Agar Agar (AGAR): Derived from seaweed. This botanical element is beautifully utilized to naturally thicken formulations, especially hair care. It is highly valued for its ability to help lock in moisture, hydrate the hair shaft, and support the appearance of smooth ends while creating natural-looking volume. On the body, it delivers exceptional hydration to very dry skin, helping to maintain a soft, protective surface moisture barrier.

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Allantoin (Allantoin): Derived naturally from comfrey and bearberry roots, we proudly choose to use only pure, non-synthetic plant forms. Allantoin is an exceptional cosmetic conditioning agent celebrated for its ability to deeply moisturize dry, rough, or temporarily flaky skin. It provides a beautifully soothing effect, naturally softening the complexion and comforting surface skin boundaries.

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Azulene 100% (Guaiazulene): Richly derived from blue chamomile, this ingredient represents pure, highly concentrated, oil-soluble chamomile goodness. It is beloved in high-end skincare for its remarkable ability to calm the appearance of surface skin redness and bring visual balance to delicate skin types.

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Azulene 20%: This specialized, water-soluble variation allows us to seamlessly infuse the beautiful blue attributes of chamomile into our hydrating, water-based formulas. We blend pure azulene with plant-derived dispersing agents, including Hydrogenated Castor Oil, to ensure a flawless, smooth texture that glides effortlessly onto the skin.

 

Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate): An excellent multi-functional mineral that helps sweep away excess surface oil, deep-seated dirt, and dulling dead skin cells. Thanks to its natural purifying properties, it is ideal for balancing the look of your skin's complexion and reducing the appearance of minor surface unevenness. Its superb odor-absorbing characteristics make it a pristine addition to our refreshing deodorants and gentle personal washes, helping to balance the skin's surface and leave you feeling clean.

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Camphor (Camphor): Sourced as pure, aromatic crystals from our trusted, family-owned US supplier, Organic Creations Inc, this traditional botanical brings an incredibly invigorating sensation to the skin. It works brilliantly to sweep away surface impurities, address excess oil build-up, and calm the look of surface redness, making it wonderful for clarifying a congested complexion. Furthermore, well-established dermal research indicates that camphor offers fantastic age-defying benefits, helping to support a smooth, resilient skin texture and diminish the look of fine lines.
Regulatory Note: To ensure absolute safety and adhere strictly to Health Canada’s Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist guidelines, we meticulously formulate our products to ensure Camphor remains well below the maximum permitted 3% threshold. If you have highly sensitive skin, we always recommend a brief patch test prior to full application.

We feel like we should mention this. Because Zanqara, being a family owned company, we try to buy as many products as we can from other family owned companies. Organic Creations is family owned business and they have always been so polite and sweet as a supplier. They are based in the USA. 

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Citric Acid (Citric Acid): We prioritize gentle, nature-derived elements over synthetic alternatives. Citric Acid is a pure, naturally occurring Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA). It delivers the exceptional, well-documented beauty benefits traditionally associated with AHAs:

• Gentle surface exfoliation

• Clarifies the look of blemishes and balances skin prone to breakouts

• Brightens, tones, and helps the skin maintain surface hydration

• Diminishes the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles for an age-defying effect

• Supports the appearance of firm, resilient, and youthful-looking skin

• Evens and balances the look of the skin's complexion

• Minimizes the appearance of dark spots and temporary hyperpigmentation

• Deeply cleanses and unclogs the appearance of pores

• Visibly softens and refines skin texture

• Enhances the smooth application and optimal performance of your overall skincare routine

We use it very few formulas.

