Ingredient Glossary
Welcome to Our Ingredient Glossary
At Wade into Nature, we believe in transparency and helping you understand exactly what goes into our products. This glossary explains the ingredients we use, their cosmetic functions, and why we choose them for our skincare, bath, body, and wellness collections.
All information provided is for educational purposes and relates to the cosmetic properties and functions of ingredients.
A note about ingredient names: Cosmetic labels are required to use internationally recognised ingredient names called INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients). Some ingredient names may look unfamiliar, but they often refer to ingredients you already know. For example, Potassium Cocoate is soap made from coconut oil, while Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamin E commonly used in skincare.
Essential Oils & Aromatic Botanicals
Black Pepper Essential Oil
INCI Name: Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil
What is it?
Steam-distilled from black peppercorns.
Why we use it:
✓ Provides a warm, spicy aroma
✓ Popular in massage and aromatherapy products
✓ Adds depth to essential oil blends
Camphor (White) Essential Oil
INCI Name: Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Fresh, cooling aroma
✓ Commonly used in shower and bath products
✓ Creates an invigorating sensory experience
Cedarwood Essential Oil
INCI Name: Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Warm, woody aroma
✓ Popular in grounding aromatherapy blends
✓ Adds depth and richness to fragrance profiles
Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
INCI Name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Warm, spicy fragrance
✓ Adds richness to seasonal blends
Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
INCI Name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Spicy, comforting aroma
✓ Often used in warming fragrance blends
Clary Sage Essential Oil
INCI Name: Salvia Sclarea Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Herbaceous floral aroma
✓ Popular in relaxation-focused aromatherapy products
Clove Bud Essential Oil
INCI Name: Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Warm, spicy fragrance
✓ Commonly used in seasonal and aromatic blends
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
INCI Name: Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Fresh, clean aroma
✓ Popular in shower steamers and bath products
✓ Creates an uplifting sensory experience
Blue Eucalyptus Essential Oil
INCI Name: Eucalyptus Polybractea Leaf Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Crisp, refreshing aroma
✓ Popular in aromatherapy products
Frankincense Essential Oil
INCI Name: Boswellia Carterii Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Rich, resinous aroma
✓ Frequently used in facial oils and skincare rituals
✓ Adds a luxurious sensory element
Geranium Essential Oil
INCI Name: Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Floral, rosy aroma
✓ Popular in facial and body care formulations
Ginger Essential Oil
INCI Name: Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Warm, spicy fragrance
✓ Adds depth to aromatic blends
Grapefruit Essential Oil
INCI Name: Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Bright citrus aroma
✓ Refreshing and uplifting fragrance
Jasmine Essential Oil
INCI Name: Jasminum Officinale Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Rich floral aroma
✓ Adds luxury to skincare rituals
Lavender Essential Oil
INCI Name: Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Soft floral aroma
✓ Popular in relaxation-focused products
✓ Commonly used in skincare and bath products
Lemon Essential Oil
INCI Name: Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Fresh citrus fragrance
✓ Brightens aromatic blends
Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil
INCI Name: Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Fresh lemon aroma
✓ Native Australian botanical
Lemongrass Essential Oil
INCI Name: Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Fresh herbal-citrus aroma
✓ Popular in uplifting blends
Sweet Orange Essential Oil
INCI Name: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Sweet citrus fragrance
✓ Creates a cheerful aromatic experience
Peppermint Essential Oil
INCI Name: Mentha Piperita Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Fresh mint aroma
✓ Creates a cooling sensory experience
Rose Essential Oil
INCI Name: Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Luxurious floral aroma
✓ Popular in premium skincare products
Rose Geranium Essential Oil
INCI Name: Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Floral aroma with rosy notes
✓ Frequently used in facial care products
Rosemary Essential Oil
INCI Name: Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Fresh herbaceous aroma
✓ Popular in hair and body care products
Sandalwood Essential Oil
INCI Name: Santalum Album Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Rich, woody aroma
✓ Highly valued in skincare and aromatherapy
