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 | Flavor carrier | Tree resin |
| Acacia gum | Flavor carrier | Acacia (Acacia senegal) tree resin |
| Aloe vera leaf juice | Soothing | Aloe (Aloe barbadensis) plant |
| Aloe vera leaf juice (organic) | Soothing feel | Organic aloe (Aloe barbadensis) plant |
| Aluminum Chlorohydrate | Reduces perspiration wetness | Recycled Aluminum originally from mineral bauxite |
| Apricot fragrance (natural) | Pleasant smell | Natural plant essential oils |
| Ascorbic acid | Antioxidant | Corn (Zea mays) |
| Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) | Astringent | Corn (Zea mays) |
| Ascorbyl palmitate | Guard freshness | Vitamin C & palm oil |
B |
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| Bay fragrance (natural) | Pleasant smell | Bay (Pimenta racemosa) and other natural plant oils |
| Beeswax | Ease of use | Beehives |
| Benzoic acid | Preservative | Apple (Pyrus malus) |
| Benzoic acid (natural) | Preservative | Apples or Cinnamon leaf/bark |
C |
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| Calcium carbonate | Mild abrasive | Purified calcium from the earth |
| Calendula fragrance (natural) | Pleasant smell | Natural plant essential oils |
| Calendula glycerite | Soothing feel | Marigold (Calendula officinalis) flower |
| Caprylic/capric triglyceride | Consistency | Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil and glycerin |
| 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 flower aqueous extract | Soothing | Organic chamomile (Matricaria recutita) flowers |
| Chamomile flower extract | Soothing feel | Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) flower heads |
| Cinnamon and organic clove oils with other natural flavors | Flavor | Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum and Cinnamomum cassia) leaves and bark, clove (Eugenia caryophyllus) flowers |
| Cinnamon oils with other natural flavors | Flavor | Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum and Cinnamomum cassia) plants |
| Citrus aurantium dulcis | Flavor | (Orange) peel oil and other natural flavors |
| Clove oils (organic) | Flavor | Clove (Eugenia caryophyllus) flowers |
| Cocamidopropyl betaine | Foaming | Coconut Oil |
| Coco-glucoside | Consistency | Corn; coconut and palm kernel oils |
| Coconut oil | Skin conditioning | Coconut (Cocos nucifera) |
| Coriander fruit oil | Deodorancy | Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) fruit |
| Cucumber fragrance (natural) | Pleasant smell | Cucumber (Cucumis sativa) natural fragrance blend |
| Cymbopogon schoenanthus (Organic Lemongrass Oil) | Deodorancy | Organic lemongrass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) plant |
| Cymbopogon schoenanthus (Organic Lemongrass oil) | Deodorancy/pleasant smell | Organic lemongrass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) plant |
| Cymbopogon schoenanthus (Lemongrass Oil) | Deodorancy | Lemongrass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) oil |
| Cymbopogon schoenanthus (Lemongrass Oil) | Odor balancing | Lemongrass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) plant |
| Cymbopogon schoenanthus (Lemongrass Oil) | Odor control and pleasant smell | Lemongrass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) plant |
D |
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| Dicaprylyl ether | Skin Feel | Coconut (Coco nucifera) Oil |
F |
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| Fennel oils with other natural flavors | Flavor | Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seeds with other natural flavors |
| Fir needle oil | Pleasant smell | Fir (Abies balsamea) needle |
| Fluoride | Decay prevention | Fluorspar (calcium fluoride), an ore |
| Fragaria vesca | Flavor | (Strawberry) juice and other natural flavors |
| Fruit extracts | Flavor | Mango (Mangifera indica), orange (Citrus aurantium dulcis), and lemon (Citrus medica limonum) with other natural flavors |
| Fruit extracts | Flavor | Orange, mango, banana, pineapple, and other natural flavors |
| Fruit extracts | Flavor | Strawberry, banana, & other natural flavors |
| Fruit extracts with other natural flavors | Flavor | Lemons (Citrus limonia) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia) and other natural flavors |
G |
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| Glycerin | Skin moisturizing | Vegetable oils |
| Glycerin | Moistener | Vegetable oils |
| Glyceryl laurate | Deodorancy | Vegetable oils |
| Glycyrrhizin | Foamer | Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza sp.) |
| Green tea leaf extract | Astringent feel | Green tea (Camellia sinensis L.) leaves |
H |
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| Hectorite clay | Consistency | Natural mineral from the earth |
| Honeysuckle rose fragrance (natural) | Pleasant smell | Natural plant essential oils |
| Hops [CO2] extract | Deodorancy | Hops (Humulus lupulus) cones |
| Hops extract [CO2] and caprylic/capric triglyceride | Deodorancy | Hops (Humulus lupulus) cones and coconut oil |
| Hydrated silica | Stain removal | Purified silica from the earth |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Consistency | Castor (Ricinis Communis) Beans |
| Hydrogenated Soybean Oil | Consistency | Soy Beans |
| Hydrolyzed wheat protein and hydrolyzed wheat gluten | Moisturizing | Wheat (Triticum vulgare) |
J |
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| Jojoba oil | Skin moisturizing | Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) seeds |
| Jojoba wax | Ease of use | Jojoba plant |
L |
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| Lavandin oil (organic) | Pleasant smell | Organic lavandin (Lavandula hybrida) plant |
| Lavender and other natural oils | Pleasant smell | Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and other natural oils |
| Lavender oil | Pleasant smell | Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) flower |
| Lavender oil (organic) | Pleasant smell | Organic lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) plant |
| Lemongrass oil (organic) | Deodorancy | Organic lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) plant |
