Ingredients
Our ingredients are simple. All natural, high quality organic cold pressed oils, butters, and CO2 extracts make up our formulas. Each ingredient serves a purpose and many are used in multiple products throughout the line. Read here for information about what they do and where they come from.
Shea Butter
Butyrospermum parkii*+
What it is: Seed fat from the shea tree
Origin: Ghana
Found in: Shea Body Butter, Turmeric & Oatmeal Soap, Cocoa Lotion Bar
The main ingredient in our body butter, Shea Butter is extremely beneficial for protecting and regenerating skin. It does not clog pores and helps to heal wounds, reduce redness, and moisturizes dry and irritated skin.
Sourced from a women owned co-op in a small village of Northern Ghana, our shea butter contributes to building a community and empowering women.
Sea Buckthorn CO2
Hippophae rhamnoides*
What it is: Oil from sea buckthorn berries
Origin: Germany
Found in: Baobab Face Oil
Extracted from the whole berry, Sea Buckthorn CO2 is extremely high in beta carotene, which gives it it’s rich red-orange color and is high in antioxidants for protecting skin from common environmental pollutants.
Castor Oil
Ricinus communis*
What it is: Oil from seeds of the castor bean plant
Origin: India
Found in: Turmeric & Oatmeal Soap
Used in our bar soap for its cleansing properties and to stabilize lather.
Beeswax
Cera alba
What it is: Wax produced by honey bees
Origin: Florida and North Dakota
Found in: Shea Body Butter, Cocoa Lotion Bar
An essential in our Body Butter and Cocoa Lotion Bar, Beeswax creates a protective barrier on the skin, sealing in oils to keep your skin moisturized all day long. Similar to honey, it contains antibacterial properties to help speed up the healing of wounds and other skin ailments.
Baobab Oil
Adansonia digitata*+
What it is: Oil from baobab fruit seeds
Origin: Senegal
Found in: Baobab Face Oil
Oil from the Baobab tree, also known as the "Tree of Life" as it provides food, water, and shelter to the indigenous people of Africa. The oil obtained from its seeds is rich in vitamins A, D, and E, as well as antioxidants.
Colloidal Oatmeal USP
Avena sativa
What it is: Finely ground whole oatmeal
Origin: USA
Found in: Turmeric & Oatmeal Soap
Finely ground oatmeal used in our soap for its anti-inflammatory beta glucan and avenanthramides content, which acts as a natural, deep penetrating moisturizer that reduces itching caused by dry skin.
Jojoba Oil
Simmondsia chinensis*
What it is: Oil from jojoba seeds
Origin: Arizona
Found in: Baobab Face Oil
Actually a liquid wax, Jojoba oil is the closest oil you can get to your skin’s natural sebum. It’s composition makes it an essential part of our Face Oil, helping to balance our skin’s natural oils.
Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosa canina*
What it is: Oil from rosehip fruit seeds
Origin: Chile
Found in: Baobab Face Oil
The powerful oil of Rosehip seeds contains a high amount of antioxidants and beta-carotene to reduce the appearance of fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and smooth skin.
Sunflower Oil
Hhelianthus annus*
Helianthus annuus
What it is: Oil from sunflower seeds
Origin: Spain
Found in: Shea Body Butter, Turmeric & Oatmeal Soap, Cocoa Lotion Bar
Sunflower oil is a staple in our skincare cabinets. This all-purpose oil does not clog pores, and contains high amounts of vitamins A and E. It aids in skin moisturizing and soothes inflamed skin.
Turmeric
Curcuma longa*
What it is: Root from turmeric
Origin: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Found in: Baobab Face Oil, Turmeric & Oatmeal Soap
Just like the root itself, Turmeric CO2 is highly anti-inflammatory due to its curcumin content. It improves skin elasticity, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, evens out skin tone from hyperpigmentation, and reduces acne causing bacteria.
Our turmeric powder comes from Diaspora Co, a queer WOC owned spice company dedicated to putting money, equity, and power into the hands of Indian farmers.
Vitamin E
D-Alpha-Tocopherol
What it is: Molecularly distilled sunflower seed oil
Origin: Spain
Found in: Baobab Face Oil, Shea Body Butter, Cocoa Lotion Bar
Derived from sunflower seed oil, vitamin E is a viscous oil used in small amounts with strong antioxidant properties to preserve oils from oxidizing as well as fighting free radicals to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Coconut Oil
Cocos nucifera*+
What it is: Oil from coconut fruit pulp
Origin: Philippines
Found in: Shea Body Butter, Turmeric & Oatmeal Soap
Known for its antibacterial qualities, Coconut oil aids in relieving skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, while moisturizing and increasing skin elasticity.
*Certified Organic / +Certified Fair Trade
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