H - K
Botanical Ingredient Database: H - K
🌿 Hemp Seed Oil
Featured in: Silken Twelve Body Oil
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Benefits | Lightweight feel, low comedogenic rating, helps skin feel comfortable and conditioned |
| Comedogenic Rating | 0 / 5 (Non-comedogenic) |
| Fatty Acids | Linoleic acid (50-70%), alpha-linolenic acid (15-25%), oleic acid (10-16%) |
| Bioactives | Gamma-linolenic acid, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids |
| Notes | Distinctive green color; naturally balanced omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid profile; legally derived from hemp seed |
🌿 Jojoba Oil (Wax Ester)
Featured in: Silken Twelve Body Oil | Melt Away Cleansing Balm | Whipped Body Butter | Botanical Moisturizing Lotion | Conditioning Beard Balm | Premium Beard Oil
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Benefits | Skin-compatible wax ester, lightweight feel, well-suited for most skin types |
| Comedogenic Rating | 2 / 5 (Low) |
| Composition | Unique wax esters, oleic acid; technically a liquid wax rather than a traditional oil |
| Bioactives | Vitamin E, antioxidants, tocopherols |
| Notes | Technically a liquid wax, not an oil; exceptionally stable with a long shelf life and a skin-compatible feel |
🍉 Kalahari Melon Seed Oil
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Benefits | Lightweight feel, low comedogenic rating, helps skin feel moisturized without a greasy finish |
| Comedogenic Rating | 0-1 / 5 (Non to very low) |
| Fatty Acids | Exceptionally high in linoleic acid (up to 70%), lightweight texture, omega-6 |
| Bioactives | Phytosterols, vitamin E, antioxidants |
| Stability | Highly stable due to low oleic acid content; resists oxidation well |
| Notes | Sourced from the Kalahari Desert watermelon; among the highest linoleic acid content of any plant oil with a very lightweight skin feel |
🥝 Kiwi Seed Oil
Featured in: Satin Coast Body Oil
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Benefits | Lightweight feel, well-suited for dry or delicate-feeling skin, helps skin feel nourished and supple |
| Comedogenic Rating | 1 / 5 (Very low) |
| Fatty Acids | Extremely high alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3, up to 60%), lightweight texture |
| Bioactives | Vitamin E, polyphenols, phytosterols |
| Stability | Moderately stable; keep cool to slow oxidation |
| Notes | Among the highest omega-3 content of any fruit seed oil; lightweight with a rich fatty acid profile suited for a nourishing daily skincare routine |
🧈 Kokum Butter
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Benefits | Helps soften and moisturize very dry-feeling skin, non-greasy feel, well-suited for balms and butters |
| Comedogenic Rating | 0 / 5 (Non-comedogenic) |
| Fatty Acids | Dominated by stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids; solid at room temperature |
| Bioactives | Vitamin E, garcinol antioxidants |
| Stability | Exceptionally stable due to high saturated fat content |
| Notes | Hard, brittle butter that melts on contact with skin; a popular choice in artisan soap and balm formulations for its skin-compatible feel |
🌰 Kukui Oil
Featured in: Premium Beard Oil
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Benefits | Lightweight feel, absorbs quickly, well-suited for mature or dry-feeling skin |
| Comedogenic Rating | 2 / 5 (Low) |
| Fatty Acids | Blend of linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid (high omega-3 and omega-6) |
| Bioactives | Vitamins A, E, and F; antioxidants |
| Stability | Moderately stable due to polyunsaturated content; refrigerate if possible |
| Notes | Traditional Hawaiian botanical oil; lightweight with a rich omega fatty acid profile well-suited for a nourishing daily skincare routine |
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