Ingredient Reference Guide
Our products are 100% biodegradable, cruelty free (no animal testing) products based on earth-friendly, safe, effective ingredients.
| Ingredient | Source | Function/Benefits |
| Acetylated Lanolin | lanolin | moisturizer, emollient |
| Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol |
lanolin | moisturizer, emollient |
| Alcloxa | allantoin derivative | anti-bacterial, astringent, skin soother |
| Algin | seaweed | bodying agent & stabilizer |
| Allantoin | active ingr. in comfrey root, commercially produced from urea | skin soother, anti-bacterial agent |
| Almond Meal | almonds | exfoliant, thickener |
| Almond Oil | almonds | emollient |
| Aloe Vera Gel | aloe vera plant | soothes, protects skin |
| Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate | derived from lauryl alcohol | emulsifier, surfactant |
| Apple Cider Vinegar | derived from Apple Cider, vinegar and water | cleanser, pH balancer |
| Apricot Kernel Oil | crushed apricot seeds | emollient |
| Arnica Extract | arnica | skin soother |
| Avocado Oil | avocado | emollient |
| Azulene | chamomile flowers | skin soother, detoxifier, coloring agent |
| Balm Mint Extract | balm mint leaves | skin & scalp soother |
| Beeswax | honeycomb | emulsifier |
| Bentonite | volcanic ash clay | absorbs oil, thickener |
| Benzalkonium Chloride | organic compound | surfactant, preservative, anti-static agent |
| Benzethonium Chloride | organic compound | surfactant, preservative |
| Benzoic Acid | tree resin | preservative |
| Beta Carotene | plants | anti-oxidant, natural coloring agent |
| Birch Leaf Extract | birch tree | anti-irritant, analgesic properties |
| Birch Sap Extract | birch tree | astringent, refresher, soother, healer |
| Birch Bark Extract | birch tree | skin freshener, astringent & cleanser |
| Bismuth Oxychloride | mineral salt | lends a pearlescent look |
| Black Walnut Extract | black walnut | cleanser, astringent |
| 2-Bromo-2 -Nitropropane -1-3-Diol |
organic compound | preservative |
| Burdock Extract | burdock root | calms & soothes dry skin |
| Butylene Glycol | corn sugar | humectant |
| Calcium Pantothenate | B-vitamin | thickener, emollient |
| Calendula Extract | calendula flowers | anti-inflammatory, soothes & heals |
| Chamomile (Matricaria) Extract | chamomile flowers | hair brightener, skin soother, calming |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | coconut or palm kernel oil | emollient |
| Caramel | liquid corn syrup | coloring agent |
| Carbomer 934, 940 | organic compound | thickener, stabilizer |
| Carnauba | wax from the leaves of the Brazilian "tree of life" | gives luster & body to lip gloss |
| Carotene (Vitamin A) | plants | anti-oxidant, coloring agent |
| Castor Oil | castor bean | protective oil that is soothing to skin |
| Cellulose Gum | plants | emulsifier, thickening agent |
| Ceteareth-4, -20 | fatty vegetable acids, coconut & palm oils | emollient, emulsifier |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | coconut or palm kernel oils | stabilizer, emulsifier, emollient |
| Ceteth-5, -16, -24, 25 | lanolin derivatives | emollient, moisturizer |
| Cetrimonium Bromide | palmitic acid derivative | adds shine, detangles, hair softener |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | palm oil derivative | surfactant, anti-static element |
| Cetyl Acetate | cetyl alcohol derivative | emulsifier |
| Cetyl Alcohol | derived from coconut or palm kernel oils | emulsifier, emollient |
| Cetyl Octanoate | derived from cetyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid | moisturizer |
| Cetyl Palmitate | derived from cetyl alcohol & palmitic acid | emollient |
| Chlorophyllin Copper Complex | plants | skin soother |
| Cholesterol | commercially derived from lanolin | moisturizer, emulsifier |
| Choleth-24 | lanolin | water soluble moisturizer |
| Citric Acid | Citrus fruits | adjust pH level |
| Clover Blossom | clover flower | skin softener |
| Cocamidapropyl Betaine | coconut oil derivative | mild cleanser, anti-static agent |
| Cocamide DEA | coconut oil derivative | increase viscosity, boosts foam |
| Cocoa Butter | cocoa beans | emollient, forms moisture barrier |
| Cocoamphodiacetate | coconut oil derivative | mild cleanser |
