Guide to Ingredients

Common Name Botanical/Scientific Name Origin (Natural or Synthetic) Common Uses Environmental Impact Eco-Rating
Activated charcoal - Natural/Synthetic Detox, skincare Low; sustainable sourcing 4/5
Alfalfa Medicago sativa Natural Animal feed, supplements Low; nitrogen-fixing 4/5
Allantoin - Synthetic/Natural Skincare, healing Low; non-toxic 3/5
Allspice Pimenta dioica Natural Culinary, fragrance Low; sustainable 4/5
Aloe Vera Leaf Juice Aloe barbadensis Natural Skincare, health Low; water-efficient 5/5
Aloe Vera Oil Aloe barbadensis Natural Skincare, haircare Low; sustainable 5/5
Amla powder Phyllanthus emblica Natural Haircare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Amyris Amyris balsamifera Natural Fragrance, aromatherapy Low; sustainable 4/5
Angelica Root Extract Angelica archangelica Natural Skincare, herbal medicine Low; sustainable 4/5
Apricot Kernel Oil Prunus armeniaca Natural Skincare, haircare Low; byproduct use 4/5
Argan Nut Oil Argania spinosa Natural Skincare, haircare Moderate; overharvesting concerns 3/5
Arnica Flower Extract Arnica montana Natural Pain relief, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Arnica Oil Arnica montana Natural Pain relief, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Arrowroot Root Powder Maranta arundinacea Natural Culinary, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Artichoke extract Cynara scolymus Natural Health supplements Low; sustainable 4/5
Avocado Oil Persea americana Natural Culinary, skincare Moderate; water-intensive 3/5
Avocado Oil Persea gratissima Natural Culinary, skincare Moderate; water-intensive 3/5
Baobab Seed Oil Adansonia digitata Natural Skincare, haircare Low; sustainable 4/5
Beeswax - Natural Candles, cosmetics Low; sustainable if ethically sourced 4/5
Bentonite Clay - Natural Skincare, detox Low; abundant 5/5
Bergamot Citrus bergamia Natural Fragrance, tea Low; sustainable 4/5
Bergamot essential oil Citrus aurantium var. bergamia Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Bergamot essential oil, Italian Citrus bergamia Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Bergamot Peel Oil Citrus aurantium bergamia Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Black goji extract Lycium ruthenicum Natural Health supplements Low; sustainable 4/5
Blue Tansy Flower Oil Tanacetum annuum Natural Skincare, aromatherapy Low; sustainable 4/5
Brassica glycerides - Synthetic/Natural Cosmetics, emulsifiers Moderate; depends on sourcing 3/5
Calendula Calendula officinalis Natural Skincare, healing Low; sustainable 5/5
Calendula Flower Extract Calendula officinalis Natural Skincare, healing Low; sustainable 5/5
Camellia Seed Oil Camellia oleifera Natural Skincare, haircare Low; sustainable 4/5
Candelilla Wax Euphorbia cerifera Natural Cosmetics, candles Low; sustainable 4/5
Caprylhydroxamic acid - Synthetic Preservative Moderate; chemical synthesis 2/5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride - Natural/Synthetic Skincare, emulsifier Low; derived from coconut/palm 3/5
Caprylyl glycol - Synthetic Preservative, moisturizer Moderate; chemical synthesis 2/5
Carrot Seed Oil Daucus carota Natural Skincare, aromatherapy Low; sustainable 4/5
Carrot Seed Oil Daucus carota sativa Natural Skincare, aromatherapy Low; sustainable 4/5
Castor Seed Oil Ricinus communis Natural Skincare, haircare Low; sustainable 4/5
Catnip Herb Nepeta cataria Natural Herbal remedy, pet care Low; sustainable 4/5
Cedar Cedrus spp. Natural Fragrance, woodwork Moderate; deforestation concerns 3/5
Cedarwood Juniperus virginiana Natural Fragrance, aromatherapy Moderate; deforestation concerns 3/5
Cedarwood Bark Oil Cedrus atlantica Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Moderate; deforestation concerns 3/5
Cedarwood Oil Cedrus atlantica Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Moderate; deforestation concerns 3/5
Cetearyl alcohol - Synthetic/Natural Emulsifier, thickener Low; derived from plants 3/5
Cetearyl Olivate - Natural Emulsifier Low; derived from olive oil 4/5
Chamomile Flower Extract Matricaria recutita Natural Skincare, calming Low; sustainable 5/5
