Ingredients

Our Ingredients

At The Grit and Grace Collection, we keep things simple, clean, and intentional. Every ingredient we use is chosen for a reason—how it cares for your skin, how it feels, and what it brings to your daily rhythm.

We rely on nourishing oils and butters like coconut, olive, shea, and cocoa to cleanse, soften, and protect. Supporting oils like sunflower, avocado, and castor add hydration and balance, while responsibly sourced palm and tallow create long-lasting, creamy bars.

For added benefits, we turn to nature’s pantry. Clays, oats, sea salt, and charcoal help detox and exfoliate. Spices like turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger brighten and soothe. And ingredients like coffee, honey, and vanilla bring comfort, calm, and a little indulgence.

Most of our soaps are scented with pure essential oils, and when we use premium fragrance oils, they’re always skin-safe and carefully chosen.

Everything we make is crafted with purpose—meant to nourish your skin and bring a little grace to your everyday.

Base Oils & Butters

Canola Oil
A mild and lightweight oil, canola is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, which nourish and calm the skin. It’s non-comedogenic and great for sensitive or irritated skin, offering gentle conditioning without feeling greasy.

Castor Oil
This thick, nutrient-dense oil is a powerful humectant, drawing moisture into the skin and sealing it in. It’s often used to treat dry or flaky patches, and it produces a dense, creamy lather in soap that feels luxurious and conditioning.

Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter is a rich, natural fat extracted from cocoa beans, known for its ability to smooth scars, reduce stretch marks, and hydrate deeply. It forms a protective barrier over the skin to hold in moisture while improving tone and elasticity.

Coconut Oil
A favorite in natural skincare, coconut oil offers antibacterial and antifungal properties while delivering intense hydration. It creates a rich, bubbly lather and helps cleanse the skin without stripping its natural oils. It’s especially effective for dry or rough skin.

Olive Oil
Naturally rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K, olive oil is a powerful emollient that deeply penetrates the skin without clogging pores. It helps repair the skin barrier, soothe irritation, and restore moisture to dry, sensitive skin—making it ideal for everyday use and gentle enough for all skin types.

Palm Oil
Palm oil is rich in vitamin E and beta-carotene, which help protect and restore skin health. It creates a hard, long-lasting bar with a creamy lather that supports moisture retention. We only use responsibly sourced palm oil to support ethical and sustainable harvesting practices that protect rainforests and local communities.

Shea Butter
Packed with essential fatty acids and vitamins A, E, and F, shea butter is a skin superfood. It deeply moisturizes, improves skin elasticity, and helps calm conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. It also protects against environmental damage and supports healing.

Soybean Oil
Soybean oil contains linoleic acid and vitamin E, which help improve skin texture and elasticity. It’s known for its ability to restore moisture, reduce inflammation, and even out skin tone, making it a great choice for mature or sensitive skin.

Sunflower Oil
Naturally high in linoleic acid, sunflower oil supports the skin barrier while locking in moisture. It’s full of antioxidants and works well to soothe redness, calm inflammation, and promote a soft, smooth complexion.

Specialty Bases & Additives

Aloe Vera
Aloe is nature’s first-aid plant. It deeply hydrates while calming inflamed, sunburned, or sensitive skin. Its natural enzymes and antioxidants help soothe, repair, and refresh the skin, making it ideal for gentle, restorative cleansing.

Beeswax
Beeswax forms a breathable, protective barrier on the skin that locks in moisture without clogging pores. Rich in vitamin A, it supports skin regeneration and offers mild antibacterial properties—perfect for soothing and shielding dry or sensitive skin.

Goat Milk
Packed with nourishing fats, proteins, and vitamins—especially vitamin A—goat milk gently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes. It’s incredibly soothing for dry or sensitive skin and helps restore balance while softening and calming irritation.

Glycerin (Vegetable)
Glycerin is a powerful humectant, attracting moisture to the skin and helping to maintain its softness and hydration. Naturally derived from plant oils, it’s gentle, non-irritating, and especially beneficial for dry or sensitive skin.

Oat Protein / Ground Oat
Oats are renowned for their skin-calming properties. They relieve itching, irritation, and dryness by forming a protective barrier. Rich in beta-glucan, they help retain moisture while gently exfoliating and smoothing the skin.

Propylene Glycol (vegetable-based)
Derived from vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol helps the skin retain moisture and improves the absorption of other beneficial ingredients. It contributes to a smooth, skin-softening feel in soaps and lotions.

Sorbitan Oleate
This emulsifier helps blend oils and water for a smooth, creamy feel. It also enhances the skin’s ability to absorb moisture and nutrients while softening and conditioning.

Sorbitol
A plant-derived sugar alcohol that acts as a humectant, sorbitol helps attract and hold moisture in the skin. It also contributes to the soap’s transparency and adds a silky feel to the lather.

Enhancements

Bentonite Clay
Highly absorbent and detoxifying, bentonite clay draws out impurities, excess oil, and toxins from the skin. Ideal for oily or acne-prone skin, it tightens pores and promotes a clearer complexion.

Brown Sugar
A gentle, natural exfoliant that polishes the skin while delivering glycolic acid to promote healthy turnover. It leaves skin feeling smooth, soft, and hydrated.

Charcoal (Activated)
Deep-cleansing and purifying, activated charcoal binds to dirt, oil, and toxins to unclog pores and balance oily skin. It’s a go-to ingredient for clearer, fresher-looking skin.

Cinnamon
Boosts circulation and adds a warm, energizing tingle to the skin. Its natural antimicrobial properties support clean, healthy skin.

Coffee (Ground)
Stimulates circulation, gently exfoliates, and helps reduce the appearance of cellulite and puffiness. Its antioxidant content also helps protect and revive dull skin.

French Pink Clay
A mild, skin-softening clay that gently detoxifies while improving elasticity and evening skin tone. Great for dry, sensitive, or mature skin types.

French Yellow Clay
Gentle yet effective, this clay tones and stimulates circulation while drawing out impurities. It’s perfect for sensitive or combination skin needing balance and rejuvenation.

Ginger
Encourages blood flow, helps reduce inflammation, and brings a natural warmth to the skin. It can brighten and revitalize a tired or uneven complexion.

Kaolin Clay (White Clay)
A gentle cleanser and mild exfoliant suitable for all skin types. Kaolin helps absorb excess oil without stripping the skin, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin.

Lemon Zest
Brightens and tones with natural citric acid and vitamin C. It offers mild exfoliation and a refreshing scent that uplifts the senses.

Moroccan Red Clay
Rich in iron and minerals, this clay is excellent for detoxifying and softening the skin. It’s particularly helpful for oily and acne-prone skin, improving tone and texture.

Oat Protein / Ground Oat
Soothes inflammation, calms itchiness, and gently exfoliates dry or irritated skin. It forms a moisturizing barrier and is great for sensitive skin.

Sea Salt
Exfoliates and remineralizes the skin with naturally occurring minerals like magnesium and calcium. It enhances circulation and leaves skin soft and smooth.

Turmeric
Naturally brightening and anti-inflammatory, turmeric helps reduce redness, even out skin tone, and support a healthy, radiant glow.

Vanilla
Offers a warm, comforting scent while delivering antioxidants that soothe irritation and promote skin healing.