🔎Complete Ingredient Transparency

It is important to us that the customer is informed on what they are putting on their bodies. We have researched each and every ingredient that we use, and are making this information available, so that our customers can make informed decisions.

We are on a mission to make this information available for all common ingredients.

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Actives

Ingredients that perform specific functions on the skin, such as reducing the appearance of wrinkles, tightening the pores, softening the complexion, reducing the appearance of dark spots, etc.

  • Arrowroot Powder

    INCI

    MARANTA ARUNDINACEA ROOT

    Description

    Improves the skin texture, oiliness, while being a powerful anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory agrent.

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  • Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

    INCI

    NIACINAMIDE

    Description

    Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, skin yellowing, and assists skin elasticity.

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  • Milk Thistle

    INCI

    SILYBUM MARIANUM SEED EXTRACT

    Description

    Provides soothing, reparative benefits when applied to skin via polyphenols, carotenoids, saponins/triterpenoids, and ascorbic acid content.

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  • Papaya Extract

    INCI

    CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT

    Description

    Natural anti-inflammatory that contains high amounts of antioxidants. It offers protection from a range of skin problems such as inflammation, skin aging, and impaired wound healing.

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  • Rosehip Extract

    INCI

    ROSA CANINA EXTRACT

    Description

    Rosa Canina, commonly known as the dog rose, produces a red-orange fruit known as a hip. Rosehip provides a rich supply of trans-retinoic acid (retinoids/retinols) and polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic and linolenic acids.

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Antioxidants

Ingredients that help combat damaging free radicals that contribute to aging skin.

  • Avocado Oil

    INCI

    PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL

    Description

    Full of nourishing fatty acids, oleic (70%), palmitic (10%) and linoleic acid (8%), along with vitamins A, E and D.

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  • Grapeseed Oil

    INCI

    VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL

    Description

    A great source of antioxidants polyphenols, linoleic acid and oleic acids contributing to skin barrier protection. The antimicrobial properties of grapeseed oil can assist in treating acne breakouts.

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  • Green Tea Extract

    INCI

    CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

    Description

    Green tea has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. When used topically it reduces scaling and increases blood flow to the skin, skin elasticity, hydration, and density.

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  • Chamomile

    INCI

    CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA EXTRACT

    Description

    The common name for several daisy-like plants of the family Asteraceae. It contains high levels of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve the skin from irritation, and redness.

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  • Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

    INCI

    TOCOPHEROL

    Description

    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E that serves as a powerful antioxidant. It is used in skin care products to promote healthy aging.

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Humectants

Ingredients that hydrate the skin, draw in moisture, or allow the skin to hold moisture for longer.

  • Aloe Vera

    INCI

    ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE

    Description

    Rich in essential nutrients such as phytochemicals, enzymes, and other compounds. Aloe is highly moisturising and can keep the skin healthy and balanced. It is widely used as treatment for sunburn because of its anti-inflammatory properties.

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  • Glycerin

    INCI

    GLYCERIN

    Description

    Glycerin is a naturally occurring alcohol compound that is commonly found in skin care products. Topical use of this compound can improve dry skin conditions and even boost epidermal barrier function.

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  • Hyaluronic Acid

    INCI

    SODIUM HYALURONATE

    Description

    Natrually occurs in the skin. This acid helps skin stretch and flex and reduces skin wrinkles and lines. Hyaluronic Acid is also proven to help wounds heal faster and can reduce scarring.

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Preservatives

Often portrayed negatively but are extremely important. These ingredients help the product stay free from microbial or fungal growth that can cause skin irritation or infection.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    INCI

    PHENOXYETHANOL

    Description

    An aromatic ether alcohol. It is oily, colorless, and slightly viscous liquid that natural occurs in green tea. It has antimicrobial properties that inhibit the growth of bacteria making it an effective preservative. Phenoxyethanol is often used a replacement for Parabens in skin care formulas.

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  • Caprylyl Glycol

    INCI

    CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

    Description

    An alcohol derived from the fatty acids in coconut oils. It is used as a preservative because of its antimicrobial properties. It helps hydrate the skin because it attracts and retains moisture resulting in skin that appears plumper and smoother.

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Emollients

Ingredients that make your skin soft and smooth by assisting with dryness and filling in existing cracks with lipids.