Atlas Sandalwood (Cedarwood Atlas) Essential Oil
INCI Name: Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Warm woody fragrance
✓ Adds depth to aromatic blends
Tea Tree Essential Oil
INCI Name: Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Fresh medicinal aroma
✓ Iconic Australian botanical ingredient
Turmeric Essential Oil
INCI Name: Curcuma Longa Root Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Warm, earthy aroma
✓ Popular in botanical skincare formulations
Vanilla Extract
INCI Name: Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Why we use it:
✓ Sweet comforting aroma
✓ Adds warmth to fragrance blends
Wintergreen Essential Oil
INCI Name: Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Oil
Why we use it:
✓ Fresh minty aroma
✓ Commonly used in cooling aromatic products
Carrier Oils & Infused Oils
Jojoba Oil (Golden)
INCI Name: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
✓ Lightweight moisturising oil
✓ Helps soften and condition skin
✓ Popular in facial oils
Avocado Oil
INCI Name: Persea Gratissima Oil
✓ Rich, nourishing oil
✓ Helps support skin softness
Calendula Infused Sunflower Oil
INCI Name: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
✓ Botanical-infused oil
✓ Helps condition and soften skin
Castor Oil
INCI Name: Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
✓ Thick, glossy oil
✓ Popular in balms and lip products
Coconut Oil
INCI Name: Cocos Nucifera Oil
✓ Rich moisturising oil
✓ Helps soften dry skin
Fractionated Coconut Oil (MCT)
INCI Name: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
✓ Lightweight emollient
✓ Non-greasy skin feel
Grapeseed Oil
INCI Name: Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
✓ Lightweight oil
✓ Fast-absorbing skin feel
Hemp Seed Oil
INCI Name: Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
✓ Rich in essential fatty acids
✓ Helps maintain skin softness
Rosehip Oil
INCI Name: Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
✓ Lightweight facial oil
✓ Popular in facial skincare
Sweet Almond Oil
INCI Name: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
✓ Gentle moisturising oil
✓ Suitable for many skin types
Evening Primrose Oil
INCI Name: Oenothera Biennis Oil
✓ Rich conditioning oil
✓ Commonly used in facial products
St John's Wort Infused Oil
INCI Name: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hypericum Perforatum Extract
✓ Botanical-infused oil
✓ Helps condition skin
Oat Oil
INCI Name: Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
✓ Silky skin feel
✓ Helps support skin softness
Butters, Waxes & Rich Emollients
Beeswax
INCI Name: Cera Alba
✓ Helps create protective balms
✓ Contributes texture and structure
Cacao (Cocoa) Butter
INCI Name: Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
✓ Rich emollient butter
✓ Helps soften and smooth skin
Shea Butter
INCI Name: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
✓ Deeply conditioning butter
✓ Popular in body care products
Floral Waters, Extracts & Botanicals
Aloe Vera Gel
INCI Name: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
✓ Lightweight hydration
✓ Refreshing skin feel
Chamomile Extract
INCI Name: Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
✓ Botanical skincare ingredient
✓ Popular in gentle skincare
Chamomile Floral Water
INCI Name: Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
✓ Gentle botanical water
✓ Soft floral aroma
Witch Hazel
INCI Name: Hamamelis Virginiana Water (and Alcohol)
✓ Botanical extract
✓ Commonly used in toners
Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel
INCI Name: Hamamelis Virginiana Water
✓ Gentle botanical toner ingredient
Frankincense Resin
INCI Name: Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
✓ Traditional botanical resin
✓ Aromatic ingredient
Clays, Powders & Minerals
Bentonite Clay
INCI Name: Bentonite
✓ Natural clay mineral
✓ Common in masks and treatments
Kaolin Clay
INCI Name: Kaolin
✓ Gentle cosmetic clay
✓ Creates a silky skin feel
Rhassoul Clay
INCI Name: Moroccan Lava Clay
✓ Mineral-rich clay
✓ Popular in facial and hair masks
Arrowroot Powder
INCI Name: Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder
✓ Helps reduce oily skin feel
✓ Creates a silky finish
Colloidal Oatmeal
INCI Name: Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
✓ Finely milled oat powder
✓ Popular in gentle skincare
Zinc Oxide
INCI Name: Zinc Oxide
✓ White mineral powder
✓ Used for opacity and colour
Salts & Bath Ingredients
Epsom Salts
INCI Name: Magnesium Sulfate
✓ Popular bath ingredient
✓ Dissolves easily in water
Himalayan Salt (Coarse)
INCI Name: Sodium Chloride
✓ Mineral-rich bath salt
✓ Adds texture to bath products
Natrasorb Bath
INCI Name: Maltodextrin
✓ Absorbs oils into powders
✓ Useful in bath and body formulations
Vitamins & Functional Ingredients
Vitamin C Powder
INCI Name: Ascorbic Acid
✓ Antioxidant ingredient
✓ Popular in skincare formulations
Vitamin E Oil
INCI Name: Tocopheryl Acetate
✓ Antioxidant ingredient
✓ Helps support product stability
Product Bases & Ready-Made Ingredients
Vegan Lip Balm Base
What is it?
