Illuminate your natural beauty with the power of milkweed

GlowTime is a radiant blend of botanical luxury and skincare history. At the heart of this nourishing oil is milkweed seed oil, a time-tested, skin-loving ingredient with a remarkable past—and an even more exciting future.

A Glowing Legacy

From 1892 to 1946, milkweed was the star ingredient in the beloved Ingram’s Milkweed Cream, America’s best-selling complexion cream. Created by pharmacist Frederick F. Ingram in Detroit, this formula was praised by silver screen actresses and everyday women alike. One famed actress, Cleo Ridgely, even wrote to Ingram after a horseback journey from New York to San Francisco, crediting the cream with protecting her skin from the harsh sun.

At a time when science hadn't yet uncovered the full composition of botanical oils, Milkweed Cream claimed to reduce redness, clear acne, erase wrinkles, fade sun spots, and provide natural sun protection. These claims eventually ran afoul of the FTC in 1936, leading to the cream's quiet discontinuation after a 50-year reign. But today, we understand what Ingram and his customers couldn’t fully explain back then: milkweed seed oil is a powerhouse of skin-replenishing nutrients.

Why Milkweed Seed Oil?

GlowTime delivers the best of this rediscovered ingredient, now supported by science:

• Omega 7 Fatty Acids – Rare and rejuvenating, Omega 7 supports collagen production and skin elasticity while soothing inflammation.
• Omegas 3, 6, & 9 – Together, these essential fatty acids restore balance, repair damage, and deeply hydrate the skin barrier.
• Squalene – A natural antioxidant and moisturizer found in milkweed seed oil, squalene mimics your skin’s own oils to hydrate without clogging pores. It helps soften fine lines and protect against oxidative stress.
• Lysine – This essential amino acid plays a key role in collagen synthesis and skin repair. Lysine supports smoother skin texture and may help reduce signs of premature aging.
• Nutrient-Rich Profile – Vitamins and minerals like beta carotene, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron nourish the skin and help fight signs of aging.
• Naturally Occurring Ingenol Mebutate – A compound shown to improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin and age spots.

Sustainably Sourced

Our milkweed seed oil is a byproduct of our mission to restore monarch butterfly habitat. While fresh seeds are sold for planting to support pollinator conservation, older seeds—no longer viable for germination—are pressed for their golden oil. Nothing is wasted. Every bottle of GlowTime Complexion Oil is a small act of sustainability that supports both skin health and wildlife habitat restoration.