OUR INGREDIENTS
Our products are jam-packed with skin-loving goodness that nourishes and revitalizes. To ensure you enjoy all their benefits for as long as possible, click the link below for essential care instructions!
INGREDIENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
How Natural Are Our Products?
At Peel Riverside, we prioritize lowering our toxic threshold, which is why we not only use our own products but also began crafting natural alternatives.
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All our offerings are free from SLS, parabens, and phthalates. We're currently transitioning to two distinct product lines: one featuring essential oils with no synthetic ingredients, scents, or colors for our most sensitive clients, and another that's 99% natural, where we experiment with fragrance oils and cosmetic-grade colorants.
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We are committed to using only ethically sourced ingredients to ensure quality, sustainability, and the most natural experience possible.
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As for sodium hydroxide in our soaps, it’s a natural ingredient essential for soap making. Known as lye, it transforms oils and fats into soap through a process called saponification. Once this process is complete, sodium hydroxide is no longer present in its original form; it combines with oils to create soap and glycerin, making it safe and effective for cleansing without harmful residues. In fact, no solid bar soap can be made without it!
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Using top-quality, natural ingredients is what makes our handmade soap a truly exceptional experience. To create a batch of 18 soaps, we incorporate over 3 kg of premium butters and raw oils, along with raw fruit purees, exfoliants, sea salts, and high-quality essential and fragrant oils. There’s simply no comparison between our natural, skin-loving soaps and commercial options filled with detergents.
These natural ingredients not only help heal and brighten the skin but are also ideal for addressing issues like itchy, sensitive skin, acne, eczema, and psoriasis, providing gentle and nourishing cleansing without irritation.
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If any of our ingredients sound unnatural or overly chemically, it’s often just in the scientific or latin name. We have provided below a list of ingredients and their healthy benefits for you to familiarize yourself with what goes into our products. But don't just take our word for it, we encourage you to further research each ingredient for yourself to discover their healing benefits and origins. We remain a fully transparent company and list all of our ingredients on each and every product so you know what you're putting on your skin.
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Here’s a list of some of our commonly used ingredients and their benefits for skin care.
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[ The information is provided on this website is for reference purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. While the listed ingredients are associated with suggested benefits, we do not guarantee any specific healing outcomes. If you experience any skin irritation, please discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional. ]
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GORGEOUSLY RICH BUTTERS & OILS
Coconut Oil
Adds cleansing properties and produces a fluffy lather. It's rich in lauric acid, which helps in fighting bacteria and viruses on the skin.
Olive Oil
Provides moisturizing and conditioning benefits, making the soap gentle on the skin. Its high content of antioxidants like vitamin E helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Shea Butter
Nourishes and hydrates the skin, adding a creamy texture to the soap. It's known for its healing properties and ability to soothe irritation and inflammation.
Castor Oil
Boosts lather and acts as a humectant, attracting moisture to the skin. Its ricinoleic acid content helps promote healthy skin and hair growth.
Sweet Almond Oil
Conditions and soothes the skin, suitable for sensitive and dry skin types. It's lightweight and absorbs easily, providing long-lasting hydration.
Jojoba Oil
Balances skin's natural oils and provides conditioning without greasiness. It closely resembles the skin's sebum, making it suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Avocado Oil
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, nourishes and moisturizes dry or mature skin. Its oleic acid content helps regenerate skin cells and soften the skin.
Cocoa Butter
Offers deep hydration and a luxurious feel, beneficial for dry and sensitive skin. It forms a protective barrier over the skin to lock in moisture and improve elasticity.
Sustainable Palm Oil
Provides hardness to the soap, contributes to a stable lather, and adds moisturizing properties. It is sourced sustainably to minimize environmental impact.
AMAZING ENRICHING ADDITIVES
Turmeric Powder
Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, turmeric can help brighten the skin and reduce redness. It's been used for centuries in skincare for its healing benefits.
Honey
Naturally antibacterial and moisturizing, honey helps maintain skin's moisture balance and promotes healing. It's rich in enzymes and antioxidants that nourish and repair the skin.
Raw & Colloidal Oats
Soothes and gently exfoliates the skin, providing relief for dry and irritated skin conditions. Oats also help to soften and moisturize the skin, making them ideal for sensitive skin types.
Activated Charcoal
Draws out impurities from the skin, making it effective for detoxifying and deep cleansing. It can also help absorb excess oil and improve the appearance of pores.
Yogurt
Contains lactic acid, which gently exfoliates and moisturizes the skin. Yogurt also helps soothe and balance the skin's pH levels, particularly beneficial for women's genital hygiene. It's a natural probiotic that promotes healthy skin flora.
Himalayan & Sea Salts
Provides natural exfoliation, minerals, and detoxification benefits, helping to smooth skin texture and balance moisture levels. It can also help reduce inflammation and improve circulation.
Citric Acid
Naturally derived from citrus fruits and acts as a gentle exfoliant and pH adjuster, helping to slough off dead skin cells and promote skin renewal. Its antioxidant properties also help to brighten the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and improve overall skin texture and tone.
Beeswax
Yep, you read it. If we need a wax, we'll be using beeswax. We're not vegan over here. Why? Because beeswax is the ultimate health food for a wax to be applied to your skin. In body products, it offers amazing moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and healing benefits, and is rich in vitamin A, making it highly beneficial for skin health. That's not something you get in a soya wax or other plant based waxes.
