Know What You're Putting on Your Skin
At Be Green Bath + Body, we believe skincare should be simple, thoughtful, and transparent. Every ingredient we use has a purpose, from nourishing botanical oils and hydrating humectants to gentle cleansers, antioxidants, and ingredients that help keep our formulas stable.
We choose ingredients based on their function, skin feel, and compatibility with our philosophy of creating gentle, effective skincare for real people and a variety of skin types.
Below you'll find the ingredients used throughout our skincare, hair care, body care, baby care, and personal care products, explained in everyday language.
Acai Fruit Extract
Euterpe Oleracea
A nutrient-rich botanical extract from the acai berry. It contains naturally occurring antioxidants that help support healthy-looking skin and protect against environmental stressors.
Alkanet Root Powder
Alkanna Tinctoria
A botanical root powder traditionally used as a natural source of color. In our tinted lip balm, it contributes a soft, naturally derived tint.
Allantoin
A gentle skin-conditioning ingredient valued for its soothing properties. It helps leave skin feeling soft, smooth, and comfortable and is particularly useful in formulations designed for sensitive skin.
Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
Aloe Barbadensis
A soothing, water-rich botanical ingredient that helps hydrate and condition the skin. Aloe is especially valued for its comfortable, refreshing feel on dry or sensitive skin.
Alchemilla Vulgaris (Lady's Mantle) Extract
A botanical extract containing naturally occurring tannins and other plant compounds. It is traditionally used in skincare for its toning and astringent properties.
Apricot Kernel Meal
Prunus Armeniaca
Finely ground apricot kernel used as a natural physical exfoliant. It helps gently remove surface impurities and dead skin cells while smoothing the feel of the skin.
Apricot Kernel Oil
Prunus Armeniaca
A lightweight, nourishing plant oil rich in fatty acids and naturally occurring vitamin E. It helps soften skin and reduce the feeling of dryness without leaving a heavy finish.
Argan Kernel Oil
Argania Spinosa
A luxurious plant oil pressed from argan kernels. Rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, it helps condition, soften, and nourish skin and hair.
Arrowroot Powder
Maranta Arundinacea
A fine botanical starch that absorbs excess moisture and oil. We use it in products such as deodorants, body powders, baby powder, and dry shampoo to help keep skin and hair feeling fresh and comfortable.
Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C)
A stable, gentle form of vitamin C. It provides antioxidant support and helps promote a brighter, more even-looking complexion while being suitable for formulations designed with sensitive skin in mind.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour
Finely milled oat flour that provides gentle cleansing and conditioning. Oats are well known for their soothing properties and are particularly useful in products formulated for dry or sensitive skin.
Avocado Oil
Persea Gratissima
A rich plant oil containing fatty acids and naturally occurring vitamins. It helps soften and condition dry skin while supporting a comfortable, moisturized skin feel.
Beeswax
Cera Alba
A natural wax produced by honeybees. It helps give balms, creams, and lip products their structure while forming a protective layer that helps reduce moisture loss.
Bilberry Fruit/Leaf Extract
Vaccinium Myrtillus
A botanical extract rich in naturally occurring antioxidants. It helps condition skin and is used in our shaving formula to support a smooth, comfortable skin feel.
Borage Seed Oil
Borago Officinalis
A botanical oil naturally rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). It is valued for its conditioning and moisturizing properties and is especially useful in products designed for dry or sensitive skin.
Calendula Extract
Calendula Officinalis
An extract from calendula flowers, traditionally valued for its soothing and conditioning properties. It is a favorite botanical for products formulated for dry, sensitive, or easily irritated skin.
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract or Powder
An antioxidant-rich botanical derived from green tea leaves. It helps protect and condition skin while providing antioxidant support.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A lightweight emollient made from fatty acids and glycerin. It gives skincare products a silky, smooth feel while helping soften and condition the skin without feeling heavy or greasy.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Glycerin
A multifunctional preservation system used to help protect water-containing formulas from unwanted microbial growth. Glycerin also contributes moisturizing properties.
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Powder
A natural fruit powder containing papain and other plant compounds. It is used in our cleansing and hair products and provides gentle exfoliating and conditioning properties.
Carrot Root Extract
Daucus Carota Sativa
A botanical extract containing beta-carotene and other naturally occurring antioxidants. It helps condition the skin and supports a healthy, radiant-looking complexion.
Carrot Seed Oil
Daucus Carota Sativa
A concentrated botanical oil traditionally used in skincare for its conditioning and antioxidant properties. It helps soften and nourish the skin.
Castor Seed Oil
Ricinus Communis
A rich, highly conditioning plant oil. It provides moisture and slip and is particularly useful in lip products and oil-based skincare.
