No Coconut Oil
No Baking Soda
Gender Neutral
Super Minimal Plastic
Cruelty-Free
Vegan
No Aluminum
Ingredients We Use & Why
Alcohol Denatured with Citrus Aurantium (Bergamot) Oil
SUMMARY:
In personal care, denatured alcohols are used for their anti-bacterial and drying qualities. To balance out the potentially dehydrating aspect of this ingredient, we pair it with glycerin and water.
HOW WE USE IT:
To kill odor-causing bacteria while reducing the “dry-time” of our deodorant
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
SUMMARY:
The extract and juice from aloe leaves have been used for centuries to help soothe, moisturize, and protect the skin. The combination of gentle astringent and powerful antioxidant properties may help improve skin tone, calm redness, and protect against free radical damage.
HOW WE USE IT:
As a moisturizer
Cordyceps (Mushroom) Militaris Mycelium Extract
SUMMARY:
Discovered over 2000 years ago in the high mountains of China, this exotic medicinal mushroom was once exclusively reserved for the emperor's family. High in antioxidants, it may improve the appearance of premature aging and sun-stressed skin.
HOW WE USE IT:
A potent source of antioxidants, to help hydrate dry skin while being a skin lightener that will prevent the under arm skin to get darker
Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Leaf Oil
SUMMARY:
Highly valued by ancient civilizations, tall and slender cypress trees epitomize upward motion and centered energy, assisting with clarity and focus. The leaf oil is exceptionally vibrant with a fresh balsamic aroma.
HOW WE USE IT:
As a natural fragrance; part of our essential oil blend
Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Wood Oil
SUMMARY:
Atlas Cedar grows in the high mountain forests of North Africa and is one of the earliest incense materials. The smooth, rich, and soulful woody aroma is popular in meditation blends as it invokes the energy of centeredness and abundance.
HOW WE USE IT:
As a natural fragrance; part of our essential oil blend
Copaifera Officianalis (Copaiba Balsam) Oil
SUMMARY:
Sourced from copaiba trees. There are more than 70 species of copaiba trees that have been identified, many of them in South and Central America. Copaiba trees naturally produce copaiba oil-resin. This is extracted from the tree by punching a hole into the trunk. This oil has a rich, earthy, and grounding aroma.
HOW WE USE IT:
As a natural fragrance part of our essential oil blend
Citrus Junos (Yuzu) Peel Oil
SUMMARY:
This uniquely scented and prized citrus fruit grows wild throughout Asia where it is revered for its uplifting aroma. Distilled from the fresh peel, the oil's bright, sparkling, sweet, and faintly floral scent helps soothe stress and tension.
HOW WE USE IT:
As a natural fragrance; part of our essential oil blend
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
SUMMARY:
Caprylic/capric triglyceride creates a comfortable barrier on the skin's surface, reducing skin dryness by decreasing moisture loss. Its unique composition acts as a thickener with a silky texture and non-greasy finish. All Monks Caprylic/capric triglyceride are plant-derived.
HOW WE USE IT:
As a thickener and skin-conditioner in our stick formula
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
SUMMARY:
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax is a natural thickener and moisturizer. Monks’ Candelilla Wax is sourced from hand-gathered, wild candelilla plants that have been grown without the use of pesticides (but not under organic certification guidelines). Candelilla wax is a vegan alternative to beeswax.
HOW WE USE IT:
As a thickener in our stick formula
Lactic Acid
SUMMARY:
A hydrating alpha acid (AHA), lactic acid supports gentle exfoliation and cell rejuvenation, revealing smoother and firmer-looking skin. Its lower pH may help make skin inhospitable to odor-causing bacteria.
HOW WE USE IT:
As a pH adjuster
Maranta Arundinacea (Arrowroot) Root Extract
SUMMARY:
Extracted from the tropical plant known as Maranta Arundinacea, arrowroot is a starchy substance that resembles a white powder. It is commonly used as thickener in everything from cosmetics to food (you can cook with it). Regarded for its antimicrobial potential, it absorbs excess moisture, softens the skin, and has also been known to draw out toxins and impurities.
HOW WE USE IT:
As a thickener and skin-conditioner in our stick formula
Mandelic Acid
SUMMARY:
Botanically derived mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that promotes gentle exfoliation, helping to clarify and protect the skin. Both water and lipid-soluble, it may penetrate and work within the hair follicle to address odor-causing bacteria.
HOW WE USE IT:
As a pH adjuster
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
SUMMARY:
The highly aromatic ‘Rose of Damascus’ has been cultivated for over a thousand years for use in perfume, food, medicine and ritual. Its pink to pale red petals offer an exquisitely warm, honeyed floral aroma that inspires with intriguing hints of spicy, citrus, and animalic undertones.
HOW WE USE IT:
As a natural fragrance; part of our essential oil blend
Saccharomyces Ferment
SUMMARY:
A water-like substance made from fermenting and filtering yeast. It is naturally high in minerals, amino acids, beta glucan, and vitamins. As a probiotic, the fermentation process breaks down molecules, resulting in a very bio-available ingredient that can easily penetrate the skin to soothe, hydrate, brighten, and repair. It can also support the breakdown of sweat, helping to reduce wetness and create an unfavorable environment for bacteria.
HOW WE USE IT:
As an odor-neutralising active ingredient in our deodorant
Santalum Astrocalendonicum (Sandalwood) Oil
SUMMARY:
Sustainably grown and harvested sandalwood essential oil from New Caledonia is a luxuriously rich and ultra-smooth alternative to endangered Indian sandalwood oil. It has a warm and sweet, uplifting woody aroma with protective benefits for the skin.
HOW WE USE IT:
As a natural fragrance; part of our essential oil blend
Polylysine
SUMMARY:
This polypeptide of the essential amino acid L-lysine promotes an unfriendly environment for microorganisms. Because of its amino acid content, polylisine may help even skin texture and minimize the appearance of aging.
HOW WE USE IT:
Part of our natural preservative complex
Tribehenin
SUMMARY:
Tribehenin is an emollient prepared by combining glycerin and a fatty acid. In cosmetics, it is used as an occlusive agent to prevent moisture loss. Monks’ Triehenin is composed of glycerin and behenic acid, a naturally occurring long-chain fatty acid.
HOW WE USE IT:
As a thickener and skin-conditioner in our stick formula
Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) Root Oil
SUMMARY:
Sourced from Madagascar, this oil is prized for its deeply woody and calming scent as well as its natural antioxidant and antibacterial properties. It is also used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
HOW WE USE IT:
As a natural fragrance; part of our essential oil blend
Zinc Ricinoleate
SUMMARY:
Zinc Ricinoleate is a zinc salt that neutralizes odor by trapping the odor molecules that are released during the bacterial decomposition that occurs during perspiration. It is not an antiperspirant. Zinc Ricinoleate also has unique fungicidal and bacterial properties that do not interfere with the skin's natural flora.
HOW WE USE IT:
As an odor neutralizer