What’s in Our Products
(and What It All Means)
Ever picked up a label and wondered what something actually is? Learn about every ingredient we use from A to Z, along with what it does and why we use it.
A
Allantoin
Plant-derived ingredient that gently exfoliates and helps treat rough skin.
Aluminum Silica
A natural mineral from clay used to help with texture and absorption.
Aloe Barbadensis
Aloe vera leaf that helps soothe, calm, and moisturize the skin.
Argania Spinosa
Argan kernel oil known for nourishing dry skin and hair.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
A form of Vitamin C that supports skin brightness and protects from damage.
B
Benzalkonium Chloride
A conditioning agent derived from grapeseed oil that softens hair.
Beta-Glucan
Known for soothing and hydrating the skin while supporting repair.
Butyrospermum Parkii
Shea butter; deeply moisturizing and rich in skin-loving nutrients.
C
Camellia Sinensis
Japanese green tea leaf extract; an antioxidant that calms skin.
Cannabis Sativa
Hemp seed oil, rich in omega fatty acids for hydration and balance.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Lightweight moisturizer made from coconut oil and glycerin.
Carrot Seed Oil (Daucus Carota Sativa)
Nourishing oil that may support tone and elasticity.
Castile Soap
A gentle soap made from olive oil.
Castor Isostearate Succinate
An emollient derived from castor seeds to smooth and soften skin.
Cetyl Alcohol
Plant-based waxy ingredient that binds formulas and helps hydrate skin.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Coconut-derived fatty alcohol that thickens and stabilizes products.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Gentle surfactant made from coconut oil that helps products foam.
Cyclopentasiloxane
Forms a light barrier on skin and adds a silky feel.
D
Decyl Glucoside
A plant-based cleanser that’s gentle and effective.
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA)
Commonly plant-derived (like sugar beets or cane); used for sunless tanning.
Distilled Water
Water completely free of minerals and ions.
E
Emulsifying Wax NF
Helps oil and water stay blended in lotions and creams.
Ethylene Glycol Monostearate
Gives a pearly look and creamy texture to products.
Ethylhexylglycerin
A natural preservative and skin conditioner made from soybeans.
Euphorbia Cerifera
Candelilla wax, a vegan alternative to beeswax used in balms and lotions.
F
Fragrance/Essential Oil
Mostly plant-based, sometimes blended; always chosen for safety and scent quality.
G
Glycerin
Natural humectant that draws moisture into the skin and helps protect.
Goat Lac
Goat’s milk; gentle and nourishing, often used in skincare.
Glyceryl Stearate
Natural emulsifier and stabilizer used to create creamy texture.
H
Helianthus Annuus
Sunflower seed oil; light, vitamin-rich, and soothing.
J
Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis)
Skin-conditioning oil that mimics the skin’s natural sebum.
L
Limanthes Alba
Meadowfoam seed oil; helps seal in moisture and keep products stable.
M
Methyl Cellulose
Film-former and texture enhancer used to stabilize formulas.
O
Olea Europaea
Olive fruit oil used to nourish and condition skin.
Oryza Sativa
Rice bran oil; gentle and full of antioxidants.
P
Palm Stearic Acid
Natural thickener that helps solidify formulas.
PEG 80
Helps mix ingredients like oil and water.
PEG 150 Distearate
Used to thicken lotions and washes.
Persea Gratissima
Avocado oil; loaded with fatty acids to deeply moisturize.
Phenoxyethanol
A safe preservative, sometimes naturally occurring in green tea.
Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Glycol (Optiphen®)
A gentle preservative system used to keep products fresh and safe.
Polysorbate 20
Fruit-derived emulsifier that helps with skin-conditioning.
Polysorbate 80
Helps blend ingredients and improve texture.
Propanediol (Zemea®)
Plant-based (usually corn); hydrates and improves product feel.
R
Retinol
A form of vitamin A that supports skin renewal.
Ricinus Communis
Castor oil; thick, moisturizing, and often used in lip care.
Rosa Canina Fruit
Rosehip oil; helps with tone and texture and is rich in vitamin C.
S
Silk Amino Acids
Adds softness and moisture; derived from raw silk proteins.
Sodium Carbonate
Also known as soda ash; helps clean and lift residue.
Sodium Chloride
Salt used as a thickener and stabilizer.
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
Mild coconut-derived surfactant that cleans without stripping.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Salt-based ingredient that helps lift dirt and oil from skin.
Sodium Olefin Sulfonate
A gentle, salt-based cleansing agent — not an alcohol.
Sodium Tetraborate
A type of salt with mild cleansing and stabilizing effects.
Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
A surfactant that helps rinse away dirt and oils, often used in body washes.
Soja Hispida
Soybean oil used to soften and nourish skin.
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifier that helps combine ingredients and improve texture.
Sorbitol
Sugar-derived moisturizer and thickener that helps skin stay hydrated.
Sodium Carbonate
Also known as soda ash; helps clean and lift residue.
T
Theobroma Cacao
Cocoa seed butter; softens and conditions dry skin.
Tocopherol
Vitamin E; protects skin and helps stabilize oils.
V
Vegetable Glycerin
Moisturizer that draws and retains water in the skin. Non-toxic and water-soluble.
Vitis Vinifera
Grape seed oil; lightweight and high in antioxidants.
X
Xanthan Gum
A natural thickener and stabilizer used to give products consistency.
Vitis Vinifera
Grape seed oil; lightweight and high in antioxidants.