Ingredient & Sourcing

The integrity of the ingredients used in Prospect Apothecary formulas begins with where and how they are cultivated.  All ingredients are:

1. Sourced from distributors that highlight ethical and sustainable production
2. Sourced locally (Northern California) or within the US, whenever possible and appropriate
3. Categorized as “Least Concern” for extinction according to the IUCN Red List (when applicable)

Learn more about the ingredients in Prospect Apothecary products below.

Aloe Vera Leaf Powder

Scientific Name: Aloe Vera
Origin: India
Sourcing: Mountain Rose Herbs, Eugene, OR
Certifications: USDA Certified Organic, Earth Kosher
Topical Benefits: soothes skin irritations and accelerates the regeneration of skin cells
Found in: Herbal Deodorant Stick

Cold-Pressed Unrefined Avocado Oil

Scientific Name: Persea americana
Origin: Kenya
Sourcing: Mountain Rose Herbs, Eugene, OR
Certifications: USDA Certified Organic, Earth Kosher
Topical Benefits: high in unsaturated and essential fatty acids, richly emollient and highly permeating
Found in: Herbal Lip Balm, Herbal Deodorant Stick

Calendula (Marigold)

Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis
Origin: Morocco
Sourcing: Mountain Rose Herbs, Eugene, OR
Certifications: USDA Certified Organic, Earth Kosher
Topical Benefits: contains carotenoids and antioxidants that even skin tone, reduce inflammation, and protect skin from free radical damage; is anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial
Found in: Herbal Lip Balm, Herbal Deodorant Stick

Cold-Pressed Unrefined Camellia Seed Oil

Scientific Name: Camellia Oleifera
Origin: China
Sourcing: From Nature With Love, Oxford, CT
Certifications: USDA Certified Organic
Topical Benefits: restores moisture balance to dry skin, reduces inflammation, and improves the appearance of scars
Found in: Herbal Lip Balm

Cassava Tubers (Tapioca Starch Powder)

Scientific Name: Manihot esculenta
Origin: Thailand
Sourcing: Mountain Rose Herbs, Eugene, OR
Certifications: USDA Certified Organic, Earth Kosher
Topical Benefits: absorbs moisture and softens skin
Found in: Herbal Deodorant Stick

Local Cera Alba (Beeswax)

Scientific Name: N/A
Origin: Woodland, CA, USA
Sourcing: Z Specialty Foods
Certifications: N/A
Topical Benefits: a powerful humectant that forms a barrier on the skin to protect from environmental stressors; contains anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-bacterial properties
Found in: Herbal Lip Balm, Herbal Deodorant Stick

Chamomile Flowers

Scientific Name: Matricaria chamomilla
Origin: Croatia
Sourcing: Mountain Rose Herbs, Eugene, OR
Certifications: USDA Certified Organic, Earth Kosher
Topical Benefits: highly emollient and soothing to stressed skin; contains high levels of anti-oxidants to protect skin from free radical damage
Found in: Herbal Lip Balm, Herbal Deodorant Stick
 

Cold-Pressed Unrefined Coconut Oil

Scientific Name: Cocos nucifera
Origin: Philippines
Sourcing: Nutiva
Certifications: USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Fair Trade Certified
Topical Benefits: helps skin retain moisture, forms a protective barrier, and soothes skin
Found in: Herbal Deodorant Stick

Cold-Pressed Unrefined Hemp Seed Oil 

Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa
Origin: Canada
Sourcing: Mountain Rose Herbs, Eugene, OR
Certifications: USDA Certified Organic, Earth Kosher
Topical Benefits: high in essential omega fatty acids to rejuvenate and smooth skin without clogging pores
Found in: Herbal Lip Balm, Herbal Deodorant Stick

Hops Flowers

Scientific Name: Humulus lupulus
Origin: USA
Sourcing: Mountain Rose Herbs, Eugene, OR
Certifications: USDA Certified Organic, Earth Kosher
Topical Benefits: anti-inflammatory and increased collagen production
Found in: Herbal Lip Balm, Herbal Deodorant Stick
 

Expeller-Pressed Jojoba Wax Esters

Scientific Name: Simmondsia Chinensis
Origin: Israel
Sourcing: From Nature With Love
Certifications: CCOF Certified Organic, USDA Certified Organic
Topical Benefits: closely resembles composition of skin sebum, replenishes and soothes skin
Found in: Herbal Lip Balm, Herbal Deodorant Stick

Kaolin Clay

Scientific Name: N/A
Origin: USA, quarry mined from naturally occurring deposits
Sourcing: Mountain Rose Herbs, Eugene, OR
Certifications: N/A
Topical Benefits: gentle on skin, absorbent, mildly exfoliating and cleansing
Found in: Herbal Deodorant Stick

Mango Butter 

Scientific Name: Mangifera Indica
Origin: India
Sourcing: From Nature with Love, Oxford, CT
Certifications: N/A
Topical Benefits: highly moisturizing natural emollient that absorbs quickly
Found in: Herbal Lip Balm

Oat-straw

Scientific Name: Avena sativa
Origin: USA
Sourcing: Mountain Rose Herbs, Eugene, OR
Certifications: USDA Certified Organic, Earth Kosher
Topical Benefits: contains avenanthramides that reduce inflammation
Found in: Herbal Lip Balm, Herbal Deodorant Stick

Unrefined Shea Butter

Scientific Name: Vitellaria paradoxa
Origin: Ghana
Sourcing: Fair Tale Ghana
Certifications: N/A
Topical Benefits: high in vitamin A and E, helps to balance skin moisture and supports skin elasticity
Found in: Herbal Lip Balm, Herbal Deodorant Stick

Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)

Scientific Name: N/A
Origin: USA
Sourcing: Mountain Rose Herbs, Eugene, OR
Certifications: Earth Kosher
Topical Benefits: absorbs moisture and kills odor causing bacteria
Found in: Herbal Deodorant Stick

Sodium Chloride (Dead Sea Salt)

Scientific Name: N/A
Origin: Israel
Sourcing: From Nature With Love
Certifications: N/A
Topical Benefits: rich in minerals (potassium, magnesium, bromide) that regulate skin moisture levels, promote healing, and smooth; gently exfoliating and cleansing
Found in: Herbal Deodorant Stick

Expeller-Pressed, Clay-filtered Sunflower Oil (High Oleic – 85.2%)

Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus
Origin: USA
Sourcing: Eden Botanicals, Petaluma, CA
Certifications: USDA Certified Organic, NOP Certified Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified
Topical Benefits: replenishes dehydrated skin and enhances skin barrier function
Found in: Herbal Lip Balm, Herbal Deodorant Stick

Vitamin E Oil – Mixed Tocopherols (Derived from 100% non-GMO Sunflower Seeds)

Scientific Name: N/A
Origin: Spain
Sourcing: Eden Botanicals, Petaluma, CA
Certifications: non-GMO
Topical Benefits: prevents oxidation in oil-based formulas, rich in moisturizing phytosterols and squalene
Found in: Herbal Lip Balm, Herbal Deodorant Stick