Ingredients Glossary
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Apricot Kernel Oil | Prunus Armeniaca
At the heart of every apricot pit lies the kernel—and that’s where this beautifully delicate oil comes from. Similar to sweet almond oil but even more ideal for sensitive and mature skin, our organic apricot kernel oil is a gentle, moisturizing powerhouse.
Lightweight and easily absorbed, it nourishes without leaving behind a greasy feel, making it perfect for everyday skincare. Loved for its soothing qualities, this oil is often used in baby care, massage blends, and aromatherapy rituals. It’s especially recommended for mature or easily irritated skin.
As a versatile emollient, it’s a wonderful addition to face and body creams, balms, lip care, lotions, hair treatments, and handmade soaps. Store it in a cool place—though stable by nature, extreme heat may reduce its shelf life.
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Baobab Oil | Adansonia Digitata
Organic baobab oil is rich in vitamins A and E, making it a fast-absorbing, deeply nourishing oil that’s especially beneficial for dry or rough skin and hair care formulations. Its lightweight texture makes it ideal for moisturizers, balms, and hair treatments that need a non-greasy, nutrient-rich finish.
The baobab tree—affectionately known as The Tree of Life—can live for over 500 years, with some ancient giants reaching up to 5,000 years old and towering 20 meters high. Every part of this majestic tree is cherished: the bark, leaves, and fruit pulp have long been used in traditional remedies. Its large, white flowers may smell like fermentation to attract pollinators like moths and flies, but the seed oil carries a much gentler, nutty, and subtly floral aroma—perfect for botanical skincare with a story rooted in resilience and nature’s wisdom.
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Beeswax
Beeswax is a powerhouse for body care—especially when it comes to healing dry, cracked, or rough skin. It creates a breathable barrier that seals in moisture and protects against harsh elements like wind, cold, and friction. Rich in vitamin A, beeswax supports the body’s natural healing process, making it ideal for elbows, heels, hands, and anywhere your skin needs extra care. Its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties help soothe irritation and prevent further damage, while locking in hydration. Perfect for restoring soft, smooth, and resilient skin—naturally.
Bentonite Clay
USDA ORGANIC. Bentonite clay, also known as Montmorillonite, is a naturally occurring volcanic ash sediment renowned for its powerful skin-purifying and detoxifying properties. With its soft, fine texture and remarkable absorbency, it is a go-to ingredient for skincare masks, poultices, and mud treatments. When mixed with water, bentonite clay swells and creates a negative electrical charge, helping to draw out toxins, excess oil, and impurities from the skin.
Blue Yarrow Essential Oil | Achillea millefolium
Blue yarrow essential oil is a powerful botanical extract celebrated for its calming, anti-inflammatory properties. Naturally rich in chamazulene, which gives it a deep blue color, this essential oil helps soothe irritation, reduce redness, and support the skin’s natural healing process. It’s especially beneficial for acne-prone, sensitive, or reactive skin, working to balance oil production while promoting a clearer, calmer complexion.
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Butterfly Pea Flower | Clitoria ternatea
Butterfly pea flower is a vibrant botanical known for its deep blue hue and rich antioxidant content, particularly anthocyanins. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, it helps combat oxidative stress, calm inflammation, and support skin elasticity. When infused into skincare, it soothes redness, promotes a balanced complexion, and helps protect the skin barrier—making it a powerful, plant-based ally for irritated, acne-prone, or sensitive skin.
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Calendula hydrosol | Calendula officinalis
Our organic calendula hydrosol is a gentle, floral mist with a soft sweetness that calms the senses and soothes the skin. Perfect as a daily toner, it can be used on its own or added to any body care recipe in place of water for a botanical boost.
Revered since ancient Egyptian times for its skin-renewing qualities, calendula is beloved by herbalists worldwide. This golden flower is known to nourish, comfort, and uplift—both skin and spirit. Use it to refresh your face, calm irritation, or simply bring a little sunshine to your self-care routine.
