Ingredient Glossary
Wondering what an ingredient on our label actually is? This glossary explains, in plain language, what each ingredient in our products is and why it's commonly used in skincare — so you always know what you're putting on your skin.
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A
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice — The juice pressed from aloe vera leaves; soothes and hydrates skin.
Aloe Butter — A blend of aloe vera with oils to create a richer, moisturizing butter.
Aloe Vera Gel — The gel from inside the aloe leaf; calms and cools irritated or sun-exposed skin.
Aloe Vera Leaf Extract — A concentrated extract of aloe vera, used for its soothing and hydrating properties.
Aloe Vera Oil — An oil infused with aloe vera, used to soften and condition skin.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) — An antioxidant vitamin that helps brighten skin and protect against environmental damage.
B
Beeswax — A natural wax that helps thicken products and forms a protective barrier on skin.
C
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides — A plant-derived emollient that softens skin and helps blend oil and water ingredients.
Caprylyl Glycol — A gentle moisturizing ingredient that also helps preserve a formula.
Ceteareth 20 — An emulsifier that helps oils and water mix smoothly in a formula.
Cetearyl Alcohol — A fatty alcohol (not a drying alcohol) that thickens products and softens skin.
Cetrimonium Chloride — A conditioning ingredient that helps smooth and detangle.
Cocoa Butter — A rich, natural butter from cocoa beans that deeply moisturizes skin.
Coconut Oil — A nourishing oil that hydrates and softens skin.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract — A cooling, soothing extract from cucumber.
D
Dead Sea Salts — Mineral-rich salts used to gently exfoliate and soften skin.
Deionized Water — Purified water with minerals removed, used as a clean base for formulas.
Diazolidinyl Urea — A preservative that helps prevent bacterial growth in a formula.
Dimethicone — A silicone that creates a smooth, silky feel and helps lock in moisture.
Dimethicone Copolyol — A silicone derivative that helps blend ingredients and adds a soft, smooth feel.
Disodium EDTA — A stabilizing ingredient that helps a formula stay fresh and effective.
E
Ethylhexylglycerin — A skin-conditioning ingredient that also helps preserve a formula.
F
Fragrance — A blend of scent ingredients that gives a product its signature smell.
G
Glycerin — A humectant that draws moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Glyceryl Stearate — An emulsifier and skin softener derived from fats.
H
Hemp Seed Butter — A nourishing butter from hemp seeds, rich in fatty acids that moisturize skin.
Hemp Seed Oil — A lightweight oil rich in fatty acids that hydrates without feeling heavy.
Hexylene Glycol — A solvent that helps other ingredients blend smoothly and feel less sticky.
Hydrolyzed Silk — A silk-derived protein that adds a smooth, silky finish to skin.
I
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate — A preservative that protects a formula from bacteria and mold.
Isopropyl Myristate — A lightweight oil that helps products absorb quickly without feeling greasy.
J
Jojoba Esters — A wax derived from jojoba oil that adds a smooth, non-greasy texture.
Jojoba Oil — A lightweight oil similar to skin's natural oils, used to moisturize without clogging pores.
K
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L
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M
Mango Butter — A rich, fatty butter from mango seeds that deeply moisturizes and softens skin.
Methylparaben — A preservative that helps prevent bacterial and mold growth in a formula.
N
No ingredients currently listed.
O
Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract — A soothing, hydrating extract from organically grown aloe vera.
Organic Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract — A calming extract from marigold flowers, known for soothing skin.
Organic Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract — A gentle, calming extract from chamomile flowers.
P
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) — A hydrating vitamin that helps soothe and condition skin.
Phenoxyethanol — A widely used preservative that keeps formulas fresh and safe.
Polysorbate 60 — An emulsifier that helps blend oil and water-based ingredients.
Propylene Glycol — A moisture-binding ingredient that helps keep skin hydrated.
Propylparaben — A preservative that helps prevent bacterial growth in a formula.
Q
No ingredients currently listed.
R
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S
SD Alcohol 40B — A denatured alcohol used in small amounts to help a formula feel light and dry quickly.
Shea Butter — A rich, deeply moisturizing butter from the shea tree, known for softening dry skin.
Sodium Borate — A mineral compound that helps stabilize and emulsify a formula.
Sodium PCA — A natural humectant that helps skin retain moisture.
Soybean Oil — A nourishing plant oil that softens and conditions skin.
Stearic Acid — A fatty acid that thickens products and softens skin.
Stearyl Alcohol — A fatty alcohol (not drying) that thickens formulas and conditions skin.
Sunflower Oil — A lightweight, nourishing oil rich in vitamin E.
Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Root Extract — A soothing botanical extract traditionally used to calm skin.
T
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate) — A stable form of vitamin E that moisturizes and helps protect skin from environmental stress.
Triisopropanolamine — A pH-balancing ingredient that helps stabilize a formula.
U
No ingredients currently listed.
V
Vitamin E — An antioxidant that helps moisturize skin and protect it from environmental damage.
W
Water — The base of most formulas, used to dissolve and carry other ingredients.
X
No ingredients currently listed.
Y
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Z
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