BASED Body Lotion (Santal)

Olive-derived plant emulsifier (component of Olivem 1000); biomimetic to skin lipids, gentle on the barrier, replaces PEG and silicone-based emulsifiers.

Olive-derived plant emulsifier (component of Olivem 1000); pairs with Cetearyl Olivate for a biomimetic emulsion. Replaces PEG and silicone-based emulsifiers.

Cold-pressed kernel butter rich in stearic and oleic acids, plus tocopherols and mangiferin polyphenols. High-emollience, non-comedogenic on most skin types.

Biomimetic emollient (skin makes its own); lightweight, non-comedogenic, very stable. Plant-derived from olive or sugarcane.

Cold-pressed source of vitamin C, beta-carotene, and trans-retinoic acid; antioxidant and mild cell-turnover.

Plant-derived carbohydrate complex (commercial name Pentavitin) that binds to skin's keratin sites for sustained hydration measured up to 72 hours post-application (Mahmoud 2010).

Lipid-soluble antioxidant that stabilizes oils in the formula and protects skin lipids from oxidative damage. Synergistic with most plant oils.

Humectant that draws moisture to the skin — a beneficial base ingredient.

Barrier-restoring lipid; structurally identical to one of the three native skin ceramides. Naturally-derived per the label.

Source of avenanthramides -- anti-inflammatory polyphenols with documented benefit for itch, eczema, and reactive skin (Reynertson 2015 RCT).

Amino acid; functions as a buffering pH adjuster and contributes minor humectant activity. Inert at use levels.

Food-grade preservative pair; EWG 1-3, the cleanest broadly-effective system available. Replaces phenoxyethanol.

Sandalwood-themed scent composed of plant-derived aromatic isolates (no synthetic petrochemical fragrance). Sandalwood components (alpha- and beta-santalol) are well-tolerated topically.

Common acidulant and preservative — safe at typical use levels, neither beneficial nor harmful.

Fermentation-derived thickener, well tolerated at food-use levels.

Standard solvent base.