Skincare Ingredient Index
Discover the naturally-derived ingredients and
non-toxic-to-skin alternatives infused
into our formulas.
Apple Stem Cell Extract
Antioxidant Rich Apple Peel Ferment
Helps maintain skin's vitality + helps target skin’s first visible signs of aging
Apple Seed Oil
Helps skin maintain moisture
Apple Cider Vinegar + Glycolic Acid Complex
Helps resurface the look + feel of skin texture
Niacinamide
Helps Energize Skin to Boost Radiance & Strengthens Barrier
Vitamin C
Helps brighten skin + boosts collagen
Retinol
Helps Accelerate Skin's Natural Cell Turnover
Hyaluronic Acid
Helps Boost Moisture
Salicylic Acid
Targets Clogged Pores That Can Cause Breakouts
Reishi Mushroom
Helps Boost Resilience
Charcoal
Helps Purify Pores
Caffeine from Coffee Beans
Creates Energy in Skin to Revitalize
Peptides
Help Relax Expression Lines
Anogeissus
Powerful Anti-Ager
Fermented Chaga Mushroom
Potent Skin Soother
Avocado
Helps Nourish and Moisturize Skin
Cordyceps
Helps energize skin
Cranberry Blend
Antioxidant-Rich Blend Helps Protect Skin from Environmental Aggressors
Bamboo and Pea Complex
Helps Boost Moisture
Ginseng
Helps Energize and Awaken Skin
Squalane
Hydrates Skin - Emollient
Ginger
Warm, Spicy Aromatic
Laminaria Saccharina
Helps Control Oil
Lactobacillus Ferment
Visibly Soothes Skin And Boosts Resilience
Apricot
Helps Moisturize and Condition Skin
Rice Particles
Exfoliator - Helps Smooth Away Roughness
Holy Basil and Lady’s Thistle Complex
Helps Visibly Soothe Skin
Shea Butter
Hydrates Skin - Emollient
Tourmaline
Holistic Crystal
Brown Algae
Helps Boost Skin’s Natural Collagen
Willowherb
Helps Skin Rebound From Dullness
Turmeric
Helps Soothe Skin
Linoleic Acid
Nourishes and Moisturizes
Red Algae
Helps Soothe the Look of Skin
Jojoba Oil Beads
Nourish and Conditions skin
Urea
Helps Moisturize Skin
Plant Glycerin
Restores Moisture - Humectant
Vitamin E
Protective Antioxidant
Sugar Cane
Helps Draw Moisture to Skin
Edelweiss Complex
Boosts Skin Barrier
White Tea
Antioxident-Rich
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Nourishing and Hydrating, Barrier Booster, Anti-irritant
Sunflower Seed Oil
Nourishing Emollient
Mint
Invigorating Aromatic
Witch Hazel Extract
Has Toning Activity
Glacier Water
Hydrates
Zinc Oxide
Mineral sunscreen
Kaolin
Absorbs Impurities
Evening Primrose Oil
Nourishing Emollient
Camphor
Helps Clears the Senses with a Cool, Clean Aroma
Apple Seed Oil
Helps skin maintain moisture
Hyaluronic Acid
Helps Boost Moisture
Avocado
Helps Nourish and Moisturize Skin
Bamboo and Pea Complex
Helps Boost Moisture
Squalane
Hydrates Skin - Emollient
Apricot
Helps Moisturize and Condition Skin
Shea Butter
Hydrates Skin - Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Nourishes and Moisturizes
Urea
Helps Moisturize Skin
Plant Glycerin
Restores Moisture - Humectant
Sugar Cane
Helps Draw Moisture to Skin
Sunflower Seed Oil
Nourishing Emollient
Glacier Water
Hydrates
Salicylic Acid
Targets Clogged Pores That Can Cause Breakouts
Charcoal
Helps Purify Pores
Laminaria Saccharina
Helps Control Oil
Witch Hazel Extract
Has Toning Activity
Zinc Oxide
Mineral sunscreen
Kaolin
Absorbs Impurities
Reishi Mushroom
Helps Boost Resilience
Fermented Chaga Mushroom
Potent Skin Soother
Holy Basil and Lady’s Thistle Complex
Helps Visibly Soothe Skin
Turmeric
Helps Soothe Skin
Red Algae
Helps Soothe the Look of Skin
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Nourishing and Hydrating, Barrier Booster, Anti-irritant
Apple Cider Vinegar + Glycolic Acid Complex
Helps resurface the look + feel of skin texture
Niacinamide
Helps Energize Skin to Boost Radiance & Strengthens Barrier
Vitamin C
Helps brighten skin + boosts collagen
Caffeine from Coffee Beans
Creates Energy in Skin to Revitalize
Ginseng
Helps Energize and Awaken Skin
Apple Stem Cell Extract
Antioxidant Rich Apple Peel Ferment
