We use a wide range of ingredients. Let's talk about them.

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At Love Logic, we believe in the power of natural ingredients (love). 

We also believe in the power of science, chemistry, and reason (logic). 

Combining the two to create effective, affordably luxurious products is our passion.

At Love Logic, we believe in reading ingredient lists, and in being informed consumers. 

We take pride in being transparent when it comes to the ingredients we use in our products. 

We don't buy premade products or bases and slap our labels onto them.  

All of our products are handcrafted from quality ingredients. 

We proudly formulate, measure, melt, mix, and package all of our own products. 

Below, you'll find every ingredient that we use, along with their purpose and benefits. 

Love Logic offers a wide range of products. Our scented products feature fragrance oils or essential oils. 

We also offer a selection of unscented body products.

We don't believe that fragrance is safe or necessary in face washes, serums, or creams. All of our face products are free of both fragrance oils and essential oils. 

The fragrance oils that we use are phthalate-free, cruelty-free, and vegan-based. They are also non-toxic,  and free of carcinogens, toxins, and other hazardous chemicals.   They contain both natural fragrances, which are extracted from plants or flowers, and synthetic fragrances, which are manufactured from man-made materials. 

The essential oils that we use are skin-safe and cosmetic-grade. They are extracted from seeds, flowers, roots, stems, or bark of plants through steam distillation, expression, or extraction. 

African black soap cleanses the skin.

Alcohol denat. (denatured alcohol), also known as SD alcohol or ethanol, is a common ingredient in skincare products like lotions, toners, and perfumes. It is a penetration enhancer, meaning it enables active ingredients to penetrate deeper into the skin. It also acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients to create non-greasy, quick-drying, lightweight formulas. 

Aloe vera works with other liquid ingredients to hydrate and soothe the skin and helps to restore moisture balance.

Aloe vera powder is a moisturizer, particularly helpful for inflamed or tight skin. It also functions as a natural colorant.

Apricot oil is rich in vitamins A and E. This oil helps to soothe and soften dry skin. 

Argan oil softens the skin.

Avocado butter is a great skin softener. 

Avocado oil is great for dry and rough skin.

Babassu oil contains lauric acid, a fatty acid present in skin which gives our skin plumpness and natural moisture. 

Bamboo extract is a very finely-milled natural exfoliant. 

Beef tallow is similar to the lipids found in youthful skin, helping to replenish skin’s elasticity and create a protective barrier that locks in moisture while allowing the skin to breathe. 

Broccoli seed oil has a high concentration of vitamin C and antioxidants that help to brighten and even out the skin tone. 

Butterfly pea flower powder soothes the skin and is rich in antioxidants. It is also used as a natural colorant. 

Castor oil increases blood circulation in skin cells and promotes overall skin health. 

Centella is a powerful antioxidant and moisturizer. 

Cocoa Butter moisturizes, softens, and smooths the skin. Deodorized cocoa butter ensures our formula doesn’t take on cocoa butter’s strong natural scent. 

Coconut oil hydrates and softens delicate skin. 

Collagen peptides help improve skin hydration and elasticity.

Comfrey oil and feverfew oil are very soothing to the skin, and can prevent irritation. 

Cucumber seed oil is soothing and hydrating, while olive squalane helps to boost the skin's natural moisture levels.

Fractionated coconut oil (aka MCT oil, or medium-chain triglyceride oil) is a type of fat found in coconut and palm kernel oils. MCT molecules are smaller than long-chain triglycerides (LCTs), making them easier to absorb. MCT oil is often distilled from coconut oil and is popular because it's less processed and more concentrated. It provides intense moisture and nourishment to the skin without feeling greasy or heavy. 

Fruit oils like raspberry seed oil, pomegranate seed oil, and cucumber seed oil hydrate the skin.

Hawaiian black salt helps make for a harder bar of soap. When water is added, the lather is very soft and moisturizing, which is great for skin. 

Hazelnut oil contains natural antioxidants, which are great for skin (including lips!).

Hemp seed oil soothes the skin and gives anti-aging properties. It nourishes the skin and improves the complexion.

Honey, a rich humectant, supports the skin's natural moisture barrier. 

Honeyquat is a water-soluble, positively charged conditioning agent and active ingredient derived from honey. It has similar properties to liquid glycerin and can be used in hair and skin care products.

Hibiscus powder is used as a colorant.

Himalayan pink salt helps make for a harder bar of soap. When water is added, the lather is very soft and moisturizing, which is great for skin. 