Cetyl Alcohol
Despite the word "alcohol," cetyl alcohol is not a drying alcohol. It is a fatty alcohol derived from plant sources and is used to give creams and lotions a smooth, creamy texture while helping condition the skin.
Chamomile Flowers
Matricaria Recutita
A classic botanical known for its gentle, calming properties. Chamomile helps condition and comfort dry or sensitive-feeling skin.
Citric Acid
An organic acid naturally found in citrus fruits. In our formulas, it is primarily used to adjust and maintain the proper pH of a product and help support formula stability.
Citronellol
A naturally occurring component of certain essential oils. It contributes to the characteristic aroma of some botanical essential-oil blends. It is not a separate fragrance added to the formula.
Cocoa Seed Butter
Theobroma Cacao
A rich, protective plant butter derived from cocoa beans. It helps soften dry skin and creates a comfortable lipid layer that helps reduce moisture loss.
Coconut Milk Powder
Cocos Nucifera
A powdered form of coconut milk used in our cleansing grains. It contributes a creamy, nourishing quality while helping cleanse and condition the skin.
Coconut Oil / Saponified Coconut Oil
Cocos Nucifera
Coconut oil is a nourishing plant oil rich in fatty acids. When saponified, it becomes a gentle cleansing ingredient that produces lather while helping leave skin feeling conditioned.
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Distillate
A botanical distillate made from bitter orange blossoms. It provides a delicate floral-citrus character while serving as a water-based botanical ingredient in RevitaLuxe Radiance Serum.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
A botanical citrus extract used for its naturally occurring plant compounds and refreshing botanical properties.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
A botanical citrus extract used in our shaving formula as part of its naturally derived botanical blend.
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil
A citrus essential oil that contributes a fresh, bright aroma to selected products.
Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil
A citrus essential oil used to provide a naturally fresh, uplifting citrus aroma.
Clary Sage Oil
Salvia Sclarea
A botanical essential oil used in our hair oil for its naturally aromatic and conditioning properties.
Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Oil
A resin-derived essential oil traditionally used in botanical skincare. It contributes a warm, earthy aroma and is valued for its conditioning properties.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
A refreshing botanical extract traditionally valued for its soothing and conditioning properties. It helps give our Cucumber + Watermelon Toner its fresh, cooling character.
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
A botanical essential oil with a fresh, clean aroma. It is used in selected products as part of an essential-oil blend.
Ethylhexyl Glycerin
A multifunctional ingredient that helps condition the skin and also supports the effectiveness of preservation systems.
Evening Primrose Oil
Oenothera Biennis
A nourishing plant oil rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). It helps soften and condition dry skin and is particularly valued in formulas designed for sensitive or dry skin.
Ferulic Acid
A plant-derived antioxidant that helps protect skincare formulas and skin from oxidative stress. It is particularly useful alongside other antioxidants such as vitamin C.
Frankincense Oil
Boswellia Carterii
A botanical essential oil derived from frankincense resin. It provides a warm, resinous aroma and is traditionally valued in botanical skincare for its conditioning properties.
Geraniol
A naturally occurring component of some essential oils. It contributes to the natural aroma of botanical essential-oil blends and is not a separately added synthetic fragrance.
Geranium Oil
Pelargonium Graveolens
A floral botanical essential oil used in selected facial oils. It contributes a soft floral aroma and is traditionally valued for its balancing and conditioning properties.
Glycerin, Vegetable
A well-studied humectant that attracts and holds water. It helps skin feel softer, smoother, and more hydrated and is one of the most widely used moisturizing ingredients in skincare.
Grape Seed Oil
Vitis Vinifera
A lightweight plant oil rich in linoleic acid and naturally occurring antioxidants. It absorbs readily and helps soften and condition the skin without a heavy feel.
Guar Gum
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba
A plant-derived thickener and stabilizer. It helps give cleansers a smooth, consistent texture while improving the feel of the formula.
Helichrysum Italicum Oil
A botanical essential oil traditionally used in natural skincare. It contributes a distinctive herbal aroma and is valued for its skin-conditioning properties.
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
A plant-derived protein used as a conditioning ingredient. It helps improve the feel of hair and can contribute softness and manageability.
Jojoba Seed Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis
Technically a liquid wax rather than a traditional oil, jojoba closely resembles some of the skin's naturally occurring lipids. It helps soften and condition skin and hair while providing a lightweight, non-greasy feel.
Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Oil
A botanical essential oil with a warm, woody aroma. It is used in selected body and hair products as part of an essential-oil blend.
Kaolin Clay
A naturally occurring mineral clay that absorbs excess oil and impurities. It provides gentle cleansing and is useful in products designed for oily, combination, and sensitive skin.
