Gentle Ingredients

Ingredient
What It Is
Why We Chose It
Scientific Studies
Argan Oil Moisturizer Rich in antioxidants http://www.researchgate.net/publication/230009718
Beeswax (organic) Moisturizer Deep moisturizing and skin conditioning properties; Nutrient-rich wax is gentle, hypoallergenic, and will not clog pores http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9849648
Calendula Active (anti-bacterial) Improves wound healing http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25684193
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25787728
Chamomile Oil Essential oil Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; Beneficial as an aromatherapy agent http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15314339
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15928624
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092666901200564X
Cocoa Butter Moisturizer Rich in antioxidants; Deep moisturizer http://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2014/606575/
Coconut Oil Moisturizer Significantly improves skin hydration and increases surface lipid levels http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15724344
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20523108
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24320105
Cotton Seed Oil Moisturizer Rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, linoleic acid, and oleic acid; Potent moisturizer; Believed to promote anti-aging and improve absorption of potent ingredients http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22852052
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17066106
http://www.cicr.org.in/pdf/cottonseed_oil.pdf
Jojoba Oil Moisturizer Anti-inflammatory and soothing properties; Forms a long-lasting moisture seal which continues to soften and restore dry skin over time http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15629254
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15928624
Kokum Butter Moisturizer Rich in antioxidants http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25796441
Magnesium Oxide Natural Positive Ion Documented to have antibacterial properties http://link.springer.com/article/10.1023%2FA%3A1008916209784
Mango Butter Moisturizer Potent hydration, protection and healing properties for worn and cracked skin http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2792546/
Olive Oil Moisturizer Therapeutic; Contains numerous phenolic compounds (including oleocanthal) with potent anti-inflammatory properties http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21443487
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25779104
Shea Butter Moisturizer Significant source of compounds with anti-inflammatory properties http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20484832
Silver Oxide Natural Positive Ion All-natural preservative with anti-microbial properties http://www.hindawi.com/journals/aps/2010/910686/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2292600/
Squalene Oil (vegan; derived from olives) Moisturizer Demonstrated to contain antioxidant and detoxifying properties, as well as to be a potent emollient; Hydrates skin, and is an effective carrier for active ingredients http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22361190
Symphytum Officinale (comfrey) Active (anti-inflammatory) Used on the skin for the relief and reduction of swelling and inflammation; Rich in antioxidants http://new.medigraphic.com/cgi-bin/resumenMainI.cgi?IDARTICULO=34552&IDPUBLICACION=3706&IDREVISTA=262&NOMBRE=
Thuja Occidentalis Active (anti-bacterial) Reduces the number of bacteria on the skin’s surface; Demonstrated to improve eczema condition http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12493795
Turmeric Anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties have been attributed to curcumin, the main component of turmeric http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2637808/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19594223
Zinc Oxide Natural Positive Ion Skin protectant; Studies also indicate that zinc oxide has numerous medicinal properties to benefit skin health http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20141096
http://www.researchgate.net/publication/11635614