vibrancy across mind, body, and skin.
EXTREMOPHYTES FOR VIBRANT BEAUTY
In nature's most unforgiving landscapes, where scorching heat meets frigid nights and water is scarce, a remarkable class of plants has not merely survived—they have mastered the art of thriving. These are the extremophytes: desert botanicals that have transformed adversity into evolutionary excellence.
Environmental stress and dehydration represent the primary drivers of premature cellular aging, disrupting barrier function and accelerating oxidative damage. Through extensive research into desert plant adaptations, we have identified botanical compounds that transcend conventional surface hydration approaches.
At the heart of our skincare technology lies the XERAFLORA™ complex—a proprietary concentration of extremophyte actives that work in synergy with targeted neurocosmetics to modulate stress-induced aging pathways at both the cellular and neurocutaneous levels.rejuvenate from the inside out, so you can radiate your most confident, vibrant self.
XERAFLORA™ COMPLEX
Our proprietary advanced biotechnology harnesses extremophytes, nature's most resilient plants that have evolved to resist extreme dehydration, solar radiation, and oxidative damage. These bio-adaptogen elements transfer their evolutionary excellence to optimize hydration at the cellular level, enhance skin health, and preserve longevity—critical defenses in a world of increasing environmental stress.
An extremophile molecule, Ectoin is a survival powerhouse that forms a "Hydro Complex" around cells preserving their structure, increasing hydration by up to 200%, and protecting against DNA and immune damage from UV, pollution, and dehydration.
One of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature, Rock Rose is rich in myricetin glycosides that help revive dull, stressed, and tired skin while protecting it from harmful free radicals for a more youthful, radiant complexion.
It is also our founder’s kindred flower — a botanical that restores balance both to skin and to the earth, known for reconstituting soil after fire, attracting pollinators, and rejuvenating entire landscapes.
Cultivated using biotechnology, our whole plant cells are harvested without disrupting ecosystems and retain the plant’s complete molecular integrity. Unlike isolated exosomes, which represent only fragments of cellular communication, whole cells preserve the full spectrum of bioactive compounds — antioxidants, phytohormones, lipids, and peptides — that work synergistically to enhance skin vitality.
Clincally Tested
In nature's most unforgiving landscapes, where scorching heat meets frigid nights and water is scarce, a remarkable class of plants has not merely survived, they have mastered the art of thriving. These are the extremophytes: desert botanicals that have transformed adversity into evolutionary excellence.
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96% saw better skin in 4 weeks
93% SAW BRIGHTER SKIN
Real results from an independent clinical study performed on 29 men and women.
Our success
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*In an independent clinical study of 29 women and men using the Resilience Ritual (Rock Rose Active Serum, Amber Elix Vibrancy Oil, Taos Blue Barrier Cream & Metamorph Cleansing Balm) applied twice daily for 4 weeks. ** On initial application when tested alone.
A sensorial selection
Vegan, clean and clinically proven
Created with Consciousness
The desert wastes nothing and neither do we. We are driven to reduce our impact by designing with intention and instill a process that is innately sustainable. Choosing purposeful materials that are plant-based, recyclable, or made with greener technology.
All of our products are ethically made in the USA from globally sourced ingredients, some of these materials are upcycled, produced in closed-loop facilities. Our box is printed on 100% post consumer paper, and all of our ink is repulpable.
We partnered with Pact Collective to help end waste in the beauty industry. To find a recycling drop off near you click here
our materials
100% Post Consumer Paper
Our boxes are crafted from 100% post-consumer waste paper sourced from Wisconsin-based mills, giving new life to recycled materials. This process reduces landfill waste, conserves energy and water, and supports a fully circular, responsibly made packaging system.
Recyclable Glass
Glass is endlessly recyclable, free of microplastics, and preserves formula integrity without leaching chemicals. Its non-porous surface protects active ingredients and ensures a more sustainable, luxurious, and skin-safe packaging choice.
plastic free cap
Designed using upcycled wood from deceased or diseased olive trees, our cap incorporates cork from Portugal as the inner liner, further reducing our use of plastics.