Natural Ingredients Glossary
Every product we make at Rinse starts with a question: does this ingredient do something real? We've been formulating natural bath and body products in Monroe, Georgia since 2003, and in that time we've learned to trust a short, purposeful ingredient list over a long, impressive-sounding one.
This glossary covers every ingredient we use — plant-derived oils, mineral clays, essential oils, grass-fed tallow, botanicals, and more. For each one you'll find what it is, what it does for your skin, and exactly which Rinse products you'll find it in. No greenwashing, no filler ingredients, no mystery.
We believe you should know what goes on your skin and why. Use the filters below to explore by letter, or search for a specific ingredient you've seen on one of our labels.
Activated Charcoal
Carbo Activatus
Description
Activated charcoal can help draw out impurities and excess oil from the skin, helping lead to a clearer complexion.
Adsorptive
Benefits
- Helps absorb excess oil
- Attracts and binds to dirt, oil, toxins, and other impurities on the skin's surface and within pores
- Can contribute to the appearance of smaller, less noticeable pores
- May help prevent and reduce acne breakouts.
- Smoother skin texture
Aloe Vera
Aloe Barbadensis
Description
Soothes and hydrates the skin, helping to aid in wound healing and reducing inflammation.
Soothing
Benefits
- High water content which helps with hydration
- Cooling effect
- Soothing to irritation
- Helps promote wound healing by stimulating collagen production and accelerating skin cell regeneration
- Helps reduce inflammation
Almond Oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis or Sodium Almondate
Description
Rich in nutrients, Almond Oil provides gentle cleansing and conditioning, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth.
Gentle Cleansing
Benefits
- A gentle oil that cleanses without stripping the skin
- Softens and soothes the skin
- Beneficial for dry and sensitive skin
- Rich in healthy fats and vitamin E to nourish the skin
Found In
Apricot Kernel Meal
Prunus Armeniaca Powder
Description
Provides a physical exfoliation that helps to slough away dead skin cells, revealing smoother, brighter, and more radiant skin.
Exfoliating
Benefits
- Gentle Exfoliation
- Deeper moisturization due to removal of dead skin cells
- Rich in Antioxidants & Vitamins
- Anti-inflammatory properties
Apricot Kernel Oil
Prunus Armeniaca
Description
A light and non-greasy oil extracted from apricot kernels offers moisturizing, skin-softening, and antioxidant benefits due to its rich content of fatty acids and vitamins.
Moisturizing
Benefits
- Hydrating but not greasy
- Rich in fatty acids
- Rich in vitamins A, B, & E
- Anti-Aging properties
- Skin-softening
- Moisturizing
Argan Oil
Argania Spinosa
Description
Deeply moisturizes and nourishes skin and hair, offering antioxidant protection and promoting a healthy, radiant appearance.
Moisturizing
Benefits
- Deeply hydrates hair, combating dryness and frizz
- Shields hair from heat styling and environmental damage
- May contribute to increased skin elasticity, potentially reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Can calm irritated skin conditions
- Antioxidant Protection
- Moisturizes cuticles, promoting healthy nail growth
Arnica
Arnica Montana Flower
Description
Helps reduce inflammation and pain, particularly in bruises and muscle soreness.
Pain Relief
Benefits
- Helps relieve muscle aches, pains, and stiffness
- Minimize bruising and swelling
- Reduce swelling and discomfort
- May aid in the healing of minor wounds
Found In
Muscle Rub- Call to Order
Arrowroot Powder
Maranta Arundinacea
Description
A starch obtained from the roots of the arrowroot that helps absorb moisture while also softening the skin.
Absorbant
Benefits
- Absorbs moisture
- Helps neutralize odor
- Skin softening
- Skin soothing properties
- Natural alternative to Talc
Found In
Avocado Oil
Persea Gratissima or Sodium Avocadoate
Description
Packed with vitamins and high in oleic acid, it is a gentle and effective moisturizer.
Vitamin-Rich
Benefits
- Prevents moisture loss
- Acts as an antioxidant
- Promotes collagen production
- Reduces inflammation
- Fights acne and promotes cellular regeneration
Baking Soda
Sodium Bicarbonate
Description
A natural alkaline substance that helps control odor while also having skin-softening properties. In our dissolvable bath products, Baking soda creates the fizziness.