Tallow
Just like beeswax, we proudly incorporate tallow in some of our products, always clearly labeled. Just as our homesteading ancestors did, we use tallow to honor the life of the animal and promote resource efficiency, minimizing environmental impact. With its exceptional moisturizing properties, tallow deeply nourishes the skin and elevates the quality of our soaps and lotions, making it a truly powerful and sustainable ingredient.
Kombucha
Kombucha soap, made with live active cultures, rinses clean without leaving soap scum and leaves your skin feeling incredibly soft. Kombucha lowers pH, and gently loosens dead skin cells, providing a mild exfoliating effect.
THERAPEUTICALLY BEAUTIFUL ESSENTIAL OILS
Lavender
Calming and soothing, ideal for relaxation and promoting sleep. It's versatile and gentle enough for all skin types, making it a popular choice in aromatherapy and skincare.
Tea Tree
Antimicrobial and antiseptic, helps treat acne and fungal infections. It's known for its purifying properties and ability to clarify and refresh the skin.
Peppermint
Refreshing and cooling, stimulates circulation and soothes skin irritation. It's invigorating and helps improve focus and mental clarity.
Lemongrass
Antibacterial and astringent, cleanses and tones the skin. Its citrusy aroma uplifts mood and promotes relaxation.
Eucalyptus
Invigorating, supports clear breathing, and has antiseptic properties. It's commonly used for respiratory support and has cooling effects on the skin.
Lemon & Lime
Brightens the skin, promotes a clear complexion, and uplifts mood. Its high vitamin C content helps protect the skin from free radical damage.
Pine Scotch
Purifies the skin, supports scalp health, and provides a grounding effect. Its woody aroma is soothing and promotes feelings of stability.
Cinnamon Leaf
Stimulates circulation, cleanses, and offers a warm, comforting aroma. It's energizing and promotes skin health with its antibacterial properties.
Clove
Protects skin with antioxidants, energizes, and has antibacterial properties. Its spicy aroma is warming and comforting.
Sweet Orange
Uplifts mood, supports healthy skin, and provides antioxidant benefits. It's refreshing and helps promote a positive outlook.
Rosemary
Stimulates circulation, provides mental clarity, and has antioxidant properties. It's revitalizing and supports overall skin and hair health.
Patchouli
In skin care products helps soothe inflammation, balance oil production, and promote skin regeneration, making it beneficial for acne-prone and aging skin.
SHAMPOO BARS & LOTIONS
Shikakai Powder
Acts as a natural cleanser and conditioner, promotes hair growth, and helps maintain scalp health. Its mild pH and nutrient-rich profile make it suitable for frequent use without stripping the scalp's natural oils, leaving hair soft and shiny.
Hibiscus Powder
Rich in vitamins and amino acids, it strengthens hair, prevents split ends, and maintains the natural hair color. Hibiscus powder's natural mucilage content conditions hair strands, making them softer and more manageable, while its antioxidants rejuvenate the scalp.
Activated Charcoal
Activated Charcoal deeply cleanses the scalp by adsorbing dirt, impurities, and excess oils, while also detoxifying and balancing oil production, making it effective for maintaining scalp health and promoting clean, refreshed hair.
SLSa
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate is NOT the same as SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate). SLS is considered toxic because it can cause skin irritation, allergies, disrupt the skin's natural barrier, and has potential links to organ toxicity with prolonged exposure. In contrast, SLSa is a natural, milder surfactant derived from coconut and palm oils, making it a safer, wholesome, non-irritating alternative for gentle cleansing.
SCI
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) is made from the renewable fatty acid, or sodium salt ester, obtained from coconut oil. This is one of the gentlest surfactants on the market and works well even in hard water. SCI is fully biodegradable and gentle enough to use in products for babies and personal cleansers.
Coco Glucoside
Is a gentle yet potent natural surfactant, is crafted from a blend of glucose (sugar) and fatty alcohols sourced from coconut oil or palm oil derivatives. This unique formulation not only cleanses but also deeply moisturizes the skin and scalp, leaving skin soft and hair silky smooth. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, baby, and acne-prone skin, Coco Glucoside enhances the bathing and hair care experience with its luxurious lather and remarkable ability to blend oil and water, ensuring thorough cleansing without stripping away natural moisture.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is derived from coconut oil fatty acids, making it a natural surfactant that’s gentle on the skin and hair. It effectively cleanses while also acting as a foaming agent and conditioner, helping to enhance the texture of shampoo bars and reduce irritation for a more pleasant washing experience.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol is not in the ethanol alcohol family that can dry out and irritate skin. On the contrary, it is a natural ingredient derived yet again from coconut fatty acids, making it a great choice for solid shampoo bars. It helps to create a creamy texture, acts as an emulsifier, and provides moisture, leaving hair feeling soft and manageable.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol is not in the ethanol alcohol family that can dry out and irritate skin. On the contrary, it is a natural ingredient derived yet again from coconut fatty acids, making it a great choice for solid shampoo bars. It helps to create a creamy texture, acts as an emulsifier, and provides moisture, leaving hair feeling soft and manageable.