Explore My Ingredients

The Ingredients Matter.

At Elkay Beauty, I believe skincare should be simple, nourishing, and effective. Every ingredient I choose has a purpose. From nutrient-rich oils and butters to botanical ingredients and naturally derived minerals, I carefully select ingredients that nourish your skin and support its natural barrier.

I want you to know exactly what you’re putting on your skin.

Explore the ingredients I use throughout my products and discover why I love each one.

ORGANIC BUTTERS & TALLOW

Shea Butter
Deeply moisturizes and softens the skin while supporting the skin barrier. Naturally rich in fatty acids and vitamins that help nourish dry, rough skin.

Cupuaçu Butter
A rich, moisture-retaining butter that helps improve hydration, softness, elasticity, and suppleness. 

Beef Tallow
A nutrient-rich fat containing naturally occurring fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins. Helps nourish dry skin, support the moisture barrier, and leave skin soft and supple. 

ORGANIC FACIAL & BODY OILS

Jojoba Oil
Closely resembles the skin’s natural oils, making it excellent for balancing moisture while leaving skin soft and comfortable. 

Squalane
A lightweight, silky emollient that helps replenish moisture without a heavy feeling. Supports a soft, smooth skin barrier. 

Grapeseed Oil
A lightweight oil rich in linoleic acid and antioxidants. Helps nourish and soften skin while supporting a balanced-looking complexion.

Avocado Oil
Rich in fatty acids and vitamins A, D and E. Deeply nourishes and moisturizes dry or stressed skin. 

Argan Oil
Rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Helps soften skin, support elasticity, and maintain a healthy-looking glow.

Rosehip Oil
Naturally rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants. Helps improve the appearance of uneven tone, dryness, and signs of skin aging.

Sweet Almond Oil
A nourishing, lightweight oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E that softens and conditions dry skin. 

Castor Oil
A rich, conditioning oil that helps retain moisture and gives lips and skin a smooth, glossy feel.

Tamanu Oil
A restorative botanical oil traditionally used to soothe stressed skin and support the appearance of scars and uneven texture.

Pomegranate Seed Oil
Antioxidant-rich and nourishing, helping support skin conditioning and a healthy-looking complexion. 

Sea Buckthorn Oil
Exceptionally nutrient-dense and rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Helps nourish, condition, and support a radiant-looking complexion. 

Raspberry Seed Oil
Rich in fatty acids and antioxidants that help condition and soften skin while supporting its natural defenses. 

Sunflower Oil
A lightweight, nourishing oil that helps condition skin and support moisture retention.

Olive Oil
Rich in fatty acids and antioxidants that help nourish, soften, and support long-lasting moisture. 

Fractionated Coconut Oil
Lightweight and fast absorbing. Helps soften and moisturize without leaving a heavy or greasy feel. 

Coconut Oil
Helps soften skin, seal in moisture, and provide nourishing fatty acids. 

Vitamin E Oil
An antioxidant that helps condition and nourish skin while protecting oils from oxidation. 

ORGANIC BOTANICALS & PLANT INGREDIENTS

Aloe Vera
Hydrates and soothes while helping calm the feeling of irritated or sensitive skin. 

Green Tea
Rich in antioxidants and polyphenols that help support a calm, balanced-looking complexion. 

Rose Water
A gentle botanical water that helps refresh, hydrate, and soothe the skin. 

African Black Soap
Traditionally used to deeply cleanse and clarify skin while removing dirt, oil, and buildup. 

Papaya Powder
Contains natural papain enzymes that gently exfoliate and help brighten the appearance of dull, uneven skin. 

Turmeric
A botanical traditionally valued for its soothing and antioxidant properties and for promoting a radiant-looking complexion. 

Licorice Root Powder
Helps brighten the appearance of uneven skin tone and dark spots while soothing the look of redness. Note: this currently needs to be reconciled with the Golden Glow ingredient list on your site. 

Honey Powder
A natural humectant that helps attract moisture and leave skin feeling soft and conditioned. 

ORGANIC CLEANSING & FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS

Vegetable Glycerin
A humectant that attracts moisture to help keep skin feeling hydrated and comfortable. 

Vitamin B5 / Panthenol
Helps attract moisture and supports a soft, conditioned skin feel. 

Gentle Naturally Derived Preservative
Used in your water-based facial cleanser to help maintain freshness and product stability. Your site currently does not name the preservative specifically. 

ORGANIC CLAYS & MINERALS

Kaolin Clay
A gentle clay that absorbs excess oil while helping leave skin feeling soft and refined. 

Bentonite Clay
A highly absorbent clay used to help draw out excess oil and impurities from the skin. 

Activated Charcoal
Helps absorb excess oil, dirt, and environmental buildup for a deeply cleansed feeling. 

Zinc Powder
Used in the Purify + Restore Mask to support a balanced, calm-looking complexion. 

Zinc Oxide
Used in the Golden Glow Mask for its skin-soothing and protective qualities. 

Pink Himalayan Salt
A mineral-rich salt used to soften and refresh the skin during a bath soak. 

Epsom Salt
A mineral salt traditionally used in baths to create a relaxing experience and soothe tired-feeling muscles. 

ORGANIC LIP CARE INGREDIENTS

Beeswax
Creates a protective layer that helps lock in moisture and gives lip balms their structure. 

Lanolin
A rich conditioning ingredient that helps replenish moisture and protect dry lips. 

Beet Powder
Provides the natural rosy color in your Strawberry Lip Balm without synthetic dyes. 

Pearl Powder
Provides a naturally luminous appearance and subtle glow in your Lip Butter Gloss. 

ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OILS

Lavender Essential Oil
Provides a naturally calming floral aroma and is used in Elkay Beauty formulas for a soothing, relaxing experience. 

Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Used in facial formulas for its rejuvenating, skin-conditioning qualities.

Frankincense Essential Oil
Used in the Ageless Facial Cream for its firming and rejuvenating qualities. 

Vanilla Essential Oil
Adds a warm, comforting sweetness to body and lip products. 

Sandalwood
Provides a warm, grounding, earthy aroma and complements vanilla beautifully in the Vanilla & Sandalwood Body Oil. 

Peppermint Essential Oil
Provides a refreshing, cooling sensory experience and is used in your bath products and lip products.

Patchouli Essential Oil
Used in your Frankincense & Patchouli body butter for its earthy, grounding aroma.

Citrus Blossom Essential Oil
One of the scent options listed for Classic Care Lip Balm.