Unilever Ventures, Silas Capital invest in Oak Essentials

Unilever Ventures and Silas Capital have provided first-round dual funding to Oak Essentials, a natural skincare brand founded by Jenni Kayne.

Through this investment, Oak Essentials aims to enhance its product development, increase marketing efforts and broaden its distribution. 

"We love how Jenni Kayne has applied tasteful curation to create Oak Essentials as a luxurious beauty lifestyle brand centered around ritual, relaxation, and sensorial experiences reminiscent of a visit to the spa—at your own convenience. The brand delivers for consumers who are increasingly embracing the holistic wellness benefits of beauty products with an appreciation for self-care and beauty routines," said Anna Ohlsson-Baskerville, partner at Unilever Ventures.

In the three years since Oak Essentials' inception, the brand has launched 26 products, initially focusing on skincare before expanding into body care. Its hero products include the Moisture Rich Balm, Ritual Oil and Dew Body Oil. 

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Most recently, Oak Essentials launched Renew Face Polish, which contains biodegradable, sustainably-sourced ingredients and was the first to be packaged in eco-friendly tree-free paper cartons. Soon, all products in the line will be housed in these same environmentally conscious containers and clinical testing has been initiated to assure product quality and efficacy, the brand shared. 

"Oak Essentials was born from my lifelong pursuit of intentional living, a journey routed in nature, that inspired me to create a refined, botanical-based skincare collection inspired by the transformative power of spa experiences. As we celebrate Oak Essentials' third year, this partnership with Silas Capital and Unilever Ventures marks an exciting new chapter for the brand. I'm thrilled for Oak Essentials to collaborate with these respected industry leaders as we push the boundaries of what clean, prestige beauty can be," said Jenni Kayne, founder of Oak Essentials