Good Science : Ingredients
Showing what we're made of.
You've always believed it's what's inside that counts. We hope you'll apply that same rule to our products. We strive to use naturally sourced, wholesome ingredients that just make you feel right when you choose them.
We're proud of our ingredients and you deserve to be informed, so browse the listing below. Every ingredient in our products is posted along with our reason for using it and where it's sourced. That's goodness you can believe in!
- Sourcing
We strive to use high-quality ingredients that are sourced in nature and subject to minimal processing.
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| Name | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|
A |
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| Acacia senegal gum | Flavor carrier | Tree resin |
| Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (Organic) | Soothing feel | Organic aloe (Aloe barbadensis) plant |
| Aluminum Chlorohydrate | Reduces perspiration wetness | Recycled Aluminum originally from mineral bauxite |
| Ascorbic acid | Antioxidant | Corn (Zea mays) |
B |
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| Bees wax | Ease of use | Beehives |
| Beeswax | Ease of use | Beehives |
| Benzoic acid (natural) | Preservative | Apples or Cinnamon leaf/bark |
C |
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| Calcium carbonate | Mild abrasive | Purified calcium from the earth |
| Carnauba wax | Ease of use | Brazilian wax palm tree |
| Carrageenan | Thickener | Seaweed (Chondrus crispus) |
| Chamomile aqueous extract | Soothing | Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) flowers |
| Chamomile flower [CO2] extract | Soothing feel | Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) flower heads |
| Chamomile Extract | Soothing | Chamomile recutita (matricaria) flower extract |
| Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) flower oil | Soothing feel | Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) flower heads |
| Cinnamomum cassia (cinnamon) leaf oil and other natural flavors | Flavor | Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum and Cinnamomum cassia) leaves and bark, clove (Eugenia caryophyllus) flowers |
| Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil and other natural flavors | Flavor | (Orange) peel oil and other natural flavors |
| Cocamidopropyl betaine | Foaming | Coconut Oil |
| Commiphora myrrha (myrrh) resin extract | Clean, healthy-feeling mouth | Resin from the myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) bush |
| Coriander fruit oil | Deodorancy | Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) fruit |
| Cymbopogon flexuosus oil (Organic) | Deodorancy | Organic lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) plant |
| Cymbopogon schoenanthus (Organic Lemongrass oil) | Deodorancy/pleasant smell | Organic lemongrass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) plant |
| Cymbopogon flexuous oil (Organic) | Odor control and pleasant smell | Lemongrass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) plant |
D |
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| Dicaprylyl ether | Skin Feel | Oils from Coconut (Coco nucifera) and Palm (Elaeis guineensis) kernels |
F |
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| Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) oil | Flavor | Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seeds with other natural flavors |
| Fluoride | Decay prevention | Fluorspar (calcium fluoride), an ore |
| Fragaria vesca (strawberry) juice and other natural flavors | Flavor | (Strawberry) juice and other natural flavors |
G |
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| Glycerin | Skin moisturizing | Vegetable oils |
| Glycerin | Moistener | Vegetable oils |
| Glyceryl laurate | Deodorancy | Vegetable oils |
| Glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice) root extract | Breath Freshening | Licorice Root Extract |
| Glycyrrhizic acid | Foamer | Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza sp.) |
H |
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| Hectorite clay | Consistency | Natural mineral from the earth |
| Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil (organic) | Consistency | Organic sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds |
| Hops extract [CO2] and caprylic/capric triglyceride | Deodorancy | Hops (Humulus lupulus) cones and coconut oil |
| Humulus lupulus (hops) [CO2] extract | Deodorancy | Hops (Humulus lupulus) cones |
| Hydrated silica | Stain removal | Purified silica from the earth |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Consistency | Castor (Ricinis Communis) Beans |
| Hydrogenated Soybean Oil | Consistency | Soy Beans |
J |
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| Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) seed oil | Skin moisturizing | Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) seeds |
| Jojoba wax | Ease of use | Jojoba plant |
L |
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| Lauryl Glucoside | Dispersant | Coconut or palm kernel oil and corn |
| Lavender oil (Organic) | Pleasant smell | Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) flower |
M |
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| Maltodextrin | Skin feel | Corn (Zea mays) |
| Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil | Flavor | Peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves |
| Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil and other natural flavors | Flavor | Peppermint (Mentha piperita), spearmint (Mentha viridis), and other natural flavor oils |
| Mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil and other natural flavors | Flavor | Spearmint (Mentha viridis) and peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves |
| Menthol | Flavor | Brazilian cornmint (Mentha arvensis) oil |
| Myrrh - Commiphora myrrha resin extract | Clean, healthy-feeling mouth | Resin from the myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) bush |
