Blends with Benefits
blends with benefits
Good ingredients make good products.
Every ingredient Homebody uses is there for a reason. I try to keep things simple, choosing ingredients that feel good on your skin + actually do what they’re supposed to. Click around to see what’s inside, why I use it + what each ingredient brings to the blend.
apricot kernel oil
beeswax
cocoa butter
coconut milk
coconut oil
coconut wax
fragrance oils
french green clay
grapeseed oil
hibiscus petals
red moroccan clay
rhassoul clay
rose kaolin clay
rose petals
shea butter
sweet almond oil
turmeric powder
vitamin e oil
apricot kernel oil
used in: body oils + perfume oils
⊹ absorbs quickly into skin
⊹ anti-aging properties
⊹ improves skin tone + fights signs of the natural aging process
⊹ helps seal moisture into the skin
beeswax
⊹ used as a hardener
⊹ binds oils + butters
⊹ combats irritants + forms a thin layer of protectant on skin
cocoa butter
⊹ antioxidant-rich
⊹ can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, age spots + scars
⊹ protects the skin from environmental irritations
⊹ full of rich fatty acids
⊹ helps reduce inflammation
coconut milk
used in: milk soaps
⊹ moisturizes dry skin + hair
⊹ maintains resiliency + suppleness
⊹ can help prevent wrinkles + sun spots
⊹ assists in soothing eczema
⊹ natural fatty acids help heal dry + bothered skin
⊹ rich in iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium + phosphorus
coconut oil
used in: body bars + lip balms
⊹ moisturizes
⊹ strengthens skin tissue
⊹ absorbs quickly
⊹ soothes sunburn + psoriasis
⊹ protects from wrinkles + cell damage
coconut wax
used in: candles
⊹ vegan
⊹ clean-burning
⊹ burns + distributes fragrance throw evenly
⊹ emits less soot than pure soy or paraffin candles
⊹ renewable resource that doesn't require pesticides or fertilizer to grow
fragrance oils
used in: all the things! (except lip balm)
⊹ specifically formulated for use in candles + body products (pure essential oils can be harmful if ingested or put directly onto the skin)
⊹ allow for complex + unique scent profiles
⊹ production of fragrance oils are oftentimes more sustainable than manufacturing process for essential oils
french green clay
grapeseed oil
used in: body nectar + perfume oil
⊹ powerful antioxidants
⊹ contains linoleic acid to help skin heal from acne, eczema, + dermatitis
⊹ helps restore collagen
hibiscus petals
used in: body nectars
⊹ nicknamed the "botox plant"
⊹ increases skins elasticity
⊹ slight exfoliator (which helps speed up cell turnover)
⊹ rich in antioxidants
⊹ enhances moisture
red moroccan clay
used in: milk soaps
⊹ ideal for dry skin
⊹ high in iron
⊹ deep moisturizing properties
⊹ gentle exfoliator
rhassoul clay
used in: milk soaps
⊹ ideal for any skin
⊹ rich in magnesium, calcium + potassium
⊹ balances skin's natural oils
rose kaolin clay
used in: milk soaps
⊹ ideal for dry or mature skin
⊹ gentle cleanser + exfoliation
⊹ absorbs impurities from skin
rose petals
used in: body nectars
⊹ rejuvenates + replenishes skin
⊹ naturally antibacterial
⊹ reduces redness
⊹ contains high amounts of vitamin C
⊹ protects cells from damage
⊹ natural astringent
⊹ locks moisture into the skin
⊹ staple in Ayurvedic medicine
shea butter
⊹ soothes + hydrates with vitamins/minerals/fatty acids skin loves
⊹ natural anti-inflammatory
⊹ can help lighten scar tissue
⊹ helps maintain skin's elasticity + suppleness
sweet almond oil
used in: body nectars + perfume oils
⊹ rich in vitamin e, potassium + zinc
⊹ can protect the skin from stress + UV damage
⊹ repairs damage to collagen
⊹ provides amino acids to produce collagen
turmeric powder
used in: milk soaps
⊹ ideal for combination skin
⊹ reduces redness
⊹ calms irritations + inflammation
⊹ brightens • hydrates
vitamin e oil
used in: body nectar + perfume oil
⊹ rich in nutrients + antioxidants
⊹ neutralizes free radicals + protects skin
⊹ helps in preventing the formation of new wrinkles in the skin
⊹ collagen production booster
⊹ supports new skin cell growth