| Coconut Oil | coconut kernels | emollient, forms moisture barrier |
| Collagen | protein found in connective tissue | skin moisturizer, repairs damaged hair |
| Coloring Agents | FDA approved pigments | see glossary |
| Coltsfoot Extract | Tussilago farfara plant | soothing, anti-inflammatory |
| Comfrey Extract | comfrey plant roots | soothing, healing, anti-bacterial |
| Corn Flower Extract french | meadow blossom | skin soother |
| Corn Flour | corn seed | thickener, absorbs excess oil |
| Corn Starch | corn | absorbs oil & excess moisture |
| Cranesbill Extract | wild geranium plant | astringent |
| Cucumber Extract | cucumber | soothing, cooling, softening, astringent & emollient |
| Cyclomethicone | silicone derivative | hair conditioner, detangler, adds shine |
| Dead Sea Salts | natural mineral salts | purifying, toning, reviving |
| DEA Lauramino- propionate |
derived from propionic acid salts naturally occurring in apples, strawberries, tea & violet leaves | surfactant, cleanser |
| Diazolidinyl Urea | organic compound | preservative |
| Dicetyldimonium Chloride | palmitic acid derivative | anti-static, hair detangler |
| Diisopropyl Adipate | adipic acid found in beets | emollient, lubricant |
| Dimenthicone | silicone | skin softener, forms protective barrier |
| Dimethicone Copolyol | silicone | creates a protective film barrier, adds a smooth, silky feel |
| Dipropylene Glycol (DPG) | organic compound | humectant, gives lubricious feel, fragrance dilutant |
| Disodium Cocamphodiacetate | coconut oil | surfactant |
| Disodium EDTA | organic compound | preservative |
| Disodium Oleamido PEG-2 Sulfosuccinate | organic compound | mild surfactant, builds foamy lather |
| Disodium Oleamido Mipa-Sulfosuccinate | organic compound | mild surfactant, builds foamy lather |
| DMDM Hydantoin | organic compound | preservative |
| Elder Flower Extract | elder tree | moisturizer |
| Emulsifying Wax | vegetable oil | emulsifier |
| Ethoxydiglycol | petroleum | solvent |
| Eucalyptus Oil | leaves of eucalyptus tree | cooling, uplifting |
| Evening Primrose Oil | seeds of Evening Primrose | skin soother |
| Fragrance | natural essential oil or perfume oil | fragrance |
| Fragrance Polymer Powder | natural essential oil or perfume oil | form of fragrance used in body products |
| Ginseng Extract | ginger roots | revitalizing, skin soother |
| Glycerin | vegetable fats | humectant moisturizer, gives a lubricious feel, emollient, skin softener, conditioner |
| Glyceryl Stearate | derived from stearic acid & glycerin | emulsifier, humectant |
| Glycol Stearate | vegetable stearic acid | pearlescent, emulsifier & emollient |
| Glycolic Acid | sugar cane | exfoliant |
| Green Tea Extract | green tea leaves | anti-oxidant |
| Guanine | fish scales | pearlescent agent |
| Guar Hydroxypropyl-trimonium Chloride | organic compound | preservative, surfactant |
| Hexylene Glycol | organic compound | a polyol that prevents gelling |
| Honey | nectar of flowers | thickener, emollient |
| Horsetail Extract | plant | exfoliant, skin softener |
| Hybrid Safflower Oil | castor bean | skin-soothing, lustrous wax |
| Hydrolyzed Elastin | protein found in connective tissue | holds in moisture |
| Hydrolyzed Keratin | human hair proteins | strengthens hair shaft, skin & hair moisturizer |
| Hydrolyzed Milk Protein | milk proteins | hair & skin moisturizer, strengthens hair shaft |
| Hydroxyethyl Cellulose | plants | thickener |
| Hydroxylated Lanolin | plants | holds in moisture |
| Hydroxypropyl Cellulose | fibrous plants | emulsifier, thickener & stabilizer |
| Inositol | corn | humectant |
| Irish Moss | sea plant | skin smoother, emulsifier |
| Iron Oxides | natural minerals | coloring agents (predominantly earth shades) |
| Isopropyl Lanolate | lanolin derivative | moisturizer |
| Isopropyl Myristate | tropical oils derivative | light weight, non-greasy, emollient |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | fatty vegetable acid | emulsifier & texturizer |
| Isostearyl Alcohol | organic compound | water dispersant for oils |
| Jojoba Oil | jojoba bean | lubricant |
| Kaolin | natural China clay | absorbs oil |
| Keratin Amino Acids | animal protein, human hair | skin moisturizer, repairs damaged hair |
| Laneth-5, -16, -25 | lanolin derivative | hair conditioner, adds shine, moisturizer |