Chamomile Flowers Matricaria chamomilla Natural Tea, skincare Low; sustainable 5/5
Chaparral - Natural Herbal remedy Low; sustainable 4/5
Chickweed Leaf Powder Stellaria media Natural Herbal remedy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Cinnamon Essential Oil Cinnamomum verum Natural Aromatherapy, culinary Moderate; deforestation concerns 3/5
Clary Sage Essential Oil Salvia sclarea Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Clove Essential Oil Syzygium aromaticum Natural Aromatherapy, dental care Moderate; deforestation concerns 3/5
Cocoa Fruit Powder Theobroma cacao Natural Culinary, skincare Moderate; deforestation concerns 3/5
Cocoa Seed Butter Theobroma cacao Natural Skincare, culinary Moderate; deforestation concerns 3/5
Coconut Cocos nucifera Natural Culinary, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Coconut Cream Powder (Coconut Milk) Cocos nucifera Natural Culinary, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Coconut Fruit Extract Lactobacillus spp., Cocos nucifera Natural Skincare, probiotics Low; sustainable 4/5
Coconut Oil Cocos nucifera Natural Culinary, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Coconut Soy Wax - Natural Candles Low; sustainable 4/5
Coconut water powder Cocos nucifera Natural Health, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Coconut wax - Natural Candles Low; sustainable 4/5
Coconut Wax Cocos nucifera Natural Candles Low; sustainable 4/5
Colloidal Oatmeal - Natural Skincare, soothing Low; sustainable 5/5
Comfrey Symphytum officinale Natural Herbal remedy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Coriander seed CO2 Coriandrum sativum Natural Aromatherapy, culinary Low; sustainable 4/5
Coriander Seed Oil Coriandrum sativum Natural Aromatherapy, culinary Low; sustainable 4/5
Cotton flat-wick for a clean burn - Natural Candles Low; biodegradable 4/5
Cotton Wick - Natural Candle making Low; biodegradable 4/5
Cotton wick - Natural Candles Low; biodegradable 4/5
Coumarin - Natural/Synthetic Fragrance Moderate; potential allergen 2/5
Cucumber peel extract Cucumis sativus Natural Skincare, soothing Low; sustainable 5/5
Dead Sea Mud - Natural Skincare, detox Low; abundant 4/5
Dead Sea Salt - Natural Skincare, bath Low; abundant 4/5
Dendritic salt - Synthetic Bath salts, scrubs Moderate; chemical processing 2/5
Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate - Synthetic Emulsifier Moderate; chemical synthesis 2/5
DL-Panthenol (ProVitamin B5) - Synthetic Skincare, haircare Low; non-toxic 3/5
Echinacea root Echinacea angustifolia Natural Immune support, herbal remedy Low; sustainable 4/5
Emblica Fruit Extract Phyllanthus emblica Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Emulsifying wax NF - Synthetic/Natural Emulsifier Moderate; chemical processing 2/5
Epsom salt Magnesium sulfate Natural Bath, health Low; abundant 4/5
Ethanol - Synthetic/Natural Solvent, fuel Moderate; depends on source 3/5
Eucalyptus Essential Oil Eucalyptus spp. Natural Aromatherapy, respiratory Low; sustainable 4/5
Eucalyptus Leaf Oil Eucalyptus globulus Natural Aromatherapy, respiratory Low; sustainable 4/5
Eucalyptus Oil Eucalyptus globulus Natural Aromatherapy, respiratory Low; sustainable 4/5
Evening Primrose Oil Oenothera biennis Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Olea europaea Natural Culinary, skincare Low; sustainable 5/5
Fern Extract Dryopteris crassirhizoma Natural Skincare, herbal remedy Low; sustainable 4/5
Ferulic Acid - Natural/Synthetic Antioxidant, skincare Low; plant-derived 4/5
Flowering succulent - Natural Ornamental, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Frankincense essential oil Boswellia spp. Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Moderate; overharvesting concerns 3/5
Frankincense Oil Boswellia serrata Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Moderate; overharvesting concerns 3/5
French Green Clay - Natural Skincare, detox Low; abundant 5/5
French pink clay - Natural Skincare, detox Low; abundant 5/5
