WHAT GOES IN
Every ingredient has a role
Every OM Botanical formula is built from the same philosophy:
A nourishing base instead of unnecessary fillers; whole-plant ingredients that deliver more than isolated compounds; functional botanicals that improve performance without compromising gentleness; preservation systems that keep products safe throughout everyday use; and ingredients selected for long-term skin health, not short-term marketing trends.
Below are the building blocks of every formula:
Aloe-based formulas
Most skincare products are mostly water. We begin with organic aloe juice to create formulas that hydrate while helping deliver the ingredients that follow.
Cold-pressed oils & raw butters
Nutrient-rich oils and butters replenish essential lipids, soften skin, and reinforce the protective barrier without relying on petroleum-based ingredients.
Full-spectrum botanical extracts
Plants contain hundreds of naturally occurring compounds that work together. Rather than isolating a single molecule, we use whole botanical extracts to deliver broader support for healthier skin.
Modern, functional ingredients
Not every ingredient comes directly from a plant leaf. Naturally-derived emulsifiers and stabilizers help combine oils and water into elegant, reliable formulas that feel great every day.
Gentle preservation
Products need to remain safe after they're opened and on the go. Our plant-derived preservatives are designed to protect formulas from contamination while remaining gentle enough for daily use.
WHAT WE LEAVE OUT
Not every ingredient belongs on your skin
Choosing better ingredients also means choosing not to use others. Some ingredients may be unnecessary. Others may be overly harsh, outright toxic, environmentally persistent, or simply replaceable with gentler alternatives. While many remain legal in cosmetics, we've chosen to prioritize long-term wellness in our approach.
Explore our reference guide to learn more about the ingredients we intentionally avoid. We recommend you avoid them, too! It’s by no means an exhaustive list, but it’s a good starting point. By understanding these ingredients and how they appear on labels, you can make more informed choices about what goes on, and in, your body.
INGREDIENT GLOSSARY
Curious about an ingredient?
Wondering what tremella mushroom is? Or what those ayurvedic ingredients actually do?
Our ingredient glossary explains every ingredient you’ll find in our formulas, what it does, and why it’s there.
Great ingredients work even better together
Better ingredients are only part of the story. Healthier skin comes from combining them into balanced products and routines that support cleansing, targeting specific concerns, hydration, and daily protection against UV and oxidative damage.
Learn how we combine them into formulas and how you can build routines to support healthier skin over time.