Ingredient Glossary

Understanding what's in your skincare.

Every ingredient in an Oath Co formula earns its place. Here, we explain what each one is, why we chose it, and the role it plays in the formula.

Botanical Oils

The foundation of every formula.

Squalane — A lightweight emollient used throughout the range for its silky, fast-absorbing feel. Halo

Camellia Oil — Certified organic. A base oil in Halo, chosen for its light texture and antioxidant content. Halo

Meadowfoam Seed Oil — A stable, cushioning oil used in Halo for its comfortable, non-greasy finish. Halo

Oat Oil — A gentle base oil at the centre of Ember's formula, chosen for its mild, comfortable feel. Ember

Jojoba Oil — Certified organic. A versatile base oil used across several collections, chosen for its similarity to skin's own natural oils. Arc

Centella-infused Oil — A botanical infusion used in Arc, chosen for its long history of use on changing skin. Arc

Marula Oil — Certified organic. Rich in antioxidants; used in Velvet for its light, fast-absorbing texture. Velvet

Rosehip CO₂ Extract — Certified organic. Used in Velvet for its naturally occurring actives and rich colour. Velvet

Sweet Almond Oil — Certified organic. A classic emollient oil used in Arc for its soft, cushioning texture. Arc

Watermelon Seed Oil — A light, fast-absorbing oil used in Onyx, suited to combination and oil-prone skin. Onyx

Black Cumin Seed Oil — Certified organic. Used in Onyx for its distinctive texture and long history in skincare. Onyx

Tamanu Oil — Used in Onyx for its rich, distinctive texture. Onyx

Prickly Pear Seed Oil — Antioxidant-rich; used in Lumen for its lightweight, silky finish. Lumen

Castor Oil — Certified organic. A smooth, glossy oil used in our Lip Balm for slip and shine.

Sea Buckthorn Pulp CO₂ — Certified organic. A concentrated extract used in our Lip Balm for its natural colour and antioxidant content.

Actives & Extracts

Purposefully chosen ingredients.

THD Ascorbate (Vitamin C) — A stable, oil-soluble form of vitamin C, used in Lumen for its stability compared to other vitamin C forms. Lumen

Bakuchiol — A plant-derived alternative to retinol, used in Velvet as part of its renewal-focused formula. Velvet

Bisabolol — A naturally occurring compound found in chamomile, used in Ember for its long history of use in formulas for reactive-prone skin. Ember

Calendula CO₂ Extract — A botanical extract used in Ember, chosen to suit the collection's focus on delicate skin. Ember

Vitamin E — An antioxidant included in every formula to help protect the oils from oxidation and keep the formula stable.

Rosemary CO₂ Extract — A natural antioxidant used alongside tocopherol in our adult collections to help maintain formula stability.

Schisandra Berry Extract — An antioxidant-rich botanical extract used in Lumen's formula. Lumen

Formula Essentials

Ingredients that shape the experience.

Beeswax — A structuring ingredient that gives our lip balms their texture and hold.

Tallow — The base of our balms, valued for its rich, cushioning feel and long history of use in skincare.

Shea Butter — A rich butter used in Arc for its dense, cushioning texture. Arc

Colloidal Oat — A finely milled oat ingredient with a long history of use in formulas for sensitive skin. Bath

Coconut Milk Powder — Certified organic. Disperses through bath water as part of our Mineral Bath Soak formula. Bath

Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt) — A traditional bathing mineral, included in our Mineral Bath Soak. Bath

Magnesium Chloride — A second bathing mineral, traditionally used in bathing rituals. Bath

Our Ingredient Philosophy

Every ingredient has a role, clearly explained.

We don't choose ingredients because they're fashionable. We start with what the formula needs to do, then choose ingredients that can meaningfully contribute to that purpose. Nothing is included without a reason. That's the standard behind everything we make.

How We Choose Ingredients