N |
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| Natural Flavor | Flavor | Blend of natural flavors |
| Natural Flavor | Flavor | Cinnamon (Cinnamon zeylanicum) leaves and bark and other Natural Flavor |
| Natural Flavor | Flavor | Ginger (Zingiber officinale) root oil and other natural flavors |
| Natural Flavor | Flavor | Spearmint (mentha viridis) leaves and other Natural Flavor |
| Natural Flavor | Flavor | Peppermint (menthe piperita) leaves |
| Natural Flavor | Flavor | Natural oils derived from the leaves of mint and other aromatic plants |
| Natural Flavors | Flavor | Strawberry, banana, and other natural flavors |
| Natural Flavors - Mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil | Flavor | Natural oils derived from the leaves of mint and other aromatic plants |
| Natural Flavors - Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil | Flavor | Peppermint, spearmint, and other natural flavor oils |
| Natural Flavors - Spearmint | Flavor | Spearmint (Mentha viridis) leaves |
| Natural Flavor | Flavor | Spearmint (Mentha viridis) and peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves. |
| Natural Fragrance | Pleasant smell | Natural plant oils |
O |
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| Olive Leaf Extract | Odor fighting | Olive (Olea europea) Leaves |
| Olea europaea fruit oil | Skin moisturizing | Olive (Olea europaea) fruit |
| Organic fragrance (100%) | Pleasant smell | Natural plant essential oils |
P |
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| Palm Kernel Oil | Skin Conditioning | Oil from Palm (Elaeis guineensis) Kernels |
| Peppermint (Mentha piperita) oil | Flavor | Peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves |
| Poloxamer 335 | Dispersion of flavor oils | Processed from natural gas and oil |
| Potassium alum | Deodorant | Bauxite (alumina hydrate) ore from the earth |
| Potassium nitrate 5% | Sensitivity reduction | Nitrate ore and brine |
| propanediol (vegetable derived) | Consistency | Corn (Zea Mays) |
| Propolis extract | Clean, healthy-feeling mouth. | Mixture of tree resin (Propolis cera) gathered by bees |
| Propylene glycol | Consistency | Natural gas from the earth |
| Prunus Armeniaca (apricot) seed powder | Skin conditioning | Soybean (Glycine soja) |
S |
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| Safflower Oil | Deodorancy / pleasant smell | Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds |
| Salvia officinalis (sage) extract | Odor control | Sage (Salvia officinalis) leaves |
| Sodium bicarbonate | pH adjustment | Purified sodium bicarbonate from the earth |
| Sodium chloride | Consistency | Sea salt |
| Sodium cocoate | Cleansing | Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | Dispersant | Coconut or palm kernel oil and corn |
| Sodium fluoride 0.24% (0.15% w/v fluoride ion) | Decay prevention | Fluorspar (calcium fluoride), an ore |
| Sodium fluoride 0.0442% | Decay prevention | Fluorspar (calcium fluoride), an ore |
| Sodium gluconate | Guard freshness | Cornstarch |
| Sodium gluconate | Natural preservation | Corn (Zea mays) |
| Sodium Hydroxide | pH adjustment | Salt water |
| Sodium lauryl sulfate | Dispersant | Derived from coconut and/or palm kernel oil |
| Sodium monofluorophosphate 0.76% (0.14% w/v fluoride ion) | Decay prevention | Fluorspar (calcium fluoride), an ore |
| Sodium monofluorophosphate 0.76% (0.13% w/v fluoride ion) | Decay prevention | Fluorspar (calcium fluoride), an ore |
| Sodium monofluorophosphate 0.76% (0.15% w/v fluoride ion) | Decay prevention | Fluorspar (calcium fluoride), an ore |
| Sodium Palm Kernelate | Cleansing | Palm (Elaeis guineensis) oil |
| Sodium palmate | Cleansing | Palm (Elaeis guineensis) oil |
| Sodium phosphate | pH buffer | Purified sodium phosphate from the earth |
| Sodium stearate | Consistency | Coconut (Cocos nucifera) and palm (Elaeis guineensis) oils |
| Sorbitol | Moistener | Corn (Zea mays) |
| Spearmint Leaf (Mentha viridis) oil and other natural flavors | Flavor | Spearmint (Mentha viridis) and peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves |
| Stearyl Alcohol | Consistency | Oils from Coconut (Coco nucifera) and Palm (Elaeis guineensis) kernels |
| Stevia rebaudiana extract | Sweetener | stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem |
T |
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| Talc | Silky feel | Natural Mineral Deposits |
| Titanium dioxide | Color | ilmenite ore |
| Titanium Dioxide | Aesthetics | Ilmenite ore |
| Tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E acetate) | Skin conditioning | Soybean (Glycine soja) |
| tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E acetate) | Skin Conditioning | Soybean (Glycine soja) |
W |
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| Water | Consistency | Maine aquifer |
| Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) leaf oil and other natural flavors | Flavor | Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) and peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves |
| Wintergreen oil with other natural flavors | Flavor | Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) plant |
| Witch hazel water | Soothing | Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) plant |
X |
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| Xanthan gum | Gelling agent | Fermentation of vegetable matter |
| Xylitol | Plaque-acid reducer | Birch trees or corn |
| Xylitol | Flavor | Birch trees or corn |
Z |
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| Zinc chloride | Freshen breath | Derived from purified zinc from the earth |
| Zinc chloride | Fresh Breath | Derived from purified zinc from the earth |
| Zinc citrate | Deodorancy | Natural mineral from the earth |
| Zinc citrate | Freshen breath | Derived from purified zinc from the earth |
| Zinc citrate | Freshen breath | Derived from purified zinc from the earth |
| Zinc ricinoleate | Deodorancy | Zinc oxide and castor bean (Ricinus communis) plant |