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Ingredient Comments/Purpose Origin
Beeswax Used as a lip balm base and as an emollient (softens and soothes). Made by bees.
Cocoa Butter A stable solid fat with a shelf life of as much as five years that contains many antioxidants. Can both moisturize and hold moisture in towards your skin. Cocoa beans; no solvents used.
Shea Butter An exceptionally moisturizing fruit butter that closely matches the natural lipid profile of your skin. It is rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants such as vitamin A and vitamin E. Also known as Karite butter. Shea (karite) fruits, expeller pressed; no solvents used.
Jojoba Oil A moisturizing liquid wax that closely matches the natural lipid profile of your skin. It contains many antioxidants and essential fatty acids, has a long shelf life and is exceptionally moisturizing. The seeds and oil are also a nutritious food. Jojoba seeds, expeller pressed; no solvents used.
Olive Oil A protective oil that closely matches the natural lipid profile of your skin. It is associated with heart health, high antioxidant content, and exceptional moisturizing ability. And it may also provide UVB sunscreen protection. Olive fruits, first cold pressing; no solvents
Sweet Almond Oil An exceptional moisturizing oil that closely matches the natural lipid profile of your skin. It has a high concentration of healthy oleic and linoleic fatty acids. The nut and the oil are also nutritious foods associated with heart health. Almond nuts, expeller pressed; no solvents used.
Natural Flavors Urban Farm natural flavors are derived from vegetarian ingredients and also used as candy flavors. Vegetarian ingredients.
Vitamin E An incredible antioxidant vitamin. Natural plant sources, usually palm seeds.
Rosemary Essential Oil An essential oil that contains many protective antioxidants. Rosemary plants; no solvents.
Octinoxate A UVB/UVA sunscreen ingredient. Usually used with Oxybenzone to provide SPF 15 protection. Cocoa leaves, balsam of peru, cinnamon leaves and storax trees.
Oxybenzone A UVB/UVA sunscreen ingredient. Usually used with Octinoxate to provide SPF 15 protection. This ingredient will be used until a true natural sunscreen is available. Carbon sources.