URTHY · INGREDIENTS

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We formulate every product ourselves — which means we can tell you exactly what's inside, why it's there, and what it does. No mystery blends. No fairy dust.

Every ingredient we use, defined in plain language and tagged to the job it does in the formula. INCI lists run in descending order by weight. One ingredient, one purpose.

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Hero Actives13 INGREDIENTS

Oil-soluble vitamin C — the "vitamin C ester." Far more stable than plain ascorbic acid, it absorbs deeply to brighten, even tone, fade dark spots, and support collagen without stinging.

A plant compound that performs like retinol — smoothing lines and refining texture — without the irritation, peeling, or sun sensitivity.

A botanical that holds water like hyaluronic acid but in a smaller molecule, so it sinks in for weightless, deep hydration and a soft-focus finish.

A cellular protectant that wraps skin cells in a water shell, shielding against environmental stress while locking in lasting moisture.

A skin-identical sugar complex that binds to skin like a magnet — it can't easily be washed off, giving moisture that holds for days.

A moisture-binder found naturally in skin; at these levels it hydrates and gently softens rough, flaky texture.

A cell-energizing antioxidant that fades with age; topically it defends against daily damage and supports firmer, more resilient skin.

A deep-red microalgae carotenoid and one of nature's most powerful antioxidants, defending against the free radicals that drive visible aging.

A lipid that makes up much of the skin's own barrier; replacing what age depletes restores softness and slows water loss.

The classic water-binder — holds many times its weight in water for instant plumpness. Used oil-dispersed in balms and dissolved in the water phase of creams and mists.

A white-lupin peptide extract shown to support the skin's own collagen and firmness over time.

The "natural neuromuscular" botanical — helps relax the micro-contractions behind expression lines for a visibly smoother look.

Supports the look of under-eye darkness and helps calm the appearance of visible vessels — a targeted eye-area active.

Vitamin C Complex4 INGREDIENTS

Oil-soluble, deeply penetrating vitamin C for oil-based formulas.

A gentle, water-soluble vitamin C that converts to active C on skin — brightens over time with minimal irritation.

The pH-neutral, most tolerated vitamin C — brightens without stinging, so it's the form used for sensitive and reactive skin.

Pure, most potent vitamin C — an optional boost added at point of mix for maximum brightening (omitted for sensitive skin).

Botanical Oils & Butters34 INGREDIENTS

A weightless, ultra-stable emollient nearly identical to a lipid skin makes itself — cushions and softens without grease or clogged pores.

A liquid wax ester structurally close to skin's own sebum, so it balances oil and absorbs cleanly on every skin type.

One of the most stable plant oils; forms a soft, breathable seal that locks in moisture and extends the whole formula's freshness.

A classic softening oil rich in oleic acid and vitamin E; eases dryness and leaves skin smooth and supple.

A light, silky coconut-derived emollient that helps carry oil-soluble actives and softens without residue.

Phytosterols that mirror the skin's own barrier lipids — repair, strengthen, and calm dryness-related irritation.

Soothing oat lipids that comfort reactive skin and reinforce the barrier.

A thick, green-gold oil prized for skin recovery — supports repair and calms distressed areas.

Rich in essential fatty acids and natural vitamin-A precursors; supports renewal and an even tone.

A vivid orange oil, one of the few plant sources of omega-7; nourishes and regenerates depleted skin.

An Arctic berry oil high in vitamin E and omegas — antioxidant nourishment for dry, exposed skin.

A traditional seed oil valued for calming blemish-prone and reactive skin.

The richest plant source of GLA (omega-6); replenishes the barrier and eases dryness and irritation.

High in vitamin E and omegas; a light, antioxidant-rich nourishing oil.

A rare oil rich in both omega-3 and GLA; deeply replenishing for mature, depleted skin.

A prized, vitamin-E-dense oil that firms and brightens the delicate eye and mature skin.

A GLA-rich oil that supports the barrier and calms dry, sensitized skin.

Antioxidant-rich oil that helps energize and de-puff the look of the under-eye.

A nourishing seed oil supporting smoother, more supple skin.

A light, linoleic-acid-rich oil that reinforces the barrier and suits most skin types.

Rice-derived lipids and antioxidants that smooth, soften, and support the barrier.

A rich, cushiony oil high in the same fatty acids as young skin; deeply softening.