Kakadu Plum
Terminalia Ferdinandiana
An Australian botanical fruit extract naturally rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. It helps support a brighter, more radiant-looking complexion and provides antioxidant support.
L-Arginine
An amino acid naturally found in the body. In skincare, it can help condition the skin and is also useful for adjusting and balancing a product's pH.
Lactobacillus Ferment
A fermentation-derived ingredient used to help protect water-based products from microbial contamination. It also contributes skin-conditioning properties.
Lavender Extract or Oil
Lavandula Angustifolia
A botanical ingredient valued for its calming, aromatic, and skin-conditioning properties. Lavender is used in selected products as an extract, flower powder, or essential oil.
Limonene
A naturally occurring component of many citrus and other essential oils. It contributes to their characteristic fresh aroma. In our products, it comes from the essential oils themselves rather than being added as a standalone fragrance ingredient.
Lime Oil
Citrus Aurantifolia
A bright citrus essential oil used in selected botanical products for its fresh aroma.
Magnesium Sulfate
Also known as Epsom salt. In skincare formulations, it can help adjust texture and support the stability and feel of creams.
Maqui Berry Powder
Aristotelia Chilensis
An antioxidant-rich berry powder used in our cleansing grains. It contributes naturally occurring plant compounds while complementing the other botanical ingredients in the formula.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
A refreshing botanical essential oil that provides a naturally cool, minty aroma and sensation. It is used in selected lip and body products.
Neem Seed Oil
Azadirachta Indica
A botanical oil traditionally used in natural personal care for its conditioning and deodorizing properties. In our deodorant, it is part of the botanical odor-control system.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
A versatile form of vitamin B3 that helps support the skin barrier and improve the appearance of uneven tone and texture. It is suitable for a wide range of skin types.
Olive Oil / Saponified Olive Oil
Olea Europaea
A nourishing plant oil rich in oleic acid. It helps soften and condition skin. When saponified, it becomes part of the cleansing system in soaps and washes.
Orange Peel Oil
Citrus Sinensis
A citrus essential oil that provides a bright, naturally fresh aroma and is used in selected Be Green products.
Patchouli Oil
Pogostemon Cablin
A grounding botanical essential oil with a rich, earthy aroma. It is used in selected facial oils as part of their botanical essential-oil blend.
Pea Peptide
Pisum Sativum
A plant-derived peptide used to condition the skin and support a smooth, healthy-looking appearance. It is one of the skin-supportive ingredients in RevitaLuxe Radiance Serum.
Peppermint Oil
Mentha Piperita
A refreshing essential oil with a naturally cool, minty aroma. It is used in selected lip and body products.
Pomegranate Fruit Extract
Punica Granatum
An antioxidant-rich botanical fruit extract that helps support healthy-looking skin and provides antioxidant support.
Potassium Sorbate
A widely used preservative that helps protect water-based products from mold and yeast. It allows us to maintain product freshness while using relatively low concentrations.
Propanediol
A plant-derived humectant and solvent. It helps attract moisture to the skin, improves the texture and spreadability of formulas, and helps other ingredients disperse evenly.
Rice Extract
Oryza Sativa
A botanical extract containing naturally occurring antioxidants and plant compounds. It helps condition and support a smooth, healthy-looking complexion.
Rice Starch
Oryza Sativa
A fine plant-derived starch that absorbs excess oil and moisture. It is particularly useful in dry shampoo and powder products because it helps leave hair and skin feeling fresh without a heavy coating.
Red Iron Oxide
A mineral-derived colorant used to provide naturally derived color in our tinted lip balm.
Rose Flower Water
Rosa Damascena
A floral water distilled from roses. It provides a delicate botanical aroma and helps give the skin a refreshed, comfortable feel.
Rose Petal Powder
Rosa Centifolia
Finely ground rose petals used in our cleansing grains. It provides botanical conditioning properties and contributes to the product's naturally floral character.
Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosa Canina
A nutrient-rich botanical oil containing essential fatty acids and naturally occurring vitamins. It helps nourish and soften the skin and is especially popular in products formulated for dry and mature-looking skin.
Rosemary Extract or Oil
Rosmarinus Officinalis
A botanical ingredient valued for its antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can help protect oil-based formulas from oxidation, while rosemary oil contributes botanical aroma and conditioning properties.
Saponified Coconut Oil
Coconut oil that has undergone the soap-making process. It functions as a cleansing ingredient and helps create the lather found in our soaps, cleansers, shaving foam, and body washes.
Saponified Olive Oil
Olive oil that has been converted into soap through saponification. It provides gentle cleansing and contributes to the conditioning feel of our soaps and washes.
