The Natural Guys Company
Ingredients Library
Welcome to our Ingredients Library, where you can find all of the raw ingredients we use in our formulations. If you have any questions about an ingredient, please feel free to contact us!
Plant Oils & Butters
Olive Oil
Olea europaea
Vegetable oil obtained by pressing the fruit of the olive tree (olives). We use extra virgin olive oil from Crete, Greece. The term extra virgin denotes an unrefined oil of the highest quality that was cold-pressed without the use of chemical solvents.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, salve
Antioxidant
Sweet Almond Oil
Prunus Dulcis
Vegetable oil extracted by pressing the kernels of the sweet almond tree. We love this lightweight oil for its skin conditioning properties and for being quickly absorbed by the skin.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, salve
Skin Soothing & Softening
Coconut Oil
Cocos nucifera
Vegetable oil extracted from the kernel of coconuts from the coconut palm. Solid at temperatures below 25 degrees Celsius. Loved by soap makers as it gives soaps a fluffy lather.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Moisturizing
Shea Butter
Butyrospermum parkii
Vegetable fat extracted from the seeds of the African Shea tree. It is valued in soap making due to its content in unsaponifiables; components that are not converted into soap through the saponification process and are rather left in the final soap bar as moisturizing agents.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter
Moisturizing
Cocoa Butter
Theobroma cacao
Vegetable fat extracted from the bean of the cocoa tree with a lovely cocoa aroma. It nourishes and protects the skin against moisture loss. Anti-inflammatory with a high content in antioxidants.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, salve
Antioxidant
Castor Oil
Ricinus Communis
Thick vegetable oil extracted by pressing the seeds of the castor oil plant. Gives soaps a wonderful lather and lip balms a wonderful shine!
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Emollient & Adds Shine
Avocado Oil
Persea gratissima
Vegetable oil pressed from the flesh of the avocado fruit. its is one of the few oils that is not extracted by seeds (similarly to olive oil). It is rich in minerals, beta-carotene and vitamins B, D, E. Moisturizes and nourishes dry, mature skin.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter
Protects Against Skin Damage
Argan Oil
Argania spinosa
Vegetable oil extracted from the seed of the Moroccan argan tree. It has a comedogenic rating of zero making it ideal for facial applications as a non pore clogging oil. Protects the skin against the free radical damage caused by the sun.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, salves
Anti-aging
Jojoba Oil
Simmondsia chinensis
A golden-yellow liquid extracted from the seed of the jojoba plant. Although usually referred to as oil, its composition is more that of a liquid wax. It is actually so similar to the composition of our own skin sebum that the skin absorbs it almost as being its own, regulating sebum production and reducing greasiness.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, salve
Ant-inflammatory
Pomegranate Seed Oil
Punica Granatum
Vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the pomegranate fruit. Its high content in the omega 5 punicic fatty acid is believed to give this oil strong anti-inflammatory properties. It is remarkable that it takes approximately 7kg of seeds and 700kg of fruit to produce just a kilogram of oil.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Anti-aging
Apricot Seed Oil
Prunus armeniaca
Vegetable oil extracted from the kernels of the apricot fruit. Similar to sweet almond oil, it is a lightweight oil that is easily absorbed by the skin. Rich in Vitamin A, C and E.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Promotes Skin Elasticity
Grapeseed Oil
Vitis Vinifera
Vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of grapes. With a whooping 69% content in linoleic acid and a comedogenic rating of just 1, it is great for any facial applications involving oily skin. It moisturizes without leaving an oily residue and it is thought to help acne-prone skin.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Light Moisturizer & Anti-Acne
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Sunflower Seed Oil
Helianthus Annuus
Sunflower seed oil is a great source of vitamin E, rich in nutrients and antioxidants, and is effective for combating skincare issues like acne, inflammation, general redness and irritation of the skin. Sunflower seed oil also has emollient properties that help the skin retain its moisture.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butters, Salves
Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory
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Black Cumin Seed Oil
Nigella sativa
Black seed oil is known to be beneficial by helping clear symptoms of skin conditions such as eczema, acne, or psoriasis. Black seed oil is also known to hydrate hair, soften skin, and act as a moisturizer, keeping your skin hydrated throughout the day.
