INGREDIENTS GLOSSARY

CARBO ACTIVATUS - derived from carbon-rich materials, such as wood, burned at high temperatures to produce a blackened charcoal substance.
Benefits: deep cleans, removes impurities, improves texture + appearance, reduces acne

ALOE BARBADENSIS - ground from the aloe vera leaf.
Benefits: moisturizes, soothes, heals scars, calms acne, boosts collagen and is anti-inflammatory.

ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL: obtained by pressing the kernels of the fruit of the argan tree, mainly grown in Morocco.
Benefits: protects the skin’s barrier, improves texture, moisturizes, treats some skin conditions and infections, reduces oiliness, anti-aging effects, reduces the appearance of stretch marks.

MARANTA ARUDINACEA: a tropical tuber native to Indonesia, extracted from the plant's rhizome, an underground stem, which attracts and retains moisture.
Benefits: can help to soothe and hydrate the skin, and also help to reduce irritation and redness

SODIUM BICARBONATE: a crystalline salt, found in a natural mineral form in nahcolite deposits.
Benefits: good for kidneys, slows bone loss, builds muscles, soothes + softens skin, eases pain, exfoliates, clears breakouts, tightens pores, brightens skin, detoxifying, cleansing, soothes dermatitis, eczema + sunburns. Counteracts the acidic properties of chemotherapy.

CERA ALBA: is a naturally occurring wax produced in hives by honeybees
Benefits: seals in moisture and protects against dryness. Beeswax has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to soothe chapped or irritated lips. It also creates a barrier between the lips and the environment, making it ideal for use in windy or cold weather conditions.

STYRAX BENZOIN: a balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several species of trees occurring in tropical to temperate climates.
Benefits: a skin protectant that relieves respiratory conditions, antiseptic, boosts skin elasticity, prevents moisture loss, soothes inflammation, helps with arthritis-related pain, kills germs, reduces swelling, stops bleeding from small cuts, relieves ulcers, bedsores, cracked skin

EUPHORBIA CERIFERA CERA: Derived from the leaves of small candelilla shrubs, which are native to northern Mexico and the southwestern U.S., and is similar to beeswax
Benefits: forms a protective barrier on the skin, guarding against external aggressors and locking in moisture. It is non-comedogenic (it does not clog pores). This makes it suitable for oily and acne-prone skin types.

COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA: Derived from the fronds of a carnauba tree, found in Brazil
Benefits: moisturizes the lips, has emollient and protective qualities, prevents chapped lips. It creates a barrier, which keeps skin moisturized and smooth.

RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED: Derived by extracting oil from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. The heating process deactivates the ricin, making it safe for use on skin.
Benefits: strengthens and nourishes nails, eyelashes, eyebrows, hair and beard, promotes the restoration of skin, removes impurities from the skin, binds water to the skin for better hydration, is anti-inflammatory and analgesic, antiviral + anti-bacterial

CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT - An edible flowering plant that grows wild and close to the ground.
Benefits: reduces signs of aging, accelerates call + tissue renewal, reduces fine lines, is anti-inflammatory

CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT - A type of algae found mainly in nutrient-rich freshwater.
Benefits: Also used for nutrition + medicine, it increases skin firmness + tone, it is high in vitamins + minerals, and it stimulates cells to reproduce at faster rate

CITRIC ACID - A safe compound made from yeasts and molds via a fermentation process using molasses as raw material
Benefits: exfoliates, unclogs pores, hydrating/reduces appearance of fine lines + wrinkles, evens skin tone, brightens, softens + smooths

THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER: Cocoa butter comes from cocoa beans, classified as an emollient that is a great source of natural antioxidants.
Benefits: It aids in skin hydration, nourishment, elasticity, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and adds a protective hydrating layer to lips + skin.

COCOS NUCIFERA EXTRACT: It is a an opaque, milky-white liquid extracted from the grated pulp of mature coconuts
Benefits: it has high-fat content for moisturizing and locking in hydration, it is easily absorbed, smoothes skin cells, maintains elasticity. It is rich in vitamins
C (reduces pigmentation and inflammation),
E (antioxidant that protects the skin),
B1 + B3 + B5 (calms red, irritated or dry skin),
rich in copper (promote skin renewal),
iron (stimulates cell turnover),
magnesium (regulates cell regeneration and repair) and
selenium (protects skin from UV stressors),
manganese (helps you absorb other vitamins
It supports collagen production and fights free radicals… collagen slows the aging process + maintains elasticity and strength. It is anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory.

