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Ingredient Encyclopedia

In-depth articles on what each ingredient is, where it comes from and how it feels on skin and hair.

Fruit OilAçaíEuterpe oleracea Açaí fruit oil is a powerful and versatile ingredient that offers numerous benefits for both skin and hair. Its rich blend of essential fatty acids, antioxidants,... 9 min read Read
Seed OilAndirobaCarapa guianensis Andiroba seed oil comes from the seeds of a rainforest tree in the mahogany family and has a long history of use among Indigenous and riverside... 7 min read Read
Seed OilBabassuAttalea speciosa Babassu seed oil is a light, lauric-acid-rich oil gathered from wild palms in northern Brazil, where it is closely tied to the women known as babassu... 7 min read Read
Fruit OilBacabaOenocarpus bacaba Bacaba fruit oil is a versatile and effective ingredient with a wide range of benefits for both the skin and hair. Its rich composition of essential... 8 min read Read
Seed OilBaobabAdansonia digitata Baobab (Adansonia digitata) oil is a nutrient-rich, sustainably harvested African botanical that delivers deep hydration, lipid barrier repair, and powerful antioxidant protection. Its balanced profile of... 5 min read Read
Seed OilBrazil NutBertholletia excelsa Brazil Nut seed oil is pressed from the seeds of a towering Amazon tree that is harvested from the wild. With roughly equal amounts of oleic... 7 min read Read
Seed OilBroccoliBrassica oleracea italica Broccoli seed oil is a versatile, natural ingredient with a wide array of benefits for both the skin and hair. Packed with fatty acids, antioxidants, and... 6 min read Read
Fruit OilBuritiMauritia flexuosa Buriti fruit oil is pressed from the fruit of a South American palm known as the "tree of life." Rich in oleic acid and naturally colored... 7 min read Read
Seed OilCarrotDaucus carota Sativa Carrot seed oil is a highly beneficial and versatile ingredient with a wide range of applications in skincare and haircare. Its rich composition of antioxidants, essential... 7 min read Read
OilCedarwoodCedrus atlantica Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) oil is a timeless botanical oil prized for its warm, grounding aroma and versatile skin and hair benefits. Its rich chemistry of sesquiterpenes... 5 min read Read
OilCopaibaCopaifera officinalis Copaiba oil is steam-distilled from the resin of Copaifera trees, which is tapped from the trunk in tropical South America. Rich in beta-caryophyllene, it has a... 7 min read Read
Seed OilJojobaSimmondsia chinensis Jojoba seed oil is a versatile and highly beneficial ingredient with a wide range of uses in skincare and haircare. Its unique chemical composition, which is... 8 min read Read
Seed OilMeadowfoamLimnanthes alba Meadowfoam seed oil is an extraordinary ingredient that blends nature and science to provide exceptional benefits for the skin and hair. Its unique chemical composition, which... 5 min read Read
Seed OilPassion FruitPassiflora edulis Passion fruit seed oil is a light, fast-absorbing oil pressed from seeds left over from juice making. Exceptionally rich in linoleic acid, it leaves skin soft... 7 min read Read
Fruit OilPatauaOenocarpus bataua Pataua fruit oil is a powerful natural ingredient with a wide range of benefits for both skin and hair. Its rich composition of essential fatty acids,... 8 min read Read
Seed OilPracaxiPentaclethra macroloba Pracaxi seed oil comes from the seeds of a wild Amazonian legume tree and is one of the richest natural sources of behenic acid. Its silky,... 7 min read Read
OilSandalwoodSantalum album Sandalwood (Santalum album) oil is a time-honored botanical treasure with a rich cultural heritage and powerful skin and hair benefits. Its unique chemistry, dominated by sesquiterpene... 5 min read Read
Seed OilSea BuckthornHippophae rhamnoides Linnaeus Sea buckthorn seed oil is a versatile, nutrient-rich ingredient that offers a wide range of benefits for both skin and hair. Its rich composition of essential... 8 min read Read
Seed OilSunflowerHelianthus annuus Sunflower seed oil is pressed from the seeds of a North American plant that Native Americans domesticated thousands of years ago. Light and naturally rich in... 7 min read Read
Seed OilTamanuCalophyllum inophyllum Tamanu seed oil is a potent natural ingredient with a rich history of use in traditional medicine and skincare. Its unique chemical composition, including essential fatty... 6 min read Read
OilTea TreeMelaleuca alternifolia Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil is a time-honored natural remedy with a proven track record of antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and healing benefits. Its unique chemical composition, dominated... 7 min read Read
TocopherolVitamin E Tocopherol is natural vitamin E, an oil-soluble antioxidant found in plant oils. In skin and hair care, a small amount keeps oils fresh by slowing rancidity,... 8 min read Read
Fruit OilTucumãAstrocaryum vulgare Tucumã fruit oil is an exceptional natural ingredient with a wide array of benefits for both skin and hair. Its rich composition of essential fatty acids,... 8 min read Read
OilVetiverChrysopogon zizanioides Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) oil is a timeless natural ingredient celebrated for its grounding aroma and diverse skin and hair benefits. With its rich chemical profile of... 4 min read Read
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