Irish Sea moss is a great source of plant-based collagen. 

Jojoba oilis an excellent moisturizer. Jojoba wax is a lot like sebum, the oil your skin makes to stay moisturized and supple. Because jojoba oil is so similar to sebum and has a high vitamin E content, it's an excellent carrier oil for fragrances as well as a skin softener.

Kaolin clay naturally softens the skin. 

Kokum butter is known for its emollient properties. This butter helps to restore skin elasticity and hydration. 

Magnesium oil can be very beneficial for a multitude of skin and body issues. In a soap, it works with other ingredients to soften skin. 

Mango butter provides deep hydration and help to protect and repair skin. Don't be surprised if your body butter is yellow - sometimes we use yellow shea butter, which is one natural variety of raw shea butter. The color won’t transfer to your skin.

Manuka honey has powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to heal and repair damaged skin.

Olive squalane is a plant-based, hydrogenated, and cruelty-free emollient oil that's made from pomace, the leftover material from milling olives. It's a clear, colorless, odorless, and lightweight liquid that's structurally similar to squalene, a natural oil found in human skin sebum. It provides nourishment and antioxidant protection for skin. 

Peppermint essential oil is good for oily skin. It also smells refreshing and give the senses a boost. 

Plum kernel oil is rich in essential fatty acids that help to nourish and protect the skin from free radicals. 

Pomegranate seed oil is an antioxidant-rich ingredient that can help to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Rice bran oil contains high amounts of vitamin E and fatty acids that help to rejuvenate and nourish the skin. 

Rose hydrosol hydrates and soothes the skin.

Rosehip seed oil is packed with Omegas 3, 6, 7 and 9, and are great for skin repair. 

Rosewater has many benefits for the skin, including hydration, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-aging, astringent and toning. 

Shea butter provides deep hydration and help to protect and repair skin. Don't be surprised if your body butter or other product containing shea butter is yellow or has a yellow tinge - sometimes we use yellow shea butter, which is one natural variety of raw shea butter. The color won’t transfer to your skin.

Shea nut oil is a nourishing and moisturizing oil that locks in moisture and leaves the skin feeling soft and supple.

Silk powder enhances soap's luxurious lather and contains beneficial amino acids that give skin a soft, nourished post-wash feeling. 

Sunflower oil is rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids that help to moisturize and protect your skin.

Sweet orange essential oil is works to gently exfoliate the kin and smells bright and refreshing. 

Tea tree essential oil is good for oily skin. It also smells refreshing and give the senses a boost. 

Turmeric oil inhibits the production of melanin. An overabundance of localized melanin, which is called hyperpigmentation, occurs after skin trauma, like acne scarring. 

Vitamin E oil contains natural antioxidants, which are great for skin (including lips!).

Walnut oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help to reduce inflammation and improve the skin's texture. 

Allantoin is a naturally occurring ingredient found in comfrey, aloe vera, and chamomile. It is a soothing and healing ingredient that helps to reduce inflammation and redness.

Arrowroot powder helps to absorb excess oils and provide creams with silky smooth feel and finish. It naturally helps make our formulations less oily. 

In our shower steamers, baking sodaand citric acid work together to create a fizzing action when the steamer tablet is exposed to water.

Behentrimonium chloride is derived from the natural oil of the rapeseed plant. It is a conditioning agent and emulsifier, used to help combine cream formulations. 

Beeswax provides a protective, noncomedogenic barrier for the skin. For some formulations, beeswax holds it all together. It’s the “glue” that gives our lotion bar its structure. Beeswax also helps give our formulations their occlusive, humectant, and emollient properties; it helps to create a defensive skin barrier that minimizes water loss through skin. 

Caffeine is a powerful antioxidant that can protect the skin from free radical damage caused by environmental stressors like pollution and UV radiation. This can help to prevent signs of aging and improve overall skin health. When applied topically, caffeine can have a calming effect on the skin, reducing irritation and sensitivity. In skincare products, caffeine can also improve blood flow and circulation, which may help to improve the overall texture and tone of the skin.

Cetyl alcohol is made from vegetable oil (such as palm or coconut oil). Emulsifying wax and cetyl alcohol blend together to create a creamy texture that absorbs easily into the skin.

Coconut oil, distilled water, and sodium hydroxide (lye) are some of the basic building blocks of many cold process soap recipes. Without oils and the combination of water and lye, saponification isn't possible. Many soaps found on the commercial market, manufactured by large corporations, aren't really soap. We call them soap because we use them to clean our bodies, but they're really detergent bars. 