| Lanolin | wool | moisturizer |
| Lanolin Alcohol | lanolin derivative | moisturizer |
| Lanolin Oil | liquified portion of purified lanolin | moisturizer |
| Lauramide DEA | coconut oil | surfactant, softener |
| Lauramide Oxide | coconut oil | surfactant, builds foam |
| Lavadin Essential Oil | hybrid lavender plant | stimulating, uplifting |
| Lavender Essential Oil | flowers from lavender plant | aromatic, stimulates metabolism, antibiotic, antiseptic & calming |
| Lecithin | egg yolk, soybeans | humectant, emulsifier |
| Lemon Peel Extract | lemons | astringent |
| Lemon Oil | lemon peel | aromatic |
| Lime Essential Oil | lime peel and pulp | aromatic, clarifying astringent |
| Magnesium Aluminum Silicate | bentonite clay | thickens emulsions & binds water |
| Magnesium Sulfate | epsom cells | skin soother, muscle relaxer |
| Marjoram | herb | anti-oxidant & skin soother |
| Melissa Essential Oil | melissa plant | stimulates metabolism, calms nerves |
| Menthol | peppermint | antiseptic, anti-irritant & cooling skin soother |
| Methyl Gluceth-10 | glucose | moisturizer, humectant, adds silky feel |
| Methyl Gluceth-20 | glucose | moisturizer, humectant, adds silky feel |
| Methyl Glucose Sesquisterate | glucose | moisturizer, humectant, adds silky feel |
| Methylparaben | benzoic acid derivative | preservative, inhibits bacterial growth |
| Mica | natural mineral | sparkling agent |
| Mineral Oil | purified petroleum | a light lubricant, forms a protective layer through which moisture cannot evaporate |
| Myristyl Propionate | organic compound | emollient |
| Nettle Extract | nettle plant | astringent, stimulating |
| Neroli Essential Oil | flowers of bitter orange tree | skin soother, calming |
| Nucleic Acids | protein | hair conditioner |
| Oat Flour | oat grain | absorbs oil, exfoliant |
| Octyl Methoxycinnamate | organic compound | sunscreen with a wide range of protective & a good history of safety |
| Oleth-5, -16, -20 | oleic acid derivative | moisturizer, emulsifer |
| Orange Oil | orange peel | aromatic |
| Ozokerite | natural mineral wax | thickener & stiffener used in lip gloss |
| Panthenol (Vitamin B-5) | yeast, wheat germ | conditioner, easily absorbed by hair |
| Papaya Extract | papaya fruit | exfoliant |
| Paraffin | distillate of petroleum wood shale oil | thickener |
| Passion Flower Extract | passion flower | soothing |
| Peg-15 Cocamine | coconut oil derivative | emulsifier |
| Peg-8 Dioleate | organic compound of vegetable oil | emulsifier |
| Peg-150 Distearate | organic compound derived from fats & oils | surfactant, emulsifier, builds viscosity |
| Peg-75 Lanolin | lanolin derivative | moisturizer, emulsifier, adds luster to hair |
| Peg-12 Oleate | oleic acid derivative | protect against moisture loss & oxidation, emulsifier, stabilizer |
| Peg-40 Stearate | organic compound derived from fats & oils | moisturizer, emulsifier |
| Pentasodium Triphosphate | an inorganic salt derived from mono and disodium phosphates | softener, emulsifier |
| Peppermint Essential Oil | peppermint plant | aromatic, antiseptic & stimulating |
| Petrolatum (Petroleum Jelly) | petroleum | emollient, forms effective moisture barrier |
| Pine Essential Oil | pine tree branches | warms muscles, stimulating aromatic |
| Polyquaternium-11 | organic compound | adds body, detangles hair |
| Polyquaternium-15 | organic compound | preservative, surfactant |
| Polysorbate-20, -60, -80 | corn sugar derivative | surfactant, emulsifier |
| Potassium Carbomer 934 | organic compound | gives viscosity & stability to lotion |
| Potassium Chloride | salt lake brine | thickener |
| Potassium Sorbate | salt derived from sorbic acid | preservative |
| PPG-20 Lanolin Ether | lanolin derivative | emollient, conditions skin for shaving |
| Propylene Glycol | a poly-alcohol derived from natural gas | humectant moisturizer, adds a lubricious, yet non-greasy feel |
| Propylene Glycol Stearate | a poly-alcohol derived from natural gas | emulsifier, lubricant |
| Propylparaben | benzoic acid derivative | preservative |
| Purified Water | water boiled to remove bacteria | without water, a formula would be solid |
| PVP Copolymer | organic compound | forms moisture barrier |
| Quaternium 15 | organic compound | preservative |
