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Our Story

It all began with our belief in the amazing wellness benefits of sandalwood.

Science meets sandalwood

About Time We Met is an Aussie-made natural skincare brand based on the healing magic of sandalwood. We’ve been nurturing Indian sandalwood trees for more than 20 years, and now we’re using it to make some pretty good skincare products. Each one
is crafted with love for the environment, so you can feel good about taking care of yourself and the planet at the same time.

About time we met, Aussie-made and natural skincare brand

On a mission

On a mission

Studies have proven that sandalwood is loaded with tons of amazing benefits that can totally transform your skin and your state of mind. Our mission is to share the wellness magic of sandalwood with the world.

Our values

Honesty

We are transparent and prove our claims before making them

aerial view of kununurra showing sandalwood plantations

Science-led

We’re obsessive about the science and work with facts not conjecture

About time we met's foaming cleanser with sandalwood oil and cranberry extract
young man with smooth skin and About time we met's cream cleanser on

Approachable

We welcome new friends to our community and celebrate the skin they’re in

two young and happy females who use About time we met skincare products

Australian

We have a youthful energy and respect for the natural world

sandalwood plant, About time we met's hero ingredient

A tale of devotion

Once upon a time a bunch of tree-loving folks set out on a mission to save the Indian sandalwood species. This sandalwood type has been in serious trouble in the wild for ages. Greedy people keep chopping it down while sneaky poachers persist with their illegal shenanigans.

Around 20 years back, we had this genius idea: let's plant sandalwood seeds in northern Australia and create a sustainable source. Our goal was to grow the trees the right way (no growth hormones here) with a clear trace back to their roots.

Fast forward to today and we're still so crazy about sandalwood that we decided to create an awesome skincare line to show off its powers.

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About time we met's repair serum with sandalwood oil and Niacinamide

Sustainable skincare

The word sustainable has a whole range of meanings. For us it's all about wellbeing - yours and the planet's. Here are a few things that make our products totally sustainable.

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  • Plantation-grown sandalwood

    This relieves pressure on wild supplies.

  • Natural ingredients

    We use clean, natural ingredients that are good for your skin and don't contain harmful chemicals.

  • Cruelty-free and vegan

    Animal testing is a big no-no for us.

  • Safe for skin

    We steer clear of ingredients that have a reputation for irritating the skin.

  • Transparency

    We're all about openness and honesty, sharing info on our ingredients and how we care for the planet.

  • Responsible packaging

    Our tubes and bottles use 50-100% recycled plastic, and our boxes are FSC certified cardboard.