Why We Created a Dry-Touch Body + Hair Oil (And What That Really Means)

Finding a body oil that truly hydrates without feeling greasy can feel impossible, especially when you also want something suitable for hair ends, beautifully fragranced, and gentle enough for daily use.

That’s exactly why we created IVEAGH Oil No. 22 a lightweight, dry-touch body and hair oil designed to absorb quickly, deliver comfortable hydration, and leave no heavy residue behind.

What does “dry-touch” actually mean?

A dry-touch oil is formulated to absorb quickly into the skin, rather than sitting on the surface. The result is hydration without shine, stickiness, or transfer onto clothing and bedding.

IVEAGH Oil No. 22 was designed for people who love the idea of body oils, but don’t love how most oils feel.

Why Oil No. 22 absorbs so well

At the centre of the formulation is L22™, a patented lipid complex designed to help replenish surface skin lipids. As skin changes over time, the balance of lipids in our natural skin oils also shifts. L22™ is designed to mimic this balance, allowing the oil to integrate more seamlessly with skin and hair.

This means hydration that feels light, comfortable, and long-lasting, without buildup or residue.

Native New Zealand botanicals, chosen with intention

IVEAGH Oil No. 22 is formulated with carefully selected New Zealand botanicals, chosen to support calm, balanced-feeling skin with regular use.

  • Mānuka Oil is known for its antimicrobial properties, helping support clearer-feeling skin without stripping natural oils.

  • Kawakawa has a long history of traditional use in New Zealand skincare, valued for helping calm skin that feels dry, tight, or uncomfortable after heat, sun, or shaving.

  • Totarol, a rare compound from tōtara heartwood, helps support surface skin lipids and skin barrier comfort.

Together, these ingredients support skin and dry hair ends, without heaviness or irritation.

A fragrance you’ll actually want to wear

Oil No. 22 is finished with Ruby Rouge, our warm, quietly addictive signature scent. Soft woods, amber warmth, and subtle luminosity create a refined, gender-neutral fragrance designed to be worn by everyone.

Importantly, Ruby Rouge is formulated using IFRA-compliant fragrance levels suitable for skin contact, offering reassurance for those mindful of fragrance use while still delivering a beautiful sensory experience.

One oil, multiple rituals

IVEAGH Oil No. 22 is designed to be used in simple, everyday ways:

  • Applied to damp skin after showering for comfortable hydration

  • Smoothed through dry hair ends to soften and reduce frizz

  • Used daily without heaviness, shine, or buildup

It’s skincare and self-care, without complication.

Thoughtfully made in New Zealand

Like everything we create, Oil No. 22 is proudly made in New Zealand, formulated with intention, restraint, and respect for daily rituals.

No silicones.
No parabens.
No phthalates.
No sulphates.
No animal testing.

Just a dry-touch body and hair oil that does what it says it will, and feels good to use every day.

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