Facial Oil Serums · Philippine Botanicals
Pili & Philippine Botanical Facial Oils
Pili, moringa, and elemi — the Philippine botanicals at the heart of YANNARA — give our serums their signature behavior: how they spread, settle, and feel on skin. A Filipino-American, clinician-founded brand, YANNARA designs every formula as a system around this trio — made fresh in small batches in Houston, Texas, USA. Explore all three rituals below.
The oils that define YANNARA
Moringa, pili, and elemi are our signature oils — used across every formula not for a single skin type, but for how they shape texture, sensory feel, and formulation balance. Each brings something distinct:
- Pili (Canarium ovatum). A Philippine tree oil valued for a light, elegant slip that helps a serum absorb cleanly.
- Moringa. A long-used botanical oil valued for its balanced fatty-acid profile and skin-conditioning feel.
- Elemi (Canarium luzonicum). An aromatic Philippine oleoresin that lends refinement and sensory cohesion to the blend.
Choose by how your skin behaves
Every YANNARA serum shares this botanical signature but is tuned to a different need. Gentle Pure Veil™ is the lightweight, dry-oil choice for oily and combination skin. BarrierRegen™ Serum is the richer glow-serum for dry and barrier-depleted skin. ToneReset™ Serum uses bakuchiol with a matte-veil finish for uneven tone. All three are formulated and made in the USA.
Frequently asked questions
What is pili oil good for in skincare?
Pili (Canarium ovatum) oil is valued for a light, elegant slip that helps a serum spread and absorb cleanly. In YANNARA formulas it supports texture and sensory feel rather than acting as a single “hero” ingredient — which is why it works across skin types, including oily and combination, where heavier single-oil products can feel greasy.
Is YANNARA a Filipino skincare brand made in the USA?
Yes. YANNARA is a Filipino-American, clinician-founded brand. Every serum is formulated and manufactured in small batches by LikhaBio CosmaLab in Houston, Texas, USA, using Philippine botanicals such as pili, moringa, and elemi — Filipino heritage ingredients, made in the USA.
Is moringa oil good for the face?
Moringa oil is a long-used botanical valued for its balanced fatty-acid profile and conditioning feel. It suits a range of skin types as part of a well-designed blend — how it’s formulated matters more than the oil alone.
What is elemi, and what does it do for skin?
Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) is an aromatic Philippine oleoresin used for refinement and sensory cohesion in a formula. In YANNARA serums it contributes to overall feel and finish rather than a standalone benefit claim.