INGREDIENTS

WHAT GOES INTO GD/BOTANICALS

Let's start with what doesn't. No parabens. No toxins. No preservatives. No harmful chemicals. Nothing bad at all. Just quality ingredients that are good for you, resulting in products you can feel good about. We're so proud of our ingredients that we've listed them all below. So you know exactly what goes into our products and what you get out of them.

ANTIOXIDANTS BUTTERS & WAXES CARRIER OILS ESSENTIAL OILS

Antioxidants

Antioxidants, like vitamins and plant compounds, shield skin from damage caused by free radicals, environmental aggressors, and UV radiation. When used in skincare products, they neutralize harmful molecules, promoting skin's health, reducing signs of aging, and maintaining a youthful, glowing complexion.

CoQ10

CoQ10 (Ubiquinone) is a potent antioxidant that shields skin from oxidative stress, boosts collagen and elastin, and enhances firmness and radiance. As natural levels decline with age, topical application helps maintain a youthful, healthy complexion by supporting skin’s resilience and vitality.

Rosemary Extract

Rosemary extract is rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress. It helps protect skin from pollutants, assists in maintaining skin's natural resilience, and enhances overall skin vitality.

Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E oil, a potent antioxidant, fights free radicals and environmental stressors. It shields skin from premature aging, supports collagen production, and promotes healing, leaving skin nourished and radiant.

Carrier Oils

Carrier oils dilute essential oils and “carry” them safely to your skin, ensuring effective absorption without irritation. Lightly scented or unscented, they preserve essential oils’ therapeutic benefits. At GD/Botanicals, we craft many of our own infused carrier oils, using only non-comedogenic options to deeply nourish without clogging pores—perfect for all skin types.

Buriti Oil

Rich in unsaturated fatty acids and Vitamins E and A, buriti oil rebuilds, moisturizes, and rehydrates skin. The richest natural source of beta-carotene (Vitamin A), buriti oil boosts collagen production, increases cell turnover, neutralizes free radicals, and reduces pigmentation.

Castor Oil

Castor oil is packed with nutrients that nourish and protect your skin. It's rich in fatty acids that help promote collagen production and is known to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and even help to reduce redness, inflammation and treat skin dryness and acne.

Cacay Oil

Cacay oil is a powerhouse anti-aging ingredient with three times more retinol than rosehip oil, plus Vitamin E and linoleic acid. It boosts collagen, enhances elasticity, smooths fine lines, and deeply hydrates, leaving skin nourished, radiant, and youthful without clogging pores.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil hydrates, soothes, and possesses natural antimicrobial properties, promoting softness, reducing inflammation, and supporting overall skin health. (And it smells soooo good!)

Camellia Oil

Rich in oleic acid and vitamins A, B, D, and E, camellia oil helps to reduce inflammation, moisturize skin, promote elasticity, deliver antioxidants, and protect from free radicals to support a healthy, youthful complexion.

Fractionated Coconut Oil

Fractionated coconut oil is light, non-greasy, absorbs readily, and moisturizes deeply, making it ideal for nourishing and softening skin without clogging pores.

Butters and Waxes

Butters and waxes, such as shea butter and beeswax, play a crucial role in skincare products. They act as natural emollients, sealing in moisture and creating a protective barrier on the skin's surface. These ingredients enhance hydration, soothe irritation, and provide a smooth texture, promoting healthier and more supple skin.

Beeswax

Beeswax seals in moisture, forms a protective barrier, and locks in nourishment. Its anti-inflammatory and humectant properties enhance skin's softness, promoting a hydrated and healthy complexion.

Mango Butter

Mango Butter is emollient-rich, locking in moisture, softening skin, and promoting elasticity. Its vitamins and fatty acids help rejuvenate and improve the overall texture, leaving a healthy glow.

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter deeply moisturizes, improves elasticity, and contains antioxidants that fight free radicals. Its rich texture nourishes and soothes, leaving skin supple, smooth, and rejuvenated.

Shea Butter

Shea Butter is a natural emollient, rich in vitamins and fatty acids. It deeply moisturizes, soothes, and helps repair skin, offering a soft, nourished, and radiant complexion.

Kombo Butter

Kombo butter is a powerhouse skincare ingredient rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It soothes irritation, deeply hydrates, promotes collagen production, and helps reduce scars, blemishes, and fine lines naturally.

Essential Oils

Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts that offer powerful skincare benefits. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and natural compounds, they help soothe irritation, balance oil production, and promote a radiant complexion. Whether hydrating dry skin, calming inflammation, or supporting skin regeneration, essential oils enhance overall skin health with their therapeutic properties.

Lavender

Lavender's versatile benefits soothe irritation, calm the mind, and enhance skin's natural renewal process.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg's stimulating essence supports circulation, enhancing skin's vibrancy and offering a warm and comforting aroma.

Peppermint Japanese

Peppermint Japanese: Japanese Peppermint's cooling effect soothes discomfort and invigorates the senses, providing a refreshed skin experience.

Spearmint

Spearmint's cooling sensation soothes irritation, offering a refreshed and comfortable feeling to the skin.

Lemon

Lemon's brightening properties promote a fresh, radiant complexion, while its cheerful scent uplifts mood and spirits.

Orange (Sweet)

Sweet Orange's rich vitamins promote skin's vitality, while its uplifting aroma boosts mood and revitalizes the senses.

Rosemary - ct Cineole (Tunisia)

Rosemary's antioxidant-rich nature protects skin from environmental stressors, promoting a vitalized and renewed complexion.

Thyme

Thyme's antibacterial qualities cleanse and rejuvenate, making it beneficial for maintaining skin's overall health.

Marjoram (Sweet)

Sweet Marjoram's calming properties soothe skin discomfort, promoting relaxation and a refreshed complexion.

Patchouli

Patchouli's cell-renewing benefits support skin's rejuvenation, while its earthy fragrance provides a grounding and comforting experience.

Sandalwood

Sandalwood's grounding and anti-aging properties nurture skin, offering a luxurious and revitalizing experience for both skin and senses.

Vanilla Absolute

Vanilla Absolute is a luxurious skincare ingredient with powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial benefits. It protects against free radicals, soothes irritation, fights acne, and locks in moisture—leaving skin soft, hydrated, and radiant with its warm, comforting aroma.