Ingredient Glossary

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Almond Fragrance

Also known as benzaldehyde, this fragrance is natrually extracted from the cassia flower. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Plants Certified to: Nothing yet! Found In: Almond Liquid Soap, Almond Bar Soap

Aloe Vera

Produced from the leaves of aloe barbadensis. Soothes the gums. Category: Skin Conditioning Sourced from: Aloe Vera Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Anise Toothpaste, Cinnamon Toothpaste

Anise Oil

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic parts of the anise plant using steam distillation. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Anise Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Anise Toothpaste

Arnica Oil

Category: Skin Conditioning Sourced from: Arnica flower and sunflowerCountry of Origin: GermanyCertified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent. Arnica oil is from dried arnica flowers and dilute with sunflower oil. Found in: Arnica Menthol Organic Mag

Avocado Oil

Oil obtained from the avocado pear, Persea gratissima. Is considered an occlusive moisturizing component, and protects against dehydration and environmental damage. Category: Skin Conditioning Sourced from: Avocado Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP...

Beeswax

Wax obtained from the honeycomb of the bee. Beeswax provides moisturization and acts as an emulsifier to keep the product together. Category: Skin conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying Sourced from: Beehive Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or...

Calcium Carbonate

Provides toothpaste with essential abrasive qualities and cleansing ability. Category: Abrasive, Oral Care Sourced from: Mineral Certified to: Nothing yet! Found In: Anise Toothpaste, Cinnamon Toothpaste

Camphor

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic parts of the cinnamon plant using steam distillation. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Cinnamon Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Cinnamon Toothpaste

Cherry Blossom Flavor

Category: FlavorSourced from: Plants Country of Origin: VariousCertified to: Nothing yet!. We label some of our ingredients, such as cherry blossom, as "flavor" because they are proprietary blends of essential oils that have been developed and custom

Cherry Blossom Fragrance

Fragrance blend made up of a proprietary blend of essential oils derived from the aromatic parts of plants such as flowers, roots, leaves or other parts using steam distillation. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Plants Certified to: Nothing yet!...

Cinnamon (Cassia) Oil

Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Cassia plantCountry of Origin: ChinaCertified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent. Cassia oil is the product of the distillation of the terminal branches and leaves of the Cinnamomum cassia tree. Found in: All-One C

Citric Acid

Produced by the fermentation of starch and sugar by Aspergillus niger mold. Makes our soap and Sal Suds gentle by reducing pH. Category: Chelator; pH adjuster Sourced from: Starch Certified to: Nothing yet! Found In: Almond Liquid Soap, Green Tea...

Coconut Flour

Coconut flour acts as a mild abrasive to add texture to toothpaste and help remove plaque. Category: Abrasive Sourced from: Coconut Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Anise Toothpaste, Cinnamon Toothpaste

Coconut Oil

Oil obtained from the kernel of the seeds of Cocos Nucifera. It is a skin conditioning agent, lubricant in toothpaste, and is the primary oil saponified in the castile soap. Category: Skin Conditioner; Moisturizer Sourced from: Coconut Certified...

Ethyl Alcohol

Ethyl alcohol is an active ingredient in hand sanitizer and, when present in a concentration over 60%, is effective at reducing most germs Category: Sanitizer, Solvent, Preservative Sourced from: Sugar Cane Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or...

Eucalyptus Oil

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic leaves of Eucalyptus globulus plant using a special process called steam distillation. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Eucalyptus Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Eucalyptus...

Ginger Oil

Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Ginger Country of Origin: Sri LankaCertified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent. Ginger oil is a concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic roots of the zingiber officinale (ginger) plant using steam distillatio

Glycerin

Glycerin is a naturally occuring alcohol compound of vegetable origin. Maintains emulsification of the product and acts as a natural humectant which draws moisture into the skin. Category: Humectant, Skin Conditioning Sourced from: Soybean...

Green Tea Fragrance

Hemp Seed Oil

Pressed from seeds of industrial hemp, hemp seed oil is rich in vitamin E, Omega-3, and Omega-6 essential fatty acids, which make it have a smoother lather and moisturizing properties; Converts to gentle low-foaming soap in presence of alkali...

