Muscovite mica is a type of phyllosilicate mineral rock that naturally occurs  almost everywhere. It is harvested, sterilized, ground into tiny particles, and dyed in an endless array of colors.  

Titanium dioxide occurs in nature as the minerals rutile and anatase.  It is mainly sourced from ilmenite, which is the most widespread titanium dioxide-bearing ore around the world. It offers a bright white coloration and is widely used in our soaps

Our activated charcoal comes from coconut shells that have been burned at a very high temperature, turning it into powder. It is said to help absorb toxins, unclog and minimize pores, exfoliate and soothe skin.

It is used in our detox facial bars and as a natural black colorant for our soaps.

Oxides are powdered color pigments such as black, brown, yellow and red iron oxides, chromium oxide, and ultramarine.  Though they can be naturally occurring, most are nowadays made in the lab to avoid impurities and bacteria that can be found in the naturally occurring substances.

Botanicals that we use are natural flowers and plants, many of which we grown in our own gardens.  They are used dried as decoration or are brewed into teas for their natural coloration as well as benefits for skin and hair.  They are used in our soaps, lotions and solid shampoo bars.

Indigo is an organic compound found in the leaves of certain plants — most notably indigo plants in the genus Indigofera (from India or South America).  It has been used for centuries as a dye.  We use it in some of our all natural specialty soaps.

Clays are fine textured, highly absorbent mineral compound mined in locations all over the world. In soap and shampoo, it offers gentle exfoliation and gives a silky feel to the lather. We use Serbian Blue, Brazilian Purple, French Green, Rose Pink and White Kaolin clays.

Colloidal oatmeal is ground from the kernels of oats into a fine powder that dissolves in water.  It soothes and moisturizes, binding to your skin to lock in moisture, giving your skin a chance to rehydrate. It is used in our specialty soaps and dog soap.

Calamine clay is the powdered form of a zinc ore use to treat conditions such as sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, and other mild skin conditions.  Its drying effect makes it helpful for chicken pox.  We use it in our specialty soap for skin irritations.