Ingredients I Trust : WHAT GOES IN — AND WHY

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Aloe Vera Juice — Cooling hydration and the calm base most of these formulas are built on.

Squalane — Featherlight, plant-derived moisture that sinks in fast and never leaves grease behind.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) — Supports the skin barrier and helps smooth rough, uneven texture.

Urea — A humectant that softens thickened skin, rough patches, and calluses.

Glycerin — The classic humectant: pulls moisture in and holds it there.

Witch Hazel — Freshens and tones without stripping.

The Starch Trio — Tapioca, Corn & Arrowroot — My "dry finish" secret. Turns rich lotion into a matte, powdery, no-grease feel your hands can get right back to work in.

Calendula-Infused Oil — A gentle botanical long loved for soothing stressed skin — the heart of the aftercare line.

Shea & Mango Butter — Rich, protective plant butters that cushion and soften.

Rosehip Seed Oil — Cold-pressed and full of skin-loving fatty acids.

Sea Buckthorn Oil — Antioxidant-rich and glowing gold — a few drops go a long way.

Black Cumin Seed Oil — A traditional botanical prized for calming troubled skin.

Vitamin E (Tocopherol) — An antioxidant that protects both the oils in the jar and the skin you put them on.

Candelilla Wax — My plant-based, vegan stand-in for beeswax — structure without animal ingredients.

BTMS-50 (plant-derived) — What makes the lotions feel silky and conditioned instead of sticky. Made from rapeseed, not petroleum.

Cetyl Alcohol — A fatty "good" alcohol that softens and thickens — the opposite of the drying kind.

Fractionated Coconut Oil — A light, non-greasy coconut oil that spreads clean and never turns solid.

Jojoba Oil — Technically a wax, and the plant oil closest to skin's own — sinks in without a heavy feel.

Essential Oils (natural scent) — Sweet orange, Roman chamomile, lavender, and peppermint do the smelling. No synthetic fragrance blends.

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) — Draws in moisture and leaves skin feeling soft and comfortable.

Allantoin — A gentle softener that helps skin feel smooth and calm.

Bisabolol — The soothing part of chamomile, isolated — for skin that's had a rough day.
A gentle preservative — Any formula with water needs one to stay safe. Mine's a mild, well-studied blend — because moldy lotion helps no one.

A little alcohol (on purpose) — In OVERPLAYED, a measured splash gives that fast, matte dry-down — balanced with aloe and humectants so skin never feels stripped.