Ingredient Glossary

Understanding what’s in your skincare.

Every ingredient in an Oath Co formula is chosen with intention. This glossary introduces the botanical oils, active ingredients and formulation essentials used throughout our collections, and the role each one plays.

Botanical Oils

The foundation of every formula.

Squalane — Lightweight hydration that helps support the skin barrier. Halo

Camellia Oil — Certified organic. Nourishes while providing antioxidant-rich care. Halo

Meadowfoam Seed Oil — Helps maintain hydration for soft, comfortable skin. Halo

Oat Oil — Helps comfort dry, delicate and sensitive skin. Ember

Jojoba Oil — Certified organic. Helps maintain the skin’s natural balance. Arc

Centella-infused Oil — A botanical infusion that helps comfort and support healthy-looking skin. Arc

Marula Oil — Certified organic. Rich in antioxidants and helps improve skin suppleness. Velvet

Rosehip CO₂ Extract — Certified organic. Supports skin renewal and improves the appearance of uneven skin tone. Velvet

Sweet Almond Oil — Certified organic. Softens and nourishes the skin. Arc

Watermelon Seed Oil — Lightweight nourishment for combination and oily skin. Onyx

Black Cumin Seed Oil — Certified organic. Helps comfort and condition the skin. Onyx

Tamanu Oil — Helps maintain healthy-looking skin. Onyx

Prickly Pear Seed Oil — Deeply nourishing and antioxidant rich. Lumen

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Actives & Extracts

Purposefully chosen ingredients.

THD Ascorbate (Vitamin C) — A stable vitamin C that helps visibly brighten skin. Lumen

Bakuchiol — A botanical ingredient that helps improve the appearance of fine lines and uneven skin texture. Velvet

Bisabolol — Helps calm and comfort sensitive skin. Ember

Calendula CO₂ Extract — Botanical extract that helps soothe delicate skin. Ember

Vitamin E — Antioxidant that helps protect oils while conditioning the skin.

Rosemary CO₂ Extract — Natural antioxidant used to help maintain formula stability.

Schisandra Berry Extract — Antioxidant-rich, helps protect against environmental stress. Lumen

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Formula Essentials

Ingredients that shape the experience.

Beeswax — Provides structure while helping protect the skin.

Tallow — Rich in skin-compatible lipids that help nourish and protect.

Shea Butter — Intensely nourishing and helps reinforce the skin barrier. Arc

Colloidal Oat — Helps soothe and comfort sensitive skin.

Magnesium Flakes — Added to bathing rituals for a relaxing soak.

Our Ingredient Philosophy

Every ingredient earns its place.

We don’t choose ingredients because they’re fashionable or trending. Every ingredient is selected because it contributes to the purpose of the collection and the experience of the formula.

From botanical oils to carefully chosen actives and formulation essentials, each ingredient has a role. Nothing is included without reason, and every formula is considered as a whole.

Explore the principles behind how every Oath Co formula is created.

How We Choose Ingredients