Ingredient Index
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organic avocado oil
This oil is cold pressed from Mexican Hass avocados grown in Spain and Mexico. It’s never diluted with any other oil and is naturally high in omega 3, 6, 9 and Vitamin E as well. This oil helps to prevent break down of collagen, maintains hydration, decreases inflammation and skin damage.
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organic coconut oil
Our coconut oil comes from sustainable producers in the Philippines. No chemicals are used in the extraction or refining of this oil. Its unique fat composition allows it to moisturize and nourish skin. It naturally has antioxidant properties that make it great for stopping wrinkles and skin irritation. In soap, it provides cleansing properties and a full lather.
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organic extra virgin olive oil
This oil is cold-pressed, unaltered, and therefore maintains the best possible oil integrity in our products. It gently offers so many skin nourishing properties along with contributing to the luxurious lather in our soaps.
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organic shea butter
Sourced from Africa where it natively grows, shea butter is amazing for its many skin benefits. It is known to easily penetrate the skin and works to moisturize, smooth skin, reduce inflammation, provide essential fatty acids, give a small amount of UV protection (about 6 spf) and
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jojoba oil
The nuts of the Jojoba plant contain 98% wax which is cold pressed to form a liquid "oil" this oil is very hydrating to the skin, soothing and it also helps to reduce inflammation.
When in season we hand forage and hand press wild jojoba nuts found right here in the Sonoran Desert. If not available we use quality, commercially available oil. -
tallow
Tallow has been used for centuries and the molecular structure is very similar to the oils produced by our bodies, making it readily absorbed and so nourishing to our skin. It is full of fat-soluble vitamins and also has anti-inflammatory, conjugated linoleic acid. We render our tallow in small batches, by hand from quality, grass-fed beef fat.
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organic beeswax
Beeswax that is simply made from bees can be so helpful for the skin. It is great at soothing and softening irritated, dry or rough skin. It works great to lock in moisture and prevent skin from drying out.
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goat milk
Goat milk is amazing in soap; it provides a luxuriously moisturizing bar like no other. We use fresh, real goat's milk. Not powdered or otherwise processed. Goat milk is loaded with vitamins, minerals and healthy fats to nourish your skin. We freeze the goat milk before adding the lye to it to keep the lye from heating up and cooking the milk. This preserves all the goodness the goat milk has to offer.
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manuka honey
Raw, monofloral Manuka honey from New Zealand. This honey is made from bees pollinating the tea tree flowers which incorporates the tea trees benefits along with the honey. Its antibacterial properties along with skin loving benefits makes it amazing for the skin of your face.
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vitamin e
We use pure vitamin E that is not cut with synthetic or other vegetable oils. It comes from a non-GMO soy source. Used in small amounts to prevent rancidity in the oils of lip balms and creams. It also acts as an anti-oxidant for your skin.
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lanolin
Derived from sheep's wool. Another form of using all parts of an animal. Lanolin is easily absorbed into the cells because of its very high lipid content, which makes it helpful in hydrating the skin.
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lavender
Lavender's recognizable scent has many benefits to the body. It's a stress reliever, clears redness and itchiness in skin, and reduce the effects of burns and bites. Also helpful with problems in the respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems.
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clary sage
This oil's sweet, herbaceous scent is soothing and calming to the skin. Clary sage can alleviate skin irritation, inflammation, and redness.
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patchouli
Patchouli oil is extracted from its dried leaves through steam distillation. It's rich, earthy scent blends well with other earthy and floral oils. It has been known to help with inflammation and boost mood and immunity.
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orange
This oil is cold pressed from the fresh ripe peel of an orange. It contains Vitamin A, B, and C and many antioxidants beneficial for the body. Orange also helps promote clarity and smoothness in the skin.
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litsea cueba
Litsea cueba comes from the pepper-shaped fruit of a small tropical tree with fragrant leaves and flowers. It has an intense, fresh, fruity scent and is used to balance the skin in acne, decrease inflammation, excessive perspiration, and oil production.
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cedarwood
Extracted from the wood of a cedar, this warm, woodsy oil promotes collagen production and hydration, which helps to firm and tighten skin.
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lemongrass
Lemongrass is partially dried and then through steam distillation, the oil is produced. It is known to relax the nervous system, lessen stress-related conditions and improve acne. Lemongrass is also a natural insect repellent.
