ingredient glossary
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ingredient glossary
ALOE BUTTER
Coconut oil infused with aloe extract to provide soothing properties to the skin
ALMOND OIL
Improves your skin complexion overall, focusing on reducing puffiness and under eye circles
ALOE VERA
Calms and soothes skin while providing hydration
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Antibacterial and antifungal, helps to prevent and remove blemishes
BEESWAX
AZ local beeswax utilized in our formulations (because we like to keep it local) and it acts a thickener or to add texture to our lotions and creams
BENTONITE CLAY
Formed by weathering of volcanic ash in seawater, it absorbs excess oil, exfoliates, and offers anti-inflammatory properties
CARROT SEED OIL
Rich in beta carotene which is a beautiful antioxidant that provides anti-aging benefits and is also an anti-inflammatory
CASTILE SOAP
Olive and jojoba oil based formula, surfactant in our Foaming Cleanser
CASTOR OIL
Loaded with Vitamin E and fatty acids, locks in moisture and promotes hair health
COCONUT OIL
Moisturize, reduce inflammation, healing and anti-bacterial
COLLOIDAL OATMEAL
Fine oat powder that is used to soothe and calm the skin, can also aid in retaining moisture
DI WATER
Vehicle/diluent for aqueous phase of emulsified products like lotions
EMULSIFYING WAX
Plant derived emulsifying wax, used to barring together water and oil phase of lotion
GLYCERIN
Locks moisture into the skin while protecting our natural barrier
GOATS MILK
Gentle cleanser and exfoliator for the skin, close to our skin’s natural pH so it does not strip the skin, back rather deposits vitamins and minerals
GRAPESEED OIL
Non-comedogenic light-weight oil that reduces acne, inflammation and is known for its anti-aging properties
HEMP SEED OIL
Rich in omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids it is extremely moisturizing to the skin, also anti-inflammatory and helps regulate oil production
HONEY
AZ local honey is used to provide the benefits in acclimating your body to local pollen, it is also a key ingredient in locking in moisture
HYALURONIC ACID
Soothes skin, repairs damage and is extremely hydrating
JOJOBA BEADS
Spherically shaped beads consisting of natural jojoba oil and castor oil, round shape warrants effective but gentle exfoliation
JOJOBA OIL
Regulates oil production in the skin, soothes, encourages collagen production in the skin due to the antioxidants found within the oil, minimizes fine lines and aids in healing
KAOLIN CLAY
A gentle, soothing exfoliator that also cleanses the skin by binding to the excess oil, dirt and grime and pulls it out of pores
NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)
Hydration, hydration, hydration! Niacinamides also build proteins in the skin aiding in environmental damage.
PRESERVATIVE
Preservatives are used in water based products like facial mists, toners or our jelly mask. Paraben- and formaldehyde-free
ROSE CLAY
Exfoliates the skin, while nourishing and improving overall texture. Rose clay is Kaolin based so it cleanses the skin while providing additional benefits, like anti-inflammatory and balancing properties
ROSE HIP OIL
Rich in vitamins A, C, E and essential fatty acids helps to soothe and repair skin
ROSE HYDROSOL
Helps maintain your skin’s natural pH, has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties, keeping your skin hydrated and revitalized
SHEA BUTTER
An emollient that has moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-aging properties
SODIUM ALGINATE
Made from natural brown seaweed, utilized as a gel-ing agent
SUNFLOWER OIL
Hydrating and healing properties, but it also protects the skin from environmental stressors
TAMANU OIL
Fatty botanical oil that soothes and softens skin
VITAMIN E ACETATE
Powerful antioxidant that will aid in the repair from UV damage and provides hydration to the skin by absorbing and trapping in water molecules
WITCH HAZEL
Anti-aging due to the polyphenols within this plant, astringent properties cause a tightening effect, soothing and an anti-inflammatory
herbs
CALENDULA
Grown in our personal garden and imported from Egypt, Moldova, Albania. Anti-fungal, healing, aids in reduced redness
CHAMOMILE
Grown in our personal garden, anti-inflammatory, soothing, and anti-oxidant
LAVENDER
Grown in our personal garden, calming and soothing
ROSE
Imported from India, antiseptic, calming, hydrating to the skin
YARROW
Wild harvested, ancient healer
essential oils
BERGAMOT
Anti-bacterial, aids in removal of bacteria from skin
CEDARWOOD
Promotes healthy hair growth
FRANKINCENSE
Encourages cellular reproduction, providing you with youthful plump skin
GERANIUM
Anti-bacteria and anti-inflammatory properties to boost skin health
GRAPEFRUIT
Primarily used for fragrance in our Foaming Cleanser, also aids in lightening of pigmentation
LAVENDER
Calming and soothing properties
LEMONGRASS
Anti-oxidant, detoxifier, and anti-bacterial
ORANGE
Anti-aging and targets areas of hyperpigmentation
PEPPERMINT
Repairing/healing and cooling properties
ROSEMARY
Anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, targets areas of bacteria, aids in UV protection
TEA TREE
Anti-bacterial, anti-septic, aids in wound healing, soothing
VANILLA
Primarily used for fragrance in our Oatmeal Milkfoliant