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Corn Starch (Zea Mays (Corn) Starch): Richly derived from natural corn, this mineral-dense botanical offers fantastic skin-brightening benefits. It is highly valued for its ability to diminish the appearance of dark spots, visibly rejuvenate a tired-looking complexion, and promote an overall radiant glow. It naturally absorbs excess surface oils, comforts temporary skin dryness, and sweeps away dead skin cells to keep your complexion looking fresh, smooth, and beautifully balanced. On the hair, it delivers wholesome nutrients to support soft, clean, and voluminous locks.​

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Cocopolyglucoside (Alkyl Glucoside): Derived from a blend of natural ingredients, including coconuts, potatoes, corn, or wheat. We select coconut- or potato-derived glucoside for their exceptional cosmetic properties. Potatoes are naturally rich in phosphorus, sulphur, copper, calcium, iron, potassium, phytonutrients, and vitamins B and V. This nutrient profile helps visually brighten the skin, diminish the look of dark circles, minimize the appearance of surface blemishes, and balance the look of hyperpigmentation. When transformed into a glucoside, it acts as an ultra-gentle, non-ionic surfactant that delivers a thoroughly deep clean. It is completely hypoallergenic, making it fantastic for sensitive skin types, and effectively reduces surface body odor in washes and cleansing solutions. What truly makes this eco-friendly ingredient unique is its biodegradable, pH-balanced ability to deeply cleanse while maintaining surface hydration—leaving your skin and hair looking visibly vibrant and refreshed without feeling stripped or dry. A quick note on the scent: because we keep this ingredient in its pure, natural form, you might notice a very subtle, earthy aroma of potato—a small testament to authentic, natural beauty!

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Coloring: We responsibly source our colorings from Sensient, offering a beautiful variety of pigments that are thoroughly evaluated and safe for use on the eyes, lips, face, and body. They are dedicated to providing consumer-safe and environmentally conscious color solutions. For our foundations, we utilize pure pearl Mica to create a luminous finish. While we love utilizing fresh, natural botanical ingredients to give our formulas their hues, mother nature can occasionally vary in shade, so we utilize these safe pigments to ensure the consistent look our clients expect and love. 

NOTE: We are currently not using any colorants minus Yellow Iron Oxide (CI 77492) in our Papaya Cleanser and Try Me. It provides exceptional skin surface protection by forming a breathable barrier against environmental stressors and everyday pollution, helping to minimize the look of uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation. Crafted to sit beautifully on top of the skin, this ingredient functions as a highly effective, lightweight physical veil that keeps moisture locked in and external elements out, supporting a smooth and visibly radiant complexion without altering your skin's natural balance. We just wanted to mention Sensient if we ever decide to add colorants to the line and want to leave this information available.

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Clays: We select a wide variety of natural clays depending on each formula’s specific goals:

• Bentonite Clay: Functions beautifully like a sponge on your skin, absorbing deep-seated dirt and excess surface oil or sebum. It helps clarify the look of a congested complexion, minimizes the appearance of blackheads, and gently exfoliates dead skin cells to reveal a smoother surface.

• French Clay: Celebrated for its ability to temporarily tighten, tone, refine the appearance of pore size, and sweep away excess surface oil.

  • Beige: Tones and visibly purifies the skin surface.

  • Caramel: Ideal for gentle cleansing and balancing.

  • Green: Refines skin texture and provides an age-defying, firming look.

  • Grey Moss: Invigorates the skin's surface and enhances overall tone.

  • Ivory: Perfect for a relaxing, refreshing, and toning beauty ritual.

  • Mineral Grey: Visibly purifies and draws out surface impurities.

  • Nude Beige: Minimizes the appearance of pores, provides gentle exfoliation, and enhances a radiant skin glow.

  • Pastel Pink: An exceptional exfoliator and refresher that excels at absorbing excess oil.

  • Peach: Rejuvenates, revitalizes, and refreshes the look of tired skin.

  • Pink: Clarifies the look of breakouts, blackheads, and surface blemishes while supporting a beautifully balanced complexion.

  • Red: High in natural iron, it deeply cleanses the look of pores while toning and firming oily skin types.

  • Soft Moss: Beautifully tones, visually firms, and rejuvenates the complexion.