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Castor Oil | Ricinus communis
- Anti-Inflammatory: helps treat and prevent acne
- Anti-Microbial: fights bacteria
- Cleanses, moisturizes and hydrates the skin
- Reduces dark under eye circles
- Protects agains wrinkles
- Moisturizes. and helps prevent split ends
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Chamomile Flower | Matricaria Chamomilla
Our organic chamomile flowers (Matricaria chamomilla) are hand-harvested at their peak to ensure maximum freshness and potency. Known for their gentle, soothing properties, these fragrant blossoms have been cherished for centuries across the globe—for everything from calming teas to nourishing skincare.
German chamomile is a staple in herbal traditions, often used to promote relaxation and support digestive well-being.* With its delicate daisy-like blooms and apple-like aroma, it brings both beauty and wellness to your daily rituals.
Chamomile is especially loved in natural skincare and haircare, where its calming and anti-inflammatory nature makes it ideal for sensitive skin.
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Chamomile hydrosol | Matricaria Chamomilla
Cherished by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans—and considered one of the nine sacred herbs of the Saxons—chamomile has been used for centuries for its gentle, calming properties. Today, our organic chamomile hydrosol brings that same timeless comfort to modern skin care.
It may help ease minor irritations and is especially well-suited for sensitive skin. The aroma is uniquely herbal and grounding—more earthy and robust than the essential oil or fresh flower.
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Chia Seed Oil | Salvia hispanica
- Anti-Inflammatory - helps treat acne, rosacea, psoriasis
- Retains moisture
- Calms skin irritation and redness
- Protects against sun damage
- Balances oily skin
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Cocoa Butter | Theobroma Cacao
Raw Cocoa butter is derived from cacao beans, which are found inside the cocoa pod growing on the cacao tree (pronounced “ca-cow”). The cocoa pod is a large, gourd-shaped fruit that contains 30 to 40 cocoa seeds. These seeds undergo fermentation in banana leaves, followed by drying, roasting, and pressing to extract the vegetable fat we know as cocoa butter. Packed with antioxidants, cocoa butter helps combat free radicals, which contribute to skin stress and aging. Widely recognized for reducing stretch marks, cocoa butter is a common recommendation for pregnant women, with many claiming its regular use helps prevent them. Its high fatty acid content provides intense hydration, leaving the skin soft and nourished. Cocoa butter is often noted to soothe skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis.
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Coconut Oil | Cocos Nucifera
Our organic unrefined coconut oil is a rich, aromatic treasure with the warm, creamy scent of fresh coconut pulp. Raw and cold-pressed, this oil retains all of its natural goodness, making it a beloved choice for both skin nourishment and clean beauty formulations.
Highly moisturizing and deeply protective, it forms a barrier that helps lock in hydration—making it a go-to for dry skin, hair treatments, and massage blends. It's also the top lathering agent in natural soap-making and a staple in artisanal skincare products.
Made from fresh, ripe coconuts, the white meat is carefully shredded and gently dried at low temperatures before undergoing cold pressing at under 100°F. This preserves the integrity of the oil and ensures it remains nutrient-rich. After filtration, the result is a smooth, creamy oil with a lush coconut aroma—also known as virgin coconut oil.
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Coffee Beans | Coffea Arabica
I exclusively use Purity Coffee® in my coffee-scented products. It’s made with 100% specialty-grade, organic Arabica beans—lab-tested for purity and free of additives or allergens.
Purity Coffee’s original medium roast is crafted from high-quality, organic beans that are USDA Organic Certified and Smithsonian Bird Friendly®. It’s rich in antioxidants and specially formulated to support overall health and wellness.
Additionally, Purity Coffee never purchases green coffee unless it tests free of mold and mycotoxins, ensuring the cleanest, safest coffee possible.
Cucumber Hydrosol | Cucumis sativus
Cucumber hydrosol is a gentle, soothing botanical water that delivers instant hydration and relief to irritated or overheated skin. Naturally rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, and silica, it helps calm redness, reduce puffiness, and support a healthy skin barrier. Its refreshing nature makes it perfect for sensitive skin or anyone looking to cool and restore their complexion after sun exposure or heat. It leaves your skin feeling soft, calm, and balanced—like a cold compress in a bottle.
