Products & Ingredients
Welcome to our products and ingredients page. Here you will find information on ingredients we use, what products the ingredients are used in and the properties of those ingredients. All of our ingredients are sourced from trusted suppliers and we use only certified organic ingredients when able. Ingredients are formulated to deliver a high-quality end product that will offer superior performance. All of our products are small batch manufactured to ensure fresh ingredients of the highest quality as well as have a good shelf life when purchased. On this page, you will be able to determine which ingredients are suitable for you and therefore which product is most desirable.
Comedogenic Rating: The comedogenic scale is ranked by how likely it is that any specific ingredients, such as oils and butter used in cosmetic formulation, will clog pores. Anyone who is susceptible to acne breakouts should avoid highly comedogenic oils, as they may cause recurring acne problems. However, people with drier skin might prefer a more emollient oil toward the middle or upper levels of the scale. Non-comedogenic ingredients are substances that do not clog pores and have a comedogenic rating of 2 or less. And just about any substance with a rating of 5 may want to be avoided by a person who is prone to acne breakouts in those areas where a breakout may occur such as the face or back. This doesn’t suggest that they should not be used on areas such as hands and feet.
Many factors are involved in how a particular oil impacts your skin. So, there is no way to make an “absolute” prediction. Even skincare professionals have trouble determining how people’s skin will react to different oils, butter, and formulations. The fact is, everyone’s skin is different, so oil or butter will impact different people in different ways.
For example, Cocoa Butter can be a nourishing oil for some people with oily skin while others who also have oily skin will use it and develop more acne breakouts!
Factors that can lead to this variety of results may include things like skin type, water intake, environmental exposure, and other things that can influence the way the oils act on your skin.
In addition to an ingredient’s comedogenic ranking, the composition of fatty acids or oils properties is also useful in determining which skin type will benefit from a particular oil.
Common Names
Comedogenic Rating:
2
Skin Type(s):
Dry, Sensitive, Acne-Prone
Usage Rate Percentage:
5.0 to 25.00
Properties and how we use it:
High in Oleic Acid, used in soaps, massage oil and body butters.
Comedogenic Rating:
2
Skin Type(s):
Combination, Dry
Usage Rate Percentage:
1.7
Properties and how we use it:
High in Oleic Acid, used in soaps, massage oil and body butters.
Comedogenic Rating:
2
Skin Type(s):
Dry, Sensitive, Acne-Prone
Usage Rate Percentage:
5.0 to 25.00
Properties and how we use it:
High in Oleic Acid, used in soaps, massage oil and body butters.
Comedogenic Rating:
NA
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
0.2
Properties and how we use it:
Arrowroot powder is a natural powdered root starch that is white in color and very lightweight. It is derived from the tropical South American plant Maranta Arundinacea. Used in soaps as a scent fixative and body butter to reduce oily feel.
Comedogenic Rating:
3
Skin Type(s):
Dry, Acne-Prone
Usage Rate Percentage:
99.9
Properties and how we use it:
High in Oleic Acid, used in soaps, massage oil and body butters.
Comedogenic Rating:
2
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
13.5 to 20.0
Properties and how we use it:
Humectant, used in balms.
Comedogenic Rating:
NA
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types, Good for oily Skin
Usage Rate Percentage:
1.8 to 2.0
Properties and how we use it:
Bentonite Clay is a natural clay with a fine, soft texture, used in shave soap to add slip.
Comedogenic Rating:
1
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types, Oily/Acne-Prone
Usage Rate Percentage:
2.5 to 5.0
Properties and how we use it:
High in Ricinoleic Acid, used in soaps, balms and massage oils.
Comedogenic Rating:
4
Skin Type(s):
Ideal for Body/Eye Area, not for Oily/Acne-Prone
Usage Rate Percentage:
5.0 to 26.0
Properties and how we use it:
High in Oleic and Steatic Acid, used in body butter and lip balm. Has a deep chocolate odor and maintains all of the beneficial nutrients.
Comedogenic Rating:
4
Skin Type(s):
Ideal for Body/Eye Area, not for Oily/Acne-Prone
Usage Rate Percentage:
25.0
Properties and how we use it:
High in Oleic and Stearic Acid, used in Lavender body butter. Refined Cocoa butter lacks the chocolate smell.
Comedogenic Rating:
4
Skin Type(s):
Very Dry, Best for Body Use
Usage Rate Percentage:
12.0 to 25.0
Properties and how we use it:
High in Lauric Acid, used is soap. Lip balm and body butter
Comedogenic Rating:
2
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
5.0
Properties and how we use it:
High in Palmitic and Oleic acid, used in massage oils.