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rosemary
This oil, made through steam distillation, is widely used in soap and cosmetics. Its recognizable smell is fresh, minty-herbaceous with a woody-balsamic undertone. Used to support the skin, scalp, and immune system health.
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eucalyptus
Eucalyptus scent is described as a somewhat harsh camphoraceous odor with a woody-sweet undertone. It's traditionally used for respiratory ailments and aids in injury and wound healing. It is also a mental simulant.
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tea tree
This oil is extracted through steam or water distillation. Tea tree's medicinal, fresh, earthy scent uplifts mood and boosts mental clarity. It is beneficial in clearing congestion and reducing swelling in the body as well.
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spearmint
Spearmint's warm, spicy, minty scent is a popular flavoring, but also offers anti-inflammatory benefits. This oil can reduce red, irritated skin and help with cuts and wounds. It's minty scent not only produces revitalizing feelings but can also clear nasal congestion.
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cinnamon
Cinnamon is extracted from the tropical tree's leaves and twigs or it's inner bark. Its moisturizing properties help cleanse and tone the skin. Traditionally, its used to reduce inflammation and boost immunity.
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lime
Lime used for essential oil is cold pressed from the fruit's peel. Its fresh, sharp, citrus scent helps alleviate stress. This oil is an antioxidant with a tonic effect on the skin, which leaves it bright and balanced.
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bergamot
This essential oil comes from the small round fruit of the bergamot tree. The fruit ripen from green to yellow and although it is too bitter to eat itself, it offers wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Bergamot is used to fight skin infections and reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression.
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peppermint
The "white" peppermint plant has green stem and leaves, and its classic scent is stronger than spearmint. Its invigorating tingle can calm and soothe skin and is known to relieve cough and congestion.
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frankincense
This oil is produced by steam distillation of the resin from the Boswellia tree. Its slightly sweet aroma with earthy, smoky, and citrusy notes blends great with other oils. Frankincense’s anti-aging properties give strength and elasticity to the skin.
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white kaolin clay
A mild clay that provides minerals, gently pulls out toxins and exfoliates. This clay can help with reducing inflammation and decrease the appearance of skin aging.
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pink kaolin clay
This clay is the same as white kaolin clay, however it naturally has a higher iron oxide level giving it a pink color. It is a mild clay that provides minerals, gently pulls out toxins and exfoliates. This clay can help with reducing inflammation and decrease the appearance of skin aging.
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bentonite clay
This clay is powerful at removing dirt, toxins and excessive oil from the skin. It has been know to have antibacterial properties and decreases inflammation which is helpful for skin healing.
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french green clay
This clay gets its color from iron oxidizing and algae or chlorophyll found in the earth. This clay is known to draw out impurities from pores, exfoliate, tone and firm up skin along with stimulating circulation.
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purple brazilian clay
Purple Clay gets its color due to the presence of magnesium which provides anti-aging benefits. This clay is perfect for all skin types but is especially helpful for normal, dry or sensitive skin as it helps nourish and draw out impurities.
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yellow brazilian clay
Yellow clay has been shown to help collagen formation, making it great for the skin. Additionally, it works to exfoliate, help stimulate circulation and leaves the skin looking healthy and refreshed.
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activated charcoal
Made from the controlled decomposition of coconuts or other vegetable matter. Activated charcoal is very porous, allowing it to absorb toxins and remove them from the body.
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lye
In the form of sodium hydroxide for bar soap. Our ancestors would soak the ashes from burned hardwood, and then strain it and use the lye water to make soap. Now we can manufacture lye and we use pure food grade lye. Our soap is super-fatted which means it has a higher oil to lye ratio. After our soap is made and cured, the oils are saponified and all of the lye is used up, leaving none left in the product.
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organic vanilla extract
Pure vanilla extract for that amazing smell and flavor. Contains only vanilla beans, alcohol, and a small amount of cane sugar for clarity.
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pomegranate seed oil
Cold pressed from the seeds of the pomegranate fruit, this hydrating oil has many beneficial antioxidants. It is popular to slow aging of the skin and reduce acne. Pomegranate seed oil also boosts the production and quality of collagen in your skin which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.