Grapeseed Oil | Vitis Vinifera
USDA ORGANIC. Grape seed oil is packed with essential nutrients like Vitamin E, proteins, minerals, and linoleic acid, which nourish both the hair and scalp, helping to accelerate hair growth. This lightweight oil keeps your hair well-moisturized, preventing thinning, breakage, and split ends, leaving your hair feeling healthy and revitalized. Say goodbye to an itchy scalp and dandruff with grape seed oil. Its excellent moisturizing properties target dandruff at its source, providing relief and hydration. Grape seed oil absorbs quickly into the scalp, strengthening hair from the roots and preventing common hair issues like breakage and damage. As a hypoallergenic oil, grape seed oil is gentle enough for even the most sensitive scalps, making it ideal for anyone looking to enhance the health and beauty of their hair.
Hibiscus Flower | Hibiscus sabdariffa
Hibiscus flowers, when infused into oils for skincare, become a potent source of natural beauty benefits. Often called the “Botox plant,” hibiscus is rich in AHAs that gently exfoliate, brighten, and improve skin texture—leaving you with a fresh, radiant glow. It’s packed with antioxidants that fight free radicals and support firm, youthful-looking skin. The infusion draws out its anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties, making it especially soothing for sensitive, acne-prone, or inflamed skin. The result? A botanical powerhouse that promotes smoother, more even-toned, and deeply nourished skin—naturally.
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Jojoba Oil | Simmondsia Chinensis
USDA ORGANIC. Jojoba oil, derived from the seeds of the jojoba plant, is a golden, nutrient-rich liquid wax that closely resembles the natural sebum of human skin. Helps balance oil production, making it ideal for both oily and dry skin types. Improves skin elasticity and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Promotes healing of acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions.
Lavender Flower | Lavandula Angustifolia
Though commonly associated with the English countryside, English lavender—Lavandula angustifolia—actually hails from the sun-kissed Mediterranean. Known for its dreamy, floral aroma and gentle, soothing properties, lavender has long held a cherished place in traditional herbalism, skincare rituals, and culinary creations.
These silvery-purple blossoms are a timeless favorite in everything from potpourri and linen sachets to herbal teas and baked goods. Their delicate flavor and fragrance make them perfect for infusing sugars, flavoring desserts, or enhancing savory dishes like roasted meats and breads.
Lavandula angustifolia is often called “True Lavender,” “Common Lavender,” or “French Lavender” (when grown in France). It’s one of the most recognizable lavender varieties and is loved for its soft, floral sweetness. It belongs to the mint family and grows as a woody, perennial shrub bearing fragrant blooms from late spring through early fall.
Lavender’s history is as rich as its scent. The ancient Egyptians used it in mummification rituals, while Greeks and Romans bathed in it, cooked with it, and blended it into perfumes. The name "lavender" comes from the Latin lavare, meaning "to wash"—a nod to its use in purification and bathing. Even during the Great Plague, it was included in Four Thieves Vinegar, a legendary herbal concoction said to protect from illness.
In folklore, lavender is tied to magic and mystery—believed to attract fairies and other ethereal beings when paired with rose, chamomile, and mugwort. And for centuries, it’s been treasured as an aphrodisiac and calming scent—still one of the most beloved floral aromas in the world today.
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Lemon Verbena | Aloysia citriodora
Lemon verbena is a gentle yet powerful botanical with a refreshing citrusy scent and a long history in herbal skincare. Rich in antioxidants, it helps combat free radical damage and supports a brighter, more even complexion. Its natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties make it ideal for calming irritation, reducing redness, and helping to prevent breakouts. Lemon verbena is also known to tone and refresh the skin, making it a favorite for uplifting tired, dull complexions. Infused into oils or balms, it brings both skin-loving benefits and a soothing aromatherapeutic experience.