Odor Neutralizing
Benefits
- Creates the fizzing action when it reacts with Citric Acid & Water
- Skin Softening properties when dissolved
- Helps neutralize acidic environments where odor thrives
- Exfoliating
Beer
Saponified Beer
Description
Beer is known to be an anti-inflammatory if applied topically to the skin. And in the soap, the beer gives the soap a great thick & creamy lather.
Creamy
Benefits
- Creamy lather
- Natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities for the skin
- Vitamin Bs in beer help moisturize the skin
- Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin from damage.
Found In
Beeswax
Cera Alba
Description
Naturally derived from honeycombs, beeswax is a thickening, emulsifying, and protective agent in a range of products, creating a moisture-sealing barrier and enhancing texture.
Protective Barrier
Benefits
- Helps seal in moisture
- Creates a protective barrier
- Moisturizing
- Thickening agent
- Contributes to the consistency of products like lip balms, salves, and solid lotions
- Natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities
- Said to help in healing wounds
Found In
Bentonite Clay
Bentonite
Description
Formed from volcanic ash, Bentonite clay is known for its absorbent properties, helping to draw out oils and impurities from the skin.
Absorbant
Benefits
- Cleanse the skin deeply
- Draws out impurities & excess oils
- Can help to minimize the appearance of pores.
- Can help to regulate oil production making it great for acne-prone skin & oily skin
- Helps to soothe inflamed skin and promote healing.
Bergamot Essential Oil
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil.
Description
A unique sweet, citrusy aroma with a hint of spice and floral notes, offers a wide range of potential benefits for mood, skin, and overall well-being.
Cleansing
Benefits
- Helps to elevate mood, reduce feelings of sadness and depression, and promote cheerfulness and energy
- Can help cleanse the skin, prevent the growth of harmful bacteria
- Can help regulate sebum production
- Antifungal qualities against certain types of fungus
Found In
Cajeput Oil
Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaputi Leaf Oil
Description
Its fresh, strong aroma is considered uplifting and is traditionally used to repel mosquitos.
Bug Repellant
Benefits
- May help to purify the skin without over-drying
- May help with minor cuts, bites, and rashes
- Used to repel insects, especially mosquitos
Found In
Calendula
Calendula Officinalis
Description
Skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing benefits due to its rich antioxidant and anti-microbial properties.
Healing
Benefits
- May promote faster wound healing by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the affected area
- Soothe irritated skin and reduce inflammation
- Can help improve skin hydration and firmness
- Helps protect skin cells from damage
Found In
Camphor
Camphor
Description
Camphor helps provide a cooling, analgesic effect on the skin, relieving minor pain and itching.
Relieving
Benefits
- Helps relieve minor aches and pains
- Soothe itchy skin
- Helps reduce swelling and redness
- Soothing cooling sensation
- When breathed in, can open nasal passages & loosen mucus
Found In
Muscle Rub- Call to Order
Cane Sugar
Saccharum Officinarum
Description
Cane sugar, through its glycolic acid content, gently exfoliates and hydrates the skin, promoting a smoother, brighter complexion.
Exfoliating
Benefits
- Gently exfoliates the skin by removing dead skin cells
- Helps the skin retain moisture
- Encourages cell turnover
- Improves skin texture
Found In
Carbomer
Carbomer
Description
Carbomer acts as a thickening agent, giving lotions a smooth, creamy, and desirable consistency.
Thickener
Benefits
- Maintains product integrity
- Thickening agent for creamy texture
- Prevents oil and water from separating
Found In
Castor Oil
Ricinus Communis
Description
Primarily functions as a potent emollient and humectant, providing deep moisture and promoting skin softening
Moisturizing
Benefits
- Draws moisture from the air into the skin, keeping it hydrated.
- Soothes irritated skin
- Softens the skin
- Help to soothe and heal cracked or chapped lips
- Added shine
- Protective barrier
Cayenne Extract
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract.
Description
Derived from the cayenne pepper plant, Cayenne extract helps to increase circulation to help soothe muscles and joint pain.
Soothing
Benefits
- Known for its ability to increase blood flow to the area where it's applied
- Can create a warming sensation on the skin.
- Contains potent antioxidants
- Might contribute to a brighter and more even skin tone
- Can be soothing for sore muscles and joints
Cedarwood Essential oil
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
Description
A woody, warm, and often balsamic aroma, it has calming, grounding, and skin-soothing properties, as well as its potential to repel insects and support hair health.