A plant-based balm base designed to create smooth, nourishing products without the use of beeswax or animal-derived ingredients. This is used in our After-Outdoors Balm, but due to the essential oils used, is NOT safe for use on the lips!
Why we use it:
✓ Creates a smooth, protective balm texture
✓ Rich in nourishing plant oils and waxes
✓ Suitable for vegan formulations
Ingredients (INCI):
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E).
Hand & Body Wash Base
What is it?
A mild liquid cleansing base formulated with plant-derived cleansers and moisturising ingredients.
Why we use it:
✓ Produces a gentle cleansing lather
✓ Helps leave skin feeling clean and refreshed
✓ Suitable for customising with fragrances and botanical ingredients
Ingredients (INCI):
Aqua, Potassium Cocoate, Potassium Oleate, Decyl Glucoside, Potassium Citrate, Glycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride.
Hair Conditioner Cream Base
What is it?
A rich conditioning base containing aloe vera, shea butter and botanical oils to create customised hair care products.
Why we use it:
✓ Provides conditioning and softness
✓ Creates a smooth cream texture
✓ Suitable for customising with essential oils and botanical extracts
Ingredients (INCI):
Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil.
Whipped Soap Base
What is it?
A soft, airy cleansing base that creates luxurious whipped soaps and body cleansers.
Why we use it:
✓ Produces a rich foaming lather
✓ Creates a light, fluffy texture
✓ Suitable for body care and shaving products
Ingredients (INCI):
Glycerin, Aqua, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Propanediol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Alkyl Polyglucoside, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol.
Shampoo Base with Aloe Vera
What is it?
A gentle shampoo base containing aloe vera and plant-derived cleansers.
Why we use it:
✓ Cleanses hair and scalp gently
✓ Produces a soft lather
✓ Suitable for customising with essential oils and botanical extracts
Ingredients (INCI):
Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid.
Liquid Goat Milk Soap Base
What is it?
A traditional liquid soap base made with fresh goat milk and plant-derived soap ingredients.
Why we use it:
✓ Produces a creamy cleansing lather
✓ Creates a luxurious washing experience
✓ Suitable for hand and body care products
Ingredients (INCI):
Aqua, Goat Milk, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Potassium Olivate, Oleic Acid.
Formulation Ingredients
Distilled Water
INCI Name: Aqua
✓ Solvent used in cosmetic formulations
Bicarbonate of Soda
INCI Name: Sodium Bicarbonate
✓ Common ingredient in bath and body products
Citric Acid
INCI Name: Citric Acid
✓ Used to adjust pH
Isopropyl Alcohol
INCI Name: Isopropyl Alcohol
✓ Solvent used in cosmetic formulations
SCI Powder
INCI Name: Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
✓ Gentle cleansing surfactant
Polysorbate 80
INCI Name: Polysorbate 80
✓ Helps disperse oils in water
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
INCI Name: PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
✓ Helps disperse oils in water
Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol
INCI Name: Cetearyl Alcohol
✓ Fatty alcohol that helps thicken and stabilise products
Stearic Acid
INCI Name: Stearic Acid
✓ Fatty acid used for texture and stability
Emulsifying Wax NF
INCI Name: Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60
✓ Helps blend oil and water ingredients
Liquid Germall® Plus
INCI Name: Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
✓ Broad-spectrum cosmetic preservative
Ingredient Information Disclaimer
The information provided in this glossary is intended for educational purposes only and describes the cosmetic properties and functions of ingredients used in our products. Ingredient descriptions are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Individual experiences may vary, and ingredient suitability may differ between skin types.