Natural Skincare

Welcome to our skincare glossary, where we break down common skincare terms in a way that’s easy to understand—and satisfying! We define key ingredients and concepts with clear explanations to make skincare simple and relatable. Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast or new to the world of skincare, this guide will help you navigate natural skincare with confidence. We’ve also included some of our favorite self-care rituals for you to enjoy and perhaps indulge in!

A

Aloe Vera - Nature’s first-aid gel, like a cool breeze on a hot day, soothing, hydrating, and healing irritated or sunburned skin.

Antibacterial - Fights off bacteria like a security guard keeping out unwanted guests on your skin.

Antioxidants - Protects your skin from environmental damage and premature aging caused by free radicals (unstable molecules trying to steal electrons from your healthy skin cells!)

Apricot Oil - A lightweight, velvety plant oil, like a soft kiss for your skin, packed with vitamins that nourish, hydrate, and leave a radiant finish. 

Argan Oil - Liquid gold for your skin, this plant oil is packed with vitamins and antioxidants that hydrate, repair, and give a radiant glow. 

Avocado Oil - A deep-conditioning plant oil, like a superfood smoothie for your skin, packed with healthy fats to nourish and restore. 

B

Batana Oil - A rich, restorative oil, like a secret elixir for your skin and hair, known for promoting growth and deep hydration. 

Beeswax - The natural sealant that locks in moisture, like a cozy blanket wrapping your skin in hydration. 

Biotin Oil - A vitamin-packed booster, like a smoothie for your skin and hair, strengthening and nourishing from the inside out. 

Body Butter - A thick, luxurious moisturizer, like a whipped dessert for your skin, deeply hydrating and protecting against dryness. 

Body Oil - A lightweight moisturizer, like a satin robe for your skin, sealing in hydration and leaving a silky finish. 

Body Scrub - A gentle exfoliation, like a mini spa day in a jar, buffing away dead skin cells to reveal a fresh, smooth glow.

 

C

Carrot Seed Oil - a rejuvenating plant oil, like a Time Machine for your skin, rich in antioxidants that promote a youthful glow and even tone.

Castor Oil - A thick, conditioning plant oil treatment for your skin, helping to lock in moisture and promote a healthy glow.

Cacao Butter - A rich, chocolatey butter that deeply moisturizes your skin and improve elasticity. 

Chamomile - A calming botanical, like a warm cup of tea for your skin, soothing redness, irritation, and inflammation. 

Cocoa Butter - A rich, creamy emollient that melts into your skin like chocolate on a warm day, deeply moisturizing and helping to fade scars and stretch marks.

Coconut Oil - A multitasking plant oil, providing hydration, moisture,  nourishment, and a natural glow. 

Coconut Palm Sugar - A natural exfoliant, like tiny grains of sunshine, gently scrubbing away dead skin to reveal a soft, glowing complexion.

Collagen - The framework of your skin, keeping it firm and bouncy. 

E 

Emollient - A skin softener, like a cozy sweater that smooths rough patches and keeps skin comfortable.

Essential Oils - Aromatic liquids extracted from plants, capturing their natural scent and flavor through steam distillation or cold pressing— intended to place your body in a state of relaxation.

Exfoliation - The process of removing dead skin cells, like sweeping away dust to reveal a fresh, glowing surface. 

F

Face Toner - A refreshing skin-balancer, like a cool splash of water on a hot day, helping to remove excess oil, tighten pores, and prep skin for moisture.

Fatty Acids - Essential nutrients for skin hydration, like the building blocks of a strong, healthy skin barrier, keeping it soft and protected. 

G

Geoguard Ultra - A natural preservative, like a protector for your skincare products, keeping them fresh and free from bacteria. 

Granulated Sugar - A sweet exfoliant, like nature’s chemical peel, gently smoothing skin without irritation. 

Grapeseed Oil - A lightweight oil that hydrates without clogging pores—light, breathable, and nourishing.

Green Tea Extract - A soothing antioxidant powerhouse, like a cup of calming tea for your skin, reducing redness and protecting against environmental factors. 

H

Happiness - Th best glow-up of all, like sunshine radiating from within, reflecting n your skin, energy, and spirit.

Health - The foundation of radiant skin and a vibrant life, like a well-nourished garden thriving with care.

Herbalism - The ancient practice of using plants for healing, like nature’s pharmacy, bringing balance, nourishment, and wellness to your skin. 