• ​Fuller's Earth:  A magnificent ingredient valued for its exceptional skin-calming and soothing properties. It purifies the skin surface, beautifully comforts dry or temporarily sensitive skin types, and helps soothe the look of redness from sun exposure while evening out the appearance of skin pigmentation.​

• Red Clay: Richly endowed with natural iron oxides, this beautiful clay deeply cleanses the appearance of pores while enriching the skin surface with wholesome mineral nutrients. It wonderfully invigorates the look of a dull complexion while providing an exceptional tightening and firming effect. This clay is highly effective at sweeping away surface impurities and buildup, leaving your skin looking beautifully refreshed and balanced.​

• Rhassoul Clay: Highly absorbent, this unique mineral clay helps deliver a perfectly hydrated yet beautifully matte skin texture without unwanted surface shine. It deeply and thoroughly cleanses the skin while refining the look of tightened pores. Featuring a gentle, micro-grainy texture, it offers a superb manual exfoliation that helps lift away dead skin cells and clear the appearance of clogged pores and blackheads. ​

• Diatomaceous Earth: We proudly select this ultra-silky mineral for our makeup formulations as an exceptional alternative to talc powder. It beautifully brightens the complexion, giving the skin a visibly radiant, smooth, and refreshed appearance—especially with regular use. It excels at seamlessly absorbing excess oils to cleanly clarify the look of your pores without clogging them. 

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Ethanol (Denatured Ethyl Alcohol SDAG-3 Anhydrous): In strict adherence to cosmetic manufacturing standards, we utilize a premium, internationally safe cosmetic-grade USP Ethyl Alcohol, professionally denatured with NF-grade Denatonium Benzoate. We incorporate this high-purity ingredient into our clarifying toners, refreshing body mists, styling hair gels, and specialized formulations requiring a clean, quick-drying base. It helps perfectly dissolve botanical extracts, preserves product integrity, and delivers a beautifully crisp, weightless finish to the skin and hair.

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EUMULGIN® B25 / formerly Cremophor® RH40 PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil : Sourced from natural castor oil, this ingredient serves as an exceptional liquid stabilizer. It allows water-based and botanical-rich formulas—like our refreshing toners and liquid soaps—to merge seamlessly, ensuring the ingredients remain perfectly blended. Globally recognized for its superb safety profile, it is widely utilized in premium personal care and gentle baby products.Pregnancy Note (PS): While pure, concentrated castor oil is historically known for specific traditional uses, this specialized cosmetic derivative is expertly formulated for gentle, topical use. It does not alter your body's internal functions and is fully appropriate for supporting a beautiful, hydrated skin barrier during your standard beauty routine.

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Exfoliants:

Exfoliants: We utilize a variety of natural exfoliating grains to gently polish and refine the skin surface. When reviewing our grain sizes, please note that we measure our ingredients in microns (μm)—where a smaller number indicates a finer, smaller grain, and a larger number indicates a broader, more texturized grain profile:

75μm to 200μm (Lip & Delicate Face Safe): Ultra-fine, silky particles for smooth, gentle polishing.

200μm to 500μm (Face & Body): Versatile, medium-sized grains for balanced, effective skin refinement.

500μm to 2000μm (Intensive Body Care): Richly textured, larger grains ideal for smoothing rougher skin areas like the elbows and feet.

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• Bamboo (75μm, 200μm, 500μm, 1000μm): Naturally rich in organic silica, this exceptional botanical grain gently sweeps away dulling surface cells. It helps visibly minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles, functions as a wonderful natural astringent, and supports the appearance of a smooth, firm, and thoroughly refreshed complexion.

• Bitter Orange (1000μm): A beautifully aromatic, texturized botanical powder that excels at deeply clarifying and purifying a congested complexion, leaving the skin surface looking clean, bright, and wonderfully balanced.

