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Ingredient INCI Name Properties
Allantoin Allantoin An extract of the comfrey plant with healing and soothing properties. It is used for skin protection and to hasten the growth of new, healthy tissue. Bunny uses this in the talc-free baby powder to help with diaper rash.
Almond Oil, Sweet Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil A great nutrient for skin conditioning with glucosides, vitamins, and minerals. It is reported to aid with eczema, itchy, dry, and inflamed skin. Sweet Almond Oil creates a mild soap with good lather.
Aloe Butter Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract An extraction of Aloe Vera using a coconut fatty acid fraction to create a semi-soft product that melts on contact with the skin and provides the beneficial properties of aloe
Aloe Vera Gel Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Very soothing to the skin and known for its ability to heal and moisturize skin.
Apricot Kernel Oil Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil A light oil with a faint nutty odor that is rich in essential fatty acids with moisturizing, nourishing, and revitalizing properties. It spreads easily on the skin and works well as an emollient in lotions and creams. In soap, it creates a conditioning bar with stable lather.
Arnica Oil Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil and Arnica Montana (Flower) Extract Created by infusing apricot kernel oil with arnica flowers. Use salves and massage oils with arnica oil immediately after strenuous exercise or injury to relieve pain and reduce swelling and bruises. Do not use on broken skin.
Avocado Butter Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Seed Butter Very rich and moisturizing with some natural sunscreen properties. Avocado butter is good for dry or aging skin, it has good skin penetrating qualities, and it does not clog pores.
Avocado Oil Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil A luxurious emollient oil that penetrates the skin more deeply than other oils and is wonderful for nourishing and revitalizing skin. It is gentle to the skin and especially good for mature skin. Avocado oil is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, vitamins D and E, protein, lecithin and amino acids. The high content of vitamins A and E are said to be helpful for skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. Avocado oil is also high in unsaponifiables, which adds emollience and skin nourishing properties to the final soap product. (Unsaponifiables are components in soap making oils that do not react with the lye/sodium hydroxide and therefore remain in their original state, i.e. still oil, not turned into soap).
Beeswax Cera Alba (Beeswax) The only animal product used by Bunny's Bath. No synthetic products have been developed that have all the beneficial properties of Beeswax. It forms a protective barrier on the skin to lock in moisture, it will not become rancid, and it has germ-killing properties. Beeswax is used with oils to thicken balms and massage lotions.
Bentonite Clay Bentonite Also known as Montmorillonite, bentonite is a highly absorbent clay that draws oils and toxins from the skin. It adds a wonderful silky feel and gentle exfoliating properties to soap.
Borage Oil Borago officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil Borage oil comes from seeds of the borage plant. It is high in gamma linolenic acid (GLA), and it contains important vitamins and minerals. It is very soothing to sore or inflamed skin and reportedly helps with eczema and psoriasis.
Borax Sodium Borate Borax is a naturally occurring mineral (a salt of boric acid). It is an emulsifier, preservative, water softener/conditioner, cleansing agent, and buffering agent. In addition to being used as laundry booster, it is also used in many body care products. It is an emulsifier found in many creams and lotions, and Bunny's Bath uses it in liquid soap. Bar soap is made with excess oil, but liquid soap would be cloudy with excess oil and therefore is made with excess lye. Borax is used to neutralize the excess lye and thicken the liquid soap.
Calendula Oil Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil and Calendula Officinalis (Flower) Extract Created by infusing calendula petals in olive oil and used to create a healing salves and lotions. Calendula is recognized for its ability to help heal wounds and abrasions and makes an excellent balm for diaper rash.
Camellia Oil Camellia Sasanqua Oil Also known as Green Tea Seed Oil, Camellia is a flowering shrub in the tea family. The seed oil is rich in vitamins and high in oleic acid (80%). It is one of the most easily absorbed oils and feels silky on the skin. Camellia Oil has been for centuries in Japan where women have valued its skin and hair conditioning properties.
