Asklepios Garden is a spa-grade, holistic-luxury skincare brand handcrafted on Vancouver Island, BC, and one of Canada's most exciting indie skincare stories. Founded by Nicholas Bradford Fritz under the belief that healthy skin is beautiful skin, every formula is built around certified organic, ethically sourced botanical ingredients, housed in luxurious Italian glass. Vegan and Leaping Bunny certified, with zero synthetics.
OLEUM DEORUM, Latin for "Oil of the Gods," is a morning and evening oil cleanser that dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and daily impurities without stripping a single drop of the skin's natural moisture. Built on a base of cold-pressed, certified organic oils including jojoba, argan, and red raspberry seed, it melts away the day while actively nourishing the skin barrier rather than disrupting it. Holy basil and manuka bring antibacterial power, frankincense soothes and prevents breakouts, and the naturally occurring scent of citrus cream, myrrh, and rose geranium makes this feel less like a skincare step and more like a ritual. Suitable for sensitive, dry, and uneven skin types, and a beautiful choice for facial massage or gua sha.
Who's It For
Anyone with dry, sensitive, or makeup-wearing skin who wants a cleanser that actually puts something back. Also ideal as the first step in a double-cleanse routine, paired with CRÈME FRAÎCHE Gentle Crème Cleanser to follow. If you've never tried an oil cleanser because the idea sounds counterintuitive, OLEUM DEORUM is a great place to start -- it's lighter and cleaner than you'd expect, and your skin will feel the difference immediately.
Key Benefits
- Dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and impurities without stripping the skin's moisture barrier
- Jojoba oil balances sebum production, hydrates, and won't clog pores
- Manuka and holy basil provide antibacterial protection and promote an even skin tone
- Frankincense soothes inflammation and helps prevent breakouts
- Red raspberry seed oil reduces trans-epidermal water loss and delivers anti-ageing fatty acids
- Works beautifully as a facial massage oil or gua sha medium
- Pairs with CRÈME FRAÎCHE as a two-step double-cleanse routine
- Cold-pressed, unpasteurized, raw botanical oils -- visible plant particles are safe and beneficial
- Suitable for sensitive, dry, and uneven skin types
- Vegan, Leaping Bunny certified, free of synthetics
Key Ingredients
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Jojoba Seed Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis, Certified Organic) - Rich in vitamins E and B-complex, zinc, and selenium. Balances the skin's natural sebum production, deeply hydrates, and is non-comedogenic, meaning it will not clog pores.
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Manuka Oil (Leptospermum Scoparium) - Treasured for centuries by the Maori people of New Zealand. Powerfully antibacterial, it keeps skin clear, fights bacterial growth, and promotes healthy skin cell regeneration.
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Holy Basil Leaf Oil (Ocimum Sanctum / Tulsi) - Revered in Ayurvedic tradition for over 5,000 years. Anti-fungal and antibacterial, it promotes a smooth, even skin tone and brings a grounding, subtly awakening quality to the formula.
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Red Raspberry Seed Oil (Rubus Idaeus, Certified Organic) - High in phytosterols that reduce trans-epidermal water loss and keep skin moisturised, with regenerative omega fatty acids that deliver anti-ageing benefits.
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Frankincense Oil (Boswellia Carterii, Certified Organic) - Soothes inflammation and helps prevent acne thanks to boswellic acids that combat acne-causing bacteria.
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Argan Kernel Oil (Argania Spinosa, Certified Organic) - Packed with vitamin E, omega fatty acids, and squalene. Softens dry patches, lightly moisturizes, and reduces the appearance of fine lines.
How To Use
With freshly cleansed hands, apply directly to wet or dry skin and massage thoroughly over the face. Remove with a warm, damp face cloth. For a thorough double cleanse, follow with CRÈME FRAÎCHE Gentle Crème Cleanser. Follow with a moisturizer and SPF.
Why MASC Recommends This
Oil cleansing has been a cornerstone of Japanese and Ayurvedic skincare traditions for centuries, and OLEUM DEORUM brings that wisdom together in one beautifully crafted Vancouver Island-made formula. It's the kind of product that converts sceptics fast - one use and the logic clicks. If your skin has been feeling dry, dull, or reactive, there's a good chance your cleanser is the problem. This one isn't.