• CelluloScrub (300μm): A 100% renewable and biodegradable alternative to synthetic micro-beads that delivers an incredibly smooth, environmentally conscious exfoliating experience.

• Luffa (30μm): A gently texturized, plant-derived exfoliant that comfortably smooths rough skin surfaces without causing temporary irritation or scratching.

• Lychee (500μm): Perfectly polishes the skin surface while delivering natural attributes that encourage a brighter, more vibrant, and visibly radiant look.

• Olive (200μm): Gently exfoliates the skin surface while providing rich moisture protection to support an age-defying, supple appearance.

• Peach (700μm): Encourages surface hydration and dramatic softness by infusing the skin barrier with essential fatty acids, including oleic and linoleic acids, during the exfoliating process.

• Pomegranate (500μm): Promotes a more radiant, balanced skin appearance through its natural surface-purifying and astringent properties. It is absolutely fabulous for smoothing dry skin types.

• Pumice Stone (Fine): A classic, mineral-rich volcanic stone ground into a fine powder to smooth away rough, hard callused areas on the body naturally and effectively.

• Quartz (200μm): Gently polishes the skin to reduce the appearance of morning puffiness, leaving the face looking beautifully contoured, refreshed, and visibly revitalized.

• Rhyolite (75μm): Infuses the formulation with natural volcanic minerals that beautifully address the look of surface dryness, fine lines, dullness, and temporary sagging. This premium mineral grain supports the appearance of skin elasticity, vibrancy, and a smoothed epidermis without disturbing the skin's natural surface moisture film.

• Sand (300μm): We utilize natural, mineral-rich sand to craft highly effective, environmentally friendly body scrubs that remain beautifully budget-friendly. Formulation Note: Because this is a natural earth element, a small layer of pure water content may occasionally settle at the top of the product; simply stir gently to blend.

• Volcano Sand (300μm): A deeply purifying, mineral-dense volcanic grain that boosts the appearance of skin resilience, texture, and strength while beautifully supporting a firm, smooth, and youthfully radiant complexion.

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Fragrance Oils: We carefully incorporate a minimal amount of high-quality fragrance oils (typically ranging from 0.07% to 2.5%) into most of our formulas. Because our products are uniquely concentrated with fresh, nature-derived botanical extracts, their natural aromas can intensify and become overly earthy over time. Adding a subtle touch of fragrance ensures our formulas maintain a beautiful, inviting scent throughout their entire shelf life. We utilize only fragrance selections that are strictly approved for cosmetic use.
PLEASE NOTE: In alignment with our strict safety standards, we never add fragrance oils to any eye products, lip products, or personal feminine washes—ever.

We believe you deserve complete transparency regarding our supply chain. We proudly source our fragrance and essential oils from the following industry leaders:

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Stock Fragrance: (Made in the USA): Utilizing plant-derived elements for their aromas, their premium selections meet the highest industry benchmarks. They are 100% biodegradable, hypoallergenic, EWG Compliant, Clean at Sephora Compliant, Cruelty-Free, Paraben-Free, Vegan, Phthalate-Free, and formulated without PFAs, PEGs, or petrochemicals.​

 

Puroleo:  (Made in Canada): Specializing in 100% pure, natural, and high-quality essential oils. Their cold-pressed botanical oils are crafted without added synthetic preservatives, are suitable for all skin types, and are never tested on animals.

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Bulk Apothecary:  Providing high-quality, plant-based aromatic options that are Phthalate-Free, Paraben-Free, SLS/SLES-Free, 100% Vegan, and never tested on animals.

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Geogard ECT:  INCI Name: Benzyl Alcohol (and) Salicylic Acid (and) Glycerin (and) Sorbic Acid 

While our natural oils, plant butters, and botanical extracts inherently support the stability of our formulas, Geogard® ECT provides an exceptional layer of professional preservation. This water-soluble, non-GMO, vegan, and cruelty-free preservative blend is globally recognized for its pristine safety profile. It proudly meets ECOCERT standards and is fully approved by COSMOS and the Soil Association. As a highly effective cosmetic preservative, it securely safeguards product integrity, ensuring our natural formulas remain perfectly fresh, stable, and safe for your daily topical beauty routine. Since this ingredient contains Salicylic Acid any formula containing should not be used on children under the age of four years old.

