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