Where Traditional Chinese Medicine Meets Modern Microbiome Science

Two purpose-built treatment creams bring the ancient guasha ritual into contemporary skincare — powered by TCM botanicals, Rice Ferment Biotics, and circulation-activating cosmetic actives.

At a time when skincare consumers are moving beyond surface-level moisturisation, HYBiome addresses a growing demand for treatment products that work actively during massage — supporting circulation, lymphatic drainage, skin barrier health, and long-term resilience. The collection comprises two distinct formulas: the HYBiome Guasha Face Cream and the HYBiome Guasha Body Cream, each engineered for its specific application zone.

PRODUCTS AT A GLANCE

Angle 01 — TCM Herbs, Qi & Blood, and the Guasha Ritual

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the skin is not a passive surface — it is a living map of internal qi and blood flow. Guasha, the ancient technique of applying firm strokes along the body’s meridians, is practised to move stagnant qi, invigorate blood, and restore the internal balance that manifests as visible vitality and radiance.

HYBiome Guasha Cream was formulated to honour and amplify this philosophy. Its TCM botanical complex — anchored by Cica (积雪草) as the core hero — is built around the principle that the skin’s health is inseparable from the circulation of qi and blood beneath it.

TCM BOTANICAL COMPLEX

The Face Cream channels Aucklandia Root (木香, mù xiāng) to regulate qi flow across the facial meridians — energising the skin’s internal vitality and glow. White Peony Root (白芍, bái sháo), one of TCM’s foremost blood-nourishing herbs, provides restorative calm — reducing redness and supporting a brightened, even complexion. Dalbergia (降香, jiàng xiāng) invigorates blood and dispels stasis, deepening the ritual’s circulatory effect. Ginseng Root (人参, rén shēn), revered for over two thousand years as a qi tonic, firms skin and restores elasticity.

Angle 02 — Rice Ferment Biotics & Skin Microbiome Science

Beneath every guasha stroke lies an invisible ecosystem: the skin microbiome — a dynamic community of microorganisms that regulate barrier function, immune response, and skin resilience. HYBiome is built with this ecosystem in mind.

Rice Ferment Biotics — the microbiome hero of the HYBiome formulation — operate across three layers of biotic science simultaneously, delivering comprehensive support that goes far beyond conventional moisturisation.

By supporting prebiotic nourishment, probiotic-inspired microbial diversity, and postbiotic barrier strengthening, Rice Ferment Biotics build skin resilience from the inside out — making each guasha ritual a step toward long-term skin stability, not just a momentary result.

Angle 03 — Essential Oils & Therapeutic Aromatherapy

Scent is not peripheral to the HYBiome ritual — it is integral to it. Every application is accompanied by the brand’s exclusive Rose Ginseng accord, formulated from two botanically significant essential oil sources and supported by a balancing floral note.

Rosa damascena (Bulgarian Rose Absolute) — The queen of aromatherapy florals, extracted by solvent from hand-harvested petals in Bulgaria’s rose valleys. In therapeutic aromatherapy, rose is associated with calming the nervous system, supporting emotional balance, and hydrating and brightening the skin. Its soft, velvety character anchors the HYBiome sensory experience in warmth and femininity.

Panax Ginseng Root (Asia) — A foundational adaptogenic botanical in both TCM and modern aromatherapy. Ginseng’s grounding, earthy warmth reflects the herb’s TCM heritage. Its adaptogenic properties are traditionally associated with revitalising energy, reducing mental fatigue, and restoring vitality — reinforcing the ritual’s intended sensory and emotional outcome.

Supporting — Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens): A balancing essential oil therapeutically associated with sebum regulation, pore tightening, and skin renewal. Its slightly rosy, green nuance bridges the rose and ginseng notes into a unified accord.

Two Targeted Formulas — Face & Body

FACE CREAM — POWERED BY CAFFEINE

The Face Cream is powered by Caffeine — a cosmetic active that constricts blood vessels to reduce puffiness and dark circles, stimulates microcirculation, and neutralises free radicals. In the guasha ritual, Caffeine amplifies the lifting, depuffing, and firming effect of upward strokes.

BODY CREAM — POWERED BY VANILLYL BUTYL ETHER

The Body Cream is built around Vanillyl Butyl Ether — a warming cosmetic active that activates upon contact with the skin to boost microcirculation, energise the complexion, and enhance the contouring and sculpting effect of body guasha massage.

Availability & Retail

HYBiome Guasha Face Cream (S$65.90, 100ml) and HYBiome Guasha Body Cream (S$60.90, 100ml) are available now at Hysses retail locations in Singapore and via the official Hysses website. Both products are designed for daily use and are suitable for all skin types and genders, including sensitive skin.

Shop online: sg.hysses.com/collections/hybiome

ABOUT HYSSES

HYSSES is Singapore's leading premium aromatherapy and natural wellness brand, with 15 boutiques islandwide. Founded on the conviction that plant-based science and sensory experience belong together, HYSSES develops products rooted in essential oil expertise — from home fragrance and skin care to body care and therapeutic remedies. Every product is 100% natural, free from synthetic fragrance, parabens, silicones, and SLS. Visit sg.hysses.com.