Ingredient glossary

The botanical library.

Every key ingredient we use, where it comes from, and why it's in the jar.

Butyrospermum parkii

Shea Butter

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

OriginWest Africa

Pressed from the nuts of the shea tree and used across West Africa for generations. Rich in fatty acids and vitamins, it helps soften skin and seal in moisture.

MoisturizingSofteningComforting

Found inRestorative Everywhere Balm

Theobroma cacao

Cocoa Butter

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

OriginNative to the Americas; West Africa now grows most of the world’s cocoa

A firm, silky butter from the cocoa bean that melts at skin temperature, giving the balm its rich, cushioning feel.

NourishingSmoothing

Found inRestorative Everywhere Balm

Sclerocarya birrea

Marula Oil

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

OriginSouthern Africa

Pressed from the kernels of the marula fruit, a treasured beauty oil in Southern Africa. Light and quick to absorb, rich in antioxidants and fatty acids.

LightweightHydratingGlow

Found inRestorative Pure Marula Oil

Simmondsia chinensis

Jojoba Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

OriginDeserts of North America

Technically a liquid wax, jojoba closely resembles the oils skin makes naturally, so it conditions without feeling heavy.

ConditioningNon-greasy

Found inRestorative Everywhere Balm

Cocos nucifera

Coconut Oil

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil

OriginTropical coasts, including West Africa

A classic emollient that helps the balm glide on smoothly and leaves skin soft and supple.

EmollientSoftening

Found inRestorative Everywhere Balm

Every ingredient, in full.

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Our standard

Formulated without

  • Parabens
  • Phthalates
  • Sulfates
  • Synthetic fragrance