Moroccan Argan Oil | Argania Spinosa
USDA ORGANIC. Our Pure Argan Oil is packed with Vitamin E, Omega 3, Omega 9 fatty acids, linoleic, and oleic acid, which nourish and hydrate the hair. It penetrates the hair shaft to repair damaged follicles, restoring moisture and enhancing shine without weighing hair down. Argan oil tames dry, frizzy, and unmanageable hair, making it ideal for color-treated hair by preventing dryness and UV damage. It's lightweight, non-greasy, and helps promote hair growth. Argan oil, often called "liquid gold," is rich in nutrients like vitamins A and E, Omega-6 fatty acids, and antioxidants. This makes it perfect for skincare, hair care, and beauty therapies. It moisturizes the skin, tones, heals acne, conditions hair, prevents stretch marks, and provides anti-aging benefits. Argan oil also helps soothe razor burns and bumps, and nourishes dry hands, feet, and nails. It's an all-around beauty powerhouse, ideal for maintaining healthy skin and hair.
Orange Peel | Citrus x sinensis
Organic orange peel, when slow-infused into oils, becomes a gentle yet powerful skin ally. Rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and natural AHAs, it helps brighten dull skin, even out tone, and gently exfoliate for a smoother texture. The infusion process draws out its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making it especially beneficial for congested or acne-prone skin. It also adds a subtle, uplifting citrus aroma—refreshing for both skin and spirit.
Peppermint Hydrosol | Mentha x piperita
Peppermint hydrosol is a naturally cooling and clarifying mist that refreshes the skin and awakens the senses. Its gentle astringent properties help tone and tighten the skin, while its antimicrobial nature supports clearer, calmer complexions—especially for those with oily or acne-prone skin. With each spritz, it delivers a burst of hydration and a cooling sensation that feels especially rejuvenating in hot weather or after a long day. It's a wake-up call for your skin—clean, crisp, and invigorating.
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Peppermint Leaf | Mentha x piperita
Peppermint leaf brings a natural cooling sensation to the skin, helping to calm irritation and reduce redness while awakening tired or congested complexions. Rich in menthol and anti-inflammatory compounds, it supports circulation and can soothe skin that's been stressed by heat, sun, or breakouts. Its gentle antimicrobial properties make it a favorite for oily or acne-prone skin, while the refreshing scent adds a spa-like element to your self-care routine. In skincare, peppermint leaf is like a breath of fresh air—clean, tingly, and uplifting.
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Pumpkin Seed Oil | Cucurbita Pepo
USDA ORGANIC. Pumpkin Seed Oil offers a range of skin benefits, thanks to the same nutrients that make pumpkin seeds a healthy snack. Rich in zinc and vitamin C, it helps firm and tighten the skin, promoting a more youthful appearance. It’s also great for oily skin, as zinc and selenium work together to regulate oil production, keeping the skin clean and healthy. The high vitamin E content in pumpkin seed oil provides powerful antioxidant protection against environmental stressors, helping to maintain skin's resilience. Additionally, the essential fatty acids deeply hydrate the skin without leaving it greasy, balancing both dry and oily areas. Pumpkin seed oil is also gentle and soothing, making it ideal for sensitive skin, providing comfort and nourishment without irritation.
Raspberry Seed Oil | Rubus idaeus
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Rhassoul Clay
Our Rhassoul clay is a luxurious, mineral-rich spa-quality clay sourced from the ancient deposits of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. Sun-dried and untreated, it blends effortlessly with water into a silky, smooth paste that feels like pure earth magic. Rich in silica and magnesium, this ancient beauty secret has been used for over 1400 years to cleanse, soften, and nourish the skin and hair.
Rose Hydrosol | Rosa Damascena
USDA ORGANIC. A true classic, the rose has been cherished for over 5,000 years, symbolizing love, nobility, and sacred beauty. Our Organic Rose Hydrosol captures the essence of fresh Rosa damascena petals, expertly distilled through water-steam distillation to preserve its luxurious aroma and skin-nourishing properties.