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Glycerin: An exceptional, plant-derived humectant that provides superb conditioning benefits for both skin and hair. When expertly formulated in hair care, vegetable glycerin helps support a shiny, voluminous appearance while beautifully comforting a dry or temporarily flaky scalp. As a premier emollient, it actively draws moisture into the skin surface, locking it in to keep the complexion feeling remarkably soft, hydrated, and smooth. This hydration boost also helps the skin barrier absorb the beneficial, conditioning properties of our accompanying botanical oils and extracts. It is a vital, versatile asset for maintaining a radiant look across all skin types.

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Guar Gum: A fantastic, nature-derived texturizer that helps lock in surface moisture, leaving a silky-smooth, weightless veil on the skin. It works beautifully to condition both hair and skin, keeping them looking soft and vibrant. In shaving products, it enhances glide to reduce surface friction, helping to minimize the appearance of razor bumps, temporary redness, and shaving-related irritation. Rich in natural antioxidant properties that help defend the skin's appearance against environmental pollution and free radicals, it also provides gentle surface-cleansing action. For hair care, it hydrates the hair shaft to minimize the look of split ends and moisture loss, delivering a clean, luminous, and well-managed finish.

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Kaolin Light: KA gentle, time-tested mineral clay that is absolutely ideal for comforting sensitive or delicate skin types. It provides mild, non-stripping surface exfoliation that helps sweep away deep-seated dirt, environmental impurities, and excess oil. By drawing out buildup from the skin's surface, it refines the appearance of clogged pores and clarifies the look of temporary blemishes. It works beautifully to minimize the appearance of surface redness and dryness while providing a temporary tightening and toning effect. Additionally, when utilized in specialized mouth care formulations, kaolin gently polishes the surface to help brighten the appearance of teeth.

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Light Magnesium: This ultra-fine mineral powder works beautifully to comfort delicate skin types by minimizing the appearance of temporary surface redness and sensitivities. It deeply hydrates the skin, reinforcing the natural surface moisture barrier to reveal a smooth, flawless, and youthfully radiant complexion. Highly valued for its age-defying attributes, it helps diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles while providing an exceptional tightening and toning effect that leaves the skin looking beautifully firm and refreshed.

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Menthol Crystals:  An incredibly refreshing ingredient that is absolutely fantastic for cooling and clarifying oily skin types! It delivers an invigorating, cooling sensation that beautifully soothes the feel of dry, itchy skin and helps calm the appearance of temporary surface redness or minor skin irritation. Sourced for its intense purifying properties, it excels at sweeping away excess oil and surface impurities to bring a fresh, thoroughly revitalized feel to the complexion.

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Mono Glycerin: A premium, plant-derived texturizer selected for its exceptional ability to create a soft, supple, and beautifully bouncy moisture veil on the skin surface. It functions as an outstanding emollient, delivering an extra layer of topical hydration that supports the skin's natural moisture barrier in a uniquely smoothing and conditioning way.​

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Potato Starch: We intentionally utilize this starch selectively in our custom formulations due to its highly concentrated nature. Ground to a smooth consistency, it serves as a wonderful, texturized cosmetic buffer that gently sweeps away dulling dead skin cells to support natural skin elasticity, firmness, and a visibly toned look. Rich in natural vitamins and minerals, it helps dramatically refresh the look of fine lines while offering superb skin-brightening properties that help balance the appearance of uneven pigmentation and dark spots. When featured in our hair care formulations, it beautifully nourishes the scalp surface, conditioning the hair follicles to support the appearance of thick, vibrant, and clean-looking hair.​​​​​

