Blissful Body Butter

water/aqua/eau

butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter

Description: A vegetable fat from the nuts of the Mangifolia tree, used as an emollient for skin and hair (retains moisture), as an occlusive (helps hold moisture in), and to increase viscosity (thickness).

Function: Occlusive, Skin conditioning, Viscosity agent

cetearyl alcohol

Description: An organic compound used as a skin and hair emollient (retains moisture), an emulsion stabilizer (keeps unlike ingredients together), as an opacifying agent (give a pearly look), as a surfactant (to create foam), and to increase viscosity (thickness).

Function: Emulsion stabilizer, Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity agent

coco-caprylate

Description: An organic compound used as a skin emollient (retains moisture).

Function: Skin conditioning

glycerin

Description: An organic compound used as a hair and skin humectant (draws in moisture), as a skin protectant, as a denaturant (removes alcohol from alcohol), as a skin and hair emollient (retains moisture), as a solvent (helps other ingredients dissolve in a solution), for oral care, and to decrease viscosity (thickness).

Function: Denaturant, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Oral care agent, Skin conditioning, Skin protectant, Solvent, Viscosity agent

glyceryl stearate se

Description: A lipid (organic molecule insoluble in water) used as a surfactant (keeps unlike ingredients together).

Function: Surfactant

helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil

Description: An oil from the seeds of sunflowers used as a skin and hair emollient (retains moisture), as a skin occlusive (helps hold moisture in), and as a solvent (helps other ingredients dissolve in a solution). In supplements this is a source of unsaturated fats.

Function: Occlusive, Skin conditioning, Solvent

mangifera indica (mango) seed butter

Description: A fatty substance derived from the seeds of mangoes used as an occlusive for skin (helps hold moisture in).

Function: Occlusive

cetearyl olivate

Description: Mix of Cetearyl alcohol and fatty acids from Olive oil, used as an emollient for skin and hair (retain moisture), as an emulsion stabilizer (prevent separation of ingredients), slip modifier (provide superficial smoothness to skin), and as a surfactant (by keeping unlike ingredients together).

Function: Emulsion stabilizer, Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning, Slip Modifier, Surfactant

sorbitan olivate

Description: From Olive Oil and Sorbitol (sugar alcohol), used as a surfactant (hold unlike ingredients together).

Function: Surfactant

cetearyl glucoside

Description: Mix of cetearyl alcohol with glucose used as a surfactant (by keeping unlike ingredients together) and as an emollient for skin (retain moisture).

Function: Surfactant

punica granatum seed oil

salicylic acid

Description: A beta hydroxy acid used as an emollient for skin and hair (retains moisture), as an anti-acne agent (clears buildup in pores), as a preservative, as a fragrance, for anti-dandruff, as a corn/callus/wart remover, and as a denaturant (removes alcohol from alcohol).

Function: Antiacne, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Fragrance, Preservative, Skin conditioning

xanthan gum

Description: A carbohydrate derived from glucose or sucrose (sugars), used to increase viscosity (thickness), as an emollient for skin and hair (retains moisture), as an emulsion stabilizer (prevents separation of ingredients), and as a binder (brings ingredients together).

Function: Viscosity agent

limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil

Description: Oil from Meadowfoam plant seeds used as an occlusive (helps hold moisture in).

Function: Occlusive

persea gratissima (avocado) oil

Description: Extract from pulp of avocado fruits, a source of Vitamin A, D, E and fatty acids, used as an occlusive (helps hold moisture in) and as a solvent (dissolves ingredients in a solution).

Function: Occlusive, Skin conditioning, Solvent

tocopherol

Description: An oil-soluble vitamin used as an antioxidant (prevents free radical damage), as a skin and hair emollient (retains moisture), as a skin and hair occlusive (helps hold moisture in), and as a fragrance.

Function: Antioxidant, Fragrance, Occlusive, Skin conditioning

fructooligosaccharides

Description: An alternative sweetener to sugar, also used to help prevent moisture loss.

Function: Skin conditioning

glycoproteins

Description: Used as an emollient for hair (retain moisture) and as an emollient for skin (retains moisture).

Function: Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning

bioflavonoids

Description: Flavanoid (phytonutrient) compound from citrus rind extract used to soothe the skin and as an emollient (retains moisture).

Function: Skin conditioning

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Description: An oil-soluble form of Vitamin C used as an antioxidant (prevents free radical damage) and as a skin emollient (retains moisture).