Rose Petals | Rosa Centifolia
USDA ORGANIC. Our Organic Rose Petals are handpicked from the finest Rosa damascena blooms, preserving their delicate aroma and powerful skin-loving properties. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and soothing compounds, these petals offer a luxurious, natural way to nourish and rejuvenate the skin.
Rose Powder | Rosa Damascena
USDA ORGANIC. Our Organic Rose Powder is a finely ground, nutrient-rich skincare essential made from dried Rosa damascena petals. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and natural exfoliating properties, this luxurious botanical ingredient helps rejuvenate, brighten, and soothe the skin.
Rosehip Oil | Rosa Canina
USDA ORGANIC. Rosehip oil is a natural, effective, and versatile solution for skin health, hydration, repair, and anti-aging. Enhances skin’s natural radiance while smoothing texture and reducing wrinkles. Hydrates and regenerates damaged skin, improving scar color and texture with Vitamin A and essential fatty acids. Contains trans-retinoic acid, which prevents premature aging by reducing sun-induced collagen and elastin breakdown.
Sea Buckthorn Oil | Hippophae Rhamnoides
USDA ORGANIC. Sea Buckthorn, also known as Sea Berry, originates from Mongolia. Packed with essential fatty acids, antioxidants (like vitamins C and E), and carotenoids, Sea Buckthorn oil nourishes and rejuvenates the skin. Its high content of omega-7 fatty acids helps to repair damaged skin and supports the regeneration of new skin cells, improving the overall appearance and texture. Regular use can help even out skin tone, reduce pigmentation, and enhance skin elasticity, giving it a firmer, more youthful appearance. Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, Sea Buckthorn oil helps soothe irritated or inflamed skin, making it ideal for conditions like acne, rosacea, or eczema.
Shea Butter | Vitellaria Paradoxa
This Organic Refined Shea Butter is derived from the nut of the Karité shea tree, native to Africa. Raw, unrefined shea butter is rich in vitamins A and E, along with essential fatty acids. It has a creamy color and a distinctive scent, and has been cherished for centuries for its moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits. Shea butter deeply soothes, hydrates, and balances the skin. It is commonly used to moisturize dry skin, treat eczema, nourish a dry scalp, heal chapped lips, and soften cracked skin on heels, elbows, and knees.
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Sweet Almond Oil | Prunus Dulcis
- Stimulates the production of the new skin cells and smooths fine lines
- Helps prevent cell damage and helps reduce UV damage to the skin
- Helps prevent premature aging
- Helps heal acne and facial scars
- Reduces puffiness and under-eye circles
- Treats dry skin
- Improves acne
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Tallow
Non-GMO | Hormone-Free | Antibiotic-Free | Vaccine-Free | No Preservatives. USDA ORGANIC Certified 100% grass-fed & grass-finished beef tallow derived from pasture-raised Angus beef. We dry-render our organic beef suet in house. Beef tallow is naturally rendered and free from preservatives. It is a nutrient-rich source of vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as antioxidants and essential fatty acids. The high concentration of vitamin E is particularly beneficial for overall wellness and skin health.
Vanilla Beans | Vanilla Planifolia
USDA ORGANIC. Our Organic Vanilla Beans are hand-harvested and sun-cured to preserve their rich, warm aroma and deep, complex flavor. Sourced from the finest vanilla orchids, these beans are packed with natural antioxidants and beneficial compounds that make them a luxurious ingredient for both skincare and culinary creations.
Witch Hazel Extract | Hamamelis Virginiana
Our organic witch hazel extract is a gentle yet powerful ingredient, perfect for both skincare and wellness formulations. Unlike most commercial witch hazel products that are heavily diluted with alcohol and distilled only once, ours is crafted with higher standards—distilled multiple times for maximum potency and made with care to preserve the plant's natural benefits. Its astringent and calming properties make it a must-have for calming irritated skin, tightening pores, and supporting a clear, balanced complexion.
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