ingredients
Activated Carbon : Charcoal Powder
Ours is made from coconut shells, washed for purity, and pH neutral.
Bentonite Clay
This versatile clay is mild & soft, and is very oil absorbing.
Bixa Orellana Seed Powder : Annatto Powder
Loaded with Vitamins C, B’s, and E, this natural plant powder imparts a golden yellow tint to our soaps.
Butyrospermum Parkii : Shea Butter
Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides : Medium Chain Triglycerides
We used to know this ingredient as fractionated coconut oil, but it has since been renamed. Excellent emollient that provides a smooth and silky feel to products. Non-greasy oil that is easily absorbed into the skin. All Natural.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil : Safflower Oil
high in oleic acid which is considered to help skin feel moisturized and nourished!
Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60 : Emulsifying Wax
Used to bind oils & water together in formulations. Provides a silky feel and glossy finish to products.
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl alcohol is a plant-derived ingredient used as a thickener in lotions, creams and solid bars. It helps give a thick, smooth glide to our products.
Citric Acid
Derived from corn of all things, citric acid is a mild ingredient widely used in food products, to balance ph, and puts the fizz in bath bombs and fizzy powders.
Cocos Nucifera Oil : Coconut Oil
In recent years coconut oil has become a key ingredient in food & cooking, but also personal care. It’s one of those ingredients that we just can’t get enough of...for good reason. We put it in almost everything we make.
Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Powder : Pumpkin Powder
Pumpkin Powder is a rich source of gently exfoliating enzymes, antioxidants, beta carotene, and many other vitamins and minerals beneficial to skin care.
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil : Pumpkin Seed Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil is considered to provide moisturizing properties to dry skin due to its high levels of Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids.
Euphorbia Cerifera : Candelilla Wax
Candelilla Wax is used a plant based alternative to beeswax. Emollient and fast-absorbing, we find it an excellent addition to our formulations.
Fragrance
Ok so here’s the deal. Fragrance oil tends to get a bad rep, but remember that not all fragrances are created equal. Our 100% natural fragrances are produced using pure essential oils and aromatic isolates derived solely from raw botanical sources, and are certified to be free of synthetic ingredients. These natural fragrances are very delicate and do not withstand the harsh conditions of saponification, so we use synthetic fragrances and/or essential oil blends in our Cold Process Soaps. That said, we take painstaking care to ensure that all of our fragrances perform optimally in our products through rigorous testing, and are always phthalate free.
Glyceryl Laurate
This multi-tasker does a world of good for our products : skin conditioner, emulsifier, emollient, antimicrobial, and can even perform as a surfactant to help other ingredients do their job better. Glyceryl laurate is rated as extremely safe in personal care formulations.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil : Sunflower Oil
Lightweight and easily absorbed, cold-pressed sunflower oil is a very versatile ingredient. We love it.
Indigo Naturalis : Indigo Powder
A naturally blue powder derived from plants that is widely used to dye fibers and personal care products.
Isopropyl Myristate
A quick-absorbing, emollient additive that imparts a soft & silky feel to products. It tends to make oil & butter based products not quite as greasy-feeling.
Kaolin Clay
Kaolin is a super mild clay that actually does not draw oils from the skin, making it perfect for all skin types. Nature provides it in a rainbow of colors, and we love it as a skin-loving bump of color in our soaps.
Magnesium Hydroxide
Magnesium Hydroxide is used as an additive in formulations and acts as an absorbent or as a pH adjuster.
Magnesium Stearate
Magnesium Stearate is a soft, white powder that is commonly used in mineral make-up, natural deodorant and lotion formulations. This powder provides anti-caking, slip, glide and texture properties to eyeshadows and blush base, as well as a non-slick feel to lotions and creams.
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter : Mango Butter
Extracted from mango seeds, a soft creamy butter that is highly moisturizing.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil : Olive Oil
Or, commonly know as Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Olive oil is one of those ingredients that makes everything better. Your skin loves it, so we use it in all of our soaps for mild, moisturizing conditioning.
Persea Gratissima Oil : Avocado Oil
Deeply moisturizing oil from avocados. Ours is all natural and expeller pressed.
PET Plastic
Polyethylene Terephthalate, a clear, strong, lightweight packaging that is 100% recyclable. In fact, it is the most recycled plastic in the world.
Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol : Phenoxyethanol
A broad-spectrum preservative for activity against mold, bacteria and yeast. Any personal care product that could come in contact with water must be preserved. We use this one because it’s effective and paraben free.
Ricinus Communis : Castor Seed Oil
Wonderfully thick and sticky in its natural state, this plant oil is humectant (water attracting) and adds glide in formulations. We add it to all of our soaps because it helps create the best bubbling lather.
Sodium Bicarbonate : Baking Soda
Natural alkaline that neutralizes acids and washes away oils/dirt on the skin. This food-grade ingredient is part of what makes your bath fizzies fizzy.
Sodium Hydroxide : Lye
Lye is necessary in the process of soap making. During saponification, lye converts oils, butters & waxes into soap. After mixing and curing, there is no lye left in the finished soap. The lye we use is the highest quality, food grade. (YES, they use lye to make things like olives, hominy, pretzels & bagels!)
Sodium Lactate
Sodium Lactate is used to harden cold process soap and minimizes shrinkage associated with curing. It is derived from carbohydrate sugars and purified lactic acid specifically for the cosmetic industry.
Stearic Acid
Derived from sustainable palm, stearic acid is key in stable emulsions (binding water & oil).
Sucrose : Sugar
Yup, table sugar. Just like in your tea. Sugar crystals are a superior exfoliating ingredient for body scrubs.
Tapioca Starch
Wonderfully absorbent, tapioca starch imparts a decadent smooth and silky feel to everything it touches.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter : Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter is one of the best ingredients for personal care. Super moisturizing and versatile, we use it in almost everything!
Tocopherol : Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant used in formulations containing oils. Helps with shelf-stability.
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil : Grape Seed Oil
A delicate, easily absorbed oil from grape seeds.
Zinc Ricinoleate
A natural odor-absorbing ingredient, derived from ricinoleic acid, which is a major fatty acid found in castor seed oil. It is recognized as extremely safe in personal care products.