About This Glossary

This ingredient glossary exists to educate our customers about the raw materials we work with at Em'z Blendz. Knowledge is power, and we want you to understand what goes into (and onto) your body.

Important notes:

  • This glossary is a work in progress β€” we're actively adding ingredients and updating information
  • Not every ingredient listed here appears in our current products (some may be from discontinued items or future formulations)
  • Some ingredients in our current products may not be listed here yet β€” we're working on it
  • We do not sell individual raw ingredients β€” these materials are professionally blended into our finished products
  • For exact ingredient lists, always check individual product labels or product pages
  • Ingredients are listed in descending order on labels (most to least)

This glossary represents our evolving palette of materials β€” think of it like a painter showing you their colors. Not every color goes into every painting, but understanding each one helps you appreciate the final work.

Have questions about a specific ingredient in your product? Email us and we'll break it down for you, even if it's not in the glossary yet.

Citric Acid
Every time you drop one of our tub truffles or tub cakes into your bath and watch it fizz and bubble, you're witnessing citric acid at work. This crystalline powder is what transforms a simple bath bomb into an effervescent...
Palo Santo
Palo Santo, meaning "holy wood" in Spanish, comes from trees that grow wild along the coasts of South America. What makes this ingredient special isn't just its incredible scent, it's the sustainable way it's harvested. The wood can only be...
White Sage
White sage has been considered sacred by indigenous peoples of the American Southwest for thousands of years, traditionally burned in purification ceremonies. This silvery-leafed desert plant (Salvia apiana) thrives in the harsh, dry conditions of Southern California and Baja Mexico,...
Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has been having a moment for the past decade, but not all coconut oil is created equal. Extra virgin coconut oil is the difference between getting all the good stuff and getting a processed shadow of what coconut...
Cetyl Alcohol
Don't let the word 'alcohol' fool you. Cetyl alcohol is nothing like the harsh, drying alcohols found in hand sanitizers or astringents. This waxy, white substance belongs to a completely different family called fatty alcohols, and it's one of the...
Butylene Glycol
Butylene glycol is one of those ingredients that works behind the scenes, making everything else in your skincare routine perform better. It's a humectant, meaning it grabs moisture from the air and pulls it into your skin, but unlike its...
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
The name sounds like a chemistry experiment gone wrong, but Behentrimonium Methosulfate is actually one of the gentlest conditioning agents available. This plant-derived compound comes from rapeseed oil and represents a major improvement over the harsh quaternary ammonium compounds that...
Zea Mays (corn) Starch
When the beauty industry needed a safe alternative to talc, corn starch stepped up to prove that sometimes the simple solutions work best. This ultra-fine powder, milled from non-GMO corn kernels, delivers everything you want from a cosmetic powder without...
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sometimes the most effective skincare ingredients are hiding in your kitchen pantry. Sodium bicarbonate, better known as baking soda, might seem too simple for serious skincare, but this humble white powder punches above its weight in bath and body formulations.Chemically,...
Citrus Paradisi (pink Grapefruit) Oil
There's something magical about the scent of fresh grapefruit – it instantly transports you to a sunny citrus grove and lifts your spirits. Pink grapefruit oil captures this essence beautifully, cold-pressed from the vibrant peels of Citrus paradisi to preserve...
Leuconostoc/radish Root Ferment Filtrate
In the world of natural skincare, finding effective preservation that doesn't compromise on gentleness has always been a challenge. That's where Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate comes in – a brilliant example of how traditional fermentation wisdom meets modern skincare science.This...
Coconut Fruit Extract
When we think of coconuts, we often picture tropical beaches and refreshing drinks, but the humble coconut fruit holds remarkable secrets for skincare. Coconut Fruit Extract captures the concentrated essence of the coconut's white flesh, delivering all the nourishing compounds...
Aloe Vera Gel
When you think of aloe vera, you might picture that trusty plant your grandmother kept on her kitchen windowsill for burns and scrapes. This remarkable succulent, native to the Arabian Peninsula but now cultivated worldwide, has been humanity's go-to skin...
Milk Powder
Long before modern skincare science, Cleopatra was famous for her milk baths, and for good reason. Milk powder brings all the legendary benefits of fresh milk to our handcrafted soaps in a concentrated, shelf-stable form that won't spoil or go...
Colloidal Oatmeal
When I first started formulating soaps here in Maine, I kept returning to ingredients that had stood the test of time. Colloidal oatmeal is one of those treasures - oats ground so finely they become a silky powder that dissolves...
Citrus Extract
There's something magical about the scent of fresh citrus - it instantly lifts your spirits and makes everything feel brighter. That's exactly what citrus extract brings to our handcrafted soaps and skincare products. Derived from the peels and pulp of...
Phthalate-free Fragrance
When you see 'fragrance' on a product label, you might not realize you're potentially inviting dozens of undisclosed chemicals into your daily routine. Traditional fragrances often contain phthalates - synthetic compounds that help scents last longer but come with some...
Organic Grape Seed Oil
When we first discovered organic grape seed oil, we knew we'd found something special. This remarkable oil is extracted from the tiny seeds of wine grapes through cold-pressing, preserving all the beneficial compounds that make it such a skincare powerhouse....
Allantoin
Allantoin might not be a household name, but this remarkable compound has been quietly working wonders in skincare for decades. Originally extracted from the comfrey plant (though now often synthetically produced for consistency), allantoin is nature's own healing agent. You'll...
Cocoa Butter
There's a reason cocoa butter has been a skincare staple for centuries. Long before it was an ingredient in lotions, people in Central and South America were using it to protect their skin from sun and wind. It's the pure...
Organic Bergamot Essential Oil

A bright, complex citrus oil cold-pressed from the peel of the Bergamot orange, with a sunny, sweet aroma that has a subtle floral and spicy edge. It is famously uplifting and is a key ingredient in Earl Grey tea.