Herbs - Earth’s little healers, packed with benefits for skin, digestion, and overall wellness. 

Holistic - A whole-body approach to wellness, where mind, body, and spirit all fit together in harmony.

Humectant - An ingredient that draws water into your skin, like a straw sipping up hydration from the air.

Hyaluronic Acid - A moisture magnet, like a sponge that holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water, keeping skin plump and hydrated. 

Hydration - The key to glowing skin, like drinking water from the inside out, keeping skin glowing and refreshed. 

Hydrogenated Water - Water infused with extra hydrogen molecules, like a burst of antioxidants for your skin and body. It has many benefits: helping to neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation, supports cellular health, boost energy levels, and improve athletic recovery.

J

Jojoba Oil - A balancing plant oil that mimics your skin’s natural sebum (oils), like a perfect partner that moves in sync with your skin’s needs. 

L

Love - The most nourishing ingredient in self-care, like a warm embrace for your soul, glowing from the inside out.

M

Mango Butter - A creamy, tropical moisturizer, like a juicy mango bursting with hydration, leaving skin soft and replenished. 

Meditation - A practice of stillness and awareness, like giving your mind a deep breath, bringing clarity, relaxation, and focus.

Moisturizer - A skin-quenching essential, like refreshing water for your skin, keeping it soft, smooth, and nourished. 

N

Natural Skincare - Beauty straight from nature, like a garden of goodness for your skin, fresh from harsh chemicals and full of nourishment. 

O

Olive Oil - A nutrient-rich plant oil, like liquid gold from the Mediterranean, deeply hydrating and packed with antioxidants for glowing skin.

P

Peace of Mind - The ultimate luxury, like a soft pillow for your thoughts, bringing clarity, calmness, and inner balance.

Pilates - A mindful movement practice, like sculpting your body with grace and strength, building flexibility and core power. 

Prayer - A moment of spiritual connection, like a heart-to-heart with the divine, whisper to the universe, grounding the soul in peace, gratitude, and hope.

Protein - The building block of healthy skin, hair, and muscles, like bricks in a strong foundation, supporting growth and repair. 

Pulse Points - The spots on your body where energy flows strongest, your body is like a natural built in diffuser, perfect for essential oils and aromatherapy.

R

Raw Agave Honey - A natural humectant, like a sticky-sweet magnet for moisture, keeping skin soft and hydrated while soothing irritation.

Remedies - Time-honored solutions, like little secrets passed down through generations, using nature’s gifts to heal and restore.

Repellent - A protective barrier, like an invisible shield, keeping bugs, bacteria, or environmental damage at bay. (We offer an all-in-one natural pest-repellent and moisturizer—search Buzz off)

Rose Water - A floral mist of freshness, like a bouquet for your skin—hydrating, toning, and reducing redness. 

S

Salves - A thick, healing balm, like a comforting hug for dry or irritated skin, sealing in moisture and providing relief.

Self-Care - The art of treating yourself, like pressing pause on life to nourish your body, mind, and skin with love.

Shea Butter - A rich and creamy skin protector, like a cozy winter sweater, locking in moisture and soothing dryness. 

Skin Type - Your skin’s personality, like knowing whether it loves hydration, needs extra oil control, or sits somewhere in between.

Squalane (plant-based)- A weightless hydrator, like a liquid silk for your skin, balancing and softening without clogging pores. 

Sunflower Oil - A lightweight, vitamin-rich plant oil, like a ray of sunshine for your skin, hydrating, soothing, and protecting it with antioxidants. 

Sweet Almond Oil - A lightweight, nutrient-rich plant oil for your skin that’s softening and nourishing with vitamin E and fatty acids.

T

Tea - A soothing, antioxidant-rich elixir, like a warm hug in a cup, nourishing from the inside out for skin and wellness. 

V

Vegetables - Nature’s vitamins in their purest form, feeding your body and skin from within.

Vegetable Glycerin - A natural skin hydrator pulling and retaining moisture to keep your skin’s barrier healthy,

Vitamin C - A brightening superhero, like the morning sun waking up your skin, fading dark spots and boosting collagen. 

Vitamin E - A healing antioxidant, like a bandage for damaged skin, repairing and protecting against free radicals.

W

Wellness - A lifestyle  of balance and care, like a symphony where mind, body, and spirit and play in harmony.

Y

Yoga - A moving meditation, like poetry in motion, strengthening the body while calming the mind.