Ingredient Glossary

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

A candle is only as good as its wick. You can use the finest wax and the most beautiful fragrance, but if the wick isn't right, none of it matters. That's why we use pure, braided cotton wicks in all...

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...

A strong, fresh, and resinous evergreen essential oil, steam-distilled from the needles of the Pine tree. It is a classic and powerful purifying, cleansing, and deodorizing agent.

A fresh, crisp, and earthy evergreen essential oil, steam-distilled from the needles and twigs of the Spruce tree. It's known for its grounding aroma and its ability to support respiratory health.

An intensely vibrant, reddish-orange oil packed with an extraordinary concentration of nutrients. It contains over 190 bioactive compounds, including antioxidants, vitamins, and the rare Omega-7 fatty acid, making it a true superfood for the skin.

A potent variety of aloe, also known as Cape Aloe, that grows wild. It is known for having a higher concentration of minerals and amino acids than Aloe Vera, making it a powerful skin soother and healer.

A highly pure, concentrated form of magnesium chloride, sourced from the ancient Zechstein Sea bed. It is a powerful tool for relaxing sore muscles, easing stress, and promoting restful sleep.

A pure, hydrogenated wax made from the meat of the coconut. It is a sustainable, renewable resource known for its beautiful white color, clean and slow burn, and superior ability to throw scent.

A pure, plant-based wax made from the hydrogenated oil of American-grown soybeans. It is a renewable resource celebrated for its ability to produce a clean, slow-burning candle with an excellent scent throw.

A potent, herbaceous essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves of the rosemary plant. It is celebrated for its stimulating aroma that enhances focus and its purifying properties that benefit the skin and scalp.

The ground root of the Curcuma longa plant, prized for centuries in both Ayurvedic medicine and skincare. Its active component, curcumin, is a potent antioxidant that helps to calm irritated skin and promote a bright, healthy glow.

A natural, raspberry-derived keto-sugar that creates a gradual, long-lasting, and remarkably natural-looking tan. It works more slowly than other sunless tanners, which is the secret to its even, streak-free color that fades without patchiness.

A lightweight, fast-absorbing, and highly stable oil that mimics the skin's own natural moisturizers. Derived from olives, it provides intense, non-greasy hydration and helps lock in moisture for a soft, supple feel.

A nutrient-rich, non-comedogenic oil cold-pressed from hemp seeds, prized for its balanced profile of Omega fatty acids. Its beautiful green color and lightweight texture make it a fantastic moisturizer for calming irritated and blemish-prone skin.

A pure, golden honey, rich in natural sugars, enzymes, and nutrients. It is a time-honored ingredient known for its ability to hydrate, soothe, and gently purify the skin.

Pure, clean sea salt harvested from the waters of the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon Coast. It is a wonderful exfoliant and purifying agent that helps to soften skin and provide a dose of trace minerals.