Vegan Lip Therapy Pacific Peppermint

WAX
Candelilla Wax (Euphorbia Cerifera/Euphorbia antisyphilitica)
A plant-based wax and vegan alternative to beeswax. It has a slightly higher melting point and acts as a stabilizer and emulsifier. It imparts a bit more gloss and “slip” to balms. It is skin conditioning, humectant, and protective. Extraction: Boiled with solvent
Origin: Mexico

OILS
Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera), Organic
General moisturizing and serves as a protective layer, helping to retain the moisture in your skin. It also acts as a mild oil suitable for those with inflamed and irritated skin, and those with skin sensitivities.
Extraction: Cold-pressed Virgin Oil
Origin: Phillippines

Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites moluccanus)
Contains linoleic and alpha-linolenic fatty acids. This oil is readily absorbed into the skin, providing tissues the essential elements that it needs. Highly moisturizing
Extraction: Expeller Pressed oil
Origin: Hawaii

Castor Oil (Ricinus communis), Organic
acts as a barrier agent and protective medium against harsh conditions and extremes. Very soothing to the skin and helps increase cell turnover.
Extraction: Cold pressed oil
Origin: India

BUTTERS
Shea Nut Butter (Vitellaria paradoxa formerly Butyrospermum parkii), Organi
Leaves a smooth and healthy feel to the skin and offers benefits for numerous skin problems including dermatitis, eczema, burns, cutaneous dryness, and other irritations. Highly recommended as a protective agent against harsh weather conditions where a mild barrier against the elements is desired.
Extraction: Expeller Pressed Oil
Origin: Ghana

Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao), Organic
Helps reduce dryness. A soothing ingredient, emollient, and nourishing. creates a barrier between sensitive skin and the environment and also helps retain moisture. Cocoa Butter contains Vitamin E and also contains phytochemicals (plant chemicals) such as flavanoids that are also strong antioxidants. Polyphenols are very effective at neutralizing free radicals, and the cocoa mass polyphenols are particularly effective. Cocoa Butter contains a number of different antioxidants that can kill off a wide range of different free radicals that destroy your skin cells and lead to premature aging. Softening and moisturizing.
Extraction: Expeller Pressed Oil
Origin: Peru

ESSENTIAL OILS
Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita), Organic
Soothing qualities on the digestive system. Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cholagogue, cordial, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, nervine, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, vasoconstrictor, vermifuge
Extraction: Steam Distillation
Origin: Oregon

PRESERVATIVE
Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopherol)
prevents scarring, natural preservative, antioxidant. Vitamin E oil has been verified and tested GMO free from crop to finished material.
Extraction: Oil
Origin: USA