Used in: Soaps
Hydrating & Soothing
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Evening Primrose Oil
Oenothera biennis
Evening Primrose Oil soothes and moisturizes the skin, scalp, and hair while enhancing elasticity. Furthermore, it promotes a healthy, clear, rejuvenated complexion with enhanced radiance and addresses roughness, wrinkles, redness, dryness, and irritation.
Used in: Soaps
Softens & Smooths the Skin
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Flaxseed Oil
Linum usitatissimum
Flaxseed oil is a powerful skincare and haircare ingredient
This multitasking oil can be applied to skin to sooth irritations or soften roughness. Since flaxseed has anti-inflammatory properties, its oil can also help prevent skin irritation, redness, allergies and tissue inflammation.
Flaxseed Oil is is especially great for your hair because it promotes hair growth.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butters, Salves
Anti-inflammatory
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Hemp Seed Oil
Cannabis sativa L.
Hemp seed oil is high in antioxidants such as vitamin A, C, E, and F, and fatty acids that strengthen the outer layer of the skin so it can preserve water. This keeps your skin looking and feeling firmer and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butters, Salves
Antioxidant & Anti-aging
Neem Oil
Azadirachta indica
Neem is able to balance oil production, heal wounds, stimulate collagen formation, reduce post-acne scars and minimise skin inflammation. It works as a natural alternative to heal the skin tissue from within and simultaneously reduces hyperpigmentation and scars.
Used in: Soaps, salves
Anti-inflammatory
Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosa rubiginosa
Rosehip helps to protect and hydrate skin, fight free radical damage, and reduce wrinkles. But that's not all! The vitamins and antioxidants rejuvenate the skin to restore elasticity, help to correct dark spots, and reduce the appearance of scars.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butters, Salves
Antioxidant, Rejuvenating, Protects & Anti-aging
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Safflower Oil
Carthamus tinctorius L.
Safflower oil is found to be noncomedogenic, meaning it won't clog your pores. Its anti-inflammatory effects are very helpful in treating pimples and acne spots. And will also unclog your pores when used a few times per week.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butters, Salves
Anti-inflammatory
Essential Oils
Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Citrus Sinensis
Essential oil produced by cold-pressing the peel of the orange fruit. One of the most loved essential oils with a delicious, fresh and sweet smell.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Uplifting & Anti-Stress
Cedarwood Essential Oil
Cedrus atlantica
Essential oil extracted from the bark of the Atlas cedar tree, a coniferous evergreen tree reaching a height of up to 40 meters. We find that its grounding, woodsy scent helps us relax us at the end of a busy day.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Calming
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Cananga odorata
Essential oil extracted by steam distilling the flowers of the tropical Cananga tree. Its sweet floral aroma gives our Ylang Ylang Body Cream a tropical vibe. Some believe it to have anti-depressant and aphrodesiac properties.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Mood Enhancing
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Melaleuca alternifolia
Essential oil extracted from the leaves of the tea tree. It is known to have anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties which help soothe inflamed skin and make it an ideal addtitive in skin cleansing products. We find that its fresh camphoraceous fragrance nicely harmonizes with the eucalyptus aroma in the Deep Dusk soap.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salves
Anti-bacterial
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Eucalyptus smiithii
Essential oil produced through the steam distillation of the Eucalyptus smiithii tree leaves. Comforting and soothing, its scent is valued in aromatotherapy for its ability to stimulate and rejuvenate the mind. It pairs well with tea tree oil and creates an aromatic blend with antiseptic properties.
Used in: Soaps, Salve
Stimulating
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavandula officinalis
Essential oil produced by the steam distillation of the lavender flower heads. One of the most loved essential oils with a long history as a bath and skincare additive clearly demonstrated by its name, which is derived from the Latin root "lavare", meaning to wash or to bathe.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Relaxing & Balancing
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Cymbopogon flexuosus
Essential oil produced by the steam distillation of the lemograss leaves. Another plant with a sharp citrus aroma and deep grassy undertones. Its high content in Citral helps inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Anti-microbial
Patchouli Essential Oil
Pogostemon cablin
Essential oil extracted from the leaves of the patchouli plant through steam distillation. It has long been used in perfumery thanks to its strong, musky and earthy scent.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Harmonizing & Deodorizing
Bergamot Essential Oil
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia
Essential oil extracted from the fruit of the citrus bergamia tree. It has a citrus aroma with sweet floral undertones. We use the oil that is Bergaptene- free. Bergaptene (furocoumarin) is a natural constituent of bergamot oil that can nevertheless cause photosensitivity. After cold-pressing the rinds of the fruit to extract the oil, it is then steam distilled to remove its bergaptene content.
