Ingredient Library

Jojoba Oil

Most of us have heard of jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-bah) oil, but do we actually know anything about it? Today, we delve into the world of jojoba, ex...

Ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin may be difficult to pronounce but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth learning about. That’s because this natural preservative is t...

Ceteareth 20

In this article, we’re going to break down everything there is to know about ceteareth 20. This synthetic compound functions as both an emollient a...

Ceramides

Never heard the word ceramides? Perhaps you know them better as lipids or fat molecules. That’s right, ceramides are a type of fatty acids that are...

Calcium Gluconate

As most people know, calcium plays an essential role in the human body. Calcium is necessary to ensure our cells, nerves, and bones function prope...

Blue Tansy

Blue tansy has quickly grown to be one of the trendiest natural ingredients in skincare. But what is it really? We get to the bottom of that and mo...

Witch Hazel Extract

If you’ve heard of witch hazel referred to in the skincare world, you’ve probably heard the word “astringent” mentioned. That is because witch haze...

Rose Hydrosol

Rose Hydrosol is actually just a fancy name for rose water, and in addition to being one of the nicest smelling things on the planet, it also happe...

Glycerine

Have you heard of glycerine? Whether you have or not, you might be surprised to learn that it is one of the most used ingredients in the cosmetics ...

Mango Butter

Okay, so we’re going to let you guys in on a little secret. Not only are mangos one of the most delicious fruits on the planet, but they also happe...

Pomegranate Extract

Pomegranate, known for its powerful antioxidant properties, has been an ultra-trendy superfood for years. But what people are only just starting to...

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

If you’re all about using natural skincare ingredients like we are at Dope Skin Co., then you’re going to love learning all about sodium cocoyl ise...

Shea Butter

If shea butter sounds familiar to you, it’s probably because you’ve seen this incredible-smelling ingredient in your fav body lotions and creams. A...