Sclerotium Gum
A naturally derived polysaccharide produced through fermentation. It acts as a thickener and stabilizer and helps give skincare formulas a smooth, silky texture.
Shea Butter
Butyrospermum Parkii
A rich botanical butter naturally high in fatty acids and vitamin E. It helps soften, nourish, and protect dry skin and is a cornerstone ingredient in several Be Green body-care products.
Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
A naturally occurring alkaline mineral used in our deodorant to help neutralize odor. Because baking soda can be irritating to some very sensitive skin, our deodorant is not recommended for those who know they are sensitive to baking soda.
Sodium Chloride
Commonly known as salt. In selected cleansing formulas, it can help adjust thickness and texture.
Sodium Citrate
A salt derived from citric acid that helps buffer and maintain the pH of skincare formulations. Maintaining the proper pH helps keep a product stable and compatible with skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
A form of hyaluronic acid that functions as a humectant. It attracts and holds water, helping skin feel hydrated, soft, smooth, and refreshed.
Sodium Phytate
A plant-derived chelating agent that helps bind trace metals that can contribute to oxidation and formula instability. It helps support the freshness and stability of skincare products.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
A gentle emulsifier derived from glutamic acid and fatty acids. It helps oil- and water-based ingredients stay blended together while contributing to a smooth, elegant skin feel.
Sorbitan Olivate
An emulsifier derived from olive oil. It helps combine water- and oil-based ingredients to create stable creams and lotions while contributing to a smooth skin feel.
Stearic Acid
A naturally occurring fatty acid that functions as an emollient, thickener, and stabilizer. It helps give creams and solid products their structure and smooth texture.
Sugar Cane Extract
Saccharum Officinarum
A botanical extract used in our shaving formula as part of a naturally derived fruit-and-plant extract blend.
Squalane — Sugarcane Derived
A lightweight, plant-derived emollient made from renewable sugarcane. It closely resembles lipids naturally found in the skin and helps soften, smooth, and reduce the feeling of dryness without a heavy or greasy finish.
Sunflower Seed Oil
Helianthus Annuus
A lightweight plant oil rich in essential fatty acids and naturally occurring vitamin E. It helps soften and condition skin while supporting a healthy moisture barrier.
Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum)
An Australian botanical fruit known for its naturally high vitamin C content and antioxidant properties. It helps support a brighter, more radiant-looking complexion.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
A powerful antioxidant that helps protect oils from oxidation and also conditions the skin. We use vitamin E both for its skincare benefits and to help maintain the freshness of oil-based formulations. Sourced from sunflowers.
Trehalose
A naturally occurring sugar that functions as a humectant. It helps attract and retain moisture, contributing to a soft, hydrated skin feel.
Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract
An extract from tremella, also called snow mushroom. It contains polysaccharides that help attract and retain moisture, making it an excellent lightweight hydrating ingredient.
Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Extract
A botanical fruit and leaf extract rich in naturally occurring plant compounds and antioxidants. It helps condition the skin and is used in our shaving formula.
Watermelon Fruit Extract
Citrullus Lanatus
A refreshing botanical extract used in our Cucumber + Watermelon Toner. It contributes to the formula's hydrating and refreshing skin feel.
Water — Distilled
Purified water used as the base or solvent in many water-based skincare products. Distilled water helps dissolve and distribute other ingredients while minimizing impurities that could affect formula stability.
White Tea Extract
Camellia Sinensis
An antioxidant-rich botanical extract made from white tea leaves. It helps condition the skin and provides antioxidant support.
White Willow Bark Extract
Salix Alba
A botanical extract naturally containing salicin and other plant compounds. It is traditionally used in skincare for its clarifying and skin-conditioning properties.
Witch Hazel Hydrosol
Hamamelis Virginiana
An alcohol-free botanical water distilled from witch hazel. It is traditionally valued for its toning and astringent properties and is used in several of our facial products.
Xanthan Gum
A naturally derived thickener and stabilizer produced through fermentation. It helps give creams, cleansers, and other formulas their desired consistency and helps keep ingredients evenly distributed.
Zinc Oxide
A mineral ingredient used in selected Be Green products, including certain lip balms and day creams. It provides a smooth, protective feel and contributes to the formula's texture and performance.
Naturally Occurring Essential-Oil Components
Some Be Green products contain essential oils. Essential oils naturally contain individual aromatic compounds that may appear on an ingredient label, including limonene, linalool, geraniol, and citronellol.
These are not necessarily separately added fragrance ingredients. They can be naturally occurring components of the essential oils used in a formula.
For customers with known allergies or sensitivities to essential oils, we recommend reviewing the complete ingredient list for the specific product before use.