Candelilla Wax Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax A natural wax that is extracted from the leaves of a small shrub native to Mexico and the southwestern US. It is harder than beeswax but softer than carnauba wax, and it can be used as a substitute for beeswax in cosmetic applications such as lip balm, lotion bars, etc.
Carrot Seed Oil Dauca Carota Essential oil obtained from the seeds of the carrot plant. Carrot seed oil has high concentrations of Vitamin A and carotene, and wonderful skin enhancing properties. Bunny adds it the eye and face creams to help reduce puffiness around the eyes, to improve skin elasticity and tone, and to reduce the formation of lines.
Castor Oil Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil Soothing and lubricating oil that is rich in fatty acids and acts as a humectant by attracting moisture to the skin. Castor oil is a wonderful oil for providing conditioning and moisturizing properties to soap, and Bunny uses it to 'superfat' soaps. (Superfatting is the addition of extra oils that remain unsaponified and therefore add extra moisturizing properties to the soap.)
Cocoa Butter Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter A solid fat extracted from cocoa beans. Cocoa butter melts at skin temperature, and it works well as a skin softener because it is not easily absorbed by the skin, thus creating a protective layer that holds moisture to the skin. It adds firmness to lip balms and lotion bars, and it adds hardness and good lathering to soap.
Coconut Oil Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil A main ingredient in most soaps and a solid at room temperature, coconut oil provides rich later and moisturizing properties. However, too much can be drying, so Bunny is careful to hold the level of coconut oil in soap to less than 30%.
Coconut Oil, Fractionated Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Specific short chain fatty acids are separated from coconut oil to create a light textured liquid oil that reduces the greasy feel in lotions and increases the skin absorption rate. Fractionated coconut oil is an excellent vegetable alternative to mineral oil.
Coconut Oil, Virgin Cocos Nucifera (Virgin Coconut) Oil A very light and penetrating oil that is cold-processed from fresh coconut milk. The cold processing conserves all the functional components of coconut oil and maintains the original fresh coconut smell. Virgin coconut oil is non-greasy, high in Vitamin E, and highly valued for its skin-conditioning properties.
Cranberry Seed Oil Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil A superb moisturizing and conditioning oil for skin care. Cranberry seed oil is unique because it is the only available oil with a one to one ratio of Omega 6 (linoleic) to Omega 3 (alpha-linolenic) fatty acids. It assists with moisture retention by helping with the skin's lipid barrier protection.
Emulsifying Wax Emulsifying Wax NF Creams and lotions are mixtures of oil and water, and emulsifying wax is the ingredient that keeps the oil and water from separating. It is made from vegetable source fatty alcohols, and because it is manufactured it is not considered an all-natural ingredient. Emulsifying wax is a ubiquitous and essential ingredient in lotions and creams, and NF stands for National Formulary approved. Although it is not an all-natural additive, it is non-irritating and non-toxic, and sensitivities have rarely been reported.
Evening Primrose Oil Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil Used by native Americans for its healing properties long before Europeans came, and used medicinally in Europe since the 1600's. Evening primrose oil has a high content of omega-6 essential fatty acids, especially gamma-linolenic acids (present at 9%). These promote healthy skin growth and add anti-oxidant and emollience. Evening primrose oil reportedly helps maintain skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Glycerin Glycerin A humectant that holds moisture to the skin. It is soothing and leaves skin feel smooth and silky. 20% of the product produced in cold-processed soap is glycerin, which is often removed from commercial soap. Reportedly, some commercial soaps replace the removed glycerin with cream, which is why the soap feels 'mushy' at the end of the bar. Glycerin has also been added to some of Bunny's Bath lotions and creams, but it is being replaced with Honeyquat (see below). The glycerin that Bunny's Bath uses is vegetable based (made from a vegetable source)
Grapefruit Seed Extract Grapefruit (Citrus Grandis) Extract and Glycerin Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) is a citrus seed based anti-microbial that Bunny uses as a preservative in some water-based products. GSE is made through a complex process from the extracts of citrus seeds and pulp. It is blended with vegetable glycerin to make it non-irritating to the skin and mucous membranes when used in formulations, and it is sold for purification of drinking water when camping or traveling to foreign countries.