COCOS NUCIFERA: It is made by pressing fresh coconut meat or dried coconut meat called copra
Benefits: locks in hydration, smooths out skin, calms inflammation, soothes skin issues, has antibacterial properties (that can help with acne), can promote wound healing, contains protective antioxidants and fatty acids like linoleic acid and lauric acid

MARIS SAL: It is derived from the Dead Sea of Israël or Jordan.
Benefits: calms skin allergies, eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis; hydrates the skin and reduces inflammation, infection, itching and scaling; soothes joints and muscles; aid relaxation and helps soothe aching joints and muscles

DECYL GLUCOSIDE: a surfactant that attracts impurities and removes them from the skin surface when used with water. It is a safe substance for sensitive skin.
Benefits: provides a greater degree of hydration and nourishment for all skin types.

SODIUM CHLORIDE: primarily composed of sodium chloride, much like common table salt but with a specific dendritic crystalline structure. It is is commercially manufactured.
Benefits: helps to maintain fragrance, holds essential oils stronger + longer, reduces clumping; preservative for sea salt bath blends

MAGNESIUM SULFATE: It is obtained by evaporating water from lakes that are rich in magnesium sulfate.
Benefits: eases stress and relaxes the body, relieves pain and muscle cramps, helps muscles and nerves function properly, helps prevent hardening of arteries and blood clots, makes insulin more effective, relieves constipation, eliminates toxins from the body

MONTMORILLONITE - found naturally in France's Montmorillonite area.
Benefits: exfoliates, increases circulation, reduces inflammation, has natural cleansing properties, tightens pores and removes impurities

CAPRAE LAC: It is is the milk of domestic goats
Benefits: It’s loaded with vitamins and minerals that promotes a healthy skin microbiome, moisturizes, exfoliates with natural AHA/lactic acid, antibacterial, soothes skin irritation and redness, skin-repairing vitamins and minerals, alleviates sun damage, burns, bug bites, and other forms of skin damage, antioxidants such as vitamin C and Vitamin E which protect your skin from oxidative stress effects, brightens and tones the skin, neutralizes the skin’s pH balance, high in B6, B12, C, D, E and Selenium, humectants for brighter, smoother and more hydrated skin

GLYCERIN: A natural compound derived from vegetable oils or animal fats
Benefits: increases skin hydration, relieves dryness, refreshes skin surface, softens + soothes skin (can clear rough or dry patches from eczema or psoriasis), antimicrobial, protects the skin, strengthens the skin barrier

CANNABIS SATIVA SEED OIL: extracted from the seeds of the hemp plant
Benefits: Hemp seed oil is high in linoleic acid (omega–6), a fatty acid that strengthens the skin barrier. It's ideal for sensitive skin including sore chapped lips as it's been proven to soothe and reduce redness in as little as 30 minutes

SODIUM CHLORIDE: It is extracted from the Khewra Salt Mine, which is located near the Himalayas in Pakistan
Benefits: balances pH, reduces signs of aging, improves sleep quality, regulates blood sugar, increases libido, hydrates, can be used to treat eczema, manages muscle cramps, enhances blood circulation, can help to regulate blood pressure

SODIUM HYALURONATE - It is found naturally in the body, primarily the skin, connective tissues, and eyes. Can be produced by fermenting certain types of bacteria
Benefits: antioxidant, evens skin tone, improves firmness, lightens dark spots, protects from damage caused by free radicals

SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS: It is the liquid produced in the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) plant, a shrub, native to Arizona, California, and Mexico
Benefits: anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hydrating, soothes sunburn, gentle. The waxy texture of Jojoba Oil forms a protective barrier over dry or chapped lips to lock in moisture and leave them feeling soft and smooth

KAOLIN - It is a mild type of clay made up of a mineral known as kaolinite, which can be found all over the globe
Benefits: clears excess oil + dirt, controls oiliness, detoxifies, reveals brighter + smoother looking complexion, reduces

SODIUM HYDROXIDE: Lye is obtained by leaching wood ashes with water
Benefits: used to balance and maintain the pH levels of skin care products

MAGNESIUM SULFATE - It comes from natural minerals such as dolomite and magnesite in the form of magnesium carbonate. It can also be found in seawater which contains 0.13 percent of the element in the form of magnesium chloride, and in salt lakes brines or underground mineral salt deposits.
Benefits: improves appearance, lowers cortisol levels/reduces acne + rosacea, improves cellular processes, reduces inflammation

MANGIFERA INDICA: It is made from the oil from the seed or kernels of the mango tree
Benefits: Mangoes are packed with fiber, vitamins (C, B6, A, E, and more), and minerals. It is non-comedogenic, protects from UV rays, antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, restores the skin barrier, protects from UV rays, prevents wrinkles

