the hip list
the hip list - iNgredieNts you caN trust
At Nature’s Hippie, we believe that all natural and organic ingredients are of the utmost importance! It is our goal to provide safe, natural and effective alternatives to mass-market commercial personal care products containing toxic chemicals and other harmful ingredients.
The following is a list of key ingredients we have researched and chosen to use in our products for their various healthful and skin nourishing benefits. We call it the The Hip List because each and every item on this list is all natural, pure, clean, safe - and Hippie Chick Approved!
Click on each ingredient below to learn more.
Organic Cold-Pressed Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is characterized by a high level of oleic acid, olive oil is derived from the fruit of the olive tree. EVOO is obtained from the first pressing of the olive and is left in its natural, unrefined state. Organic EVOO is commonly known to be the highest quality olive oil available. It naturally conditions, moisturizes and nourishes skin and hair. Due to its high level of vitamin E and polyphenols, it restores damaged skin cells and protects against ultraviolet rays. EVOO also contains antioxidants (phytosterols) which promote the production of collagen, thereby contributing to skin elasticity.
Organic Cold-Pressed Unrefined Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is extracted from the meat of the coconut. The medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil make it naturally hydrating and smoothing. It is rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients, so it helps protect your skin against environmental toxins and aging. Due to its high content of saturated fatty acids, it is also highly resistant to rancidity.
Organic Palm Kernel Oil is a universal oil used primarily in the soap and food industries. It is extracted from the kernel (seed) of the palm tree. Palm kernel oil is different than palm fruit oil and has a higher percentage of lauric acid. This tropical oil is rich in vitamins E & A and is known for its hydrating, healing, and anti-bacterial properties. It contains powerful phenolic and carotenoid antioxidant compounds and is often used in personal care products to strengthen hair and for moisturizing and softening skin. The particular palm kernel oil we use carries RSPO IP Certification. RSPO is the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil [https://www.rspo.org/]. Their certification guarantees the sustainability and traceability of the palm oil production throughout the supply chain. IP stands for Identity Preserved. This certification is one of four certification levels offered by the RSPO and carries the highest and strongest level of sustainable guarantee with traceability of each lot of palm oil back to the field of origin. With Identify Preserved sustainable palm kernel oil, the entire batch of palm oil is from a single identifiable certified source and kept separate from all non-certified batches.
Organic Cold-Pressed Virgin Almond Oil is extracted from the dried kernels of the almond tree. The particular organic-certified almond oil we use is a virgin material, meaning it has not gone through a refining, bleaching, or deodorization process. This almond oil is rich in vitamin E, vitamin B, zinc, glutamic acid, and aspartic acid, making it naturally anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, cleansing, hydrating, soothing and nourishing. It is safe for all skin types and is beneficial in treating common skin conditions such as acne, sun damage, stretch marks, wrinkles, and age spots. It is non-comedogenic, meaning it doesn't clog pores, and it's gentle enough to use on the thin, delicate skin around your eyes.
Organic Hexane Free Castor Oil is expeller pressed from Ricinus communis seeds, also known as castor beans. The castor oil we use is organic-certified and does not contain hexane, a solvent sometimes used in the extraction process. It is highly sought after for its natural moisturizing and emollient properties. Castor oil contains essential fatty acids and nutrients that penetrate deeply to restore your skin's natural balance, healing dry, cracked skin and restoring elasticity. It is also known to promote hair growth.
Organic Cold-Pressed Unrefined Virgin Avocado Oil is cold pressed at the peak of ripeness, ensuring the highest quality, most nutrient dense oil. It is rich in vitamin E and the essential fatty acid Oleic Acid (C18:1). Virgin organic avocado oil is widely used in food, nutritional supplement and cosmetic applications. The unique profile of fatty acids in avocado oil make it a great natural moisturizer for skin, hair and scalp. Its anti-inflammatory properties have proven beneficial in soothing such skin conditions as acne and psoriasis.
Organic Avocado Butter comes from the fruit of the avocado tree and provides a natural resistance against ultraviolet rays, which makes it a great natural sunscreen. Avocado butter is rich in vitamins A, B, G and E, making it a perfect moisturizer for dry or damaged skin. Its low melting point and penetrating properties allow it to be easily absorbed into the skin.
