The Body Butter

What’s Inside Your Body Butter and Why It’s There

Every ingredient in our Body Butter has been thoughtfully chosen for its ability to nourish, hydrate, and protect the skin. From soothing aloe vera to deeply moisturizing mango seed butter, each component plays a unique role in delivering the ultimate skincare experience. Here's a closer look at each ingredient and its benefits:

Aqua (Water)

• What it is: Water is the base of the formulation, acting as a carrier for other ingredients and helping to dissolve hydrating and active compounds.
• Why it’s in there: Water helps to create a smooth texture for the body butter and facilitates the absorption of other moisturizing ingredients into the skin.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera Leaf Juice)

• What it is: Aloe vera juice is extracted from the leaves of the aloe vera plant. It’s well-known for its hydrating, soothing, and healing properties.
• Why it’s in there: Aloe vera is used to calm irritation, hydrate, and reduce inflammation, making it ideal for sensitive or inflamed skin. It also provides a cooling effect and is rich in vitamins C and E, both of which promote healthy skin.

Tallow (Premium Grass-Fed Beef Tallow)

• What it is: Tallow is a natural fat rendered from beef, especially from grass-fed cows. It’s packed with nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, and K.
• Why it’s in there: Tallow is similar to the natural oils produced by our skin, making it highly penetrative and effective at moisturizing and repairing the skin's natural barrier. It helps to restore moisture, improve elasticity, and promote skin regeneration.

Cetearyl Olivate (Olive-Derived Emulsifier) & Sorbitan Olivate (Olive-Derived Emulsifier)

• What it is: Both Cetearyl Olivate and Sorbitan Olivate are emulsifiers derived from olive oil. They help to mix oil and water-based ingredients together, forming a smooth and stable texture.
• Why it’s in there: These emulsifiers help to maintain the stability of the formula, ensuring it blends well and feels luxurious on the skin. They also help improve the spreadability of the butter, allowing for easy application and absorption.

Undecane & Tridecane (Plant-Derived Alkanes)

• What it is: Both Undecane and Tridecane are light, plant-derived hydrocarbons.
• Why it’s in there: These ingredients serve as natural emollients that provide a light, silky texture, helping the body butter glide smoothly over the skin. They also contribute to a non-greasy finish, ensuring that your skin feels soft but not weighed down.

Propanediol (1,3-Propandiol) (Plant-Based Humectant)

• What it is: Propanediol is a natural humectant derived from corn or other plants.
• Why it’s in there: It draws moisture into the skin, helping to retain hydration and keep your skin soft. It also helps to enhance the absorption of other ingredients, ensuring that the body butter delivers maximum moisture.

Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides (Coconut-Derived) & Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (Coconut-Derived)

• What it is: These are coconut-derived triglycerides and esters, known for their ability to moisturize the skin.
• Why it’s in there: These ingredients hydrate, soften, and condition the skin, leaving it feeling smooth without a greasy residue. They also help the body butter absorb quickly into the skin.

Glycerin (Plant-Based Humectant)

• What it is: Glycerin is a natural humectant that draws water from the air into the skin, helping to retain moisture.
• Why it’s in there: Glycerin ensures that your skin stays hydrated and soft by attracting and locking in moisture, giving the body butter its lasting hydrating properties.

Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract

• What it is: Extracted from blueberries, this ingredient is rich in antioxidants, particularly vitamins C and E, which are essential for healthy skin.
• Why it’s in there: Blueberry extract helps to protect the skin from oxidative stress and free radical damage. It also has anti-aging properties, promoting a smoother, more youthful complexion.

Glyceryl Monostearate (Glyceryl Stearate) (Plant-Derived Fatty Acid)

• What it is: This is a fatty acid ester derived from plants that acts as both an emulsifier and a skin-conditioning agent.
• Why it’s in there: Glyceryl Monostearate helps to stabilize the formula, allowing it to maintain its texture and consistency. It also improves skin texture, making it feel silky and smooth after application.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

• What it is: Sweet almond oil is rich in vitamins A, E, and F, and is known for its moisturizing and soothing properties.
• Why it’s in there: Sweet almond oil helps to soften and nourish the skin, making it an excellent choice for dry or irritated skin. It also helps improve skin elasticity and texture.

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter

• What it is: Mango seed butter is derived from the seeds of mangoes and is high in essential fatty acids and vitamins.
• Why it’s in there: Mango butter is deeply moisturizing and helps to improve elasticity. It contains vitamins A and C, which promote collagen production and skin renewal, making it perfect for combating the signs of aging and dry, damaged skin.

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Oil

• What it is: Avocado oil is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins A, D, and E, and antioxidants.
• Why it’s in there: Avocado oil is highly moisturizing, nourishing, and helps restore skin elasticity. It penetrates deeply, improving the skin’s texture and making it feel soft and hydrated.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

• What it is: Jojoba oil is a liquid wax ester that closely resembles the skin’s natural sebum, making it an excellent moisturizer and skin conditioner.
• Why it’s in there: Jojoba oil helps to balance the skin’s oil production, hydrate, and soothe dry skin. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that help calm irritated or sensitive skin.

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

• What it is: Shea butter is a rich fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree and is known for its nourishing, moisturizing, and healing properties.
• Why it’s in there: Shea butter deeply hydrates, repairs, and softens the skin. It also provides anti-inflammatory benefits, making it ideal for dry, sensitive, or irritated skin. It helps restore the skin’s elasticity and promotes smoother skin.

Behenyl Alcohol (Derived from Coconut Oil)

• What it is: Behenyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol derived from plant oils (often coconut) that helps to thicken and stabilize formulations.
• Why it’s in there: It creates a creamy texture, improving the spreadability and feel of the body butter on the skin. It also helps to prevent the formula from separating and ensures the butter is easy to apply.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

• What it is: Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage and promote healthy skin.
• Why it’s in there: Vitamin E helps to repair and nourish the skin, improving its texture and elasticity. It also provides antioxidant protection, fighting free radical damage and helping to prevent premature aging.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (Calendula)

• What it is: Calendula extract is derived from marigold flowers and is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Why it’s in there: Calendula helps to calm irritated skin and promotes the healing of dry, sensitive areas. It is particularly beneficial for inflammatory skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.

Squalane

• What it is: Squalane is a lightweight, plant-derived oil, sourced from olives. It’s a saturated version of squalene, which is naturally found in human sebum (skin oil).
• Why it’s in there: Squalane is a highly effective moisturizer that deeply hydrates and replenishes the skin without leaving a greasy residue. It helps to lock in moisture, keeping skin soft and smooth, while also boosting skin elasticity. Its ability to mimic the skin’s natural oils makes it ideal for improving the skin’s overall texture and preventing moisture loss. It’s also non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive or acne-prone skin.