Used in: Soaps, Salve
Anti-Stress
Peppermint Essential Oil
Mentha piperita
Essential oil extracted through steam distillation of the mint leaves. Products which contain peppermint oil leave a refreshing, cooling sensation when applied on the skin. It is astringent, meaning that it helps tighten the skin and close pores. Products with menthol should not be used on small children.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Refreshing
Cinnamon Essential Oil
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
Essential oil can be extracted from leaves of the cinnamon tree through steam distillation. Its sweet comforting aroma is believed to relieve stress and exhaustion and act as an anti-depressant.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Sweet & Warming
Lemon Essential Oil
Citrus limonum
Essential oil extracted through the steam distillation of the lemon myrtle leaves. It has a refreshing lemony aroma and potent antimicrobial properties owing to its high content in Citral, which make it ideal for cleansing formulations.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Anti-microbial & Refreshing
Ginger Root Oil
Zingiber officinale
Essential oil derived from the ginger root via steam distillation. It has a complex scent profile with a blend of woodsy, sweet, spicy and warm notes. It has earned the title "oil of empowerment" in aromatherapy as it is believed to boost self-confidence and feelings of wellness.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Empowering
Vetiver Essential Oil
Vetiveria Zizanoides
Essential oil derived from the roots of the vetiver plant through steam distillation. Long used in perfumery for its strong woodsy, earthy and somewhat smoky scent and most commonly in masculine fragrance blends.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Grounding
Fir Needle Essential Oil
Abies Alba
Essential oil extracted from the fir needles via steam distillation. We find that its fresh, sweet, coniferous aroma mentally transports us to the outdoors and promotes a sense of relaxation and well-being.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Revitalizing
Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosmarinus officinalis
Essential oil extracted from the rosemary plant leaves through steam distillation. A plant so valued that it was considered sacred by many civilasations throughout history. With its potent anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and astrigent properties it soothes and rejuvenates the skin while eliminating harmful skin bacteria.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Antiseptic & Anti-inflammatory
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Clove Essential Oil
Syzygium aromaticum
Clove oil helps in reducing the sagginess of the skin and prevents the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is a powerful anti-aging ingredient used in most cosmetics. It removes the dead skin cells and helps in blood circulation, which indirectly or directly ensures a youthful and radiant looking skin.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Anti-aging
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Anise Seed Essential Oil
Pimpinella anisum
Anise provides you with an oil option good for your skin with natural properties that help your body fight off infections. It will deep clean your skin and has active ingredients that support the repair and healing process of your body’s skin.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Anti-aging, Antifungal, & Anti-inflammatory
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Jasmine Oil
Jasminum grandiflorum
Jasmine oil is especially beneficial to people who have sensitive skin. Jasmine calms inflammation, itching, and dry skin without causing acne. Its natural scent and formula complement each other to provide a plant-based solution for any skin condition.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Anti-inflammatory
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Pine Needle Essential Oil
Pinus sylvestris
Pine Essential Oil is known to soothe itchiness, inflammation, and dryness, control excessive perspiration, prevent fungal infections, protect minor abrasions from developing infections, slow the appearance of aging, and enhance circulation.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Antibacterial & Anti-inflammatory
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True Rose Essential Oil
Rosa rubiginosa
In addition to its antioxidant properties, rose essential oil is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties. This means that it can help to reduce the appearance of redness, swelling, and other signs of inflammation. Rose essential oil can also help to soothe irritated skin and calm inflamed blemishes.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory
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Spearmint Essential Oil
Mentha spicata
Used therapeutically, Spearmint Oil's anti-inflammatory quality is known to cool red, swollen, and itching skin to help reduce the sensations of inflammation. It helps to cleanse the pores and tighten the skin, which may potentially promote the speedy healing of minor abrasions.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Anti-inflammatory
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Pure Coffee Oil
Coffea arabica
Some studies have shown that coffee (specifically coffee oil) has similar effects on the skin as the anti-aging skincare ingredient hyaluronic acid. Coffee seed oil can increase collagen and elastin, making the skin look and feel firmer. And these qualities aren't just coming from the roasted bean.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Anti-aging
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Grapefruit Essential Oil
Citrus paradisi Macfad
Grapefruit essential oil's antioxidant and bacteria-fighting properties heal existing acne and protect against future breakouts. Rich in vitamin C antioxidants, grapefruit oil calms inflammation, promotes collagen production, and increases cellular turnover to unclog pores.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Antibacterial, Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory
Roman Chamimile Essential Oil
Chamaemelum nobile
Roman chamomile is applied directly to the skin for pain and swelling (inflammation) and as a germ-killer in ointments, creams, and gels used to treat cracked nipples, sore gums, and irritation of the skin.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Anti-inflammatory & Cleansing
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Basil Essential Oil
Ocimum Basilicum
When used on the skin, Sweet Basil Essential Oil will nourish, repair, balance, calm, smooth, exfoliate, and brighten your complexion. When used in hair, Sweet Basil Essential Oil cleanses, refreshes, hydrates, softens, and strengthens the strands.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Anti-inflammatory & Soothing
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Oregano Essential Oil
Origanum vulgare L.