Hazelnut Oil Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil One of the most highly unsaturated oils, hazelnut oil is similar to almond oil. It is the only fixed nut oil that has astringent qualities, which make it beneficial for oily skin.
Helichrysum Extract Helichrysum Stoechas Extract A botanical extract produced from the flowers of the Heliuchrysum stoechas (Everlasting) plant. It has antioxidant properties and is a free radical scavenger, which protect skin from oxidative stress. It is also antimicrobial and purifying.
Honeyquat Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey A natural ingredient made from pure honey. Honeyquat is a humectant like glycerin, but it has twice the moisture binding ability of glycerin.
Jojoba Oil Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Pronounced "ho-HO-ba", jojoba oil is actually a liquid wax ester obtained from the seeds of a desert plant that grows in the Southwest. It closely resembles the esters produced by the skin (known as sebum). This gives it has a natural affinity to the skin, and it is readily absorbed without feeling greasy or tacky. Jojoba is excellent for all skin types. It reduces fine lines, and it gently breaks down sebum in clogged pores so it does not aggravate acne. Jojoba oil is also excellent for hair and scalp conditioning. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, as well as anti-oxidant properties that prevent it from turning rancid like other oils.
Kaolin Clay Kaolinite (White Clay) Kaolin is the mildest of all clays and is suitable for sensitive skin. It helps stimulate circulation while gently exfoliating and cleansing. It can be used on dry skin types because it doesn’t draw oils from the skin, and it adds a smooth silky feel to bar soap.
Lavender Flower Water Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water Distillate water collected during the steam distillation of lavender. Lavender Flower Water contains all the wonderful components of the whole plant material. It is a relaxing and balancing hydrosols that is ideal for oily and combination skin. It is also an excellent coolant for minor burns, rashes, and hot sores.
Macadamia Nut Oil Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia Nut) Seed Oil Luxurious oil that is easily absorbed by the skin, it is moisturizing and gentle for mature skin. Macadamia nut oil has high amounts of palmitoleic acid, which is also found in the skin's sebum (see Jojoba Oil).
Mango Butter Magnifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter Obtained from the kernels of the mango tree and high in unsaponifiables. Mango Butter has high concentrations of stearic acid, which makes it similar to cocoa butter. It is emollient, reduces degeneration of skin cells, restores flexibility, and lends protection against the sun.
Olive Butter Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil Collected from oil of cold-pressed olives when the oil is refined to remove the unsaponifiables (components in that do not react with the lye/sodium hydroxide in the soap making process and therefore remain in their original state, i.e. still oil, not turned into soap). Olive Butter is similar in texture to Shea Butter and exhibits many of the same characteristics. It contains natural essential fatty acids and has antioxidant and anti-aging properties.
Olive Oil Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil Moisturizing and very mild, this is an excellent oil for soaps. Bunny's castile soaps with 70% olive oil are very mild and suitable for children or those with sensitive skin. It creates a stable lather and a conditioning bar of soap. Olive oil is high in oleic acid, which helps with skin cell regeneration, and it attracts moisture to the skin.
Orange Blossom Water Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Water Distillate water collected during the steam distillation of orange blossoms. It contains all the wonderful components of the whole plant material and is a gentle toner for oily skin types.
Palm Kernel Oil Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil An oil from the kernel of the oil palm fruit. It is actually quite different from Palm Oil, which comes from the fleshy portion of the fruit, and is more similar in composition to Coconut Oil. Palm Kernel Oil is commonly used in expensive luxury soaps, adding incredible lather to soap and making a hard bar of soap.