BRASSICA RAPA SEED EXTRACT: It comes from two large shrubs, Brassica juncea (brown mustard) and Brassica hirta (white mustard), native to Asia
Benefits: hydrates your skin, removes impurities and protects from acne, packed with anti-inflammatory properties reducing inflammation in the body

AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT - A type of cereal grain from the Poaceae grass family of plants
Benefits: moisturizes, protects, exfoliates, cleanses, boosts collagen production, improves complexion, reduces inflammation

OLEA EUROPAEA: It is extracted from the fleshy part of the ripened fruit of the olive tree.
Benefits: soft supple lips, superior hydration, relief from cracked and chapped lips, natural spf protection. Provides deep hydration, reduces inflammation, gently exfoliates, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, reduces puffiness and swelling, helps soothe dry or irritated skin, protects from oxidative stress and premature aging

PHENOXYETHANOL and CAPRYLYL GLYCOL: It is a paraben- and formaldehyde-free preservative system. The combination of these ingredients provides optimized protection against microbial growth.
Uses: trace amounts needed to preserve products containing H2O. I always use the smallest amount necessary to keep all products as natural as possible and for maximum benefit.

MOROCCAN STEVENSITE - a brown clay only found in a valley in the Atlas mountains of Morocco
Benefits: removes excess dirt + sebum, reduces acne + blackheads + pimples, reduces dryness, improves clarity

KAOLINITE - It is mined in Brazil but it can also be found in Bulgaria, France, the United Kingdom, Iran, Germany, India, Australia, and other countries. The clay is particularly abundant in soils that exist in moist climates, such as those in tropical rainforest areas.
Benefits: gentle, reduces puffiness + appearance of pores + fine lines, firms skin, evens skin tone, calms inflammation, brightens tone

ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL: It is derived from the fruit and seeds of the wild rose bush. It’s made by pressing rosehips. Rosehips are mostly grown in the Andes Mountains, but they're also grown in Africa and Europe.
Benefits: rich in skin nourishing vitamins with an emphasis on vitamin A, essential fatty acids, phenols + antioxidants; it contains lycopene and beta carotene. Benefits: hydrating, moisturizing, exfoliating, brightening, boosts collagen formation, reduces inflammation, protects against sun damage, reduces hyperpigmentation, reduces scars/fine lines, boosts immunity

KAOLINITE - found in coastal regions around the world and derived from marine or sea sediments.
Benefits: absorbs excess oil + dirt + toxins, exfoliates, sooths + heals psoriases, eczema + dermatitis, reduces impurities, rich in minerals

SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OIL: It is an edible, high-quality vegetable oil derived from raw sesame seeds
Benefits: rich in vitamins A, B, and E, which protects your skin cells from environmental damage caused by different toxins, pollutants, and UV radiation. It also contains essential fatty acids: oleic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid, linoleic acid that moisturize and hydrate. Benefits: protects from UV radiation, treats acne, reverses signs of premature aging, balances pH, exfoliates, heals damaged skin, prevents pigmentation

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER: It comes from the nuts of karité trees that grow in the Sahel region extending from West to East Africa, from Guinea and Senegal to Uganda and South Sudan
Benefits: a natural emollient, which means it can help to soften the skin. This is especially beneficial for lips that are dry, rough, or cracked. The fatty acids in shea butter can help to nourish and moisturize the skin, leaving your lips feeling soft and supple

HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL: It is a 100% natural wax derived from the vegetable soybeans
Benefits: It is non-toxic and clean-burning, made with no toxins, carcinogens, or pollutants so are less likely to trigger allergies

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL: It is a non-volatile oil pressed from the seeds of the sunflower plant, containing high amounts of the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid
Benefits: contains antioxidant vitamin E, oleic + linoleic acid, reinforcing this natural moisture barrier is helpful for those with dry skin and for preventing wrinkles. It is non-comedogenic/doesn’t clog pores, offers sun protection and absorbs easily. It also aids in wound healing

PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL: It is made from the edible kernels of the almond tree
Benefits: with high levels of vitamins E and A, it keeps your skin cells healthy, protects from UV radiation damage, and helps skin stay smooth, soft, and free of fine lines. The fatty acids retain moisture and heal chapped and irritated skin. Plus, the vitamin A reduces acne. It has has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-carcinogenic properties. Helps with stretch marks, aging and lightens circles under the eyes

SODIUM ASCORBATE - A weak acid, typically man-made but can be derived from fruits + vegetables. It occurs naturally in the human body and is involved in many bodily processes, such as the synthesis of collagen and red blood cells
Benefits: boosts collagen, anti-aging, lightens dark spots, scavenging free radicals, antioxidant, evens skin tone

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