Hydrated Silica

Hydrated silica is a form of silicon dioxide useful in toothpaste because of its abrasive and absorbent qualities. Category: Abrasive, Absorbent Sourced from: Mineral Certified to: Nothing yet! Found In: Anise Toothpaste, Cinnamon Toothpaste

Jojoba Seed Oil & Wax

Oil derived from the seed of the desert shrub, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba). Jojoba oil acts as an occlusive skin-conditioning agent. Converts to a mild soap in the presence of an alkali. Category: Skin conditioning, Emollient Sourced from:...

Lauryl Glucoside

Category: Surfactant, CleansingSourced from: Plant-derivedCountry of Origin: South KoreaCertified to: Nothing yet!. Sodium coco sulfate is used as a cleaning agent to help water mix with dirt, grease, and oil to improve cleaning performance. Found in

Lavander Extract

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic flowers of the lavender plant using a special process called steam distillation. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Lavender Certified to: Nothing yet! Found In: Lavender Liquid Soap, Lavender Bar Soap

Lavandin Oil

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic flowers of the lavandin plant using a special process called steam distillation. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Lavender Certified to: Nothing yet! Found In: Lavender Liquid Soap, Lavender Bar Soap

Lavender Oil

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic flowers of the lavender plant using a special process called steam distillation. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Lavender Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Lavender Sugar Soap,...

Lemongrass Oil

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic parts of lemongrass plant such as flowers, roots, leaves or other parts of the plant using a special process called steam distillation. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Lemongrass Certified to:...

Lemon Juice

Juice derived from lemons. Rinses and tightens hair shaft for manageability. Category: Skin Conditioning Sourced from: Lemon Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Citrus Hair Rinse

Lemon Oil

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic peel of the orange plant using a cold-press extraction process. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Lemon Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Citrus Liquid Soap, Citrus Bar Soap,...

Lime Oil

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic fruit of the lime plant using a cold-press extraction process. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Lime Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Citrus Liquid Soap, Citrus Bar Soap,...

Mentha Arvensis Oil

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic parts of mentha arvensis plant such as flowers, roots, leaves or other parts of the plant using a special process called steam distillation. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Mentha Arvensis Certified...

Mentha Piperita Oil

Volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of Mentha piperita. Provides peppermint flavor/fragrance to the product. Category: Fragrance, Refreshing Sourced from: Mentha Piperita plant Certified to: Nothing yet! Found In: Peppermint Sugar Soap,...

Menthol Crystals

Menthol crystals are isolated from distilled mentha arvensis oil. They provide a cooling sensation. Category: Fragrance, Refreshing Sourced from: Mentha Arvensis plant Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Anise Toothpaste,...

Olive Oil

Oil obtained from the ripe fruit of Olea europaea. Consists primarily of glycerides of fatty acids linoleic, oleic, and palmitic. It is an occlusive skin conditioning agent; Converts to gentle low-foaming soap in presence of alkali Category: Skin...

Orange Oil

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic peel of the orange plant using a cold-press extraction process. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Orange Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Orange Lavender Lotion, Citrus Hair...

Palm Kernel Oil

Oil obtained from the kernel of the palm. It acts as an occlusive skin conditioning agent and emollient. Palm kernel oil converts to rich, high-foaming soap in presence of an alkali. Category: Skin conditioning, Emollient Sourced from: Palm...

Palm Oil

Oil obtained from the fruits of the palm. When saponified, palm oil gives bar soaps hardness and stability while maintaining a smooth and emollient lather. Category: Skin conditioning, Emollient Sourced from: Palm Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP...

Patchouli Oil

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic leaves of patchouli using steam distillation. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Patchouli Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Patchouli Lime Lotion

Potassium Cocoate

Potassium Cocoate is made from organic coconut oil in a single-step process and has excellent cleansing properties. Category: Surfactant, Cleansing Sourced from: Coconut Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Anise Toothpaste,...

Potassium Hydroxide

Alkali that reacts with a vegetable oil to make castile liquid soap. It also helps adjust the pH in our Sal Suds. Category: Saponifier/pH Adjuster Sourced from: Certified to: Nothing yet! Found In: Almond Liquid Soap, Green Tea Liquid Soap,...

