Rare Botanicals. Real Origins.
Ingredient Library
Rare botanicals, from where they grow. Each oil, butter and extract in our collection, with where it comes from, how it is pressed or distilled, and the products we make with it.
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102 ingredients
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Acai Berry
Euterpe oleracea Deep green oil pressed from the pulp of Amazonian acai palm fruit. Learn more about Acai Berry -
African Wormwood
Artemisia afra Camphor-sharp essential oil distilled from a wild shrub of southern Africa. Learn more about African Wormwood -
Amaranth
Amaranthus cruentus Light seed oil from an ancient American grain, naturally rich in squalene. Learn more about Amaranth -
Ammi Visnaga
Ammi visnaga Sweet, herbal essential oil distilled from khella seeds grown in Morocco. Learn more about Ammi Visnaga -
Andiroba
Carapa guianensis Rich Amazonian seed oil that sets semi-solid when cool. Learn more about Andiroba -
Apple Seed
Malus domestica Light, almond-scented oil pressed from apple pips left after juicing. Learn more about Apple Seed -
Argan
Argania spinosa Moroccan argan oil blended with prickly pear, tamanu, jojoba or shea. Learn more about Argan -
Avocado
Persea americana Firm plant wax made from avocado oil for balms, sticks and bars. Learn more about Avocado -
Babassu
Attalea speciosa Light, dry-feeling kernel oil from wild babassu palms of northeast Brazil. Learn more about Babassu -
Bacuri
Platonia insignis Dark, softly firm seed butter from wild bacuri trees of the Brazilian Amazon. Learn more about Bacuri -
Baobab
Adansonia digitata Golden, soft oil pressed from the seeds of Africa's baobab tree. Learn more about Baobab -
Barbary Fig
Opuntia ficus-indica Light seed oil from Moroccan cactus fruit, about a tonne of fruit per litre. Learn more about Barbary Fig -
Batana Oil
Elaeis oleifera Rich palm nut oil from the Mosquitia of Honduras, made in Miskito tradition. Learn more about Batana Oil -
Bergamot
Citrus bergamia Fresh citrus essential oil pressed from bergamot peel grown in Calabria. Learn more about Bergamot -
Black Currant
Ribes nigrum Light seed oil from European black currants, containing GLA naturally. Learn more about Black Currant -
Black Raspberry
Rubus occidentalis Light seed oil from North American black raspberries, rich in omega-3. Learn more about Black Raspberry -
Black Seed
Nigella sativa Peppery, amber oil cold-pressed from the black seeds of Nigella sativa. Learn more about Black Seed -
Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus Light seed oil pressed from the pips left after blackberries are juiced. Learn more about Blackberry -
Blueberry
Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus Green-gold oil from blueberry seeds, rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Learn more about Blueberry -
Boswellia Serrata
Boswellia serrata Indian frankincense oil, distilled from resin tapped in India's dry forests. Learn more about Boswellia Serrata -
Brazil Nut
Bertholletia excelsa Rich nut oil pressed from wild-gathered Amazon Brazil nuts. Learn more about Brazil Nut -
Broccoli Seed
Brassica oleracea var. italica Silky seed oil from broccoli, known for its smooth slip in hair care. Learn more about Broccoli Seed -
Buchu
Agathosma betulina South African leaf oil with a sharp mint and blackcurrant scent. Learn more about Buchu -
Buddhawood
Eremophila mitchellii Woody, smoky aromatic water distilled from Australian Buddhawood. Learn more about Buddhawood -
Cacay
Caryodendron orinocense Light Colombian nut oil, high in linoleic acid, used in face oils. Learn more about Cacay -
Ojon (Caiaue)
Elaeis oleifera Raw, dark Central American palm kernel oil used in hair care. Learn more about Ojon (Caiaue) -
