MADE OF – CALMING ORGANIC BABY POWDER

CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID

Also sometimes referred to as Octanohydroxamic Acid. This is a plant based amino acid that?s broken down from raw virgin coconut oil. Acts as a preservative to prolong shelf-life of products, so that it?s antimicrobial. This ingredient helps to prevent bacteria growth in babycare products. Used instead of parabens in some formulations.

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KAOLIN CLAY

The mildest of all skincare clays. Its origin comes from naturally moist soil in tropical environments. This ingredient is sometimes known as ?white clay.? The mildness of the clay is why it?s utilized in babycare products. It?s the foundation of our Organic Calming Baby Powder. We use this clay and corn starch mainly instead of toxic talc, which shouldn?t be used in powders anymore.

NON-GMO TOCOPHEROL

Very simply put, this is Vitamin E as a skincare ingredient. Considered a potent antioxidant that is derived from edible vegetable oils. The kind of tocopherol we use hasn?t been genetically modified. That?s why it has the designation of ?Non-GMO.? Vitamin E in general is a skin conditioner. You?ll find that it?s commonly put in lotions, balms, and cleansers for babycare to promote healthy skin.

ORGANIC ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)

From the aloe barbadensis plant. More commonly referred to as just ?aloe vera? in ingredient listings. All aloe vera truly is, is the gum resin of the plant?s leaves. Grown without any pesticides. When used in babycare products, aloe is typically thought to hydrate. It also can act as an anti-inflammatory for skin irritations like diaper rash, and has antibacterial properties.

ORGANIC ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) OIL

One of the most nourishing oils from the nut (kernel) of the argan tree. This is a tree whcih is indigenous to Morocco. High in rich and nourishing fatty acids, like oleic, linoleic, and palmitic acids. Argan oil is considered low on the comedogenic scale so it won?t clog pores in your baby. Plus, the absorption is fast to leave a non-greasy feel to the skin.

ORGANIC MARANTA ARUNDINACEA (ARROWROOT) POWDER

A talc-free white powder. This organic powder is extracted from the West Indian arrowroot plant. As one of the main ingredients that makes up part of the base profile of our Organic Calming Baby Powder. A very fine powder that is rich in the B-complex group of vitamins. This is also an edible ingredient when used as a thickener in many jarred baby foods.

ORGANIC ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH

An organic plant starch that is used in place of talc in many baby powders. In ours specifically you can find this as part of the ingredient profile in Organic Calming Baby Powder. Helps to promote dry skin and absorb wetness. Lightweight, but with larger particles than toxic talc, corn starch is made from corn and considered safer than talcum powders for baby.

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

Glyceryl Caprylate is made up of glycerol and caprylic acid, both of which are derived from palm or coconut oil. The end result, Glyceryl Caprylate, is an emulsifier and skin conditioning agent. It is primarily used in the formulation of creams and lotions, moisturizers and other skin care products. EWG rates overall health concerns for this ingredient as low.

SODIUM BICARBONATE

This is simply another name for baking soda. As an ingredient which has long been used in babycare products for its skin protection abilities for centuries. This may also to control acidity and balance out formulations so they are tolerated by a baby?s skin. As a natural deodorizer, sodium bicarbonate is also routinely used in oral care products. You?ll also find it in cleaning products that deodorize and disinfect.