Ingredient Database

1,2-dihydroxypropane

is a viscous, colorless liquid, which is nearly odorless but possesses a faintly sweet taste. Its chemical formula is CH3CH(OH)CH2OH. As it contains two alcohol groups, it is classed as a diol. It is miscible with a broad range of solvents, including water, acetone, and chloroform. In general, glycols are non-irritating and have very low volatility.

Used In: SELENE, POSEIDON

2-Hydroxypropanoic (lactic acid)

brightens, smooths, and evens skin, while also making it look firmer. It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. How does it work exactly? It exfoliates by loosening the bonds between dead skin cells to reveal a more radiant complexion.

Used In: POSEIDON

Aloe Barbadensis (aloe vera extract)

Aloe vera is a stemless or very short-stemmed plant growing to 60–100 cm (24–39 in) tall. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces. Aloe vera is full of good stuff—75 active components to be exact. Aloe vera includes several necessary vitamins: A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12.

Used In: SELENE

Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)

is a group of eight fat soluble compounds that include four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. It is well known for its skin-loving properties, including the ability to protect the skin from free radicals.

Used In: HELIOS

Behentrimonium Chloride

is quaternary ammonium salt and a straight chain alkyl trimonium. It is a waxy solid derived from the seeds of Brassica rapa olifera, also called canola or rapeseed. It is a water-insoluble wax.

Used In: SELENE

Benzyl Alcohol

is a colorless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic odor. It is a useful as a solvent for its polarity, low toxicity, and low vapor pressure.

Used In: HELIOS, POSEIDON

Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter)

is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). It is usually ivory in color when raw, with more processed versions being white in color. It can be yellow when a root is added to it. It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer.

Used In: HELIOS

Camellia sinensis leaf extract

Camellia sinensis leaf extract is the oil obtained from the leaves of tea plants. It’s rich in bioactive compounds, such as catechins, L-theanine, and caffeine, and studies have linked it to multiple beneficial effects. 

Used In: SELENE

Carthamus tinctorius (safflower seed oil)

A moisturizer that softens, smooths, nourishes, and restructures the skin barrier. Contains a high amount of linoleic acid which is an essential fatty acid. Can improve essential skin nutrition and restore normal protective barrier function.

Used In: SOAPS

Cetearyl Alcohol

is a mixture of gentle cetyl and stearyl alcohols. It’s used as an emulsifier and stabilizer and prevents products from separating. Cetearyl alcohol is not the same as the traditional alcohols known for drying and sensitizing the skin.

Used In: SELENE

Citric Acid

In skincare products, it is useful in adjusting the pH balance and enhance the activity of antioxidants and preservatives.

Used In: SELENE

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut oil)

is extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera). It's an excellent skin moisturizer and can help reduce the look of wrinkles and stretch marks.

Used In: SOAPS

Fragrance

Fragrance oils are synthetic products and therefore do not possess the natural healing properties of essential oils. Fragrance oils are essentially a "pleasant" aroma. It is possible to create almost any aroma in a fragrance oil, unlike an essential oil, which is extracted from a plant.

Used In: HELIOS, POSEIDON, SELENE, SOAPS

Glycerine (kosher)

is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in those lipids known as glycerides. Due to having antimicrobial and antiviral properties it is widely used in FDA approved wound and burn treatments.

Used In: SOAPS

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower Seed Extract)

is an extract of the seeds of the sunflower, Helianthus annuus.

Used In: SELENE

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Hydrolyzed keratin is essentially a large protein molecule that has gone through a chemical process that is broken down in a way that allows it to penetrate the hair cuticle. It is most popularly derived from wool protein, silk protein, or vegan wheat protein.

Used In: SELENE

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

comes from the controlled enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat and is gluten free. It is rich in proteins and amino acids, essential elements for a healthy metabolism. 
It increases skin’s firmness and helps to form a film to retain moisture and provide luminosity. It prevents the skin from drying out and diminishes the appearance of wrinkles. It nourishes and repairs hair, detangles, provides shine and hydration.

Used In: SELENE

Lemon essential oil

 is a completely natural ingredient that also serves as a home health remedy. It’s extracted from the peel of fresh lemons through steam extraction, or less often, through a “cold-pressing” process that pricks and rotates the peel as oil is released.

Used In: HELIOS

Lime essential oil

is cold-pressed from the peels of fresh limes, it’s refreshing and energizing in both aroma and taste. Lime oil is frequently used in facial and body cleansers for its purifying properties and uplifting scent.

Used In: HELIOS

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter (mango butter)

expressed from the seeds of the mango tree, it may help ease dry skin conditions and is softer than shea or cocoa butter at room temperature.

Used In: HELIOS

Maranta Arundinacea (arrowroot)

is a natural powdered root starch that is white in color and very lightweight. It is derived from the tropical South American plant Maranta arundinacea. It is generally used as a substitute for cornstarch, which is highly processed and difficult to source in non-GMO varieties. Arrowroot powder can also be used as a base for some of your body care formulations.

Used In: HELIOS

Oat Protein

Oat protein is a plant-based protein derived from oats.

Used In: SOAPS

Palm Oil (sustainable)

Expressed from the fruit seeds of the African Palm tree. Makes soap hard and long lasting.

