Ingredient Lexicon

Here is a breakdown of ingredients we use and why we add them to our products. This is where the “Nerdy” side comes in, but we've made this simple to understand.

Butters

Avocado butter- Full of vitamins like A, D, and E, it's also full of fatty acids that help strengthen the skin barrier, moisturize, and are great for sensitive skin!

Cocoa butter- Ours is organic! This ingredient nourishes and moisturizes the skin. It contains fatty acids, mainly oleic, stearic, and palmitic. It also has antioxidants, vitamin E, and polyphenols (plant-based micronutrients that destroy free radicals and have anti-aging effects).

Matcha butter- Made with almond and vegetable oil, this combination with matcha creates a unique blend of benefits. It is packed with antioxidants, chlorophyll, vitamins C, E, K & B, selenium, chromium, zinc, and magnesium, which all contribute to a healthy and nourished skin barrier!

Mango butter- Loaded with vitamins like A and E, essential fatty acids, and natural antioxidants. It is non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores or aggravate acne-prone skin).

Shea butter- The butter of all butters. Known for its skin protectant properties, full of natural vitamins and fatty acids, it tackles dry skin and is anti-inflammatory. Also known to reduce wrinkles and aid in the skin’s natural collagen production.

Oils (Carriers & Essential)

Almond (sweet) oil- Rich in vitamins E, K, B, and contains fatty (oleic & linoleic) acids.

Aloe Vera oil- Contains emollient (moisturizing) and anti-inflammatory properties.

Apricot- Great for sensitive skin and is rich in vitamin E.

Avocado oil- Full of vitamins like A, D, and E, it's also anti-aging and anti-inflammatory.

Babassu oil- The play-cousin to coconut oil. Native to the rainforests of South America, it is filled with antioxidants, healthy fats, and moisturizes without feeling greasy.

Calendula oil- Rich in beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, and E, it's great for those with mature skin, and has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties that help heal damaged skin.

Carrot seed oil- Extracted from seeds, this works well for those with dry skin and contains beta-carotene (vitamin A).

Castor seed oil- Derived from Haiti & Jamaica, very effective emollient and occlusive that moisturizes skin, helps build the skin barrier, and reduces loss of skin moisture.

Eucalyptus oil- This antibacterial oil is known for its purifying, cleansing, clarifying, and immunity-boosting abilities.

Grapeseed oil- Extracted from the seeds of grapes, contains vitamins D, C, and E. It's also known to balance and replenish oily skin.

Jojoba oil- Great for oily skin, contains vitamin E & B, and mimics sebum (a type of oil that protects and moisturizes the skin barrier).

Neem oil- Also known as the India Lilac, this oil contains fatty acids, vitamin E, triglycerides, antioxidants, and even calcium. Other potential benefits are treating dry skin and wrinkles, collagen production, and it is antifungal.

Olive oil- Nourishes and moisturizes the skin. Packed with nourishing fatty acids: oleic, linoleic, and palmitic acids. It also contains antioxidants, vitamin E, and carotenoids (which help repair the skin and protect it from UV rays).

Peppermint oil- Known to have antimicrobial properties. With its distinct smell, it also has a mood-boosting quality.

Tea tree oil- This ingredient has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties. You know it’s real if you can smell it.

Sage oil- Similar to tea tree oil, it is known for its anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties.