This alphabetical list of ingredients should provide useful background information to help people make informed decisions about their orders.  If you would like me to add an ingredient or if I have left something out, please let me know.

** The only ingredient in this list that is unsafe to consume is ammonia.  Unfortunately, this is necessary for heavy duty cleaning and it is only used in household cleaning products.  Sodium lauryl (laureth) sulfate (SLS) is a commonly used ingredient in body care and cleaning products.  It is a surfactant derived from coconut oil, BUT it is considered more toxic than ammonia and it is a skin irritant and a mutagen with reproductive and liver effects.  I DO NOT USE SLS. The inclusion of sodium lauryl sulfate in almost every herbal body care product is one of the major reasons I started making my own products.

Almond Oil - emollient, similar to oils in some people's skin (those who don't absorb grapeseed oil), slightly heavier and less absorbent than apricot kernel oil; derived from the dried kernels of the sweet almond tree
Aloe Vera - soothing, healing, moisturizing, stimulates cell growth; sap from Aloe vera plant
Alum - antiseptic, astringent; aluminum sulfate
Ammonia - DO NOT MIX with chlorine bleach, can irritate skin and should be handled with care.
Apple Cider Vinegar - slightly acidic, cleansing; vinegar derived from apple cider
Apricot Kernel Oil - emollient, similar to but lighter than almond oil; derived from the pits of apricots
Attar of Roses - oil extracted from rose petals; I make my own
Avocado Oil - easily absorbed; contains protein, amino acids, chlorophyll, carbohydrates, and vitamins A, D, E; very mild, good for sensitive skin; derived from the pulp of the avocado
Baking Soda - mild alkali; used as skin soother, tooth powder, hair rinse and many other body care and cleaning uses; sodium bicarbonate
Beeswax - high levels of potassium; locks in moisture; wax from the honeycomb of the bee
Borage Oil - very high in gamma-linolenic acid (essential fatty acid), which has a variety of health benefits; essential oil from borage leaves
Borax - mild alkali, water-soluble, preservative, water softener, gentle cleanser, emulsifier; sodium bromate
Castile Soap - 100% olive oil soap; very mild, good for sensitive skin
Castor Oil - high in ricinoleic acid; cold-pressed from castor beans
Chamomile - wonderful flower! great in teas and body care products, mildly astringent, yet soothing
China Clay - also called Kaolin clay, mild abrasive, absorbent; contains the mineral kaolinite
Chlorophyll - deodorant, bite soother, extracted from plants - I make my own
Cocoa Butter - mild chocolate scent, skin softener, good for stretch marks; wax from seeds of cocoa plants
Coconut Oil - generates lather when used in soaps, moisturizing in small amounts; derived from dried coconut meat
Cornmeal - exfoliant, ground corn
Cornstarch - thickening agent, can be used in place of talcum powder; made from corn
Epsom Salts - soothes sore muscle; magnesium sulfate
Essential Oil - highly concentrated aromatic extracts of plants
Eucalyptus -  oil is disinfecting and clears sinuses,
Fuller's Earth - brown clay, similar to other clays, best for normal skin
Glycerin - attracts moisture, softening; clear, odorless liquid
Green Clay - also called Bentonite clay, absorbs large quantities of water, typically used in face masks; contains the mineral montmorillonite
Grapefruit Seed Extract - preservative, disinfecting, antioxidant, antimicrobial, astringent, antiseptic, contains vitamin C and glycerin; byproduct of citrus industry derived from grapefruit seeds
Grapeseed Oil - for some people this oil absorbs better than almond oil; made from grapeseeds
Honey - contains many vitamins and minerals, high in potassium, humectant; can be used for hair, skin, baths!
Jojoba Oil - moisturizing, humectant, high in waxy esters, similar to human skin oils; liquid wax derived from jojoba beans
Lavender - oil is disinfecting and calming, herb is calming; typically derived from the bush, Lavandula augustifolia
Lemon Oil - degreaser, disinfecting; oil derived from lemon
Loofah Sponge - exfoliant; sponge derived from a gourd - I grow my own
Myrrh - preservative; resin from ..
Oatmeal - exofoliant, contains many minerals, especially good for sensitive skin
Olive Oil - highly moisturizing; first pressings from olive are referred to as extra virgin, grade A is from second pressing, grade B is from further pressings and   often is obtained using solvents; extra virgin is used in lotions and oils, while grade A is used in soapmaking
Orris Root Powder - fixative, mild violet scent; derived from the white iris root, Iris florentina
Palm Oil - thick oil, high in saturated fats, high in free fatty acids, helps make a hard bar of soap; derived from the pulp of the fruit from a palm tree
Pumice - exfoliant; derived from volcanic lava
Rosewater - mildly astringent, cleansing; water with attar of roses
Sesame Oil - natural sunscreen; derived from sesame seeds
Shea Butter - high in unsaponifiables, gentle, moisturizing, unscented; derived from the pits of the fruit of the African butter tree - one of my personal favorites!
Sunflower Oil - my favorite oil, light, soft; made from sunflower seeds
Tea Tree Oil - disinfecting and effective against most microbes; typically derived from the tree, Melaleuca alternifolia
Wheatgerm Oil - very high in vitamin A and E, contains carotene and lecithin
White Vinegar (made from grain not petroleum) - slightly acidic, cleansing
Witch Hazel - anesthetic, astringent; distilled from witch hazel leaves Hamamelis virginiana