Soothing
Benefits
- Promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety
- Can help soothe skin irritations, reduce redness, and combat acne-causing bacteria
- Can help regulate the production of sebum
- Can help tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of pores and wrinkles
- May help improve hair growth in individuals
- Can help to treat dandruff and other scalp conditions.
- A natural insect repellent against moths, ants, and ticks.
Found In
Chili Oil
Capsicum Annem Seed Oil
Description
A warm, spicy aroma with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Relieving
Benefits
- Anti-inflammatory properties that may help relieve joint pain, muscle aches, sprains, and stiffness
- Can stimulate blood circulation in the body.
- May help prevent skin infections
- Contains compounds that can fight free radicals.
Found In
Cinnamon Essential oil
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil
Description
A warm, spicy aroma with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Immune Support
Benefits
- Useful for cleaning and supporting the immune system
- Comforting and can help boost energy and circulation.
- Powerful antiseptic properties
- Can be uplifting, helping to ease feelings of exhaustion and depression.
Citric Acid
Citric Acid
Description
An organic acid that occurs naturally in citrus fruits, that when combined with Baking Soda & water, creates fizziness in the water.
Fizzing Agent
Benefits
- Creates the fizzing action when it reacts with Baking Soda & Water
- Hard water softener
- helps balance the pH of the water
Found In
Clays
Kaolin, Illite, Montmorillonite, Iron Oxide
Description
Natural clays deeply cleanse, detoxify, absorb oil, gently exfoliate, and soothe the skin due to their unique mineral composition and absorbent properties.
Detoxifying
Benefits
- Deep cleansing and detoxification of toxins, impurities, and excess sebum
- Excellent at absorbing excess oil
- Particularly beneficial for oily and acne-prone skin
- Can help to minimize the appearance of enlarged pores.
- Soothing and Anti-inflammatory Properties
- Natural clays contain various minerals like silica, magnesium, calcium, and zinc, which can be beneficial for skin health
- Balances the skin's moisture levels without completely stripping it dry
Found In
Christmas Cookie Body Buff-Seasonal
Spiced Cranberry Body Buff-Seasonal
Clove Essential oil
Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil.
Description
Derived from the flower buds of the clove tree, it has a potent, warm, and spicy aroma and is useful for a variety of health and wellness applications.
Immune Support
Benefits
- Useful for cleaning and supporting the immune system
- Comforting and can help boost energy and circulation.
- Antiviral properties that may help inhibit the replication of certain viruses.
- Can help ease muscle aches, sprains, and joint pain.
- A very high level of antioxidants
Cocoa Butter
Theobroma Cacao or Sodium Cocoa Butterate
Description
A natural fat derived from cocoa beans that is rich in fatty acids & antioxidants that is rich, creamy, and meltable.
Moisturizing
Benefits
- Helps to hydrate and soften the skin with fatty acids
- Creates a protective barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss
- Helps soothe dry skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis
Cocoa Powder
Theobroma Cacao
Description
Rich in antioxidants, cocoa powder can help protect skin from damage, improve hydration, and enhance elasticity, in addition to a yummy chocolatey scent.
Antioxidant Rich
Benefits
- Helps improve hydration and moisture retention
- Potent antioxidants that can help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals
- May also contribute to increased skin elasticity
- Anti-inflammatory effects, which could be beneficial for soothing irritated skin
Coconut Alcohol
Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Description
A mild cleanser that comes from coconuts and is what makes the shampoo bars lather. It's made from the fatty acid of coconuts, not petroleum like other harmful sulfates.
Cleansing
Benefits
- Efficiently removes dirt, oil, and product buildup from the hair and scalp.
- Good, foamy lather
- A more natural alternative to some other sulfates like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
- Milder and less likely to cause irritation or strip the hair of its natural oils compared to pure SLS
Found In
Coconut Oil
Cocos Nucifera or Sodium Cocoate
Description
Essential for creating a bubbly lather and locking in skin moisture.
Nourishing
Benefits
- Forms a protective barrier to retain hydration
- Anti-inflammatory with polyphenols and fatty acids
- Supports skin healing and reduces scarring
- Combats acne and eczema with antioxidants
Coffee
Coffea Arabica Seed Powder
Description
The antioxidants and caffeine content may help to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and temporarily tighten the skin.