| Licorice Root Extract | Breath Freshening | Licorice Root Extract |
| Lime fragrance (natural) | Pleasant smell | Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) and other natural plant oils |
M |
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| Maltodextrin | Skin feel | Wheat (Triticum vulgare) |
| Marigold extract and other natural oils | Pleasant smell | Aztec marigold (Tagetes erecta) extract & other natural oils |
| Menthol | Flavor | Brazilian cornmint (Mentha arvensis) oil |
| Monosodium phosphate | pH buffer | Purified sodium phosphate from the earth |
| Myrrh | Clean, healthy-feeling mouth | Resin from the myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) bush |
N |
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| Natural flavor | Flavor | Blend of natural flavors |
| Natural flavors | Flavor | Strawberry, banana, and other natural flavors |
| Natural flavors | Flavor | Natural oils derived from the leaves of mint and other aromatic plants |
| Natural Flavors | Flavor | Peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves |
| Natural Flavors | Flavor | Peppermint, spearmint, and other natural flavor oils |
| Natural Flavor | Flavor | Spearmint (Mentha viridis) leaves |
| Natural Fragrance | Aroma | Essential plant oils and extracts |
| Natural fragrance | Pleasant smell | Natural plant oils |
O |
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| Olive Leaf Extract | Odor fighting | Olive (Olea europea) Leaves |
| Olive 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 Palm (Elaeis guineensis) Kernels |
| Peppermint oil | Flavor | Peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves |
| Poloxamer 335 | Dispersion of flavor oils | Processed from natural gas and oil |
| Poloxamer 407 | Dispersion of flavor oils | Processed from natural gas and oil |
| Potassium alum | Deodorant | Bauxite (alumina hydrate) ore from the earth |
| Potassium cocoate | Cleansing | Coconut oil and potash |
| Potassium nitrate | Sensitivity reduction | Nitrate ore and brine |
| Potassium phytate | Guard freshness | Rice bran |
| Potassium stearate | Cleansing | Stearic acid and potash |
| Propanediol (vegetable source) | Consistency | Corn (Zea Mays) |
| Propolis | Natural resins for a clean, healthy-feeling mouth | Mixture of tree resin (Propolis cera) gathered by bees |
| Propylene glycol | Consistency | Natural gas from the earth |
| Purified water | Consistency | Purified water |
R |
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| Roman chamomile oil | Odor balancing | Roman chamomile(Anthemis nobilis) flowers |
| Rosemary extract | Guard freshness | Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) leaves |
S |
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| Sage extract | Odor control | Sage (Salvia officinalis) leaves |
| Silica, hydrated | Stain removal | Purified silica from the earth |
| Silica shells | Fragrance duration | Sand |
| Soap of coconut oil | Cleansing | Coconut and potash |
| Soap of palm or palm kernel oil | Cleansing | Palm or palm kernel oil and potash |
| Soaps of coconut and palm | Cleansing | Coconut and palm oils |
| Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) | Mouth freshness | Purified sodium bicarbonate from the earth |
| Sodium chloride | Consistency | Sea salt |
| Sodium chloride (salt) | Consistency | Purified salt from the earth |
| Sodium cocoate | Cleansing | Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil |
| Sodium dilinoleate | Consistency | Pine and other tree oils |
| Sodium fluoride | Decay prevention | Fluorspar (calcium fluoride), an ore |
| Sodium gluconate | Guard freshness | Cornstarch |
| Sodium gluconate | Natural preservation | Corn (Zea mays) |
| Sodium lauryl sulfate | Dispersant | Derived from coconut and/or palm kernel oil |
| Sodium monofluorophosphate | 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 and peppermint oils | Flavor | Spearmint (Mentha viridis) and peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves |
| Spearmint oil | Flavor | Leaves of the spearmint herb |
| Star anise oil | Flavor | Seed of the star anise (Illicium verum) plant |
| Stearic acid | Cleansing and consistency | Vegetable oil |
| Stearyl Alcohol | Consistency | Coconut (Coco nucifera) Oil |
| Sucrose cocoate | Moisturizing and gentleness | Sugar beets and coconut oil |
| Sunflower seed oil (organic) | Consistency | Organic sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds |
T |
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| Talc | Silky feel | Natural Mineral Deposits |
| Titanium dioxide | Color | ilmenite ore |
| Tocopheryl acetate | Skin conditioning | Soybean (Glycine soja) |
V |
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| Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate) | Skin Conditioning | Soybean (Glycine soja) |
| Vitamin E acetate | Skin Conditioning | Soybean (Glycine soja) |
W |
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| Water | Consistency | Maine aquifer |
| White grapefruit fragrance (natural) | Pleasant smell | White grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi) and other natural oils |
| Wintergreen and peppermint oils with 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 (non-alcoholic) | Astringent feel | Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) plant |
| Witch hazel water | Soothing | Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) plant |
| Woodspice fragrance (natural) | Pleasant smell | Natural plant essential oils |
X |
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| Xanthan gum | Gelling agent | Fermentation of vegetable matter |
| Xylitol | Flavor | Birch trees or corn |
Z |
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| Zinc chloride | Helps fight tartar | 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 trihydrate | Helps fight tartar | Derived from purified zinc from the earth |
| Zinc citrate trihydrate | Freshen breath | Derived from purified zinc from the earth |
| Zinc ricinoleate | Deodorancy | Zinc oxide and castor bean (Ricinus communis) plant |