Used In: SOAPS

(PEG-12) Dimethicone

is a silicone glycol copolymer that is soluble in water, alcohol, and hydro-alcoholic systems. It acts as a surface tension depressant, wetting agent, emulsifier and foam builder. It’s used in in a wide variety of cosmetic and personal care products, including, hair sprays, shampoos, skin care, lotions, perfumes and shaving soaps.

Used In: POSEIDON

Persea Gratissima (avocado oil)

is an edible oil pressed from the fruit of the avocado. As a food oil, it is used as an ingredient in other dishes, and as a cooking oil. It is also used for lubrication and in cosmetics, where it is valued for its regenerative and moisturizing properties. It’s pressed from the fleshy pulp surrounding the avocado pit and not the pit itself. The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents in avocado oil help your skin stay smooth, strong, and elastic.

Used In: HELIOS, POSEIDON

Persea Gratissima (avocado oil infused with organic calendula)

Avocado oil is an edible oil pressed from the fruit of the Persea americana (avocado). As a food oil, it is used as an ingredient in other dishes, and as a cooking oil. It is also used for lubrication and in cosmetics, where it is valued for its regenerative and moisturizing properties. It is pressed from the fleshy pulp surrounding the avocado pit and not the pit itself. The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents in avocado oil help your skin stay smooth, strong, and elastic. Calendula Organic: Reduces pain and swelling. Powerful anti-inflammatory properties and is shown to improve skin firmness and hydration.

Used In: HELIOS

Phycocyanin (organic blue spirulina)

is an extract derived from algae that can help protect skin from environmental stressors due to its antioxidant power. Research shows it also delivers soothing properties, making this a welcome ingredient for any skin type, but especially compromised or reactive skin.

Used In: POSEIDON

Plant derived Emulsifying Wax

is a blend of raw materials that produce emulsions over a wide range of concentrations acting as the primary or secondary emulsifier. Emulsifying wax is used to create creams and lotions with a velvety consistency, by binding water and oils together. It is a plant-derived fatty alcohol, naturally occurring and extremely safe for cosmetic use, which results in a readily absorbed and pleasing lotion.

Used In: HELIOS

Pro-Vitamin B5

is the alcohol analog of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). Penetrates readily into skin & hair. Has good moisturizing and softening properties. Soothes irritated and blemished skin. Gives the hair moisture & shine and reduces split ends. 

Used In: SELENE

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (sweet almond oil)

Almonds can be both sweet and bitter. The 100% pure Sweet Almond oil that we use is derived from trees that produce sweet almonds! Sweet Almond oil has been used for centuries to treat dry skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis. The oil's fatty acid content may help dissolve excess oil on the skin, while the retinoids in the oil may reduce the appearance of acne and improve cell turnover.

Used In: HELIOS

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil (apricot oil)

or apricot kernel oil is pressed from the kernels of the Prunus armeniaca (apricot). Apricot kernels have an oil content of 40-50%. The oil is similar to almond oil and peach oil, both of which are also extracted from the kernels of the respective fruit. The seed cake is also used separately to extract an essential oil, which contains Amygdalin - a colorless crystalline glucoside. The oil is chiefly composed of oleic acid and linoleic acid, both of which are unsaturated fats.

Used In: SELENE

Ricinoleic Acid Triglyceride (castor oil)

Pressed from castor beans, a natural moisturizer, castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid. These types of fats act as humectants and can be used to moisturize the skin. Humectants retain moisture by preventing water loss through the outer layer of the skin. Castor oil is often used in cosmetics to promote hydration.

Used In: POSEIDON

Sorbitan Oleate

Sorbitan oleate is a widely used emulsifier in cosmetics and personal care products. It's derived from plant-based sources and helps to stabilize water-in-oil emulsions, ensuring a smooth and blendable texture in products like lotions, creams, and serums. It is a non-ionic emulsifier, meaning it doesn't carry a charge, and is considered safe for use on skin.

Used In: SOAPS

Sorbitol

Sorbitol often is used in modern cosmetics as a humectant and thickener.

Used In: SOAPS

Sodium Hydroxide

(also known as lye). An essential ingredient in soap making. When mixed with fats and oils, it will cause a chemical reaction called saponification. Must be handled with care as it is a caustic substance.

Used In: SOAPS

Steric Acid

Stearic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid. Stearic acid (IUPAC systematic name: octadecanoic acid) is one of the useful types of saturated fatty acids that comes from many animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is a waxy solid.

Used In: HELIOS

Titanium Dioxide

(TiO2) is a fine white powder that occurs naturally. It was first intentionally produced for use as a white pigment in 1923. It is used in sunscreen as effective protection against UVA/UVB rays from the sun, which creates a physical barrier between the sun’s rays and the skin.

Used In: SOAPS

Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)

A group of eight fat soluble compounds that include four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. It is well known for its skin-loving properties, including the ability to protect the skin from free radicals.

Used In: HELIOS, SELENE

Vegetable Glycerin

also known as glycerol or glycerine, is a clear liquid typically made from soybean, coconut or palm oils. Vegetable glycerin may act as a moisturizer, reduce skin irritation, protect against infection and boost wound healing.

Used In: SOAPS