Gardenia attar Gardenia jasminoides Natural Fragrance, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Gardenia Flower Extract Gardenia jasminoides Natural Skincare, fragrance Low; sustainable 4/5
Geraniol - Natural/Synthetic Fragrance Low; plant-derived 3/5
Geranium Oil Pelargonium graveolens Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Ginger Zingiber officinale Natural Culinary, health Low; sustainable 5/5
Ginger CO2 Zingiber officinale Natural Aromatherapy, culinary Low; sustainable 5/5
Glyceryl Caprylate - Synthetic/Natural Emulsifier Low; derived from coconut 3/5
Glyceryl stearate - Synthetic/Natural Emulsifier Low; derived from plants 3/5
Grape Seed Oil Vitis vinifera Natural Skincare, culinary Low; byproduct use 4/5
Guava Seed Oil Psidium guajava Natural Skincare, haircare Low; sustainable 4/5
Hawthorn flower & leaf Crataegus spp. Natural Herbal remedy Low; sustainable 4/5
Helichrysum Distillate Helichrysum italicum Natural Skincare, aromatherapy Low; sustainable 4/5
Helichrysum Essential oil Helichrysum italicum Natural Skincare, aromatherapy Low; sustainable 4/5
Hibiscus Powder Hibiscus sabdariffa Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Himalayan Cedarwood Oil Cedrus deodara Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Moderate; deforestation concerns 3/5
Himalayan Pink Salt - Natural Culinary, bath Low; abundant 4/5
Ho Wood Essential oils Cinnamomum camphora Natural Aromatherapy, fragrance Low; sustainable 4/5
Horse chestnut seed extract Aesculus hippocastanum Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Hyaluronic Acid - Synthetic/Natural Skincare, hydration Low; biofermentation 4/5
Illipe Butter Shorea stenoptera Natural Skincare, haircare Moderate; deforestation concerns 3/5
Iron Oxide - Natural/Synthetic Pigment Low; non-toxic 3/5
Isoeugenol - Natural/Synthetic Fragrance Moderate; potential allergen 2/5
Jasmine Floral Wax Jasminum officinale Natural Fragrance, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Jasmine Flower Extract Jasminum grandiflorum Natural Skincare, fragrance Low; sustainable 4/5
Jojoba oil infused with Calendula Simmondsia chinensis Natural Skincare, haircare Low; sustainable 5/5
Jojoba Seed Oil Simmondsia chinensis Natural Skincare, haircare Low; sustainable 5/5
Juniper berry Juniperus communis Natural Aromatherapy, culinary Low; sustainable 4/5
Juniper berry EO Juniperus communis Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Kakadu Plum Seed Oil Terminalia ferdinandiana Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Kaolin clay, white Kaolin Natural Skincare, detox Low; abundant 5/5
Kaolin Rose clay Kaolinite Natural Skincare, detox Low; abundant 5/5
Konjac fibers - Natural Skincare, sponges Low; biodegradable 4/5
Lavender Lavandula spp. Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 5/5
Lavender Essential Oil Lavandula spp. Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 5/5
Lavender essential oil, Wildcrafted French Lavandula angustifolia Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 5/5
Lavender Flower Oil Lavandula angustifolia Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 5/5
Lemon Peel Oil Citrus limon Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Lemon Peel Oil Citrus medica limonum Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Lemongrass Oil Cymbopogon citratus Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate - Natural Preservative Low; sustainable 4/5
Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra Natural Herbal remedy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Licorice Root Extract Glycyrrhiza glabra Natural Skincare, herbal remedy Low; sustainable 4/5
Lime hydrosol Citrus aurantifolia Natural Skincare, aromatherapy Low; sustainable 4/5
Limonene - Natural/Synthetic Fragrance Low; plant-derived 3/5
Linalool - Natural/Synthetic Fragrance Low; plant-derived 3/5
Linden leaf and flower Tilia spp. Natural Herbal remedy, tea Low; sustainable 4/5
Macadamia Seed Oil Macadamia ternifolia Natural Skincare, culinary Low; sustainable 4/5
Magnesium Sulfate - Natural Health, bath Low; abundant 4/5