Caffeinating
Benefits
- Rich in Antioxidants
- May help reduce inflammation and redness, potentially benefiting those with skin conditions like rosacea or acne.
- Gentle Exfoliation
- Can stimulate blood flow, which may help to improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of cellulite.
- Can increase blood circulation to the scalp too, delivering more nutrients to the hair follicles
- Can promote smoother, brighter skin
- Caffeine's vasoconstrictive properties can help to constrict blood vessels, reducing puffiness and dark circles around the eyes.
- Caffeine may help block the effects of the hormone associated with hair loss.
Colloidial Oatmeal
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Description
Colloidal oatmeal soothes and protects the skin by forming a barrier that locks in moisture and relieves irritation, itching, and inflammation.
Soothing
Benefits
- Anti-inflammatory properties that can calm irritated skin
- Helps with conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, and even insect bites or sunburn
- Reduces redness & inflammation
- The starches and beta-glucan help the skin retain moisture by forming a protective film on the surface
- Natural lipids help to replenish the skin's natural oils and prevent dryness
- Protects the skin barrier
- Gently cleanses the skin without stripping away natural moisture
- Contains antioxidants like vitamin E and avenanthramides, which help to protect the skin from free radical damage
- May have prebiotic-like properties, which can help to support a balanced and healthy skin microbiome
Copaiba Oil
Copaifera Officinalis
Description
May help alleviate muscle soreness and tension through its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Pain Relief
Benefits
- Rich in beta-caryophyllene (BCP), a compound can help to reduce inflammation
- May help to alleviate muscle pain and discomfort
- Can promote muscle relaxation
Found In
Muscle Rub - Call to order
Corn Starch
Zea Mays
Description
Extracted from the starchy part of the corn kernel, known as the endosperm, Corn Starch helps slow the reaction of Baking Soda & Citric Acid to make the fizz last longer.
Slows the Reaction
Benefits
- Controls the fizziness
- Hard water softener
- Binding agent
Found In
Dead Sea Mud
Maris Limus
Description
21 minerals found in Dead Sea mud deeply cleanse and mineralize the skin, which can help to improve skin hydration, reduce impurities, and soothe certain skin conditions.
Purifying
Benefits
- Imported directly from the Dead Sea
- Opens up the pores & pulls impurities from the skin
- Effectively washes away dirt, grime, and excess oils without being harsh on the skin.
- Gently exfoliates the skin, allowing the minerals & all around goodness to be able to penetrate the skin.
- Pulls impurities from the skin and replaces them with skin-loving minerals
- Incredibly soothing and even can be amazing for tricky skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, and even rosacea.
Emulsifying Blend
Cetearyl Alcohol & Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Description
This is crucial in creating stable emulsions, like lotions and creams, where oil and water are combined. It is a combination of Cetearyl Alcohol (a fatty acid that acts as a thickener) & Behentrimonium Methosulfate (surfactant that helps condition).
Binding
Benefits
- Primary function is to bind water and oil-based ingredients together
- Contributes to the smooth, creamy texture In products
- Ensures that beneficial ingredients like moisturizers, vitamins, and antioxidants are evenly distributed and effectively delivered to the hair.
- Provides excellent conditioning properties to the hair, reducing static, detangling, and making it softer and smoother.
- Reduces frizz and flyaways
Found In
Emulsifying Wax
Emulsifying Wax NF (Cetearyl Alcohol & Polysorbate 60)
Description
Emulsifying wax is crucial in creating stable emulsions, like lotions and creams, where oil and water are combined. It is a combination of Cetearyl Alcohol (a fatty acid that acts as a thickener) & Polysorbate 60 (surfactant that helps blend oil & water).
Binding
Benefits
- Primary function is to bind water and oil-based ingredients together
- Contributes to the smooth, creamy texture In products
- Ensures that beneficial ingredients like moisturizers, vitamins, and antioxidants are evenly distributed and effectively delivered to the skin.
Epsom Salt
Magnesium Sulfate
Description
Epsom salt baths can soothe sore muscles, reduce stress, and soften skin due to the magnesium sulfate content.
Soothing
Benefits
- Soothes muscles
- Promotes skin hydration
- Contains minerals like magnesium which can contribute to skin health
- Many people find relief from muscle aches, tension, and even arthritis pain after soaking
- Helpful for soothing irritated skin conditions
- Often used to relieve foot pain, swelling, and even fungal infections
Found In
Eucalyptus Essential oil
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Description
A fresh, earthy, and minty aroma known for decongestant, expectorant, and invigorating properties, benefiting respiratory health.
