Red clover shows up a lot in skincare aimed at mature skin, often with claims that go further than the evidence does. Here's the version we can actually stand behind.

Red clover flowers are rich in isoflavones, a type of flavonoid with strong antioxidant activity. They also contain coumarins, which add mild anti-inflammatory support on their own. Together, these compounds help skin feel calmer, smoother, and better able to hold onto moisture — which matters more as skin gets drier and less supple with age.

We use red clover in our Everything Balm, infused into oil the same way we do every botanical: foraged by hand near Ottawa, slow-infused, no shortcuts.

One thing we won't do is talk about red clover's internal, hormone-related uses here. That's a real and well-studied area of herbal medicine, but it's not what we sell, and it's not a conversation a topical skincare brand should be having on your behalf. If that's what you're researching, talk to a healthcare provider, not a balm company's blog.