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INCI NAME: MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTER
Mango Butter
Mango Butter is an excellent moisturizer! Its firmer than Shea Butter, but softer than beeswax at room temperature. It is rich in Vitamin A, C, & Antioxidants to nourish your skin! It has similar healing properties as Shea Butter because of its luxurious and anti-inflammatory fatty acids. Our Mango Butter is 100% natural and hexane free!
*Photo from Bramble Berry
INCI NAME: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is considered both an emollient and a humectant. So its moisturizing and hydrating! It comes from the wax inside of a Jojoba seed grown in Northern Mexico, California, and Arizona. This oil is renowned for its concentration of Vitamins A, B, D, & E which have soothing properties. It also is full of skin balancing minerals such as zinc, copper, and chromium, selenium, & iodine.
It is similar to the oils our faces naturally produce. This oil is considered to be non-comedogenic.
INCI NAME: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Shea Butter
Shea Butter is a natural emollient, which means it feels soothing to the skin! It comes from the Shea Nut Tree in Africa. It contains stearic and oleic acids, which help soothe the skin. It also is full of Vitamins A, E, & F, which are antioxidants that promote circulation and healthy skin cell growth. It naturally contains cetyl esters and triglycerides that moisturize and soothe skin.
It is solid at room temperature, and melts when applied to the skin. Shea Butter has a naturally luxurious nutty smell. It is non-comedogenic, so it is safe to use on the face.
INCI Name: Cera Alba (Beeswax)
Beeswax
Beeswax comes straight from the beehive! This wonderful gift from the bees helps create stability and structure in our products.
INCI NAME: MENTHA ARVENSIS
Menthol Crystals
Menthol Crystals are used in our RAPHA Recovery Stick. There are so many benefits to including Menthol! It helps to relax aching muscles and opens airways when you are sick or dealing with allergies.
Menthol Crystals are obtained through the cold extraction of mint oils. They easily dissolve when added to melted oils.
It is best to avoid products with menthol near the eyes, mouth, and open wounds.
*Photo from Bramble Berry
INCI NAME: RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL
Castor Oil
Castor oil is a rich and glossy oil. It is pressed from Castor Beans.
Its ultra moisturizing and great for conditioning hair!
*Photo From Bramble Berry
INCI NAME: SQUALANE
Olive Squalane
Our Squalane is derived from olives instead of fatty tissue from sharks! It is a natural & non-greasy emollient that enhances the texture of our products.
It is also similar to the chemical makeup of our skins natural oils, so it won't clog pores!
It will enhance the elasticity of your skin, leaving it plump and hydrated!
INCI NAME: Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin E
This ingredient is a natural antioxidant that helps boost preservation of the product, as well as provide anti-inflammatory benefits to your skin.
Vitamin E will help prevent the damaging effects of UV rays from penetrating your skin, and just allow the goodness from the sun in! Because of this, Vitamin E will also help prevent hyperpigmentation.
*Photo from Bramble Berry
INCI NAME: ESSENTIAL OIL
Essential Oils
We use essential oils to naturally fragrance RAPHA products. Each product containing essential oils will be clearly annotated on the packaging.
Our Essential Oils are sourced from Plant Therapy.