Carrot Seed
Daucus carota Cold-pressed carrier oil from carrot seeds, for face, body and hair. Learn more about Carrot Seed -
Cistus
Cistus ladanifer Warm, ambery oil distilled from the sticky rockrose of Spain. Learn more about Cistus -
Citronella
Cymbopogon nardus Lemony, grassy oil distilled from Ceylon citronella grass. Learn more about Citronella -
Clove Bud
Syzygium aromaticum Warm, spicy oil distilled from hand-picked, sun-dried clove buds. Learn more about Clove Bud -
Copaiba
Copaifera officinalis Blend of copaiba resin oil and palo santo wood oil. Learn more about Copaiba -
Coriander Seed
Coriandrum sativum Silky carrier oil pressed from coriander seeds, rich in petroselinic acid. Learn more about Coriander Seed -
Cranberry
Vaccinium macrocarpon Light oil from cranberry seeds with balanced omega-3 and omega-6. Learn more about Cranberry -
Cucumber Seed
Cucumis sativus Light, fresh-feeling oil pressed from mature cucumber seeds. Learn more about Cucumber Seed -
Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens Fresh, green, woody oil distilled from Mediterranean cypress. Learn more about Cypress -
Desert Date
Balanites aegyptiaca Golden kernel oil from the thorny desert date tree of the Sahel. Learn more about Desert Date -
Dragon’s Blood Extract
Croton lechleri Deep red latex from the sangre de grado tree of the Amazon. Learn more about Dragon’s Blood Extract -
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus A fresh, camphor-clear blend built on eucalyptus leaf oil. Learn more about Eucalyptus -
Ficus Carica
Ficus carica Light seed oil pressed from the tiny seeds of the Mediterranean fig. Learn more about Ficus Carica -
Frankincense
Boswellia serrata Resin essential oil from Indian frankincense, Boswellia serrata. Learn more about Frankincense -
Geranium
Pelargonium graveolens Rosy-green leaf oil and hydrosol from rose-scented geranium. Learn more about Geranium -
Green Coffee
Coffea arabica Grassy, green-gold oil pressed from unroasted Arabica beans. Learn more about Green Coffee -
Guava
Psidium guajava Light, linoleic-rich oil from the hard seeds of the tropical guava. Learn more about Guava -
Gurjun Balsam
Dipterocarpus turbinatus Woody, balsamic oil from the tapped resin of Asian gurjun trees. Learn more about Gurjun Balsam -
Helichrysum
Helichrysum italicum Honeyed, herbal oil and hydrosol from Mediterranean immortelle flowers. Learn more about Helichrysum -
Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis Sharp, herbal essential oil from the blue-flowered hyssop plant. Learn more about Hyssop -
Jojoba
Simmondsia chinensis Organic golden jojoba: a stable liquid wax pressed from desert seeds. Learn more about Jojoba -
Juniper Berry
Juniperus communis Crisp, piney oil distilled from wild common juniper berries. Learn more about Juniper Berry -
Kalahari Melon
Citrullus lanatus Light, linoleic-rich seed oil from the wild tsamma melon of the Kalahari. Learn more about Kalahari Melon -
Kiwi Fruit Seed
Actinidia chinensis Light seed oil from tiny kiwifruit seeds, rich in alpha-linolenic acid. Learn more about Kiwi Fruit Seed -
Laurel Berry
Laurus nobilis Green, aromatic fruit oil from bay laurel, the soap oil of Aleppo. Learn more about Laurel Berry -
Laurel Leaf
Laurus nobilis Fresh, camphoraceous bay leaf oil distilled from Mediterranean laurel. Learn more about Laurel Leaf -
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia True lavender oil, steam-distilled from summer flowering tops. Learn more about Lavender -
Leleshwa
Tarchonanthus camphoratus Wild Kenyan camphor bush oil with a clean, camphor-herbal scent. Learn more about Leleshwa -
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon flexuosus Bright, lemony grass oil distilled from East Indian lemongrass. Learn more about Lemongrass -