Helps maintain skin's vitality + helps target skin’s first visible signs of aging
Retinol
Helps Accelerate Skin's Natural Cell Turnover
Peptides
Help Relax Expression Lines
Anogeissus
Powerful Anti-Ager
Synthetic Alternatives
Non-toxic, synthetic alternatives are ingredients that are human-made and not naturally-occurring. We believe that in combination with naturally-derived ingredients, the right synthetic ingredients can actually improve the overall quality and performance of a formula.
What is Phenoxyethanol?
Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that's used to help prevent microorganisms from growing in cosmetic formulas. At Origins, we use an amount of Phenoxyethanol that is recognized as safe—less than 1%—as needed to maintain product integrity as you use it; we do not over-preserve. We also continuously work to identify additional preservatives that are safe and effective for you and the planet. It's part of our ongoing commitment to your well-being.
What is BHT?
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)—which is not to be confused with BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid)—is a synthetic ingredient that’s a proven anti-oxidant. As such, it helps protect ingredients or the product from oxidation that may be caused by reactions with oxygen in the air and helps contribute to the overall stability of the product. We use BHT at levels that are recognized as safe.
What is EDTA?
EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is a synthetic stabilizing ingredient that helps to chelate or bind free metal ions that, left unbound, may disrupt the integrity of an ingredient or product over time. EDTA is safe for skin and based on the latest scientific evidence, EDTA is not considered harmful to the environment by regulatory bodies.
What is SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) & SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulfate)?
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate & Sodium Laureth Sulfate are very popular cleansing agents responsible for the foaming character in products. They belong to the class of ingredients known as surfactants but not all surfactants are sulfates. We use sulfates (SLS and SLES) to make facial cleansers, shampoos, and body washes.
While there is no strong scientific evidence that these sulfate-based surfactants are harmful or more irritating to the skin than non-sulfate-based surfactants they are in the spotlight because of the perception that these sulfates can be harsh on skin or hair.
What is PEG (Polyethylene Glycol)?
PEGs are a broad class of synthetic ingredients with many different uses. PEGs can be used in cosmetics as humectants (attract moisture to skin), emulsifiers, thickeners, solvents, or softeners. While there are no current regulatory limits on PEGs, they are in the spotlight due to the potential presence of 1,4 dioxane which can be created during the manufacturing of the raw material.1,4 dioxane is restricted above certain levels.
What is Kathon CG™
(Methyl-Chloro-Isothiazolinone and Methyl-Isothiazolinone)?
Kathon CG™ is a very effective synthetic preservative. It can be used to preserve a cosmetic formula or a raw material. Because it has the potential to cause allergic reactions, in some countries its use is limited but is considered acceptable and safe at low concentrations in rinse-off product such as cleansers.
At ELC we are no longer adding Kathon CG™ as a preservative to new formulas nor using raw materials containing this preservative into our new formulas. However some of our existing products may still contain raw materials preserved with Kathon CG™ so it may still be present at low levels in a few of our rinse off products and is identified as Methyl-Chloro-Isothiazolinone and Methyl-Isothiazolinone on ingredient label.
What is Silicone?