Comedogenic Rating:
2
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
5.0 to 10.0
Properties and how we use it:
High in Caprylic and Capric Acid, used in foot balm and massage oil.
Comedogenic Rating:
4
Skin Type(s):
Dry, Best for Body Use
Usage Rate Percentage:
5.0
Properties and how we use it:
High in Palmitic, Steric and Oleic acids, used in lip balm.
Comedogenic Rating:
1
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
32.0
Properties and how we use it:
High in Linoleic Acid, used in massage oil.
Comedogenic Rating:
2
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types, including Oily/Acne-Prone
Usage Rate Percentage:
4.0 to 15.0
Properties and how we use it:
High in Eicosenoic and Oleic Acids, used in balms.
Comedogenic Rating:
1
Skin Type(s):
Skin Types, including Oily/Acne-Prone
Usage Rate Percentage:
99.9
Properties and how we use it:
High in Stearic and Oleic Acids, used in balms. One of the hardest butters available.
Comedogenic Rating:
2
Skin Type(s):
Ideal for Body/Eye Area, not for Oily/Acne-Prone
Usage Rate Percentage:
40.8
Properties and how we use it:
Emollient high in Ricinoleic Acid, used in foot balm.
Comedogenic Rating:
NA
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
4.6
Properties and how we use it:
High in Lauric and Oleic Acids, used in Castille soap.
Comedogenic Rating:
NA
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
1.0 to 3.0
Properties and how we use it:
Essential oil used in body butters, soaps and massage oils.
Comedogenic Rating:
NA
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
2.0
Properties and how we use it:
Advanced lip plumber formula containing a combination of tripeptide GHK (tripiptide-1) and hyaluronic acid. Used in lip balm.
Comedogenic Rating:
1
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types, Oily/Acne-Prone
Usage Rate Percentage:
1.8 to 10.0
Properties and how we use it:
High in Eicosenoic Acid, used in balms.
Comedogenic Rating:
2
Skin Type(s):
Dry, Acne-Prone
Usage Rate Percentage:
40.0 to 95.5
Properties and how we use it:
High in Oleic Acid, used in soaps.
Comedogenic Rating:
4
Skin Type(s):
Very Dry, Best for Body Use
Usage Rate Percentage:
25.00
Properties and how we use it:
High in Palmitic and Oleic Acids, used in soaps. We use on verified RSPO Palm Oil. See our blog post regarding RSPO Palm Oil.
Comedogenic Rating:
NA
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
1.5 to 2.5
Properties and how we use it:
An Emulsifier used in balms and massage oils. Adds slip to the oils.
Comedogenic Rating:
NA
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
0.5 to 1.5
Properties and how we use it:
Essential Oil used in balms.
Comedogenic Rating:
NA
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
5.0
Properties and how we use it:
Extract used in balms as an antioxidant for the oils.
Comedogenic Rating:
O
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
5.0 to 28.0
Properties and how we use it:
High in Linoleic Acid, used in massage oil, soap and balms.
Comedogenic Rating:
3
Skin Type(s):
Dry, Irritated
Usage Rate Percentage:
5.5
Properties and how we use it:
High in Linoleic and Oleic Acid, used in massage oil.
Comedogenic Rating:
1
Skin Type(s):
Normal, Dry
Usage Rate Percentage:
9.0 to 25.5
Properties and how we use it:
High in Oleic and Stearic Acid, used in body butters and balms.
Comedogenic Rating:
NA
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
0.3
Properties and how we use it:
Additive to soaps to make a harder longer lasting bar.
Comedogenic Rating:
2
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
0.7 to 2.0
Properties and how we use it:
High in Stearic Acid, used in shave soap.
Comedogenic Rating:
O
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
20.0 to 27.5
Properties and how we use it:
High in Linoleic Acid, used in massage oils.
Comedogenic Rating:
2
Skin Type(s):
Dry
Usage Rate Percentage:
0.0
Properties and how we use it:
High in Oleic Acid, used in shave soap.
Comedogenic Rating:
NA
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
0.2
Properties and how we use it:
Used in Silk Soap. Creates a smooth feel, adds lather and hardness to the bar. This silk is cruelty-free. The fibers are collected from cocoons after the silk worms have emerged.
Comedogenic Rating:
NA
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Tpes
Usage Rate Percentage:
0.1 to 0.3
Properties and how we use it:
Mica-based non-bleeding pigment from laboratory-grade mica.
Comedogenic Rating:
2
Skin Type(s):
Most Skin Types
Usage Rate Percentage:
0.5 to 1.5
Properties and how we use it:
Used in balms, body butters and massage oils as an antioxidant for the oils.