Aloe Barbadensis Gel

Organic Aloe Vera Gel – the filtered juice from the pulpy leaves of the Aloe Vera plant.

Naturally antiseptic, calms irritated skin while moisturizing. Mild, natural sunscreen benefits. Improves healthy cell renewal.

Butyrospermum Parkii

Organic Shea Butter – the solid “oil” from the nut of the African Karite Tree.

Moisturizing, promotes cell renewal and skin elasticity, and increases circulation. Contains cinnamic acid, a substance that helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays. Contains vitamins A and E, and has demonstrated both antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Vegetable foaming agent

Safe, mild foaming agent made from vegetable source. Sometimes used to emulsify essential oils (keep oil mixed into water).

Citric Acid

Citric Acid – most often derived from citrus fruits

Mild preservative and antioxidant. Can be used to lower pH in finished products to make them more skin-friendly.

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Organic Lime Oil

Uplifting and cheerful aromatherapy benefits. Topical cleansing agent with fresh aroma.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Organic Orange Essential Oil

Uplifting and cheerful aromatherapy benefits. Topical cleansing agent with warm, clean aroma.

Citrus Bergamia Oil

Organic Bergamot Essential Oil

Antiseptic properties help troubled skin heal and stay healthy. Antidepressant aromatherapy benefits.

Citrus Sinensis Peel

Organic Orange Peel

Mild exfoliator with uplifting scent (aromatherapy)

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Organic Coconut Oil

Easily absorbed semi-solid oil or butter from dried coconut “meat”. Rich in antioxidants with mild, natural UV protection helps keep skin soft and smooth. Good foaming properties when made into soap.

Cymbopogon Citratus Oil

Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil

Tonic, stimulating (cell renewal).refreshing, deodorizing, antiseptic, insect repelling properties.

Decyl Glucoside

Vegetable foaming agent naturally occurring in plants such as the southwestern yucca. Produced by the reaction of sugar (glucose) from corn starch with coconut oil.

Gentle, plant-derived, biodegradable foaming agent used in liquid body washes, hand soaps and shampoos.

Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil

Organic Palm Kernel Oil

Easily absorbed oil from the palm seed. Rich in antioxidants with mild, natural UV protection keeps skin soft and smooth. Good foaming properties when made into soap.

Glyceryl Stearate

Vegetable Glycerin - this compound of glycerin, derived from the vegetable oil of palm, rape or sunflower plants, and naturally occurring stearic acid, contains sodium and potassium.

A vegetable based emulsified to keep oils and water blended.

Glucose

Sugar

When combined with glucose (sugar), glucose oxidase and lactoperoxidase (natural enzymes), act to preserve by consuming oxygen. We use this method to make our products inhospitable to micro-organisms vs using a biocide as a preservative.

Glucose Oxidase

Sugar Enzyme

Glycerin

Vegetable Glycerin is found in every fat, glycerin is produced through the saponification of vegetable oil (soap making). S&V uses Glycerin derived from Coconut Oil or Palm Kernel Oil.

Often called a moisture magnet, glycerin regulates the absorption and release of the water in the skin, creating a moisture balance while helping to soften and smooth.

Glyceryl Oleate

Vegetable Glycerin/Vegetable Oil -derived from Glycerin and Oleic Acid -fats extracted from vegetable oils

Used as an emulsifier for creams.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Organic Sunflower Seed Oil

The oil provides a rich source of unsaturated linoleic and oleic fatty acids and Vitamin E. Sunflower Seed Oil is soothing, calming and caring to the skin.

Lactoperoxidase

Enzyme

When combined with glucose (sugar), glucose oxidase and lactoperoxidase (natural enzymes), act to preserve by consuming oxygen. We use this method to make our products inhospitable to micro-organisms vs using a biocide as a preservative.

Lauryl Glucoside

a natural foaming agent made from Coconut Oil and Sugar

Safe, gentle foamer for use in hand or body washes, and shampoos.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Organic Lavender Essential Oil

Naturally relieves pain, promotes healing and prevents scarring by stimulating the cells to regenerate more quickly. Used on itchy skin, bruises, burns and blemishes.

Mentha Piperita Leaf

Organic Peppermint Leaves

Gentle exfoliator in bar soap; adds visual interest and additional refreshing peppermint scent.

Mentha Piperita Oil

Organic Peppermint Essential Oil

Known for its physically refreshing, cooling, bactericidal and anti-irritant properties and mentally stimulating and concentration-boosting aromatherapy benefits

Olea Europaea Oil

Organic Olive Oil - the pulp of the Olive contains both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. It is made up of a high quantity of Vitamin E-rich unsaturated Oleic Acid.

This warming oil  restores moisture and nourishment to dry, rough skin.

When saponified (made into soap), olive oil is very gentle.

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Organic Evening Primrose Oil

Astringent and circulation boosting; contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). It is ideal for the treatment of dry skin and inflammatory conditions, such as eczema and arthritis.

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

Organic Geranium Essential Oil

Balances energy and focus (aromatherapy).

Prunus Domestica Seed Oil

Organic Prune Seed Oil

Due to its high content of essential fatty acids, this oil protects the skin from drying and improves the skin’s barrier function, keeping it smooth and supple.

Persea Gratissima Oil

Organic Avocado Oil

Comprised of a high content of unsaponifiable oils, along with Vitamins A and E, when added to soap the oil remains separate and skin moisturizing.

Rosa Moschata Seed Oil

Organic Rose Hips Oil

Rich in antioxidants, it is comprised of Vitamins A and E, helping to fight free radical damage and promote new cell growth. Linoleic and Linolenic essential fatty acids, supporting the skin’s elasticity and keeping it well-nourished. This easily absorbed oil is often used to heal scars and damaged skin.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil

Organic Rosemary Essential Oil

Characterized by the strength of the sun’s heat, Rosemary stimulates the circulation and the metabolism. It is also used to treat poorly healing wounds and eczema. Has stimulating aromatherapeutic benefits.

Simmondsia Chinensus Oil

Organic Jojoba Oil

This oil, classified as a wax, is easily absorbed by the skin and is especially beneficial in treating inflamed and irritated skin conditions.

Sodium Chloride

Sea Salts

S&V uses Pacific ocean sea salts that are solar dried to avoid using kiln fuel.

These opaque white crystals easily absorb water and draw fluids outwards. The osmotic action of salt tones and stimulates. Salt is cleansing and purifying and improves capillary circulation. It also keeps your tub water warmer for a longer soak.

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Lactic Acid/Vegetable Stearic Acid combination

A food emulsifier used in dough products that also keeps cosmetic ingredients mixed well and prevents crystals from forming.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Organic Cocoa Butter - this vegetable oil is derived from the seeds of the tropical Cacao tree

This solid oil or butter softens the skin and protects it against environmental influences.

Tocopherol

Vitamin E

Helps oils from oxidizing and salt turning “sour”.

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Organic Vanilla Extract

Soothing scent from Vanilla Bean pods (aromachology).

Water

Water - formed from two hydrogen bonds and oxygen (H2O), this liquid substance makes up the majority of all living matter.

Moisture, base for other ingredients.

S&V uses U.V. light, deionized, and reverse osmosis filtration for the purest water.

Xanthan Gum

Fermented Corn Sugar

This gum agent serves as a stabilizer and emulsifier, as well as a foam enhancer and thickener.