Magnolia Bark Extract Magnolia officinalis Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Magnolia Essential Oil Magnolia spp. Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Maltodextrin - Synthetic/Natural Food additive, skincare Moderate; depends on source 2/5
Mandarin Oil Citrus reticulata Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Mango Butter Mangifera indica Natural Skincare, haircare Low; sustainable 4/5
Mango Seed Butter Mangifera indica Natural Skincare, haircare Low; sustainable 4/5
Maple Sugar from 100% Pure Maple Syrup Acer saccharum Natural Culinary, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Maris Sal - Natural Skincare, bath Low; abundant 4/5
Marjoram Oil Origanum majorana Natural Aromatherapy, culinary Low; sustainable 4/5
Marula Seed Oil Sclerocarya birrea Natural Skincare, haircare Low; sustainable 4/5
Matcha (food grade) Camellia sinensis Natural Health, culinary Low; sustainable 4/5
Mint Bergamot Oil Mentha citrata Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Moringa Seed Oil Moringa oleifera Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
MSM - Synthetic Health, skincare Moderate; chemical synthesis 2/5
Mugwort Artemisia vulgaris Natural Herbal remedy Low; sustainable 4/5
Mullein Verbascum thapsus Natural Herbal remedy Low; sustainable 4/5
Mushroom Extract Trametes versicolor Natural Health, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Mushroom Extract Tremella fuciformis Natural Health, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Myrrh essential oil Commiphora myrrha Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Moderate; overharvesting concerns 3/5
Myrrh Oil Commiphora myrrha Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Moderate; overharvesting concerns 3/5
Natural Fragrance (essential oil blend) - Natural Fragrance Low; sustainable 4/5
Natural plant based wild rose fragrance oil - Natural Fragrance Low; sustainable 4/5
Natural wooden wick - Natural Candles Low; sustainable 4/5
Neroli Hydrosol Citrus aurantium Natural Skincare, aromatherapy Low; sustainable 4/5
Niacinamide - Synthetic Skincare, health Low; non-toxic 3/5
Oat Kernel Meal Avena sativa Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 5/5
Olive Oil Olea europaea Natural Culinary, skincare Low; sustainable 5/5
Orange Essential Oil Citrus sinensis Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Orange Oil Citrus sinensis Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Orange Peel Oil Citrus sinensis Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Orchid Extract - Natural Skincare Moderate; overharvesting concerns 3/5
Oregon grape root Mahonia aquifolium, M. nervosa Natural Herbal remedy Low; sustainable 4/5
Passion Flowers Passiflora spp. Natural Herbal remedy, tea Low; sustainable 4/5
Passion Fruit Extract Passiflora edulis Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Passion fruit seed oil Passiflora edulis Natural Skincare, culinary Low; sustainable 4/5
Passionflower leaf Passiflora incarnata Natural Herbal remedy Low; sustainable 4/5
Patchouli Essential Oil Pogostemon cablin Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Patchouli Oil Pogostemon cablin Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Pentylene Glycol - Synthetic Preservative, moisturizer Moderate; chemical synthesis 2/5
Peppermint Oil Mentha piperita Natural Aromatherapy, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Peppermint Pure Essential Oil Mentha piperita Natural Aromatherapy, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Persian lime essential oil Citrus latifolia Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Phenoxyethanol - Synthetic Preservative Moderate; chemical synthesis 2/5
Pink Himalayan Salt - Natural Culinary, bath Low; abundant 4/5
Pinus Pinus spp. Natural Aromatherapy, woodwork Moderate; deforestation concerns 3/5
Plantain Plantago major Natural Herbal remedy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Plumeria Floral Wax Plumeria spp. Natural Fragrance, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Plumeria Flower Extract Plumeria acutifolia Natural Skincare, fragrance Low; sustainable 4/5
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate - Synthetic/Natural Emulsifier Low; derived from coconut 3/5
