Aloe Vera - a succulent plant with healing properties. The pulp of the leaves may be used for antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing. It enhances healing for burns and other skin conditions. There are no known side-effects.
Apricot Kernel Oil - carrier oil and natural moisturizer for skin types that cannot absorb oils efficiently. Good for mature skin.
Bees Wax - a natural wax manufactured by bees for cells where they store honey (honeycomb).
Calciferol - part of Vitamin D -- promotes healthy skin.
Carbomer - a white powder, lightly acidic, used as a thickener for both water and oils in cosmetics. A low volume is recommended for sensitive skin. High volumes are utilized in gel formulation processes.
Castor Oil - cosmetic grade natural vegetable oil from castor beans. Used to bind ingredients that include water in cosmetics. Creates a sticky feeling on the skin, but soothes skin irritations. Used in bath oils, perfumes, cosmetic face masks and lipsticks.
Cetheth-20 - derived from vegetable oil, used as a thickening agent in cosmetics to stabilize mixed ingredients.
Cetyl Alcohol - solid organic compound that was one of the first alcohols to be isolated from vegetable oils such as palm oil and coconut oil.
Coconut Oil (plain and / or Bleached and Deodorized) - natural saturated fat extracted from coconuts. Used in soap, shampoos conditioners, and lotions. Helps promote lather as a cleansing agent. Beneficial to skin.
Colloidal Silver - actual silver atomized in solution. Considered a natural mild antibiotic and antiviral.
Deionized Water - water that has had particles and components that interfere with stability and performance of cosmetics filtered out. .
Dimethicone - a fine silicone 'sand' with unique fluid properties. It gives a smooth, silky feel on skin. An effective emollient. Used to reduce scarring and to heal wounds.
DMDM Hydantoin - cosmetic grade of formaldehyde used as a preservative. Used in low volumes for cosmetic products.
Essential oils - oils extracted from whole fragrant and / or aromatic harvested bulk herbal plant material by a process of distillation. They have natural medicinal and healing benefits.
Grapeseed Oil - carrier oil, with natural Vitamins E and F--antioxidant and Anti-aging effect.
Green Tea - herbal tea with healing and longevity properties.
Glycerin - natural cosmetic grade vegetable plant extract used as a cosmetic emulsifier and moisturizer.
Herbs - natural, safe, edible, and suitable for topical application to the body for a wide variety of ailments.
Hydroxyethcellulose - a by-product of corn, which is used as a binder in many cosmetics, makeup foundations, shampoos, mascaras, hair rinses, tanning products and lotions.
Jojoba Oil - extracted from the Jojoba plant, it is a carrier oil, natural sunscreen, antioxidant, and has healing and moisturizing effects on skin; high in Vitamin E and collagen.
Lake Salts - naturally occurring in saline bodies of water.
Methylparaben - wood alcohol and benzoic acid, found naturally in cherry bark, raspberries, tea, anise, and cassia barks.
Natural Coloring - cosmetic grade, similar to food coloring.
Palm Oil - natural plant extract from palm butter. Used in baby soaps, soaps, salves, and ointments.
Panthenol - Vitamin B5.
Propylparaben - preservative against bacteria and fungus. From benzoic acid, it is found naturally in cherry bark, raspberries and tea.
Propylene Glycol - cosmetic grade humectant, used to retain moisture. Is in foundations, deodorants, hair spray mascaras, baby lotions, mouthwashes, and lipsticks.
Purified Water- natural water that is filtered and distilled to remove any chemicals, algae, or bacteria.
Retinol / Retinol Palmitate - Vitamin A.
Safflower Oil - from the flowers of the safflower plant. Carrier oil, high in polyunsaturated fatty acids
Shea Butter - Made from the fruit of the Mangifolia, or Karite Tree. Promotes cell-regeneration, as well as moisturization and cleansing.
Sodium Cocoate - from natural coconut oil. Cleansing agent and moisturizer.
Sodium Hydroxide - a form of soda lye used in shampoos, soaps, and shaving creams as a sudsing agent.
Sodium Laurate - cosmetic grade weak lathering agent. In soapless shampoos, bubble bath, toothpaste, and lotions.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate - cosmetic grade water softening lathering agent used in bubble bath, soapless shampoos, toothpastes, lotions, and creams.
Sodium Myristate - natural vegetable fat used in shampoos, soaps, creams, and lather foaming agent.
Sodium Stearate - a fatty acid stearic acid emulsifier and thickening agent used in toothpaste, deodorants, soap less shampoos and shaving lather. Doesn’t irritate the skin.
Sorbitan oleate - from plant fats, emulsifier used in shaving creams, lipsticks and soft soaps.
Sorbitol - a natural sugar sweetener made from fruit, also has humectant qualities.
Soybean protein - conditioner for skin as well as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Stearic Acid - derived from vegetable fats and oils. Known as a sensitizer.
Sucrose - a sugar-derived preservative and antioxidant in cosmetic form.
Sunflower Oil - organic carrier oil, high in polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Sweet Almond Oil – used as a carrier for essential oils. Can heal irritated or dry skin.
Titanium dioxide - a natural cosmetic grade mineral used as a whitener in face powders, lipsticks, nail polish, candy and chewing gum.
Tocopheryl Acetate - Vitamin E.
Triethanolamine - cosmetic grade detergent and cleansing agent. Used in lotions, soaps, shampoos and bath powder.
Vitamin A - Retinol / Retinol Palmitate.
Vitamin B5 - Panthenol.
Vitamin D - Calciferol, promotes healthy skin.
Vitamin E - Tocopheryl Acetate.
Vegetable Glycerin - natural cosmetic grade vegetable plant extraction used as a cosmetic emulsifier and moisturizer.
Witch hazel - a natural herbal astringent, natural alcohol, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and local anesthetic. Refreshes the skin.