Our Ingredients and Their Benefits

LoriBee product ingredients are carefully selected for quality, safety and sustainability.  We never use synthetic fragrances, sulfates, parabens or toxic chemicals in our products.  We strive to use Certified Organic, Fair Trade and sustainably grown products.  See the ingredient list for more details on the ingredients in each of our products. 

Oils

Almond oil is known for nourishing the skin and making it smooth. It contains antioxidants that combat acne and inflammation. It is also a protection against UV damage. It is rich in vitamin E, which helps your skin cell regeneration to have younger looking skin.

Avocado oil hydrates dry skin and, is also known to soothe psoriasis and other skin problems. This oil is one of the “thicker” oils, which penetrates the skin deep down and can help more mature skin with a faster recovery rate.

Canola oil is helpful with dry skin and keeps your skin moisturized. It is high in vitamins that will help fight dark spots, acne and lower the process of aging skin.

Castor oil fights signs of aging while also reducing the signs of acne. It is a great oil for dry skin and also helps inflamed or sunburned skin.

Coconut oil is used to kill bacteria and acts as an antibacterial. It is also known to protect and soften skin. It helps reduce the visibility of cellulite.

Neem seed oil is used for its antibacterial properties, it does have a strong seed smell. It is conditioning, soothing, healing and many other amazing benefits. It is known to help aid with sensitive skin and sunburns.

Olive oil is a ”lighter” oil which will leave your skin feel smooth and none greasy. Since it is light, it will not clog your pores and will moisturize your skin. It is also known to help speed up wound healing while protecting against sun damage.

Palm oil is rich in antioxidants, which fight against free radicals that damage skin. It also contains healing properties that help with sun damaged skin.

*The palm oils we use is Fair Trade Certified through Fair For Life, a fair trade certifying agency ensuring sustainable practices are used from the point of harvest throughout the complete supply chain.

Safflower oil is oil with high levels of linoleic acid, which helps unclog pores and rejuvenates skins appearance. It also will make your skin have a faster cell turn over to assist the healing of scars and wrinkles.

Soybean oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the soybean. It is rich in Vitamin E and can stimulate the regrowth of new skin cells while improving the process of healing. 

Butters

Cocoa Butter has a variety of benefits some of the major ones are, healing scars, combating dry skin and overall skin health.

Mango Butter moisturizes rough, dry skin to make smooth and silky. It is known to fight off fine lines and wrinkles. It also has properties that can treat skin conditions such as eczema and sunburns.

Shea butter is highly moisturizing and helps improve skins elasticity. It can be used as a mild SPF and assists with the recovery of skin cells to erase signs of aging.

Essential Oils

Cedar wood essential oil will relax and soothe the mind and helps skin appear healthy. It is also a natural insect repellent.

Clove essential oil is warm and very spicy smelling and when inhaled it is stimulating and energizing. It has antioxidant properties that can kill bacteria.

Eucalyptus essential oil helps cleanse and purify the skin. It is known to aid in relaxation and is invigorating when inhaled.

Geranium essential oil aids in the repairing of dry skin and will improve the appearance. It is also a natural bug repellent and is calming when inhaled.

Lavender essential oil soothes irritated skin and promotes feelings of relaxation when inhaled. It also aids in the healing of scars and wrinkles.

Lemon essential oil is refreshing mood lifter and purifies the air. Its scent promotes a positive energizing mood.

Lemongrass essential oil is good to relieve tense muscles and can be used as a skins toner. When applied to skin it will naturally repel insects.

Orange essential oil is an uplifting and energizing essential oil. It also is a powerful cleanser and can assist in purifying your skin.

Patchouli essential oil reduces the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes and irritated skin. Also, it soothes skin while adding the glow of a healthy complexion.

Peppermint essential oil is invigorating and uplifting when inhaled. It is a natural bug repellent and will give your skin a cooling feeling.

Rosemary essential oil helps reduce feelings of nervousness and combats fatigue. Its energizing scent will aid in concentration.

Spearmint essential oil is invigorating and lifts mood when inhaled. It will leave your skin feeling fresh and minty.

**All essential oils should be used with caution. Please notice that some oils may cause certain people to have different reactions, check with your Physician before using.**


Other Ingredients

Beeswax is conditioning and moisturizing for the skin. It protects skin by softening it and soothing it.

Bentonite clay removes toxins away from skin and can help alleviate irritated skin. It allows skin cells to repair damaged areas, while also assisting in healing sore muscles.

Diatomaceous earth is a natural bug repellent. Will help rid your skin of dryness and give it a healthy bright glow.

French green clay will help detoxify the skin. It will attach itself to impurities and then wash them away. It also exfoliates dry skin and unclogs pores.

Sodium Hydroxide is an essential ingredient in the soap making process.  After it is mixed with a liquid and then that solution is mixed with fats and oils the solution saponifies and turns into soap.  After the curing process there is no sodium hydroxide left - only pure soap remains.

Added "Pretty" Ingredients

Cocoa powder is used to naturally change the color of the soap but also has many skin benefits. It is exfoliating and also helps skin cells regenerate to produce younger looking skin.

Cacao nibs is used as an exfoliate and also gives the soap a chocolaty aroma.

Dried rosemary is used as an aesthetic addition to the soap. It also is an exfoliate to scrub away dried skin.

Dried sage is used as an aesthetic addition to the soap. Sage has antibacterial, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It offers a natural light scrub while lathering.

Oats soothes itchy or irritated skin. It helps absorbs oil skin and exfoliates dry skin.

Orange zest is not only beneficial for its citrusy smell but also helps remove black heads and soothes dry skin. It naturally leaves the skin glowing.