Dimethicone is a silicon oil that makes products such as lotions and creams easily spreadable while also creating a protective barrier that helps prevent moisture loss. These properties make it an imp [..]

Aqua (deionized water) natural water has impurities in it including mineral ions such as sodium, calcium, iron and copper. Using a chemical process, these impurities can be removed, producing deionize [..]

Ascorbyl palmitrate (vitamin C ester) is an oil soluble form of vitamin C. Being oil soluble means it readily absorbs into the skin so the vitamin C can be delivered directly to the tissues that need [..]

Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees in order to store honey in the bee hive. Just like beeswax adds a protective layer for the hive, it also provides a protective barrier when applied to t [..]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is derived from coconut oil in which only the caprylic and capric fatty acids are retained. This produces a light, silky, and non-greasy oil that has many benefits in skin [..]

Cetyl alcohol is obtained from palm oil and plays many important roles in skin care products. It acts as a carrier for the nutrients in the skin care formula and also keeps oil and water parts from se [..]

Cocos nucifera oil is the botanical name of coconut oil, an oil derived from mature coconuts. The combination of factors including medium chain fatty acids and triglycerides make it a natural skin fri [..]

Theobroma cacao is the scientific name for the cocoa seed. Fat obtained from these seeds is known as cocoa seed butter, or more commonly, cocoa butter. Cocoa butter has moisturizing qualities and it h [..]

Geraniol is derived from Geraniums and other flowering plants. Geraniol has a rose-like scent and is an important fragrance ingredient for natural skin care products. It is commonly used to give produ [..]

Glycerine is a simple sugar alcohol, also known as glycerol, which is found in animal and vegetable fats (ours is vegetable sourced). it is added to skin care products as a humectant to boost their mo [..]