Used topically, Oregano Oil improves skin conditions such as psoriasis, acne, eczema, and fungal infections, as it eliminates yeast, bacteria, and fungi. Its anti-inflammatory properties can neutralize the pain, itchiness, and general discomforts of insect stings and bites.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Antifungal & Anti-inflammatory
Hyssop Essential Oil
Hyssopus officinalis
The antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects make hyssop oil a treatment option for mild skin irritation. This includes minor burns, small cuts, and even frostbite. Eczema, psoriasis, and other inflammatory skin conditions will also benefit from this wonderful plant.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Antimicrobial & Anti-inflammatory
Wintergreen Essential Oil
Gaultheria procumbens
Wintergreen is absorbed into skin quickly and acts like a numbing agent, similar to cortisone. It also promotes blood circulation and cools irritation, which is comforting to swollen skin. You'll find this oil used as an active ingredient in many topical pain relievers to help ease muscle joint and bone pain.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Anti-inflammatory & Cleansing
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Helichrysum Essential Oil
Helichrysm italicum
Helichrysum essential oil has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties that may be useful in healing skin. Helichrysum essential oil contains an anti-inflammatory substance called arzanol, which plays a part in healing wounds.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, & Anti-inflammatory
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Arborvitae Essential Oil
Thuja occidentalis
Arborvitae protects against environmental and seasonal threats. Diffuse Arborvitae to purify the air. When applied topically, it promotes clear, healthy looking skin and can reduce the appearance of blemishes.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Antifungal & Anti-inflammatory
Moringa Oil
Moringa oleifera
This cold-pressed moringa oil can be used on just about anything, from the skin to hair to your scalp—seriously. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants and can act as an anti-aging face oil to help minimize wrinkles and protect against free radical damage.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butter, Salve
Antiaging & Antioxidant
Natural Clays & Additives
Kaolin Clay
Kaolin
Natural clay mineral formed by the chemical weathering of rocks in moist environments and extracted through mining. It is valued in cosmetic formulations due to its absorbent properties, making it especially useful for oily skin types.
Used in: Soaps
Cleansing & Detoxifying
Moroccan Red Clay
Rhassoul
Similarly to Kaolin, illite is a clay mineral used in skincare for its absorbent properties as well as its appealing natural reddish colour. It cleanses the skin from excess oil, sebum secretions and impurities.
Used in: Soaps
Cleansing & Detoxifying
French Pink Clay
Montmorillonite, Illite
A combination of white and red clays, pink clay gently cleanses the skin by removing dead skin cells and detoxifying the skin.
Used in: Soaps
Cleansing & Detoxifying
French Green Clay
Montmorillonite
Green clay gently cleans and decongests the skin. It was used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to treat a variety of skin problems and digestive disorders. It is a natural exfoliant and stimulant, and also works as a pore-tightening toner. Regular use can re-balance, soften and brighten the skin to improve overall complexion.
