About Forage & Soothe Botanicals
Forage & Soothe was born from the meeting of science and sensitivity — a botanically intelligent approach to self-care created by food scientist and formulator Sylvia Chong. Each product is designed to calm, nourish, and restore balance, turning the act of skincare into a quiet ritual of resilience.
From Forage to Soothe — wellness guided by botanical intelligence.
Sylvia: Agrologist, Food Scientist, Formulator, Nature-Led Maker
Hi, Syl here. I'm the Founder of Forage & Soothe.
I started Forage & Soothe because I needed skincare that didn’t make me react. Living with an autoimmune condition has meant living with a body that’s sensitive — to foods, fragrances, and even many “natural” ingredients. So I did what any curious food scientist nerd would do - I looked at what I was putting into and on my body under a microscope. What I saw were specific ingredients quietly contributing to the imbalance, and I knew I had to cut them out. But finding products that were truly safe for my system was harder than it should’ve been — like ordering a gluten-free meal at a restaurant, only to realize it still came with onions and cheese that cause me indigestion.
I’m a research nerd at heart. With a Master’s in Food Science and a background in product development, I dig deep into the science behind every botanical and ingredient before it earns a place in a formulation. Nothing goes in unless it’s proven to be effective, well-tolerated, and aligned with how the body naturally functions. Each product is crafted in small batches, and made with the same care I use for my own skin.
People often ask if my products are natural. The truth is, Natural can mean a hundred different things. What it means to me is selecting ingredients of natural origin. I am a Scientist at heart and make products that truly support health rather than just marketing the idea of it. That's why I also make sure each ingredient is safe, efficacious, and purpose-ful.
If an ingredient doesn’t meet those standards, it doesn’t make it into the formula. Every component has to earn its place — backed by research, grounded in function, and chosen with respect for both the body and the natural world.
Forage & Soothe is about more than skincare — it’s about supporting well-being from the inside out, helping your skin and body return to their natural rhythm of resilience.
Why Forage & Soothe?
We craft effective, botanically intelligent products that turn self-care into lived science — evidence-based, natural, and created to restore calm and support health.
Mission
To bridge the science of wellness with the lived, sensory experience of self-care — transforming knowledge into daily rituals that help people feel nourished, balanced, connected to, and at peace with the natural world.
Vision
A world where self-care is guided by curiosity and evidence, not hype — where people understand their bodies as ecosystems and choose nourishment over quick fixes.
Values
Botanical Intelligence
We listen to plants as much as we study them. Each formulation begins with curiosity about nature’s chemistry and respect for its complexity. We bridge traditional knowledge and science to create products that truly replenish and protect.
The Body as an Ecosystem
Health isn’t the state of a collection of isolated parts — it’s a living network. We honour the connections between skin, gut, nervous system, and environment, formulating with the whole ecosystem in mind.
The Culture of Care
Care is a cultural act — how we treat ourselves and our community. We build relationships rooted in empathy, transparency, and respect, creating products that nurture well-being and connection.
The Path to Restoration of Health
Healing isn’t a single event but a continual dialogue between the body and the world. We help people rediscover their own rhythm of restoration — returning to balance through science and nature’s quiet intelligence.