| Rose Essential Oil | rosemary leaves | aromatic, rejuvenating |
| Rosemary Extract | rosemary flowers & leaves | astringent, hair conditioner |
| Rye Flour | rye grain | exfoliator, thickener |
| Safflower Oil | safflower seeds | emollient, forms moisture barrier |
| Sage Extract | sage leaves & flowers | anti-oxidant, tones & purifies skin |
| Sambucus Extract | elder flower tree | astringent, emollient |
| Sandalwood Essential Oil | ground roots & wood of tropical Asian evergreen | skin-soothing, aromatic |
| Sea Kelp Extract | pacific marine plants | restores skin's health & vitality, hair conditioner |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | food grade baking soda | deodorant |
| Sodium Borate | naturally occurring inorganic salt | emulsifier |
| Sodium Chloride | table salt or sea salt | adjusts viscosity, preservative, softening |
| Sodium Citrate | neutralized form of citric acid from citrus fruits | exfoliator, enables skin to better absorb moisture |
| Sodium Lactate | neutralized form of lactic acid from milk | exfoliator, enables skin to better absorb moisture, humectant & softening |
| Sodium Lauramino-propionate | coconut oil derivative | mild surfactant |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | coconut oil derivate | cleanser, surfactant |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | coconut oil derivative | cleanser, imparts good foaming, emulsifier |
| Sodium Myreth Sulfate | coconut oil derivative | med-strong cleanser, surfactant |
| Sodium O-Phenyl Phenate | organic compound | preservative |
| Sodium PCA | amino acid derivative | natural moisturizing factor, encourages moisture retention |
| Sodium Sesquicarbonate | sodium carbonate | alkalizer |
| Sodium Stearate | stearic acid | emulsifier |
| Sorbitan Sesquioleate | derived from sorbitol & oleic acid | emulsifier |
| Sorbitan Stearate | derived from sorbitol & oleic acid | emulsifier |
| Sorbitol | corn sugar derivative | humectant, moisturizer |
| Soy Protein | soy | strengthens hair shaft |
| Soydimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | soybeans & wheat | strengthens hair shaft |
| Spearmint Essential Oil | distillation of branches & needles of tree | invigorating, aromatic |
| Spruce Essential Oil | distillation of trunk, branches, needles of tree | warms muscles, calming, aromatic |
| Stearalkonium Chloride | stearic acid derivative | hair detangler & softener |
| Steareth-2, -5, 16 | stearic acid derivative | thickens emulsions |
| Stearic Acid | fatty vegetable acid | moisturizer, emulsifier |
| Stearyl Alcohol | stearic acid | thickens & stabilizes emulsions |
| Sulfated Castor Oil | castor bean | emulsifier |
| Sweet Almond Oil | sweet almonds | emollient |
| Talc | magnesium silicate | oil & water absorbent |
| Tarragon Extract | herb | anti-oxidant |
| TEA Cocoate | coconut oil derivative | surfactant |
| TEA Lauryl Sulfate | coconut oil derivative | mild surfactant, mild-med cleanser |
| TEA Oleate | oleic acid derivative | surfactant, mild-med cleanser |
| TEA-Stearate | stearic acid derivative | surfactant, emulsifier, ph adjuster, stabilizer |
| Titanium Dioxide | natural pigment | gives products a white, creamy appearance; sunblock |
| Vegetable Oil | plants | emollient, medium that vitamins come in |
| Vitamin A Palmitate | vitamin | anti-oxidant, improves skin's health & smoothness |
| Vitamin B-5 Panthenol | yeast & wheat germ | repairs & thickens hair, increases luster, helps retain moisture & increases elasticity |
| Vitamin D | vegetable, occurs naturally in human cells | essential nutrient for healthy skin & hair, moisturizer |
| Vitamin E Acetate | vegetable oil | anti-oxidant, preservative |
| Vitamin E Linoleate (Tocopherol Linoleate) | vegetable oil derived from Vitamin E | moisturizer, long-lasting skin protection |
| Walnut Oil | husk of the walnut | emollient |
| Wheat Germ Oil | wheat germ | emollient |
| Witch Hazel | extract of leaves & bark of shrub | mild astringent, toner & freshener |
| Xantham Gum | natural carbohydrate gum | thickener |
| Yarrow Extract | herb | astringent, stimulant |
| Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil | flowers grown in the Philippines | uplifts the spirits & calms nerves |
| Zinc Oxide | mineral compound | sunblock |