Organic Raw Unrefined Virgin African Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parki) is extracted from the shea nut. Virgin shea butter has been used for centuries throughout Africa for cooking and medicinal preparations. The primary use of virgin shea nut butter outside of Africa is in cosmetics and other personal care products. Its unique fatty acid profile and high concentration of unsaponifiables make it an effective emollient. Pure, unrefined, raw shea nut butter provides immediate and lasting moisturization. It is beneficial for a number of skin conditions including blemishes, wrinkles, stretch marks, dermatitis, and radiation-induced skin injury. It has also been found to contribute to collagen production and skin elasticity, as well as having anti-inflammatory and other therapeutic properties.
100% Pure Moroccan Red Clay is best known for its amazing drawing and detoxing properties. While it is highly effective at drawing excess oil from skin and hair, making it a powerful natural astringent, it is also extremely gentle. This clay gently exfoliates and stimulates circulation to the skin as it cleans, and is suitable for even the most sensitive skin. It is often recommended for acne, poison oak or ivy, and other skin rashes.
100% Pure French Green Clay is one of nature's best detoxifiers and beautifiers and is renowned for its many health and skincare benefits. The green clay we use originates from France and is mined directly from the earth. French Green Clay is a 100% natural bio-organic material and contains a cornucopia of valuable elements. It is made up of a combination of mineral oxides and decomposed plant matter, which give it its green color. It is rich with an abundance of minerals (magnesium, calcium, potassium, dolomite, silica, manganese, phosphorous, silicon, copper, and selenium) and has a shelf life of up to 5 years. It is sometimes called "sea clay" or "marine clay" because the quarries where it is extracted are found in ancient marine beds. When applied to the skin, French green clay absorbs and removes trapped toxins and impurities, tightens pores, and improves skin tone and texture. Because of its healing and anti-inflammatory properties, it is often used on burns, skin ulcers, eczema and psoriasis.
100% Pure Rhassoul Clay is a natural clay formed from volcanic material and found only in Morocco. The name “rhassoul” comes from the Arabic word "ghassoul” which means “to wash.” Rhassoul clay is rich in skin nourishing minerals magnesium, silica, potassium, and calcium, and has been valued for its effectiveness in beauty regimens for centuries. It is hailed for its detoxing and exfoliating qualities and is an excellent choice for rejuvenating tired skin. It is gentle enough to use every day. It cleanses deeply, removing toxins, chemicals, and other impurities, without stripping the skin of its beneficial oils. Its ability to stimulate skin cell renewal makes it useful for skin problems such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis as well.
Organic Raw Kokum Butter comes from the seeds of the kokum tree. It is rich in essential fatty acids, which aid in cell oxygenation and make nutrients more readily available for use by skin tissues. Kokum Butter also contains antioxidant vitamin E. It is a non-comodegenic (non pore-clogging) material that aids quick absorption. Kokum Butter helps regenerate tired and worn skin cells and supports skin elasticity and general flexibility of the skin wall.
Organic Beeswax provides multiple benefits in skin care products. It creates a protective barrier on the skin that prevents the loss of moisture. Because it is both antiseptic and anti-fungal, as well as impermeable, it is the perfect organic, non-toxic preservative. It can also be used as as thickener for oils to form balms and salves. The beeswax we use is from the USA and certified to be organic. It is filtered to be free of debris.
Raw Organic Arrowroot Powder is a starch produced by grinding the dried tubers of the tropical arrowroot plant. The arrowroot powder we use is certified organic. We use it as a thickening agent, but this fine absorbent powder also has a reputation for drawing out toxins and impurities, healing wounds, and calming skin irritations.
The witch hazel plant (Hamamelis virginiana) has been long revered for its medicinal properties. Native Americans used it to fight swelling, sores and infections, but research has since revealed many other uses.
Our organic witch hazel is harvested from a wild crop native to the woodlands of New England. It is naturally distilled with only 14% natural grain alcohol to provide the highest level of potency and purity. Most commercial products contain much more alcohol and very little witch hazel. Our low alcohol formulation makes it more beneficial and less drying.
Witch Hazel is rich in tannins (or tannic acid) and polyphenols, giving it its powerful astringent, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is most commonly used as a skin cleanser and toner and an effective natural acne treatment, but its benefits extend to insect bites, poison ivy, scalp irritation, razor burn, sunburn, inflammation, blisters, hemorrhoids, and much more.
Mango butter isn’t made from the flesh of the fruit, but rather it’s made by cold-pressing oil from the fruit’s seed or kernel. We use nutrient dense organic mango butter because it has a creamy, buttery texture that is super hydrating without leaving your skin feeling greasy. In addition, mango butter is rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin E, and essential fatty acids and provides natural protection from UV rays and environmental pollutants that can damage skin. It's also naturally anti-inflammatory, making it a great choice for soothing various types of skin irritation.