Invigorating
Benefits
- Opens the sinuses
- Decongestant & Expectorant helping with sinuses, sickness, & allergies
- Anti-inflammatory properties that can help to ease muscle aches, joint pain, and even pain
- Can help ease headaches
- Can help strengthen the skin's natural moisture barrier
- Antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial properties help clean the skin
Found In
Flavor Oil
Flavor Oil
Description
A natural flavor oil used in our lip balms that it safe to ingest since it's right there on the lips.
Scent
Benefits
- Natural & organic flavoring for lip balms
- Safe to ingest & be on your lips all day long
- Provides scent to the lip balm
Found In
Fragrance
Fragrance
Description
Oil used in many of our products to give them the scents you all know & love. Fragrance has become a dirty word in the clean beauty industry but we strive to source the cleanest synthetic fragrances possible.
Scent
Benefits
- Products marked as 98% Natural or below contain a Fragrance Oil
- Products that contain no fragrance include: Roll-ons, Shower Bombs, Soaking Salts, Facial Masks, Nourishing Oils, Tallow Balms, Pucker Sticks, deBug, Refreshing Sprays, Handy-tizers, Salt Scrubs, Peppofoot products, Salves, Loofah Soaps, Shampoo & Conditioner Bars, & Indulgence Bars
Frankincense Essential oil
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Description
A warm, earthy, and slightly spicy aroma, is loved for its skin-rejuvenating, immune-supporting, and emotionally grounding benefits.
Anti-Aging
Benefits
- Helps to to improve skin tone, elasticity, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, scars, and blemishes
- Can help regulate sebum production
- Deeply grounding, helping to reduce feelings of stress & anxiety
- Can help soothe skin irritations & redness
Ginger Essential oil
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Description
A warm, spicy aroma with the ability reduce inflammation and provide warming comfort.
Pain Relieving
Benefits
- Anti-inflammatory properties that can help to ease muscle aches, joint pain, and headaches.
- A pain-relieving effect when applied topically
- May help to break up mucus and relieve congestion
- Can promote healthy circulation when massaged into the skin
- Can be invigorating and help to combat fatigue and improve focus.
Ginseng
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Description
This powerful root helps to promote hair growth, reduce hair loss, improve scalp health, and strengthen hair.
Hair Care
Benefits
- Can stimulate hair follicles, encouraging new hair growth and potentially making existing hair grow thicker.
- May help inhibit the production of the hormone linked to hair loss
- Can enhance blood flow to the scalp
- Can soothe scalp irritation and reduce inflammation
- Way help regulate oil production on the scalp,
- By neutralizing free radicals, ginseng might help preserve natural hair color.
Glycerine USP
Glycerine USP
Description
A powerful humectant that draws moisture from the air into the hair and scalp.
Moisturizing
Benefits
- Glycerine is derived from natural sources & USP stands for United States Pharmacopeia
- Glycerine that meets USP standards has a high level of purity (typically 99% or higher).
- Provides deep hydration
- Softens strands
- Reduces frizz
- Improves elasticity
- Promotes shine
- Potentially alleviates dry scalp conditions like dandruff
Found In
Grapeseed Oil
Vitis Vinifera
Description
Grapeseed Oil provides lightweight moisturization, antioxidant protection, and skin-softening benefits due to being rich in antioxidants, particularly linoleic acid and vitamin E.
Protection
Benefits
- Easily absorbed by the skin
- Hydration without feeling greasy
- Improves skin texture
- Non-comedogenic making it suitable for oily and acne-prone skin
- Helps strengthen the skin's natural barrier
- Can help lighten dark spots
Hemp Seed Oil
Cannabis Sativa
Description
Grapeseed Oil provides lightweight moisturization, antioxidant protection, and skin-softening benefits due to being rich in antioxidants, particularly linoleic acid and vitamin E.
Recovery
Benefits
- Rich in essential fatty acids- omega-6 & 3
- Softening and smoothing to the skin's texture
- Balances the skin's oil production
- Helps reduce muscle inflammation and soreness after exercise.
- Aids in muscle recovery and function
- Provides essential nutrients that support muscle health
Found In
Muscle Rub- Call to Order
