Our Ingredients

Almond Oil (Sweet)

Function: Emollient 

Benefit: Rich in Vitamins A and E, it improves skin texture and tone while providing essential fatty acids to nourish dry, irritated areas.    

Aloe Vera

Function: Humectant / Soothing Agent 

Benefit: Contains polysaccharides that calm inflammation and redness while accelerating skin regeneration and wound healing.    

Beeswax

Function: Structurant / Barrier Agent 

Benefit: Acts as a humectant to seal in moisture and provides a breathable, protective layer that shields fresh ink from environmental debris.    

Black Castor Oil (Jamaican)

Function: Emollient / Conditioning Agent

Benefit: Highly alkaline with high ricinoleic acid content; it possesses potent antibacterial properties and helps reduce swelling and itching in compromised skin.

Carbomer 940

Function: Rheology Modifier / Thickener

Benefit: Creates crystal-clear, high-viscosity gels with a non-sticky feel, ensuring active ingredients are distributed evenly across the skin.

Castor Oil

Function: Emollient / Healing Agent 

Benefit: A natural anti-inflammatory that helps reduce swelling and supports the healing of minor abrasions and wounds.   

Cetearyl Alcohol

Function: Fatty Alcohol / Emulsifier / Stabilizer

Benefit: Unlike drying alcohols, this waxy solid moisturizes and softens the skin while keeping oil and water components from separating.

Cetyl Alcohol

Function: Fatty Alcohol / Emollient / Thickener

Benefit: Strengthens the skin’s lipid barrier to prevent moisture loss and protects the skin from external irritants.

Citric Acid

Function: pH Adjuster / Buffering Agent 

Benefit: Balances the formulation's pH to match the skin's natural acidity, reducing the potential for irritation on sensitive tattoo sites.    

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Function: Amphoteric Surfactant / Cleansing Agent

Benefit: A gentle co-surfactant that boosts foam and cleanses the skin without stripping essential moisture.    

Coconut Oil

Function: Emollient / Barrier Support 

Benefit: Contains skin-repairing proteins that aid in cell regeneration and keep tattooed skin soft to prevent cracking.    

Cocoa Butter

Function: Emollient / Occlusive 

Benefit: Provides a rich, protective moisture barrier that helps prevent scabbing and preserves the vibrancy of ink colors.    

Cupuacu Butter

Function: High-Potency Emollient / Hydrator

Benefit: An Amazonian powerhouse with unmatched water-binding capacity; it restores skin elasticity and provides long-lasting, deep hydration.

Decyl Glucoside

Function: Non-ionic Surfactant / Cleansing Agent 

Benefit: An ultra-mild, plant-derived cleanser that is ideal for sensitive or compromised skin.    

Germall Plus

Function: Broad-Spectrum Preservative 

Benefit: Protects water-based products from microbial contamination, ensuring the safety and shelf-life of your aftercare solutions.    

Glycerin

Function: Humectant 

Benefit: Draws water from the environment into the skin to maintain hydration levels and reduce post-tattoo tightness.    

Glyceryl Stearate

Function: Non-ionic Emulsifier / Stabilizer

Benefit: Acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surface, giving products a smooth, silky feel and a non-greasy finish.

Grapeseed Oil

Function: Lightweight Emollient 

Benefit: Absorbs quickly to deliver antioxidants and moisture without a heavy residue, supporting the skin's natural repair process.    

Hyaluronic Acid

Function: Humectant / Skin Replenisher

Benefit: Holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water, providing deep hydration and reducing the "itchy" sensation during the healing phase.

Jojoba Oil

Function: Sebum Mimic / Emollient 

Benefit: Closely resembles the skin's natural oils; it is non-comedogenic and stimulates collagen synthesis to support skin structure.    

Kokum Butter

Function: Regenerative Emollient

Benefit: Melts easily into the skin to heal dry, cracked areas and reduce minor inflammation without clogging pores.

Lactic Acid 

Function: AHA Exfoliant / Humectant

Benefit: Gently polishes away dead skin cells to keep tattoos looking bright while simultaneously pulling moisture into the skin.

Mango Butter

Function: Emollient 

Benefit: Provides an excellent glide for the tattoo process without clogging pores and prevents dryness and itching post-session.    

Mid-Chain Triglycerides (MCT)

Function: Emollient / Carrier Oil 

Benefit: Highly stable and non-greasy; it improves the spreadability of ointments and ensures rapid absorption of active botanicals.    

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Function: Skin-Restoring Ingredient

Benefit: Strengthens the skin's barrier function, reduces redness, and helps prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Panthenol DL (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Function: Humectant / Healing Agent 

Benefit: Essential for epithelialization; it promotes faster recovery of the skin barrier and provides deep, soothing hydration.    

Polysorbate 20 Function: Non-ionic Emulsifier / Solubilizer 

Benefit: Allows essential oils and oil-based actives to be dispersed evenly in water-based sprays and washes.    

Polysorbate 80

Function: Non-ionic Emulsifier / Solubilizer 

Benefit: Facilitates stable dispersion of hydrophobic materials in aqueous systems without causing skin irritation.    

Propanediol

Function: Humectant / Solvent

Benefit: A natural, corn-derived alternative to glycols that pulls moisture into the skin and enhances the effectiveness of other active ingredients.

Rice Bran Oil

Function: Antioxidant-Rich Emollient 

Benefit: High in omega-6 fatty acids and flavonoids; it helps restore the skin barrier and contributes to a smooth, matte finish.    

Salicylic Acid

Function: BHA Exfoliant / Anti-inflammatory

Benefit: Helps clear dead skin and debris from pores; it should be used cautiously on healing skin but is excellent for maintaining clarity on healed tattoos.

Shea Butter

Function: Barrier Repair / Emollient 

Benefit: Naturally rich in Vitamins A and E, it provides deep moisturization and has mild anti-inflammatory properties to soothe fresh ink.    

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP)

Function: Stable Vitamin C Derivative

Benefit: A gentle, light-stable antioxidant that boosts collagen production, brightens the skin, and has antimicrobial effects to protect fresh tattoos.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Function: Emulsifier / Mild Surfactant

Benefit: Naturally derived from coconut and palm; it improves skin hydration, smooths texture, and helps vital nutrients penetrate deeper into the skin.

Sorbic Acid

Function: Natural Preservative 

Benefit: Inhibits the growth of fungi and mold, ensuring the product remains safe for use on open skin wounds.    

Squalene Oil (Squalane)

Function: Skin-Identical Emollient 

Benefit: Mimics natural human sebum to restore the skin’s lipid barrier, providing weightless hydration and leaving skin feeling exceptionally soft.    

Stearic Acid

Function: Emollient / Thickener

Benefit: A fatty acid that helps to soften the skin and strengthen the protective barrier to lock in moisture.

Stearyl Alcohol

Function: Fatty Alcohol / Emollient

Benefit: Forms a protective, non-greasy film on the skin's surface to prevent moisture evaporation and soothe dry patches.

Tranexamic Acid

Function: Anti-inflammatory / Brightening Active

Benefit: Clinically shown to reduce bruising, swelling, and redness while preventing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark spots) during the healing process.

Tucuma Butter

Function: Emollient / "Vegetable Silicone"

Benefit: High in Vitamin A and polyphenols; it offers a unique silicone-like glide and has incredible cell-rebuilding qualities for damaged skin.

Xanthan Gum

Function: Natural Rheology Modifier / Stabilizer

Benefit: A natural polysaccharide that provides stable viscosity and suspension, ensuring a smooth and consistent application of gels and lotions.