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate - Synthetic/Natural Emulsifier Low; derived from plants 3/5
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate - Synthetic/Natural Emulsifier Low; derived from plants 3/5
Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate - Synthetic/Natural Emulsifier Low; derived from castor oil 3/5
Pomelo essential oil Citrus maxima Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Propanediol (corn-sugar derived) - Natural Solvent, moisturizer Low; sustainable 4/5
Pumpkin seed oil Cucurbita pepo Natural Skincare, culinary Low; sustainable 4/5
Pure Non GMO soy wax - Natural Candles Low; sustainable 4/5
Radish Root Lactobacilus Ferment Natural Preservative Low; sustainable 4/5
Radish Root extract Leucidal Natural Preservative Low; sustainable 4/5
Radish Root extract Leucidal ecocert Natural Preservative Low; sustainable 4/5
Raspberry CO2 Rubus idaeus Natural Skincare, fragrance Low; sustainable 4/5
Raw apple cider vinegar - Natural Culinary, health Low; sustainable 5/5
Raw cacao powder Theobroma cacao Natural Culinary, skincare Moderate; deforestation concerns 3/5
Red Raspberry Seed oil Rubus idaeus Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Red Statice Limonium sinuatum Natural Ornamental, crafts Low; sustainable 4/5
Rice Bran Oil Oryza sativa Natural Culinary, skincare Low; byproduct use 4/5
Rice powder (non-GMO) - Natural Skincare, culinary Low; sustainable 4/5
Rice Starch Oryza sativa Natural Skincare, culinary Low; sustainable 4/5
Roman chamomile Chamaemelum nobile Natural Herbal remedy, tea Low; sustainable 4/5
Roman Chamomile Pure Essential Oil Chamaemelum nobile Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Rose absolute Rosa centifolia Natural Fragrance, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Rose attar - Natural Fragrance Low; sustainable 4/5
Rose Flower Extract Rosa centifolia Natural Skincare, fragrance Low; sustainable 4/5
Rose Flower Water Rosa damascena Natural Skincare, fragrance Low; sustainable 4/5
Rose Geranium Oil Pelargonium graveolens Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Rose Otto Flower Oil Rosa damascena Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Rosehip powder Rosa canina Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Rosehip seed CO2 Rosa canina Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Rosehip Seed Oil Rosa canina Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Rosehips Rosa spp. Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Rosemary Essential Oil Rosmarinus officinalis Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Rosemary Extract Rosmarinus officinalis Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Rosemary Leaf Extract Rosmarinus officinalis Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Rosemary Leaf Oil Rosmarinus officinalis Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Rosemary, local Rosmarinus officinalis Natural Culinary, aromatherapy Low; sustainable 5/5
Sacha Inchi Seed Oil Plukenetia volubilis Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Safflower Seed Oil Carthamus tinctorius Natural Culinary, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Saffron Threads Crocus sativus Natural Culinary, cosmetics Moderate; water-intensive; sustainable if ethically sourced 2/5
Sandalwood Santalum album Natural Fragrance, skincare Moderate; overharvesting concerns 3/5
Scent blend (natural plant extracts) - Natural Fragrance Low; sustainable 4/5
Schisandra berry extract Schisandra chinensis Natural Health, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Sea buckthorn CO2 oil Hippophae rhamnoides Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Sesame Seed Oil Sesamum indicum Natural Culinary, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Shea Butter Butyrospermum parkii Natural Skincare, haircare Low; sustainable 5/5
Shiitake extract Lentinus edodes Natural Health, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Silica collagen - Synthetic/Natural Skincare Moderate; depends on source 3/5
Sodium Bicarbonate - Natural Culinary, cleaning Low; abundant 4/5
