Ingredients

Apothecary Seeds Ingredient

Ingredient Reference Guide

At Angélique’s Apothecary, discover the pure, natural elements that nourish and protect your skin—each ingredient thoughtfully chosen for its gentle potency and timeless wisdom. From golden oils to botanical butters, our formulations celebrate the earth’s quiet power to restore, hydrate, and shield your skin with grace. Let your daily ritual become a moment of connection to nature, where simplicity meets efficacy and beauty blooms from within.

Match Ingredients to Your Skin

Skin Type / Concern Best Oils & Butters
Baby / Sensitive Skin Tallow Jojoba Olive Sweet Almond Shea
Dry / Mature Skin Tallow Shea Cocoa Butter Sea Buckthorn Olive
Oily / Acne-Prone Skin Grapeseed Jojoba Sea Buckthorn
Healing / Barrier Repair Tallow Beeswax Castor Sea Buckthorn

Detailed Ingredient Profiles

Grass-Fed Beef Tallow

Beef Tallow (Grass-Fed)

INCI: Tallow (or Bovine Fat)

Deeply nourishing and emollient; rich in fatty acids similar to human sebum (palmitic, stearic, and oleic acids) that support the skin barrier. Naturally high in vitamins A, D, E & K for restorative, soothing, and protective care. Excellent for dry, sensitive, or compromised skin.

Jojoba Seeds and Oil

Jojoba Oil

INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Technically a liquid wax ester; mimics skin’s natural oils to balance moisture and reduce transepidermal water loss. Non-comedogenic, soothing, and stable. Great for baby and sensitive formulations.

VitaminE

Vitamin E

INCI: Tocopherol (or Mixed Tocopherols)

Antioxidant that protects oils and skin from oxidative damage. Promotes healing, supports elasticity, and enhances shelf life of natural products.

Olives and Olive Oil in a bowl

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

INCI: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

Moisturizing and barrier-repairing; rich in squalene and antioxidants. Softens and conditions dry or mature skin; gentle enough for baby use.

Castor Seeds

Castor Oil

INCI: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Highly emollient and humectant; attracts moisture and provides a glossy, protective layer. Excellent for lip balms and healing salves; supports skin regeneration and softness.

Chunk of natural Beeswax

Beeswax

INCI: Cera Alba

Natural thickener and occlusive that locks in moisture and creates a breathable barrier. Adds structure to balms and helps protect skin from environmental stress.

Sea Buckthorn Berries

Sea Buckthorn Oil

INCI: Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil

Rich in omega-7, carotenoids, and antioxidants. Promotes skin repair, boosts elasticity, and gives a natural glow. Ideal for mature, dry, or sun-exposed skin. Provides a golden tint to creams.

Grapeseeds

Grapeseed Oil

INCI: Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

Lightweight and fast-absorbing; high in linoleic acid and antioxidants. Helps tighten pores, soothe inflammation, and balance oily or acne-prone skin.

Almonds and oil

Sweet Almond Oil

INCI: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

Gentle and nourishing; rich in vitamins A, E, and oleic acid. Softens and conditions dry or irritated skin. Excellent for baby products and massage blends.

Shea Nuts and refined butter

Refined Shea Butter

INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Deeply moisturizing and rich in stearic and oleic acids. Soothes dryness, irritation, and improves skin elasticity. The refined version offers a neutral scent and lighter color ideal for sensitive-skin creams.

Cocoa Pods and raw butter

Cocoa Butter

INCI: Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

Firm butter high in stearic acid; provides lasting moisture and a protective layer. Enhances skin smoothness and elasticity with a warm, natural aroma.

Cracked Coconut and oil

Coconut Oil

INCI: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil

Semi-solid emollient with antimicrobial and conditioning properties. Supports the skin’s barrier, helps with flakiness, and creates a soft, silky feel.

Pine Rosin

INCI: Rosin (Colophonium)

A natural resin derived from pine tree sap; provides mild tackiness and structure in salves and balms. Traditionally valued for its antiseptic, protective, and drawing qualities. Adds grip and gloss to lip balms and healing salves.

White Pine Resin

INCI: Pinus Strobus Resin (or Pinus spp. Resin)

Gentle, aromatic pine resin with antiseptic and purifying properties. Supports skin recovery, helps draw impurities, and adds a subtle forest aroma to balms. Use in small amounts (melted or infused).

Organic Arnica Flower Infusion

INCI: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil & Arnica Montana Flower Extract (or use your actual carrier oil, e.g., Olea Europaea Fruit Oil & Arnica Montana Flower Extract)

Soothing and anti-inflammatory. Used for muscle relief, bruises, and general soothing in topical creams and salves. Excellent for massage or pain-relief formulations. Label as a dual-INCI: carrier oil + Arnica Montana Flower Extract.