In our shower steamers, cornstarchhelps to bind the ingredients together. 

Cucumber seed oil keeps the skin's protective barrier strong and improves firmness and elasticity.

Cyclomethicone, derived from silicon and oxygen, acts as an emollient and enhances the texture and thickness of formulations. It’s a fast-absorbing, non-greasy, noncomedogenic oil suitable for use on the face and body. 

D-panthenol, a form of Vitamin B5, helps to improve skin elasticity and tone.

Emulsifying wax is a blend of cetearyl alcohol (derived from food-grade sustainable palm oil) and polysorbate 60 (sorbitan stearate, an emulsifier, extracted from corn). Emulsifying wax is a necessary ingredient when it comes to making lotions and creams. Everyone has heard the term “water and oil don't mix”. The use of emulsifying wax will do just that – bind your oils and water together on a molecular level, with the end result being a lotion or cream. Emulsifying wax and cetyl alcoholblend together to create a creamy texture that absorbs easily into the skin.

Green tea extract calms irritation, evens out discoloration, and soothes redness and swelling.

Honeyquat, which is derived from honey, is a natural humectant that can help to hydrate and moisturize the skin. It is known for its ability to retain moisture, making it an excellent ingredient in skincare products. Honeyquat can help to soothe and calm irritated skin and can also help to improve the texture and appearance of the skin. Some benefits of using honeyquat in skincare include increased hydration, improved skin elasticity, and a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Hyaluronic acid, known for its intense hydration properties, helps to lock in moisture and leave skin feeling plump and hydrated. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring molecule used in skincare products to hydrate and plump the skin, making it appear smoother and more youthful. When applied topically, hyaluronic acid can help to increase hydration levels in the skin by attracting and holding onto water molecules. This can help to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and can also help to soothe and calm irritated or inflamed skin.

Isopropyl myristate, a combination of Isopropyl Alcohol and Myristic Acid (a naturally-occurring fatty acid) gives our lotion a lightweight and non-greasy feel. 

Kojic acid, a naturally occurring substance that is derived from mushrooms, reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation, such as age spots and melasma.

Kojic acid dipalmitate significantly reduces dark spots and hyper-pigmentation and is a safer alternative to hydroquinone, an ingredient found in many commercially-produced skin lighteners.

Mandelic acid is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that is derived from bitter almonds. It is commonly used in skincare products for its exfoliating properties and its ability to improve skin texture and tone. Mandelic acid can benefit the skin in many ways, primarily in exfoliation, anti-aging, brightening/evening skin tone, and anti-acne/antibacterial. 

Mica, a mineral that is known for its ability to reflect light, giving a shimmery or glittery effect when added to formulations, is a common colorant found in cosmetics and skincare products.

Olive squalane, a powerful emollient, smooths and softens the skin.  

Polybutene is a synthetic (lab-created) polymer. It's a clear, colorless liquid that works as a binding, glossing, and thickening agent in cosmetics. Polybutene gives lip oil its thick texture and enables it to stay on the lips. Without it, lip oils wouldn't be heavy enough to stay on the lips. Polybutene is noncomedogenic and is used in a wide range of cosmetic products but primarily in lip glosses and oils, moisturizers, cream makeup, and foundation. 

Sepimax Zen is a natural thickener that gives the formulations a luxurious texture that effortlessly glides onto the skin.

Sodium lactate (produced by the fermentation of corn or beets) moisturizes and protects skin's natural barrier.

Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate is a mild foaming agent derived from coconut and palm oils that helps create a rich, sudsy lather. It is a gentler alternative to harsher traditional surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and is often used in natural or organic bath products.

Rice Powder and sugar act as gentle exfoliants. 

Vegetable glycerin provides nourishing hydration.

White willow bark extract contains natural salicylin, and serves as a gentle exfoliant that removes the dead skin cells and excess oil from the skin surface. 

In our shower steamers, witch hazel acts as a binding agent to hold the mixture together. 

  Phenoxyethanol (and) caprylyl glycol (and) sorbic acid (preservative) is a globally-approved preservative that is paraben and formaldehyde-free. We use the smallest necessary amount this broad-spectrum formula to prevent the formation of bacteria, yeast, and mold and extend the shelf life of products by 6–18 months.  

In products that contain water, liquid aloe, rosewater, water-based extracts, and hydrosols, preservatives are necessary. Without them, the products that you spent your hard-earned money on will break down and go bad much quicker. 

We NEVER use preservatives in our lip products.