Additives

Inulin is a prebiotic derived from chicory root. It is a natural conditioning agent which also helps to reduce irritation. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1

Brassica alcohol is a fatty alcohol derived from rapeseed oil. We use it for its conditioning properties. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1

Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol derived from coconut oil and RSPO-certified palm oil. We use it for its conditioning properties. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1

Rose clay is a powdered mineral called Kaolinite. We use it for its gentle exfoliating properties and lovely color. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1

Oats are a common grain grown for consumption. We use them for their exfoliating and oil-absorbing properties. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1

Mica is a natural stone mineral with shiny flakes. Mica powders are used to give a metallic or shimmery pearl-like effect. They are colored with other natural minerals and oxides to create a wide array of colors and effects. Mica is a wonderful natural product, but it’s also notorious for the use of child labor in its […]

This skin-friendly preservative is eco-certified, COSMOS and BDIH-compliant, and approved for natural cosmetics. We use it to ensure our shampoos don’t become homes to unwanted bacteria. Natural: no Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1-2* *The ingredients in this preservative (Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate) are subject to usage restrictions. We keep its usage to […]

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and antioxidant derived from sunflower oil. We use it because it’s an antioxidant and can help with various skin conditions. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1

Hydrolyzed wheat protein is derived from wheat germ. We use it in our shampoos because it contains amino acids and high glutamine levels which can penetrate the hair shaft and strengthen hair. Despite being derived from wheat, it is gluten free. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: yes EWG rating: 1-2* *Hydrolyzed wheat protein can be […]

Manuka honey is native to New Zealand and is made by bees that feed off the pollen of the manuka flower. Compared to other types of honey, it has greater anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. We use it for these reasons, and because it reminds our founder of home. Natural: yes Vegetarian: yes Vegan: no […]