Ingredient Glossary

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 — 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 — we're working on it
  • We do not sell individual raw ingredients — 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 — 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.

Argan Oil

A cherished and nourishing oil, often called 'liquid gold', that is extracted from the kernels of the Argan tree native to Morocco. It is rich in Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, making it a celebrated moisturizer for both skin and hair.

Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)

The most potent, pure, and well-researched form of Vitamin C. It is a powerhouse antioxidant that brightens the complexion, evens skin tone, and helps to protect the skin from environmental damage.

Neroli Hydrosol (Orange Blossom Water)

The beautiful and aromatic water created during the steam distillation of bitter orange blossoms. It has a delicate, green-floral scent and is a classic, gentle toner for calming and refreshing the skin.

Organic Lemon Essential Oil

A bright, sharp, and cheerful essential oil cold-pressed from the peel of fresh lemons. It has a classic, zesty aroma that is instantly uplifting, and powerful cleansing properties that are ideal for toning the skin.

Organic Jasmine Sambac Absolute

An intoxicating and euphoric absolute, solvent-extracted from the night-blooming Jasmine Sambac flower. It has a deep, warm, and intensely floral aroma with a slightly green, fruity nuance that is less sweet than other jasmines.

Organic Neroli Essential Oil

A precious and intensely beautiful essential oil steam-distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree. It has an exquisite, sweet, honeyed floral aroma with a hint of citrus, and is one of the most powerful oils for soothing the nerves.

Organic Palmarosa Essential Oil

A bright and cheerful essential oil with a sweet, rosy-floral scent and a fresh, green undertone. Distilled from a tropical grass, it is a versatile and effective oil for balancing both moisture and sebum in the skin.

Organic Frankincense Essential Oil

An ancient and sacred essential oil steam-distilled from the resin of the Boswellia tree. It has a deep, resinous, balsamic aroma with a fresh citrus top note and is revered for its meditative and skin-restorative properties.

Organic Carrot Seed Essential Oil

A potent essential oil steam-distilled from the seeds of the wild carrot plant, with a uniquely earthy, woody aroma. It is a premier age-well oil, celebrated for its ability to tone, brighten, and revitalize the appearance of dull, tired skin.

Bakuchiol

A potent, plant-based active extracted from the seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia (Babchi) plant. It is clinically recognized as a natural alternative to retinol, helping to improve the appearance of fine lines and uneven skin tone without the associated irritation.

Cold Pressed Meadowfoam Seed Oil

A remarkably stable and silky oil, cold-pressed from the seeds of the Meadowfoam flower, a wildflower native to our home state of Oregon. It is an exceptional emollient that locks in moisture for soft, supple skin.

Vanilla Hydrosol

A rare and delicate aromatic water created during the hydro-distillation of vanilla beans. It captures the soft, creamy, true essence of vanilla in a gentle, skin-soothing floral water.

Coconut Hydrosol

The pure, hydrating aromatic water produced during the distillation of fresh coconut. It's a lightweight, refreshing mist that delivers a dose of minerals and hydration directly to the skin.

Organic Rosewood Essential Oil

A beautiful essential oil with a complex sweet, woody, and slightly floral aroma, steam-distilled from the wood of the Rosewood tree. It is prized for its gentle, balancing effect on both the skin and the emotions.

Cetearyl Alcohol

A vegetable-derived fatty alcohol that helps to thicken, stabilize, and soften our lotions and creams. Unlike harsh alcohols, this waxy ingredient is an emollient that conditions and moisturizes the skin.

Organic Carrot Seed Oil

A deep amber, nutrient-rich carrier oil cold-pressed from the seeds of wild carrots. It is a potent, revitalizing oil packed with carotenoids and antioxidants, not to be confused with the essential oil of the same name.

Organic Jojoba Oil

A unique, golden liquid wax pressed from the seeds of the jojoba shrub, with a molecular structure that is remarkably similar to the skin's own natural sebum. It is a deeply nourishing and balancing moisturizer for all skin types.

Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)

The salt form of Hyaluronic Acid, a powerful humectant that can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. It is a skin-identical ingredient that provides intense, lightweight hydration for a plump, supple feel.

Witch Hazel Hydrosol

A traditional, alcohol-free distillate of the Witch Hazel plant, prized for centuries for its natural astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. It's a classic toner for cleansing, balancing, and soothing the skin.

Cucumber Hydrosol

The crisp, cooling, and refreshing aromatic water produced during the steam distillation of fresh cucumbers. It's a pure, simple hydrator that soothes, calms, and revitalizes tired or sensitive skin.

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.