Ingredients

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter is made from cocoa beans, making it a natural ingredient. Cocoa butter helps keep the skin hydrated without feeling greasy. Cocoa butter has an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect, making it useable for all skin types.

 

Shea Butter

Shea butter in extracted from the nuts on a Shea tree. Shea butter is natural, rich in vitamins A, E and F and very low in the proteins that can trigger allergies, making it safe for all skin types. Shea butter’s fatty acid contents allows for it to absorb into the skin, leaving it evenly moisturized while also restoring lipids and locking in moisture. Shea butter is also anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti bacterial and anti fungal, making it great to soothe skin conditions (ex. eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis), sun and skin burns, wounds and even insect bites.

 

Mango Butter

Mango butter is extracted directly from the seed of a mango. Mango butter is also antioxidant with with mineral and vitamins such a A, C and E. Mango butter can act as an added protective layer that can help moisturize and even help soften the skin. Vitamin C helps stimulate the production of collagen while also working with Vitamin E to help protect the skin from environmental stressors such as sunlight, pollution and blue lights from screens, which could lead to skin damage and premature aging. 

 

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is extracted from the meaty insides of mature coconuts, making it natural. Coconut oil is made up of natural fats which locks in moisture and the skin. Coconut oil has anti microbial properties that help protect the skin from harmful microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. Coconut oil could also help to treat acne, inflammation, dry skin and even treat skin conditions as well as healing wounds. 

 

Beeswax

Beesax is produced from worker bees that creates a honeycomb to store their colony’s wax. Beeswax is a humectant, which helps attract water, keeping the skin hydrated. Beeswax can also create an added layer of protection on the skin while also being a natural exfoliant. Due to beeswax’s antibacterial agents, it can be used to treat skin conditions, burns cracked/chapped skin and wounds. 

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a natural, essential nutrient with anti-inflammatory properties that helps support the immune system, cell function and skin health. Another benefit of Vitamin E is that it helps reduce UV damage, symptoms of atopic dermatitis and fatty liver disease. Although Vitamin E is very thick in texture, it makes a great moisturizer for dry areas and can work to reduce acute or chronic skin damage caused UV irradiation. 

Stearic Acid

Stearic acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid, which is found in humans, animals and some plants, making it a natural ingredient. Stearic acid is a surfactant, which helps water and oils blend together. Using stearic acid prevents products from separating as it is also an emulsifier, which prolongs the usages of products. Stearic acid is also non-photosensitive, non irritating and non-carcinogenic. 

Optiphen

Optiphen is a preservative that helps kill harmful germs such as bacteria, yeast and mold. Optiphen is parabean-free and formaldehyde-free. Optiphen not only kills off germs, it is also responsible for the smooth, lotion-like feel of the products containing optiphen.

 

Emulsifying Wax

Emulsifying was is extracted from fatty acids and plant oils, making it a natural ingredient. Emulsifying wax helps improve the consistency and texture of the skin without the greasy film feeling while acting as a stabilizer and greatly moisturizing the skin. Using emulsifying wax, similar to optiphen, helps to make a creamy, smooth product that can can easily be applied and used by any and all skin types.

 

Arrowroot Powder

Arrowroot powder is a natural, non toxic and non-GMO plant-based versatile flour. Arrowroot powder is used as a thickener, but also adds softening and degreasing effect. Arrowroot powder contains minerals and vitamins such as zinc, iron, potassium and vitamin B6 and helps provide relief to rashes, acne and skin sores. Arrowroot powder is also anti-inflammatory and is an anti-irritant, which can help improve skin’s texture, condition the skin and reduce oiliness. 

Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed oil is extracted from the very tiny seeds of grapes. Grapeseed oil has a plethora of antioxidants and skin-promoting compounds. Grapeseed oil can help manage acne breakouts, lightens acne scars and also protects against free radicals. Use of grapeseed oil helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles due to the polyphenols. You may even notice the evening/brightening of skin tones due to a powerful antioxidant ingredient known as proanthocyanidin. Grapeseed oil is anti microbial, anti fungal and supports the reproduction of collagen.