Quillaja Saponaria Extract

Derived from the purified extract of the Chilean Soap Bark Tree. Acts as conditioning agent for the skin. Category: Skin Conditioning Sourced from: Quillaja Saponaria Bark Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Peppermint Lotion,...

Rose Fragrance

Sandalwood Jasmine Fragrance

Shikakai Powder

Shikakai comes from the seed pod of Acacia Concinna and is a gentle conditioning cleanser. Category: Skin Conditioning Sourced from: Shikakai Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Baby-Mild Sugar Soap, Lavender Sugar Soap,...

Siberian Fir Needle Oil

This natural essential oil is extracted from fir needles by steam distillation. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Fir Needles Certified to: Nothing yet! Found In: Sal Suds Buidegradable Cleaner

Sodium Benzoate

Category: PreservativeSourced from: Synthetically produced by the oxidation of toulene to form benzoic acid then reacted with sodium hydroxide to produce sodium benzoate. Country of Origin: The NetherlandsCertified to: Nothing yet!. A synthetically p

Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)

Sodium Chloride

Category: ThickenerSourced from: Sea WaterCountry of Origin: IsraelCertified to: Nothing yet!. Sodium chloride helps increase the viscosity of Sal Suds. Found in: Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner

Sodium Coco Sulfate

Category: Surfactant, CleansingSourced from: Plant-derivedCountry of Origin: PhilippinesCertified to: Nothing yet!. Sodium coco sulfate is used as a cleaning agent to help water mix with dirt, grease, and oil to improve cleaning performance. Found in

Sodium Hydroxide

Alkali that reacts with a vegetable oil to make castile bar soap. Category: Saponifier Sourced from: Ocean water (salt water) Certified to: Nothing yet! Found In: Almond Bar Soap, Green Tea Bar Soap, Sandalwood Jasmine Bar Soap, Citrus Bar Soap,...

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is made by combining a sulfate group from a fatty alcohol (lauryl alcohol) derived from non-GMO coconut or palm fatty acids, then attaching sodium. A surfactant that helps improve cleaning performance and is also clean...

Spearmint Oil

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic parts of spearmint plant such as flowers, roots, leaves or other parts of the plant using a special process called steam distillation. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Spearmint Certified to: Organic...

Spruce Leaf Oil

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic leaves of spruce using steam distillation. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Spruce Certified to: Nothing yet! Found In: Sal Suds Buidegradable Cleaner

Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract

Extract of the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana, and is a natural sweetener. Category: Sweetener Sourced from: Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or equivalent Found In: Anise Toothpaste, Cinnamon Toothpaste

Sucrose

Sucrose is a naturally occurring disaccharide. Sucrose is a natural humectant that draws moisture into the skin and hair and acts as a natural exfoliant. Category: Humectant, Exfoliant Sourced from: Sugar Cane Certified to: Organic - USDA NOP or...

Tea Tree Extract

Concentrated liquid derived from the aromatic parts of tea tree plant such as flowers, roots, leaves or other parts of the plant using a special process called steam distillation. Category: Fragrance Sourced from: Tea Tree Certified to: Nothing...

Tea Tree Oil

Tocopherol

Vitamin E derived from sunflower oil. Acts as an antioxidant to prevent oxidation of the product and keep oils from going rancid. Category: Antioxidant Sourced from: Sunflower oil Certified to: Nothing yet! Found In: Almond Liquid Soap, Green Tea...

Water

Category: SolventSourced from: WaterCountry of Origin: USACertified to: Nothing yet!. The water used to produce our liquid soaps is sourced from the San Diego water supply (a combination of water from the Colorado River, Northern California, and loca

White Grape Juice

Juice obtained from the liquid of the fresh pulp of Vitis vinifera. White grape juice acts as a natural humectant to help skin retain its natural moisture and as a solvent in soap. Category: Antioxidant, Skin conditioning Sourced from: Grape...

Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum is used as a thickener. It is derived from certified non-GMO corn. Xanthan Gum can also be derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. The source of xanthaqn gum can change depending on the supply and availability of raw materials....