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Glossary

Wondering what's in your soap? Or baffled by long, unpronounceable names? Our herb and ingredient glossary gives you the full A-Z on every ingredient we use. A complete guide to the benefits, properties and sources of our 100% vegetarian, cruelty-free ingredients.

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Oak bark
Quercus alba
Derived from bark, astringent, antiseptic and healing.

Oat kernel flour
Avena sativa
Derived from oats; adds texture, soothes, softens, and nourishes.

Oatmeal
Avena sativa
Derived from oats; adds texture, soothes, softens, and nourishes.

Octinoxate
Derived from peru balsam, cocoa and cinnamon leaves. Formerly octyl methoxcycinnamate, new FDA name. Skin friendly sunscreen that provides optimum benefits and full spectrum protection against the damaging effects of sun exposure.

Octisalate
Skin friendly sunscreen that provides protection against UVB rays.

Octocrylene
Skin friendly sunscreen that provides protection against the damaging effects of sun exposure.

Octyl Dimethyl Parabenzoic Acid
FDA approved sunscreen ingredient.

Octyl methoxycinnamate
See octinoxate.

Octyl palmitate
Derived from palm oil; used as an emollient and humectant.

Octyl salicylate
Skin friendly sunscreen that provides optimum benefits and full spectrum protection against the damaging effects of sun exposure.

Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil
Derived from the seeds; conditions, protects, and nourishes.

Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil
Derived from olives; high in fatty acids and antioxidants, moisturizes and softens.

Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
Derived from sunflower seeds; provides a hydrating film for softness.

Oleyl betaine
Derived from coconut and palm oils; gentle, non-stripping cleanser.

Olive oil
Olea europaea
Derived from olives; moisturizes and softens.

Olive squalane
Derived from olives; protects, rejuvenates and moisturizes.

Orange blossom
Citrus aurantium
Derived from flowers; rejuvenating, promotes cell renewal and toning.

Orange essential oil
Derived from the rind of the fruit; aromatic and not oily, calming, refreshing and soothing.

Orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil
Derived from the fruit kernel; emollient, moisturizing.

Orchid
Cymbidium grandiflorum
Derived from flowers; rejuvenating, promotes cell renewal and toning.

Oryza sativa (rice) bran wax
Derived from rice bran; emollient, helps protect against moisture loss.

Other essential oils
Proprietary combination of a variety of volatile, aromatic compounds produced by various plants. They provide scent and a variety of beneficial properties.

Oxybenzone
Skin friendly sunscreen which provides optimum benefits and full spectrum protection against the damaging effects of sun exposure.