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?
I 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
I listen to plants as much as we study them. Each formulation begins with curiosity about nature’s chemistry and respect for its complexity. I 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. I 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. I 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. I help people rediscover their own rhythm of restoration — returning to balance through science and nature’s quiet intelligence.