Ingredient Questions
Wondering what a specific ingredient does or if you should use it?
Do your products contain parabens?
No, our products are free from parabens, sulfates, and many other unnecessary, problematic or harmful ingredients. For more details about our formulation standards, see Our Story.
What are the benefits of Retinol?
Retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A and exfoliates the skin to enhance the appearance of skin tone and texture while improving the look of breakouts and post-breakout marks. It is a key ingredient to make your skin smooth and glowing. It fades the l
What are the benefits of Vitamin C?
The two main benefits of Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, are brightening/correcting the looks of dark marks and protecting your skin from environmental stressors that can speed up the aging process.
Do your sunscreen products contain nanoparticles?
No, our mineral sunscreens are formulated with non-nano Zinc Oxide.
What is the difference between chemical and physical SPF?
ChemicalPhysicalActive IngredientsMay include Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Homosalate and Octinoxate (which can lead to coral reef damage)Zinc Oxide, Titanium DioxideHow it Protects the SkinAbsorbs UV rays Ingredients penetrate th
What are the best ingredients for anti-aging?
Retinol. A derivative of Vitamin A, Retinol exfoliates the skin to enhance the appearance of skin tone and texture while improving the look of breakouts and post-breakout marks. It is a key ingredient to make your skin smooth and glowing.Vitamin C. V
What are the best ingredients for uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation?
Kojic acid, Vitamin A, L-Glutathione, Alpha Arbutin, Azelaic acid and Niacinamide are all ingredients featured in our ClearTone Advanced Technology® and together they work to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone. Retinol exfoliates skin to enha
Are your products cruelty-free?
Yes! We are cruelty-free and have been Leaping Bunny Certified since 2019.
Do your cleansing bars contain Sodium Hydroxide?
Sodium Hydroxide is commonly used in the soap making process to turn fats and oils into soap, a process called saponification. However, by the end of the soap making process, most of the Sodium Hydroxide has dissociated (broken up) and is no longer p