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Rice Flour:  We use this ingredient in our shampoos because it is exceptional at enhancing the look and feel of your hair. Rich in natural nutrients, it helps improve the appearance of hair density, strength, and shine while visibly reducing the look of split ends. On the scalp, it provides a gentle exfoliation that removes excess oil and environmental buildup without stripping away natural moisture. When used on the skin, its antioxidant-rich properties help brighten the complexion, enhance radiance, and promote an even-looking skin tone while maintaining a soft, hydrated, and beautifully matte finish. ​​​​

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Salicylic Acid:  Derived from the bark of white willow and wintergreen leaves, Salicylic Acid is a highly effective cosmetic exfoliant perfect for addressing blemish-prone skin. It gently dissolves dull, dead skin cells and deeply cleanses away sebum buildup, helping to clear congested pores so your skin can breathe. By refining the skin's surface, it visibly minimizes the appearance of large pores and blackheads. It is also excellent for dry skin types, smoothing away rough, scaly textures to reveal a soft, radiant, and healthy-looking glow. It is considered a safe and effective ingredient for daily use to maintain beautiful skin texture.

(Note: Consult your doctor before use if pregnant. Products containing this ingredient should not be used on children under four years of age. This product contains a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.)

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Sepizen Max: Sepizen Max is a premium gelling ingredient that allows us to create luxurious formulations with a beautiful satin finish. It is highly skin-compatible, hypoallergenic, and deeply hydrating. Unlike heavier traditional thickeners, it leaves a lightweight, breathable feel on the skin with absolutely no sticky or heavy residue.​

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Sweet Potato Starch: Not every potato is the same, and sweet potato starch offers wonderful benefits for your skin. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants (especially Beta-carotene), it helps improve the appearance of skin firmness, tone, and elasticity for a youthful look. It delivers essential hydration to keep the skin looking vibrant, while soothing dry, chapped, or rough areas. This ingredient leaves the skin feeling soft, supple, and beautifully rejuvenated while shielding it from surface environmental dryness.

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Titanium Dioxide: Don't let the name scare you! This mineral ingredient is widely celebrated in cosmetics for its incredible ability to absorb excess oil and give formulations a beautifully smooth, matte finish. It acts as a natural opacifier, helping to blur the appearance of skin imperfections and provide an even-looking complexion. It is exceptionally gentle, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic, making it perfect for sensitive skin types.

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Vanilla: Vanilla is an excellent source of natural antioxidants and B-vitamins that help promote the appearance of vibrant, healthy-looking skin. It works beautifully to soothe the appearance of dry skin irritations while providing a comforting, rich aroma. When used in hair and skin care, it delivers surface conditioning properties that help shield your look from environmental dryness, leaving a soft and refreshed texture.

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Xanthan Gum: Consider this the ultimate plant-based texture enhancer. Xanthan Gum forms a lightweight, breathable surface layer on the skin that helps lock in essential surface moisture, preventing a dry or dehydrated appearance. We use this safe, natural ingredient as a clean thickener to give our formulas a luxurious glide, making it ideal for deeply conditioning dry skin and dry, damaged hair textures.

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Zinc Oxide: Zinc Oxide is a versatile mineral favorite that is incredibly gentle on the skin. Ideal for delicate skin formulations, it acts as a soothing physical barrier cream that protects the skin surface from external moisture loss and friction. It is perfect for controlling excess oil production and reducing surface shine, helping to calm the appearance of dry, temporary redness and skin irritations while leaving a soft, comfortable finish.​​​

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We are continuously innovating! We have recently optimized our formulations to provide you with the cleanest, highest-quality ingredients possible. If you are purchasing an item from a legacy batch, you may notice slight differences on your physical product label compared to our updated website glossary. If you have any questions about a specific batch ingredient, please contact our support team—we are always happy to help!