  • Jojoba Oil

    INCI

    SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL

    Description

    It is a humectant, emollient, and is antibacterial. It is considered an antioxidant because of the natural Vitamin E found in the plant. It also is noncomedogenic and hypoallergenic. It helps control sebum production and promote collagen synthesis. It has anti-inflammatory and healing properties and helps keep acne at bay.

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  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    INCI

    CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

    Description

    A mixture of glycerin, caprylic, and capric acids. It is used for fragrancing, perfuming and skin conditioning. It is a natural alternative to chemical ingredients. It is a skin softening agent, and an antioxidant. It is used as a dispersing agent as it prevents clumping when used in a product.

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  • Shea Butter

    INCI

    BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER

    Description

    It is high in vitamins A. E, and F and fatty acids. Its consistency makes it easy to spread on the skin. It contains linoleic, oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids which moisturize the skin. Shea butter does not make the skin oily. It is an anti-inflammatory, an antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal.

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  • Stearic Acid

    INCI

    STEARIC ACID

    Description

    A fatty acid that occurs naturally in coconut and palm oil. It is a major component of cocoa and shea butter as well. Stearic Acid is an emulsifier, emollient, and lubricant. It softens the skin and is used to keep a product from separating. Research suggests that steric acid helps heal burns.

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  • D5 Silicone

    INCI

    CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

    Description

    A silicone found in many cosmetics. It gives a slippery and smooth feeling when it is applied to the skin and products with this ingredient spread more easily. It is hydrophobic and evaporates rapidly on the skin. Research shows it can help prevent skin irritation for people with skin conditions.

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  • Coconut Oil

    INCI

    COCOS NUCIFERA OIL

    Description

    A clear or yellowish oil derived from coconuts. It contains polyphenols and Fatty Acids that have many beneficial effects for our skin. It is moisturizing for dry skin and people with skin conditions such as eczema. It aids in the healing of wounds and has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.

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  • Sesame Oil

    INCI

    SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OIL

    Description

    Sesame seed oil has properties that make it an antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory. It has a low comodogenic rating. Good for acne prone skin and acne scars. It contains a natural SPF and has a high antioxidant content which makes it a natural sunscreen.

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  • Squalane

    INCI

    SQUALANE

    Description

    A naturally occurring lipid found in plants. It mimics our skins own natural oils. Squalane boosts hydration of our skin and helps it appear younger and healthier. It contains antioxidants that fight skin damage. It is light on the skin and noncomedogenic. Squalane is anti-inflammatory and can help reduce swelling and redness in the skin.

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Emulsifiers

Ingredients that encourage the suspension of one liquid in another, such as the mixture of oil and water.

  • Glyceryl Stearate

    INCI

    GLYCERYL STEARATE

    Description

    It is used as a surfactant and emulsifying agent. It helps emulsion by reducing the surface tension of the substance to be emulsified. It is a lubricant and gives the skin a soft smooth appearance. Water loss from the skin is slowed down by Glyceryl Stearate because it forms a barrier on the skin’s surface.

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  • Cetyl Alcohol

    INCI

    CETYL ALCOHOL

    Description

    A mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols derived from vegetable sources. Cetyl Alcohol prevents creams from separating into oil and liquid. It is also used to thicken a product or increase its ability to foam. Cetyl Alcohol is an emollient and forms an oily layer on top of the skin to keep moisture inside.

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  • Sodium Polyacrylate

    INCI

    SODIUM POLYACRYLATE

    Description

    A sodium salt of Polyacrylic Acid. It is usually synthetically derived and considered a vegan ingredient. Sodium Polyacrylate is used to thicken a water-based formula. It has emulsifying and emulsion stabilizing properties. It improves the viscosity of water-based products and increases their stability.

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Solvents

Ingredients that help dissolve other ingredients.

  • Water/Eau

    INCI

    AQUA

    Description

    The most common skincare ingredient that is usually listed in the first spot on the ingredient list. Water is used as a solvent for ingredients that do not like to dissolve in oils.

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  • Propanediol

    INCI

    PROPANEDIOL

    Description

    Propanediol (aka. PDO) is a chemical derived from corn sugar or petroleum. It is a clear or slightly yellow and is almost odorless. It helps skin absorb a products ingredients. PDO dilutes other active ingredients and decreases viscosity. PDO is a preservative booster in skincare products.

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