Sodium Chloride (Himalayan Pink Salt) - Natural Culinary, bath Low; abundant 4/5
Sodium Hyaluronate - Synthetic/Natural Skincare, hydration Low; biofermentation 4/5
Sodium Hydroxide - Synthetic Soap making, cleaning Moderate; chemical synthesis 2/5
Sodium stearoyl lactylate - Synthetic Emulsifier Moderate; chemical synthesis 2/5
Sorbitan Olivate - Natural Emulsifier Low; derived from olive oil 4/5
Spearmint Mentha spicata Natural Culinary, aromatherapy Low; sustainable 4/5
Spearmint Leaf Oil Mentha spicata Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Stearic acid - Natural/Synthetic Emulsifier, thickener Low; derived from plants 3/5
Sunflower oil Helianthus annuus Natural Culinary, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Sunflower Seed Oil Helianthus annuus Natural Culinary, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Sweet Almond Oil Prunus amygdalus dulcis Natural Skincare, culinary Low; sustainable 4/5
Sweet Orange Essential Oil Citrus sinensis Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Sweet Orange Essential Oil Blend Citrus sinensis Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Tansy Tanacetum vulgare Natural Herbal remedy Low; sustainable 4/5
Tea tree Melaleuca alternifolia Natural Skincare, aromatherapy Low; sustainable 4/5
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) - Natural/Synthetic Antioxidant, skincare Low; plant-derived 4/5
Tocopherols (Vitamin E Non-GMO) - Natural Antioxidant, skincare Low; plant-derived 4/5
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) - Synthetic Antioxidant, skincare Moderate; chemical synthesis 3/5
Turmeric Essential Oil Curcuma longa Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Turmeric Powder Curcuma longa Natural Culinary, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Turmeric Root Curcuma longa Natural Culinary, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Vanilla Essential Oil Vanilla planifolia Natural Fragrance, culinary Moderate; labor-intensive 3/5
Vanilla Fruit Extract Vanilla planifolia Natural Fragrance, culinary Moderate; labor-intensive 3/5
Vanilla Oleoresin Vanilla planifolia Natural Fragrance, culinary Moderate; labor-intensive 3/5
Vegan emulsifying wax - Synthetic/Natural Emulsifier Moderate; depends on source 3/5
Vegetable glycerin - Natural Skincare, food Low; sustainable 4/5
Vegetable glycerin (palm-free) - Natural Skincare, food Low; sustainable 5/5
Vetiver Chrysopogon zizanioides Natural Fragrance, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Vetiver essential oil Chrysopogon zizanioides Natural Aromatherapy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Violet Viola spp. Natural Skincare, fragrance Low; sustainable 4/5
Vitamin B3 - Synthetic Skincare, health Low; non-toxic 3/5
Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid Synthetic/Natural Skincare, health Low; plant-derived 4/5
Vitamin C Ascorbyl Palmitate Synthetic Skincare, antioxidant Low; non-toxic 3/5
Vitamin E - Natural/Synthetic Antioxidant, skincare Low; plant-derived 4/5
Vitamin E T-50 - Synthetic Antioxidant, skincare Moderate; chemical synthesis 3/5
Wasabi extract Wasabia japonica Natural Culinary, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Wheat Germ Oil Triticum aestivum Natural Skincare, health Low; byproduct use 4/5
White musk - Synthetic Fragrance Moderate; chemical synthesis 2/5
White Sage Salvia apiana Natural Herbal remedy, smudging Moderate; overharvesting concerns 3/5
White willow extract Salix alba Natural Skincare, health Low; sustainable 4/5
Wild raw honey - Natural Culinary, skincare Low; sustainable if ethically sourced 4/5
Winter berry - Natural Ornamental Low; sustainable 4/5
Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana Natural Skincare, astringent Low; sustainable 5/5
Witch Hazel Extract Hamamelis virginiana Natural Skincare, astringent Low; sustainable 5/5
Xanthan Gum - Natural Food additive, skincare Low; biofermentation 4/5
Yarrow Achillea millefolium Natural Herbal remedy, skincare Low; sustainable 4/5
Yuca Maltodextrin Manihot esculenta Natural Food additive Low; sustainable 4/5