Diaper Cream

Known As: Zinc Oxide

Source: Mineral Zincite

A water insoluble compound used for bulking (increases volume), as a colorant (provides color), as a biocide (to help cleanse the skin or prevent odor), as a light stabilizer (prevents product deteriorating from light exposure), for oral care, as a skin protectant, and as a mineral sunscreen agent (helps prevent sunburn).

Known As: Coconut Oil

Source: The white lining of the coconut fruit

Cocos nucifera oil is a clear or yellowish oil derived from coconuts, which grow on the cocos nucifera, or coconut palm tree.

Known As: Shea Butter

Source: The seeds of the shea tree

A vegetable fat from the nuts of the Mangifolia tree, used as an emollient for skin and hair (retains moisture), as an occlusive (helps hold moisture in), and to increase viscosity (thickness).

Known As: Sunflower Seed Oil

Source: Sunflower Seeds

An oil from the seeds of sunflowers used as a skin and hair emollient (retains moisture), as a skin occlusive (helps hold moisture in), and as a solvent (helps other ingredients dissolve in a solution).

Known As: Beeswax

Source: A natural wax that comes from the glands of honeybees

Purified wax from a bee's honeycomb. Can be used as an emulsifier (keeps ingredients together), a binder, an emollient for skin and hair (retain moisture), a fragrance, thickening agent, and humectant (draws in moisture).

Known As: Castor Oil

Source: Extracted from Castor beans

Oil derived from castor seeds, used as an occlusive for skin (helps hold moisture in), as a fragrance, and as a solvent (helps other ingredients dissolve in a solution).

Known As: Safflower Oil

Source: Extracted from the seeds plant Carthamus Tinctorius

A light, naturally stable, liquid oil with a superb emollient property that quickly penetrates the skin barrier.

Known As: Grapeseed Oil

Source: Grape Seeds

A natural ingredient for skin, body, and hair care applications.

Known As: American Arrowroot

Source: Extracted from the roots of the arrowroot plant

A tropical tuber native to Indonesia. It's usually processed into a powder, also called arrowroot flour.

Known As: Cocoa Butter

Source: The roasted seeds of Theobroma cacao

A pale yellow or off-white fat extracted from the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree.

Known As: Mango Seed Butter

Source: Seeds of the Mango Fruit

Mango (Mangifera indica) butter is an oil received from the fruit kernels. It is refined to obtain a product that is a soft solid at room temperature, but melts on contact at skin temperatures and disperses evenly.

Known As: Avocado Oil

Source: Avocados

Extract from the fruit of avocados used as an emollient for skin (retain moisture).

Known As: Kaolin Clay

Source: Kaolin clay

A soft, white, naturally occurring clay mineral.

Known As: Vitamin E

Source: A fat-soluble vitamin that's naturally found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds

A form of vitamin E that's commonly used in skin care products and dietary supplements.