Ingredients List
You deserve high-quality products. We take seriously every ingredient we choose to use. Let's take a closer look at which ingredients we use and why! Your health matters, and so we believe in using only high-quality health-focused ingredients.
White Clay
Gently cleansing and detoxifying, absorbing excess oil, exfoliating dead skin cells, and minimizing the appearance of pores.
Birch Park Powder
Birch bark powder offers benefits for skin and hair health, with compounds like betulin and salicylic providing anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and exfoliating properties, which can soothe skin, promote healing, and cleanse pores.
Apricot Kernel Seed Oil
Moisturizing: Apricot kernel oil is rich in oleic and linoleic acids, which help to hydrate and nourish the skin. It can improve skin softness and suppleness, making it suitable for dry and sensitive skin types.
Extraction Method: Cold-pressed
Refinement Techniques: Unrefined
Intended Use: Cosmetic use only
Precautions: This product contains tree nuts
Coconut Oil, Fractionated MCT (Organic)
- Improves Skin Elasticity: MCT oil can help improve skin elasticity by providing hydration and nourishment. Non-Comedogenic: MCT oil is non-comedogenic, meaning it does not clog pores. This makes it suitable for people with oily or acne-prone skin.
- Anti-inflammatory Properties: MCT oil contains anti-inflammatory compounds that can help soothe irritated or inflamed skin. This makes it beneficial for conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.
- Antimicrobial Effects: MCT oil has antimicrobial properties that can help fight off bacteria and fungi that contribute to skin infections, such as acne.
- Antioxidant Protection: MCT oil is a source of antioxidants, which can help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. This may help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
- Improves Skin Elasticity: MCT oil can help improve skin elasticity by providing hydration and nourishment.
- Non-Comedogenic: MCT oil is non-comedogenic, meaning it does not clog pores. This makes it suitable for people with oily or acne-prone skin.
Ethically sourced Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate)
Ethically sourced Epsom salt offers benefits including stress relief, muscle pain and soreness reduction, skin softening, and detoxification through the absorption of magnesium and sulfate via topical application in baths. It is also used in gardens to condition the soil and can be a component of organic weed killers, promoting a chemical-free alternative for gardening.
For Health & Wellness:
- Muscle and Joint Pain Relief: Soaking in an Epsom salt bath can reduce inflammation, alleviate muscle aches, and relieve stiffness in joints.
- Stress Reduction and Sleep: Magnesium, a component of Epsom salt, can help relax muscles and nerves, calm the mind, and promote better sleep quality.
- Skin Softening: The minerals in Epsom salt can help soften and exfoliate the skin.
- Detoxification: Regular use of Epsom salt can help the body flush out toxins and detoxify itself, according to some sources.
• • Improved Blood Circulation: By improving circulation and protecting the elasticity of arteries, Epsom salt may help improve heart health and reduce the risk of blood clots.
Ingredient source: Nevada
National Geographic
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Magnesium Oil
Our oil is magnesium chloride, which has a relatively high bioavailability, meaning the proportion of the ingested magnesium that is absorbed into the body. Source (NIH)
Muscle Relaxation: Magnesium plays a role in muscle function and can help reduce muscle cramps, tension, and spasms. Applying magnesium oil can promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.
Pain Relief: Magnesium oil may have analgesic properties and can help relieve pain associated with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and muscle strains.
Improved Sleep: Magnesium is essential for the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep. Topical application of magnesium oil can promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.
Reduced Inflammation: Magnesium has anti-inflammatory effects and can help reduce swelling and pain associated with joint pain, muscle injuries, and skin conditions.
Skin Health: Magnesium oil can help improve skin texture and reduce blemishes. It may also promote exfoliation and help remove dead skin cells.
Improved Digestion: Magnesium is a natural laxative and can help relieve constipation and improve digestion.
Bone Health: Magnesium is essential for bone health and can help prevent osteoporosis.
Other Benefits: Magnesium oil may also have benefits for: Reducing stress and anxiety, Regulating blood pressure, improving mood, and boosting the immune system
Ethically sourced Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Ethically sourced Pink Himalayan Sea salt may offer mineral and electrolyte benefits similar to other mineral-rich salts, but scientific evidence for many specific claims is limited. Ethical sourcing typically involves hand-harvesting practices that use sustainable mining techniques, like the Room and Pillar method, to support the mine structure and reduce environmental impact. Consumers seeking ethical pink Himalayan salt should look for products certified for their sustainable sourcing, which can be found from companies that donate to environmental causes or use renewable energy in their processing.
Source to learn more: Room and Pillar Method
Lavender Powder
Whole leaf ground lavender
Eucalyptus Powder
Whole leaf ground eucalyptus
Decyl Glucoside
EWG rating: 2, Fair
plant-based surfactant
Decyl glucoside is a mild, biodegradable surfactant made from renewable plant resources like cornstarch and coconut oil. It acts as a cleansing agent, producing foam, and is safe for skin and use in various eco-friendly personal care and household products, such as shampoos, body washes, and cleaners. Its gentle nature makes it ideal for products for sensitive skin and babies, and it has been deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel.
What it is:
- A non-ionic, plant-derived surfactant.
- Created by combining glucose from cornstarch with decanol, a fatty alcohol from coconut oil.
- A biodegradable ingredient with low toxicity.
What it does:
- Acts as a cleansing agent (surfactant).
- Removes dirt and impurities gently.
- Produces desirable foam in cleaning and personal care products.
- Helps maintain the skin's natural oil balance.
Poly Suga Mulse D9
Why: Derived from 100% biobased raw materials, it is considered a natural alternative to synthetic polysorbates
Poly Suga Mulse D9 is a 100% naturally-derived, PEG-free, nonionic fragrance solubilizer used for oil-in-water emulsification and is freely soluble in water.
Geogard 221
EWG rating: 1, FAIR
Geogard 221 protects against mold and bacteria in lotions, scrubs, and more, for products with a pH of 2-7. It is water-soluble, vegan, and non-GMO.
Essential Oils:
Organic Lavender Essential Oil
Organic Sage Essential Oil
Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Balsam Fir Essential Oil
Cinnamon & Cloves
Japanese Peppermint
Jasmin
Sweet Orange
About our ingredient list
Ingredients will be added as used! As always, just because our ingredients are natural doesn't mean they will work well for everyone. We will ALWAYS formulate with skin sensitivities in mind, and we are also using minimal ingredients. Our formulas are made in small batches and are meant to be used in a more timely manner than traditional store-bought products.
Storage suggestion: store everything in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months for most 8 Elephant products. We do our best to balance health, wellness, and our passion for conservation in every item we make. Thank you for your continued support of our small, hand-crafted business!