At Purely Pampered Essentials, every ingredient has a purpose. We never hide behind vague terms or fillers-every clay, butter, oil, and essential oil is chosen for its benefit and sourced with integrity. This Ingredient Library is your guide to what we use, and why.
Soaps:
Our cold process soaps are crafted with curated blend of nourishing oils, rich butters, natural clays, and pure essential oils. Chosen for both performance and skin feel.
Clays & Natural Colourants:
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Kaolin Clay- Gentle, softening, ideal for sensitive skin.
- French Green Clay- Balances oils and draws out impurities.
- French Pink Clay- (Rose Clay)- Brightens dull skin for a radiant feel.
- Blue Clay- Detoxifying, supports clear, fresh skin.
- Activated Charcoal- Deep cleansing and pore-purifying.
- Bentonite Clay- Absorbs excess oils and impurities, gently detoxifies, and helps clarify and balance the skin.
- Rhassoul Clay (Moroccan Lava)- Mineral-rich, gently exfoliates and improves skin.
- Yellow Brazilian Clay- Revitalizing, promotes a healthy glow and elasticity.
- Purple Brazilian Clay (Indigo Clay)- Rich in minerals, supports balanced, even-toned skin.
- Turmeric- Naturally brightening, helps even skin appearance and adds warmth.
- Cocoa Powder- Antioxidant-rich, adds gentle colour and a silky feel.
Botanicals & Exfoliants:
- Calendula Petals- Calming and soothing.
- Oatmeal- Gentle exfoliation, relieves dry and sensitive skin.
- Pumice- Strong natural exfoliant for hardworking skin.
- Herbal Petals & Spices- Natural beauty and subtle texture.
Essential Oils:
- Eucalyptus- Refreshing, opens the senses.
- Peppermint- Cooling, invigorating, and awakening.
- Lavender- Calming, soothing, and timeless.
- Frankincense- Grounding, luxurious, supports skin vitality.
- Palo Santo- Warm, smoky, and cleansing.
- Litsea- Bright, Lemony, and uplifting.
- Tea Tree- Clean, clarifying, and herbaceous.
- Spearmint- Softer mint, smooth and sweet.
- Bergamot- Bright-citrus with a soft, elegant edge.
- Patchouli- Deep, earthy, velvety base note.
- Sweet Orange- Sweet, uplifting, and bright top note.
- Lemon- Clean, zesty, and refreshing.
- Grapefruit- Sparkling, energizing, with a hint of tartness.
- Cedarwood- Dry, woody, calming, and invigorating.
- Pine- Fresh, evergreen, invigorating.
- Black Pepper- Warm, subtle spice with a dry lift.
- Clove Bud- Rich. spicy, with warming depth.
- Ginger- Bright, warm, slightly citrus-spice.
- Cinnamon- Cozy, sweet-spice warmth.
- Geranium- Green floral, balancing, uplifting.
- Ylang Ylang- Exotic, sweet-floral, sensual.
- Clary Sage- Herbal-floral, grounding, and soothing.
- Lemon Grass- Refreshing, uplifting, clarifying, energizing.
- Cypress- Balances oily skin, supports circulation, grounding.
- Pumpkin Seed- Rich in fatty acids, nourishing, smooths rejuvenates.
- Nutmeg- Warming, stimulating, comforting, supports circulation
- Orange- Bright, uplifting, refreshing.
- Chamomile - Gentle, calming, soothing to sensitive skin.
- Bay Laurel Leaf - Herbal, warm, purifying and invigorating.
- Lime - Bright, crisp, refreshing, and clarifying.
- Vanilla - Warm, soft, comforting, and subtly sweet.
- Bourbon Blend - Deep, smoky, sooth, and grounding.
- Mandarin - Sweet citrus, uplifting, cheerful, and gentle.
- Scotch Pine - Fresh forest, cleansing, invigorating, and clarifying.
- Siberian Fir Needle - Crisp evergreen, refreshing, grounding, and revitalizing.
- Sweet Birch - Cool, minty sweet, stimulating and refreshing.
Deodorants:
Our aluminum free deodorants are formulated to support natural odor control while nourishing delicate underarm skin. Each ingredient is intentionally selected for both performance and skin compatibility.
Base Butters & Oils:
Shea Butter: A rich plant butter that helps soothe and condition the skin while providing a smooth, creamy texture.
Coconut Oil: Naturally antibacterial and deeply moisturizing. Helps support odor control while softening the skin.
Sweet Almond Oil: Lightweight and nourishing. Helps improve glide and prevent dryness.
Odor Neutralizing Ingredients:
Arrowroot Powder: A plant based powder that helps absorb moisture naturally.
Magnesium Hydroxide: A gentle mineral compound that helps neutralize odor, causing bacteria without blocking pores or disrupting the skins natural balance.
Stability & Skin Support:
Non-Nano Zink Oxide: A gentle antioxidant that helps protect the oils and butters from oxidation, supporting freshness and extending product stability.
Essential Oils:
Our deodorant blends are scented exclusively with 100% pure essential oils. For detailed descriptions of each essential oil and its properties, please refer to the Essential Oils section above.
Ritual Mineral Soaks:
Our Ritual Mineral Soaks are crafted with mineral rich salts, natural clays, and pure essential oils to support relaxation, skin comfort, and intentional self care. Each ingredient is selected for both skin benefit and sensory experience.
Mineral Salts:
Dead Sea Salt: Naturally rich in trace minerals that help soften and condition the skin while enhancing the restorative quality of the bath.
Himalayan Pink Salt: A naturally occurring mineral salt rich in trace minerals. Helps soften bath water and support skin balance while contributing to a grounding, restorative soak experience.
Essential Oils:
Our mineral soaks are scented exclusively with 100% pure essential oils. For full descriptions of each essential oil and their properties, please refer to the Essential Oils section above.
Lip Balm:
Our Lip Balms are crafted with nourishing plant butters, conditioning oils, and protective waxes to support soft, healthy lips. Each ingredient is selected for comfort, barrier support, and everyday hydration.
Butters & Oils:
Mango Butter: A lightweight plant butter rich in fatty acids that helps soften and smooth dry lips without feeling heavy.
Coconut Oil: A naturally conditioning oil that helps support moisture retention while supporting a a silky glide.
Sweet Almond Oil: A gentle, vitamin rich oil that helps soothe and soften delicate lip skin.
Vitamin E: A natural antioxidant that helps support oil stability while nourishing the skin.
Protective Waxes:
Beeswax: A natural wax that creates a breathable barrier to help lock in moisture and protect against environmental dryness.
Essential Oils:
Our Lip Balms are lightly scented exclusively with 100% pure essential oils. For full descriptions of each essential oil and their properties, please refer to the Essential Oils section above.