A rich occlusive emollient that softens and seals in moisture.

A deeply nourishing oil rich in oleic acid and vitamins; comforting for dry skin.

A light, fast-absorbing oil high in linoleic acid and antioxidants.

A gentle, easily absorbed oil that softens and conditions.

A thick, glossy oil that seals moisture and gives balms their cushion and shine.

A softening, vitamin-E-rich base oil used in the solid body bar.

An omega-3-rich oil that helps calm and replenish dry skin.

A traditional botanical oil valued for its calming, evening effect on the look of the skin.

A rich, fatty butter that deeply softens and seals — the backbone of the body range.

A firm, protective butter that cushions and locks in moisture.

A silky, non-greasy butter that softens without heaviness.

A firm, long-lasting butter (from the illipe nut) that gives balms their structure and rich, protective feel.

Barrier Lipids & Ceramide Complex8 INGREDIENTS

A key barrier lipid; replacing what age depletes restores softness and reduces water loss.

Works alongside ceramides and fatty acids as one of the three lipids that build a healthy barrier.

A skin-identical lipid that supports the barrier and helps calm and balance blemish-prone skin.

Barrier lipids that reinforce structure and help skin hold moisture.

A phospholipid that carries actives into skin and reinforces the lipid barrier.

Plant sterols that mimic skin's own lipids to repair and comfort the barrier.

The native form of squalane that skin produces itself — a rich, restorative barrier lipid.

A gentle, plant-based lipid-emulsifier that helps a formula spread and stay stable while supporting the barrier.

Humectants & Moisture-Binders11 INGREDIENTS

The gold-standard humectant — pulls water into the skin's surface for immediate, reliable softness.

A component of skin's own Natural Moisturizing Factor that binds water and keeps the surface supple.

Hydrates, calms irritation, and supports the barrier as skin recovers — a workhorse for sensitive skin.

A "resurrection plant" molecule that switches on skin's own water channels for hydration that builds from within.

A plant-derived osmolyte that hydrates and protects cells from moisture stress.

Another NMF component that binds water and gently supports smoother texture.

A protective plant sugar that locks in moisture and shields skin from dehydration stress.

A plant-derived humectant and solvent that hydrates and helps other actives absorb.

A multitasking humectant that hydrates while boosting a formula's natural preservation.

A light humectant and carrier that hydrates and helps deliver active extracts.

A botanical, plant-based alternative to hyaluronic acid that forms a hydrating, comforting film.

Amino Acids & NMF Complex3 INGREDIENTS

The same free amino acids skin uses in its Natural Moisturizing Factor — together they hold water, support the barrier, and keep skin soft and resilient.

Silk-derived proteins and amino acids that smooth, hydrate, and leave a soft, refined finish.

The most abundant amino acid in collagen; supports firmness and smooth texture.

Soothing Botanicals & Extracts17 INGREDIENTS

The active soothing compound from chamomile — quiets visible redness and irritation.

Calms and smooths, easing the look of irritation and softening rough texture.

Brightens uneven tone and calms redness — a gentle, botanical tone-evener.

A renowned skin-recovery botanical that calms and supports firmer, smoother skin.

A classic soothing extract that eases visible sensitivity.

A gentle botanical that comforts stressed, delicate skin.

Traditionally used to soothe and support the look of tired, stressed skin.

A calming botanical extract and hydrosol with a soft, natural aroma.

A silica-rich botanical that supports firmness and a refined surface.

A balancing botanical that helps tone and comfort skin.

An antioxidant-rich botanical that supports clear, healthy-looking skin.

Polyphenol-rich green tea that defends against free radicals and calms.

A natural source of salicylates — gently clarifies and refines without harsh acids.

Balances oil and calms congested, breakout-prone skin.

A potent plant antioxidant (from grapes) that defends against aging and supports luminosity.

A bee-derived botanical that soothes and supports skin recovery.

A humectant honey that draws in moisture and comforts skin.

Exfoliants, Enzymes & Acids4 INGREDIENTS

A pineapple enzyme that digests dull surface cells for a brighter finish — exfoliation without scrubbing.

A gentle fermented enzyme that smooths and refreshes the surface.

A trace BHA that keeps pores clear and surface texture smooth.

A natural physical exfoliant that buffs away rough, dry skin in the body scrub.

Clays, Minerals & Powders9 INGREDIENTS

The gentlest white clay — absorbs excess oil and refines without stripping, safe for sensitive skin.