Function: Antioxidant, Skin conditioning

benzyl alcohol

Description: An organic compound used as a solvent (dissolves ingredients in solution), as a preservative, as a fragrance, and to decrease viscosity (thickness). As a fragrance ingredient, it provides tobacco hay notes.

Function: Fragrance, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity agent

potassium sorbate

Description: A compound derived from potassium salt, used as a preservative.

Function: Preservative

sodium gluconate

Description: A salt from gluconic acid (found in plants, honey, wine) used as an emollient for skin and hair (retain moisture) and chelating agent (react with metal ions to make it water soluble).

Function: Chelating agent, Skin conditioning

sorbic acid

Description: Derived from berries of mountain ash tree used as a preservative.

Function: Preservative

citric acid

Description: An organic acid used as a pH adjuster (control ph) and as a chelating agent (binds to metal ions to break down trace metals).

Function: Chelating agent, PH adjusters

pentylene glycol

Description: An alcohol used as an emollient for skin (retains moisture), as a solvent (helps other ingredients dissolve in a solution), and as a preservative.

Function: Preservative, Skin conditioning, Solvent

phytic acid

Description: An ester used as a chelating agent (binds to metal ions to break down trace metals), as an exfoliant, as a humectant (draws in moisture), and for oral care (provides cosmetic effects to mouth).

Function: Antioxidant, Chelating agent

cedryl acetate

citrus limon (lemon) peel oil

Description: Essential oil from lemon fruit peels used as a fragrance and emollient for skin and hair (retains moisture).

Function: Fragrance, Skin conditioning

cupressus sempervirens branch/lead oil

geranyl acetate

Description: An organic compound derived from geraniol and acetic acid used as a fragrance providing floral notes.

Function: Fragrance

isoamyl salicylate

Description: An organic compound used as a fragrance providing floral notes.

Function: Fragrance

lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil

Description: An essential oil obtained from lavender flowers used as an emollient for skin and hair (retains moisture) and as a fragrance.

Function: Fragrance, Skin conditioning

linalyl acetate

Description: An organic compound used as a fragrance providing herbal lavender notes.

Function: Fragrance

mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil

Description: An essential oil from spearmint leaves which contain carvone, limonene, and pinene. Used as an astringent (tighten and tone the skin), as an emollient for skin (retain moisture), and as a fragrance.

Function: Astringent, Fragrance, Skin conditioning

methylbenzyl acetate

Description: An organic compound used as a fragrance and as a solvent (helps other ingredients dissolve in a solution). As a fragrance ingredient, it provides fruity green notes.

Function: Fragrance, Solvent

citral

Description: An organic compound used as a fragrance, to provide flavor, and as a pH adjuster (controls pH).

Function: Flavoring agent, Fragrance

phenethyl alcohol

Description: An organic compound used as a preservative, solvent (dissolves ingredients) and as a fragrance. As a fragrance ingredient, it provides rose notes.

Function: Fragrance, Preservative, Solvent

terpineol

Description: A saturated alcohol used as a fragrance and emollient (retain moisture).

Function: Fragrance, Skin conditioning

triethyl citrate

Description: Made from ethyl alcohol and citric acid used as a fragrance, a solvent (dissolves ingredients in a solution), to increase viscosity (thickness), and as a plasticizer (increases flexibility in material).

Function: Fragrance, Plasticizer, Solvent, Viscosity agent

methyl anthranilate

Description: An organic compound derived from methyl alcohol and 2-aminobenzoic acid used to provide flavor and as a fragrance. As a fragrance ingredient, it provides floral orange blossom notes.

Function: Flavoring agent, Fragrance

amyl cinnamal

Description: An aldehyde used as a fragrance.

Function: Fragrance

geraniol

Description: A organic compound used as a fragrance providing rose notes.

Function: Fragrance

hydroxycitronellal

Description: A scent made from citronellal used as a fragrance.

Function: Fragrance

limonene

Description: An organic compound from the rind of the citrus fruit used as a fragrance, as a deodorant, and as a solvent (dissolves ingredients). As a fragrance ingredient, it provides fruity notes.

Function: Deodorant agent, Fragrance, Solvent

linalool

Description: An organic compound used as a fragrance and as a deodorant. As a fragrance ingredient, it provides herbal lavender notes.

Function: Deodorant agent, Fragrance