Lentiscus
Pistacia lentiscus Green, rich berry oil from the wild mastic shrub of the Mediterranean. Learn more about Lentiscus -
Licuri
Syagrus coronata Light, coconut-scented palm kernel oil from the Brazilian caatinga. Learn more about Licuri -
Mafura
Trichilia emetica Soft, golden butter from the seeds of the African Natal mahogany. Learn more about Mafura -
Mamey Zapote
Pouteria sapota Sapuyul oil pressed from the large seed of the mamey sapote fruit. Learn more about Mamey Zapote -
Mandarin
Citrus reticulata Sweet, soft citrus oil cold-pressed from mandarin peel. Learn more about Mandarin -
Mango
Mangifera indica Smooth, mild butter pressed from the kernel inside the mango stone. Learn more about Mango -
Manketti
Schinziophyton rautanenii Light Kalahari nut oil from the hand-cracked mongongo nut. Learn more about Manketti -
Marjoram
Origanum majorana Warm, herbal sweet marjoram oil distilled from the flowering herb. Learn more about Marjoram -
Marula
Sclerocarya birrea Light, fast-absorbing kernel oil from the African marula tree. Learn more about Marula -
Mentha Arvensis
Mentha arvensis Strong, cooling cornmint oil, steam-distilled from Indian-grown mint. Learn more about Mentha Arvensis -
Milk Thistle Seed
Silybum marianum Light, cold-pressed seed oil from the white-veined milk thistle. Learn more about Milk Thistle Seed -
Moringa
Moringa oleifera Stable, light ben oil pressed from moringa tree seeds. Learn more about Moringa -
Muru Muru
Astrocaryum murumuru Firm, smooth kernel butter from the spiny Amazonian murumuru palm. Learn more about Muru Muru -
Myrrh
Commiphora myrrha Soft, bittersweet aromatic water distilled from Horn of Africa myrrh resin. Learn more about Myrrh -
Neroli
Citrus aurantium Floral, green and citrus-bright oil distilled from bitter orange blossom. Learn more about Neroli -
Oat
Avena sativa Soft, silky oil drawn from organic oat kernels, rich in natural polar lipids. Learn more about Oat -
Onion
Allium cepa Conditioning hair oil made by infusing onion into a plant oil base. Learn more about Onion -
Oregano
Origanum vulgare Hot, herbal and spicy oil distilled from flowering Mediterranean oregano. Learn more about Oregano -
Palo Santo
Bursera graveolens Sweet, woody, citrus-edged oil distilled from fallen Ecuadorian palo santo wood. Learn more about Palo Santo -
Parsley Seed
Petroselinum crispum Light carrier oil pressed from parsley seed, rich in petroselinic acid. Learn more about Parsley Seed -
Passion Fruit
Passiflora edulis Light, fast-absorbing maracuja oil pressed from Brazilian passion fruit seeds. Learn more about Passion Fruit -
Pataua
Oenocarpus bataua Silky Amazon palm fruit oil, high in oleic acid, used on hair and skin. Learn more about Pataua -
Patchouli
Pogostemon cablin Earthy, sweet, woody oil distilled from dried Indonesian patchouli leaves. Learn more about Patchouli -
Pequi
Caryocar brasiliense Rich orange oil from the fruit pulp of the wild Cerrado pequi tree. Learn more about Pequi -
Pistacia Terebinthus
Pistacia terebinthus Nutty, oleic-rich oil pressed from wild Turkish terebinth (menengic) fruit. Learn more about Pistacia Terebinthus -
Pomegranate
Punica granatum Rich seed oil from juiced pomegranates, naturally high in punicic acid. Learn more about Pomegranate -
Prickly Pear
Opuntia ficus-indica Light, dry seed oil from the fruit of the Mexican nopal cactus. Learn more about Prickly Pear -
Red Cabbage Seed
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra Silky, light oil cold-pressed from red cabbage seed, rich in erucic acid. Learn more about Red Cabbage Seed -
Red Raspberry
Rubus idaeus Light seed oil pressed from raspberry pips left after fruit processing. Learn more about Red Raspberry -