A French clay that clarifies and gently exfoliates.

A powerful drawing clay that pulls oil and impurities from congested skin.

A mineral-rich clay that firms, clarifies, and leaves skin polished.

Highly porous carbon that binds to and draws out surface impurities.

A mineral used to give the bar soaps their clean, opaque color.

A natural mineral for subtle color and a soft, light-catching finish.

Magnesium-rich mineral salt that soothes the body in the bath.

Pairs with citric acid to create the bath bomb's fizz.

Botanical Pigments & Powders6 INGREDIENTS

Curcumin-rich golden root that calms visible redness and brightens dull tone.

Flower rich in natural plant acids — "botanical Botox" — that gently smooths and adds antioxidant color.

A vivid blue flower loaded with anthocyanin antioxidants — the source of the natural blue.

Concentrated green tea leaf — potent antioxidant defense with a calming finish.

A dark berry dense in anthocyanins and vitamins for antioxidant defense and color.

Plant pigments that pair with astaxanthin to defend against environmental damage and give a healthy warmth.

Cleansing & Surfactant System16 INGREDIENTS

A mild, sugar-derived cleanser that lifts away impurities without stripping.

Gentle coconut-sugar cleansers that create a soft, low lather.

A coconut-derived co-surfactant that boosts lather and softens the overall cleanse.

A mild secondary surfactant that adds creamy, stable lather.

A coconut-derived agent that stabilizes and thickens lather.

An amino-acid-based cleanser prized for being especially mild and skin-friendly.

Ultra-mild surfactants that soften harsher cleansers and lower irritation.

Saponified coconut and oleic soaps that form the base of the liquid washes.

Whole plant oils saponified into the cold-process bar soap base — a true from-scratch soap.

A biosurfactant that gently cleanses and supports the formula.

A coconut-derived foaming agent that gives bath bombs their bubbles.

Lye — reacts fully with the oils to create soap; none remains in the finished bar.

A gently toning botanical water used in the cleanser.

A gentle plant-derived conditioning agent that leaves skin soft after the scrub and body bar.

A coconut-derived multitasker that conditions and supports natural preservation.

Plant-based emulsifiers that let oils and water blend smoothly in the washes.

Emulsifiers, Waxes & Texture12 INGREDIENTS

Fatty alcohols (not drying) that thicken creams and give them a smooth, cushiony body.

A plant fatty acid that adds structure and a velvety finish to creams and bars.

A plant-derived emulsifier that binds oil and water into a stable, silky cream.

Gentle emulsifiers and stabilizers that keep formulas smooth and uniform.

An emulsifier that helps oil and water stay blended.

A natural gum that thickens and stabilizes water-based formulas.

A gelling agent that gives creams and gels their smooth, even texture.

Light, plant-derived esters that give formulas a fast-absorbing, dry-touch, silky slip.

A botanical wax that structures balms with a smooth, natural glide.

A plant wax (vegan beeswax alternative) that firms the lip balm.

A hard palm wax that adds structure and a protective finish.

A natural wax that thickens and helps seal moisture into richer formulas.

Preservation, pH & Aromatics12 INGREDIENTS

Vitamin E — protects the oils from going off and defends skin against free radicals. Clean preservation, doing double duty.

A potent botanical antioxidant that keeps the oils stable — the botanical preservation story.

A widely used, well-tolerated preservative that keeps water-based formulas safe.

A gentle, naturally-occurring preservative.

Mild, food-grade preservatives that protect against spoilage.

A gentle preservative often paired with benzyl alcohol in natural systems.

A skin-conditioning preservative-booster that lets the whole system stay minimal.

Adjust and balance a formula's pH to skin-friendly levels.

A plant-derived chelator that keeps formulas stable and fresh.

Salt — adjusts thickness and texture in washes and soaps.

Used in small amounts to carry botanical extracts and support texture.

Plant-based scent (and, in lip balm, flavor). Serums carry only the aroma of their botanicals — no synthetic fragrance.

Waters & Hydrosols5 INGREDIENTS

The base of every water-containing formula.

Soothing, hydrating aloe used in place of plain water in several formulas.

A calming, lightly aromatic hydrosol in the Clerra mist.

A balancing floral hydrosol used in the richer hydrators.

A soft, calming hydrosol in the Glouse cleanser.

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