Palm Oil Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil Produced from the pulp or flesh of the fruit of the oil palm, it makes a nice hard bar of soap when used in combination with other oils such as olive and coconut.
Palm Stearic Palm Stearic Stearic acid that is derived from palm and used to emulsify, thicken, bind, and stabilize lotions and creams.
Polysorbate 20 Polysorbate 20 Used in sprays and spritzers to disperse essential and fragrance oils in water (i.e. keep them from separating). Polysorbate 20 is made from oleic acid (from olive oil), which is connected to a sugar (sorbitol) and ethoxylated to make it water dispersible.
Potassium Sorbate Potassium Sorbate A naturally occurring fatty acid obtained from the mountain laurel ash. Potassium Sorbate is widely used in foods, and it is very effective against yeast and molds.
Pumpkin Seed Extract Hydrolyzed Curcubita Pepo (Pumpkin Seed) A hydrolyzed protein fraction from the pumpkin seedcake. It is used in anti-aging formulations and works by stimulating the synthesis of collagen and fibrillin. It also inhibits enzymes that degrade collagen. At the level used in Bunny’s Bath Hydrating Face Cream, Pumpkin Seed Extract has demonstrated that it smoothes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improves skin vitality and tone.
Raspberry Seed Oil Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil A very emollient, lubricating, and conditioning oil with high concentrations of natural tocopherols and essential fatty acids. Like cranberry seed oil, raspberry seed oil aids in moisture retention by helping to protect the skin's lipid barrier. It also has UV-A and UV-B absorptive properties.
Renovage™ Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Terpenone Bunny's Bath avoids synthetic ingredients in products, but has made an exception in this case to respond to customer requests for a face cream that helps with sun spots. Removage is clinically proven to improve the various manifestations associated with skin aging in mature skin. It visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, sun spots, large pores and skin redness. It also increases the skin's natural moisture content and barrier function, enhances skin's overall firmness, tone, and elasticity, while restoring the skin's overall texture.
Rhassoul Clay Moroccan Lava Clay Perhaps the most rare and perfect clay in the world. It is very rich in trace minerals that detoxify the skin. Rhassoul clay is an ancient clay that was formed under the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. It has very long history of use in beauty care. The nobility used it in ancient Rome and Egypt, and today it remains a favorite with upscale spas and resorts.
Rosehip Oil Rosa Canina Fruit Oil A healing oil extracted from the fruit of a wild rosebush found in South America. Rosehip seed oil is said to have skin regenerative properties and to reduce scars and wrinkles. It is rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamin C. Rose hip oil is often used in products made for stretch marks, burns, scars, and mature dry skin.
Rose Flower Water Rosa Centifolia Flower Water Distillate water collected during the steam distillation of roses. Rose Flower Water contains all the wonderful components of the whole plant material. It has a beautiful fragrance and makes a wonderful toner for all skin types.
Rosemary Extract Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract Also known as Rosemary Oleoresin, Rosemary Extract is a purified extract of the rosemary plant. It is anti-oxidant rich and protects oils from rancidity by delaying their oxidation. It also has antimicrobial properties, although it is not a broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative.
Sea Buckthorn Hippophae Rhamnoides The CO2 (carbon dioxide) extract of sea buckthorn berries, which contain several nutrients that are important for the metabolism of skin cells. Sea buckthorn is rich in nutrients and essential fatty acids, and it has been used for skin care for hundreds of years. It is a natural bactericide, antioxidant, and free radical scavenger, and it is used to combat wrinkles and dryness and other symptoms of malnourished or prematurely aging skin.