Roasted Coffee
Coffea arabica Dark, aromatic oil pressed from roasted arabica beans, smelling of fresh coffee. Learn more about Roasted Coffee -
Rosehip
Rosa rubiginosa / Rosa canina Golden-red seed oil pressed from wild Chilean rose hips. Learn more about Rosehip -
Rosemary Verbenone
Salvia rosmarinus ct. verbenone A gentle, herbal rosemary chemotype distilled mainly in Corsica. Learn more about Rosemary Verbenone -
Sage
Salvia officinalis Herbal, camphor-like oil distilled from Balkan sage leaves. Learn more about Sage -
Sea Buckthorn Berry
Hippophae rhamnoides Deep orange pulp oil from the berries of a thorny Eurasian shrub. Learn more about Sea Buckthorn Berry -
Shea
Vitellaria paradoxa subsp. nilotica Soft, creamy East African shea butter from Uganda and South Sudan. Learn more about Shea -
Soursop
Annona muricata Light golden oil pressed from the seeds of tropical soursop fruit. Learn more about Soursop -
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa Pale green seed oil pressed from the tiny seeds of strawberries. Learn more about Strawberry -
Tamanu
Calophyllum inophyllum Thick dark green oil from sun-dried nuts of a Pacific coastal tree. Learn more about Tamanu -
Tea Tree
Melaleuca alternifolia Fresh, sharp-smelling oil distilled from Australian tea tree leaves. Learn more about Tea Tree -
Tea Tree Lemon
Melaleuca alternifolia + Citrus limon A blend of Australian tea tree and cold-pressed lemon peel oil. Learn more about Tea Tree Lemon -
Thyme (Red)
Thymus vulgaris Strong, warm, spicy oil distilled from flowering thyme in Spain. Learn more about Thyme (Red) -
Tucuma
Astrocaryum vulgare Kernel butter and orange pulp oil from a spiny Amazonian palm. Learn more about Tucuma -
Urucum
Bixa orellana Red-orange oil extract of annatto seeds from the Amazon. Learn more about Urucum -
Wintergreen
Gaultheria procumbens Sweet, minty oil distilled from soaked wintergreen leaves. Learn more about Wintergreen -
Yangu
Calodendrum capense Nutty seed oil from the Cape chestnut tree of the East African highlands. Learn more about Yangu -
Ylang Ylang
Cananga odorata Sweet floral oil distilled from ylang ylang flowers of the Comoros. Learn more about Ylang Ylang -
Yuzu Fruit
Citrus junos Bright citrus oil pressed from the peel of Japanese yuzu fruit. Learn more about Yuzu Fruit
Featured ingredients
The rare botanicals our customers ask about most, and where to find them in our range.
| Ingredient | What it is like | Find it in |
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| Batana OilElaeis oleifera | Rich palm nut oil from the Mosquitia of Honduras, made in Miskito tradition. | Pure Batana Oil for Hair & Skin, 3.4oz (100ml) |
| Ojon (Caiaue)Elaeis oleifera | Raw, dark Central American palm kernel oil used in hair care. | Organic Ojon Oil for Hair Repair, 1.7oz (50ml) |
| Desert DateBalanites aegyptiaca | Golden kernel oil from the thorny desert date tree of the Sahel. | Desert Date Oil (Balanites) for Skin & Hair, 3.4oz (100ml) |
| YanguCalodendrum capense | Nutty seed oil from the Cape chestnut tree of the East African highlands. | Yangu Oil (Cape Chestnut) for Skin & Hair, 3.4oz (100ml) |
| PequiCaryocar brasiliense | Rich orange oil from the fruit pulp of the wild Cerrado pequi tree. | Pequi Oil for Hair & Skin, 3.4oz (100ml) |
| CacayCaryodendron orinocense | Light Colombian nut oil, high in linoleic acid, used in face oils. | Cacay Oil for Face & Skin, Pure Amazonian Oil |
| UrucumBixa orellana | Red-orange oil extract of annatto seeds from the Amazon. | Urucum Oil, 1 Liter (32oz) |
| Black CurrantRibes nigrum | Light seed oil from European black currants, containing GLA naturally. | Organic Black Currant Seed Oil for Skin |
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