Shea Butter: Shea butter is fat that’s extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. Shea butter is technically a tree nut product. But unlike most tree nut products, it’s very low in the proteins that can trigger allergies. Shea butter is typically used for its moisturizing effects. These benefits are tied to shea’s fatty acid content, including linoleic, oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids when applied to the skin triggers cytokines and other inflammatory cells to slow their production. This may help minimize irritation caused by environmental factors, such as dry weather, as well as inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema. It also has significant levels of vitamins A and E, which means it promotes strong antioxidant activity. I aim to include shea butter in all my products!

 

Mango Butter: Mango Butter's long-lasting emollience nourishes skin and boosts its elasticity as well as its suppleness, thereby making skin look smoother and firmer. However, the American Academy of Dermatologists has warned that mango butter may clog skin pores. Everything natural has a bountiful purpose so due to this, I only use mango butter in my lip balm recipes which in return creates super soft and moisturized lips!

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Fractionated Coconut Oil: Fractionated coconut oil is made by separating the different types of fats (specifically C12 a/k/a lauric acid) in regular coconut oil. Fractionated coconut oil is tasteless, odorless, and usually more expensive than regular coconut oil. These attributes make it optimal for mixing with other ingredients while also acting as a powerful moisturizer leaving skin smoother and soft. All of my products include fractionated coconut oil.

 

Sweet Almond Oil: Almonds aren’t just for snacking on or adding to trail mix. This nutty oil may also benefit your skin in a number of ways. It’s anti-inflammatory and emollient properties, as well as its high nutrient content are attributed to its’ natural supply of vitamin E, vitamin A, monosaturated fatty acids, protein, potassium, and zinc. However, this may not be for you if you’re allergic to nuts. 

 

Vitamin E: 100% Plant Extract Vitamin E Oil 35,000 IU + Organic Rosehip & Jojoba Blend.  Vitamin E Oil contains AO protection that helps to combat the signs of aging. Helps repair damaged skin, provides hydration for dry skin and provides relief for skin irritation and sunburn. All of my products include Vitamin E.

 

Essential Oils: I pride myself on sourcing 100% pure essential oils from various wholesalers. Most of our signature scents are derived from blending these together which offer their own signature benefits for skin, mind, body and SCENT.

Some of the essential oils I keep regularly stocked in my library include:

• Bergamot

• Cedarwood

• Citronella

• Coconut

• Ginger

• Grapefruit

• Jasmine

• Lemon

• Lemongrass

• Lime

• Peppermint

• Pine Needle

• Rosemary

• Sandalwood

• Sweet Orange

• Tangerine

• Vanilla

• Vetiver

• White Tea

• Wild Orange

 

Fragrance Oil: Variable by scent. Sometimes you need that extra boost. Truth be told, fragrance oil has very little benefit to the body, but sometimes natural oils don’t acquire the scent that we’re reaching for. Read the label, some specific scents include <1% of fragrance oil. ​​​

 

Mica Colorant: Mica powder is prized for cosmetics, as it is non-irritating, skin-safe and non-toxic. Mica is a colored powder that’s made from a natural mineral called muscovite. Muscovite is a silicate mineral, in the same family as quartz. Before it’s processed, mica comes out of the ground in large pearlescent sheets or flakes, which have a naturally shimmering, iridescent property. 

 

Phenoxyethanol: 100% natural isn’t necessarily 100% safe. When you have products sitting in the shower exposed to water and heat, introducing condensation, and inconsistent elements – the risk of mold becomes prevalent.  Due to this, I use <1% of phenoxyethanol in whipped soap as a preservative and stabilizer.