Used in: Soaps
Cleansing & Detoxifying
Matcha Green Tea
Camellia sinensis
The word Matcha comes from Japanese: “ma” translates to rubbed or ground, while “cha” means tea. Japanese Matcha tea is a fine powder made from green tea leaves. Matcha is an excellent ingredient for the skin. It is antibacterial and contains incredibly high levels of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is helpful in reducing inflammation and to even skin tone. The antioxidants are also known for reducing acne and increasing skin elasticity.
Used in: Soaps
Anti-bacterial & Anti-inflammatory
Beetroot Powder
Beta vulgaris
It cleanses, detoxifies, and exfoliates the skin and makes it toned and rejuvenated. Our Beetroot Powder soap is a nice option for those with oily skin and will leave you feeling refreshed and up “beet”. Beetroot is rich in Vitamin C, which helps to clear blemishes and evens out your skin tone, giving you nice glowing skin.
Used in: Soaps
Anti-aging & Antioxidant
Activated Charcoal
Carbon
Activated Charcoal is one of the best natural pore cleansing agents and effectively cleanses the skin, unclogs pores, removes deeper impurities, and dead skin cells. The result is smooth, supple, and even-toned skin.
Dirt, toxins, heavy metals, chemicals, and other poisons are attracted to the charcoal molecules and washed away.
Used in: Soaps
Cleansing & Detoxifying
Ethiopian Coffee Grounds
Coffea arabica
Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which means it makes the blood vessels constrict, or tighten. That, in turn, reduces blood flow to the skin and makes your skin look brighter and smoother — like a real-life Instagram filter for your face!
Used in: Soaps
Anti-aging & Antioxidant
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Cocoa Powder
Theobroma cacao
The theobromine present in cocoa powder has the ability to increase your blood flow to the skin's surface. This reveals newer, brighter skin. The vitamin C present helps fade dark spots, reduces hyper-pigmentation, and lightens any sort of blemishes.
Used in: Soaps
Anti-aging & Antioxidant
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Himalayan Salt
Halite
Himalayan salt is a brilliant natural exfoliator that will blast away dead cells for softer, brighter-looking skin. While regular salt can be drying, the minerals in Himalayan salt help to restore deep hydration to the skin.
Used in: Soaps
Cleansing & Detoxifying
Menthol Crystals
Mentha arvensis
Used in aromatherapy, Menthol Crystals promote easier breathing, temporarily relieve nasal congestion, soothe sore throats, alleviate fever symptoms, coughs, headaches, sinus discomforts, supports the immunity, and stabilize the emotions.
Used in: Soaps, Salves
Relaxing & Therapeutic
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Black Mustard Seed
Brassica nigra
Not only do mustard seeds help remove all the dirt and impurities from the skin, but they also help keep your skin moisturized.
With its thick consistency and rich Vitamin E content, mustard oil is considered as a natural sunscreen when applied externally. It also acts as a natural cleanser by opening skin pores by stimulating the sweat glands.
Used in: Soaps
Antifungal, Anti-aging, & Protects
Alkanet Root Powder
Alkanna tinctoria
This root is rarely used therapeutically, although it has astringent and antimicrobial properties and when used in an ointment, it can treat wounds and relieve skin inflammation. Oil made with alkanet root is an emollient that is soothing and softening to the skin.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butters, Salves
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, & Astringent
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Annatto Seeds
Bixa orellana
Annatto seeds have excellent cleansing properties, which are always good for blemished skin. They also help to calm irritated, painful skin issues (like mild burns) by making it into a paste and then applying. This helps relieve the pain, speeds up skin repair, and lowers the chances of scarring.
Used in: Soaps, Body Butters, Salves
Cleansing
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Colloidal oatmeal
Avena sativa
Colloidal oatmeal binds to your skin and locks in moisture, giving your skin a chance to re-hydrate. It also softens your skin and soothes itching. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it great for people who have dry skin, because it helps balance your skin's natural pH levels.
Used in: Soaps
Anti-inflammatory & pH Modifier
Black Mustard Seed
Brassica nigra
Not only do mustard seeds help remove all the dirt and impurities from the skin, but they also help keep your skin moisturized.
With its thick consistency and rich Vitamin E content, mustard oil is considered as a natural sunscreen when applied externally. It also acts as a natural cleanser by opening skin pores by stimulating the sweat glands.
Used in: Soaps
Antifungal, Anti-aging, & Protects