Sea Buckthorn Oil Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract Oil from the of the entire fruiting body (both seed and berry) of the Sea Buckthorn shrub, which is native to Russia. Sea Buckthorn oil has been used for skin care for hundreds of years. It is rich in Vitamin E, beta-carotene, anti-oxidants, phytosterol, and and Carotenoid, which contribute to its skin repairing and conditioning properties.and make it useful for applications such as healing burns, eczema, sun damage, and wounds, and for anti-aging formulas. Studies are currently being done to evaluate its ability to combate wrinkles, acute dryness, and other symptoms or prematurely aged skin.
Sesame Oil Sesamum indicum An excellent moisturizing and skin softening oil made from edible seeds of an East Indian herb. Sesame oil contains natural antioxidants and is rich in vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. It offers some UV protection and reportedly aids in reducing scars.
Shea Butter Butyrospernum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit Oil An amazing oil from fruit pits of the African Butter tree. Shea Butter is known for its moisturizing properties and its ability to minimize scarring and stretch marks. It has been said to have anti-aging properties and help speed the healing of burns and cracked skin. Shea Butter has natural UV protection properties, and Bunny uses this wonderful oil in almost everything.
Shea Oil Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Seed Oil Shea oil is fractionated from shea butter and has all the beneficial properties of shea butter, but it has a lower melting point and is a liquid at room temperature.
Silk Powder Powder Silk Adds wonderful properties and feel to the face care products. Silk Powder contains 18 amino acids, and it naturally adjusts moisture by absorbing or releasing moisture as the temperature and humidity change.
Sunflower Oil Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil High in Vitamin E and very moisturizing. Sunflower oil lays down a protective layer that holds moisture to the skin. It provides stable lather and conditioning properties to soap.
Tamanu Oil Calophyllum Tacamahaca (Tamanu) Fruit Oil Also known as Foraha Oil, Tamanu Oil comes from the nut of a tree that grows in tropical Southeast Asia. Natives believed the Tamanu tree was a sacred gift of nature and that gods hid in its branches, and they used the oil for skin protection from hot sun, high humidity and ocean wind. It is amazing oil with soothing and healing properties for dry, chapped, cracked, and burned skin. Tamanu oil has been documented to improve the appearance of scar tissue, and it reportedly works incredibly well at fading stretch marks. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and it also has antimicrobial qualities that have been proven in antibacterial and antifungal tests.
Tinosan® SDC Citric Acid (and) Silver Citrate A water soluble silver salt of citric acid that is a new silver-based natural preservative. It is a broad spectrum antimicrobial that is highly effective against unwanted skin bacteria at very low levels (0.1 to 0.3%). Tinosan® SDC is formaldehyde and parabens free, and it does not contain any phenols or halogens (chlorine or bromine).
Vitamin C Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, but it is not stable in products like lotions and creams that contain water. This product is a very stable magnesium salt of Vitamin C ester that offers the benefits of Vitamin C without degrading in products that contain water. It enhances collagen production, which improves skin elasticity, and it has anti-imflammatory and soothing effects. It also inhibits production of melanin, which helps to lighten age spots.
Vitamin E (T-50) Tocopherol An anti-oxidizing agent that helps to stabilize oils and prevent rancidity. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) also has anti-oxidizing properties for the skin and helps promote healing.
Wheat Germ Oil Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Very nourishing to the skin and prevents moisture loss. Wheat germ oil also soothes irritated, sunburned, and burned skin.
Witch Hazel Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate Produced from the leaves and bark of the North American shrub Witch Hazel and medically used throughout history. Witch Hazel has astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, and anesthetic properties. It is cooling to the skin, helpful for skin irritations and minor abrasions, and used as an astringent to cleanse oil from the skin. Witch Hazel it is beneficial for both oily and dry/mature skin types. The Witch Hazel that Bunny's Bath uses is double distilled and contains 85.5% Witch Hazel extract and 14.5% ethyl alcohol. Commercial versions available on the store shelf typically contain more alcohol and have been distilled only once. Therefore, this Witch Hazel is more soothing and does not have the alcohol sting and scent.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These ingredients are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent diseases of any kind.