Sweet Citrus Lotion

Known As: Aloe Vera

Source: Aloe Vera Leaves

Liquid that comes from the leaves of the aloe vera plant.

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: Cetearyl Olivate

Source: Olive Oil

Mix of Cetearyl alcohol and fatty acids from olive oil, used as an emollient for skin and hair (retain moisture), as an emulsion stabilizer (prevent separation of ingredients), slip modifier (provide superficial smoothness to skin), and as a surfactant (by keeping unlike ingredients together).

Known As: Sorbitan Olivate

Source: Olive Oil

From Olive Oil and Sorbitol (sugar alcohol), used as a surfactant (hold unlike ingredients together).

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: Apricot Oil

Source: Expressed from the kernels of varieties of Prunus armeniaca

Prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil is a non-volatile, non-fragrant plant oil pressed from the kernels of apricots. The oil is primarily composed of fatty acids oleic and linoleic acid, as well as vitamins A, C, and E.

Known As: Glycerin

Source: Kosher and certified RSPO Palm Kernel Oil

An organic compound used as a hair and skin humectant (draws in moisture), as a skin protectant, as a denaturant (removes alcohol from alcohol), as a skin and hair emollient (retains moisture), as a solvent (helps other ingredients dissolve in a solution), and to decrease viscosity (thickness).

Known As: Microcrystalline Cellulose

Source: Wood pulp

Microcrystalline cellulose is purified, isolated colloidal crystalline cellulose derived from fibrous plants. It is a white, free-flowing powder, odorless, and insoluble in water.

Known As: Algin

Source: Brown Seaweeds

A natural polysaccharide found in the cell walls of brown algae, like kelp, where it acts as a structural component giving the seaweed its flexibility.

Known As: Avocado Oil

Source: Avocados

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

Known As: Vitamin E

Source: Plants, and can be extracted from edible oils, seeds, and other plant by-products.

Any of several closely related compounds, found in wheat germ oil, egg yolk, and leafy vegetables, that collectively constitute vitamin E. They are fat-soluble alcohols with antioxidant properties, important in the stabilization of cell membranes.

Known As: Sorbitan Caprylate

Source: Sustainable ingredient derived from renewable raw materials

Sorbitan Caprylate is a monoester of caprylic acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol.

Known As: Propanediol

Source: Corn sugar

An organic compound used as a solvent (helps other ingredients dissolve in a solution) and to decrease viscosity (thickness).

Known As: Benzoic Acid

Source: Eco-certified plant & vegetable based

The simplest carboxylic aromatic acid found in tree bark, as well as fruits and berries in low quantities as a natural defense against fungus.

Known As: Sclerotium Gum

Source: Mushroom derived

Sclerotium gum is a naturally derived, gel-like polysaccharide (sugar-based) ingredient. It is produced from the fermentation of Sclerotium rolfsii, a type of fungus that gives it its name.

Known As: Phytic Acid

Source: Rice, corn, or wheat bran

Phytic acid is a compound found in many plant-based foods, such as grains, seeds, and legumes, that stores phosphorus in plants.

Known As: Water

Used as a solvent (dissolves ingredients), as a humectant (draws in moisture), and as an emollient for skin (retains moisture).

Known As: Cucumber Extract

Source: Cucumber fruit, seeds, or peels

A non-sensitizing plant extract.

Known As: Melon Fruit Extract

Source: The fruit of the Cucumis melo plant

A naturally derived ingredient from the fruit of the cantaloupe or honeydew melon.

Known As: Pomegranate Extract

Source: Pomegranate Fruit

A naturally derived ingredient that comes from the pomegranate fruit.

Known As: Sweet Orange Oil

Source: Cold prepressing of Fruit Peel

An oil extracted from the rind of the sweet orange fruit.

Known As: Grapefruit Oil

Source: Cold prepressing of Fruit Peel

An oil extracted from grapefruit peel.