Being a Basic B has never felt (or smelled) this luxurious.

Our Basic B body butter might sound simple, but the science behind these organic ingredients is anything but! 

We've harnessed some of nature's most effective compounds to make sure your skin receives the most scientifically sound pampering possible. 

This isn't just a rich emollient. 

It’s a structural engineer for your skin. 

Thanks to a high concentration of stearic acid, shea butter is chemically similar to an animal fat, which helps it absorb easily into the skin. 

Shea butter acts as a "refattening" agent, enhancing the regeneration of cell tissue and softening the skin to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

It works at a cellular level to repair your skin’s lipid barrier, loving on you from the inside out. 

Think of your skin cells as tiny bricks in a wall. ((If your mind immediately went to Pink Floyd, we just became best friends.)) 

Shea butter provides mortar (fatty acids) to strengthen the wall, adds protective paint (antioxidants) against sun damage, calms the "alarm bells" (cytokines) during irritation, and helps rebuild any crumbling sections (cell regeneration).

Beyond helping with hydration, it’s historically used as a remedy for sinusitis when rubbed around the nostrils, and as a treatment for frostbite. 

Trust me when I say, these are the good kinds of shea-nanigans you want to get your skin into. 

Did you know…

The shea tree takes 15 years to bear fruit and can continue producing for up to 200 years.

We call this guy the master of defense. 

Coconut oil is the ultimate controversial celebrity in the food and wellness world, but its benefits for the skin are undeniable.

Its triglycerides and high lauric acid content not only provide a significant moisturizing effect, improving skin hydration and elasticity, but also offer potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, thanks to a compound called monolaurin that kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi. 

It strengthens the skin barrier function, and shields against environmental stressors.

Traditionally, Polynesians used it for dental health. 

Did you know…

About 50% of coconut oil is lauric acid. 

Our Basic B is lightened with olive oil, the original ancient skincare product.

It works wonders for your complexion. 

Its phenolic compounds stimulate fibroblast proliferation and migration, helping with tissue regeneration and even promoting wound healing. 

A polyphenol powerhouse, if you will. 

Did you know…

If you feel a peppery sting in the back of your throat when consuming high-quality olive oil, this is actually a sign of high oleocanthal content, an anti-inflammatory compound that works similarly to ibuprofen.

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant essential for skin health.

The most common and studied form, alpha-tocopherol, is excellent for membrane repair and antioxidant activity.

Your body is constantly doing things like converting food into energy, breathing, and fighting off germs. 

These normal processes, along with environmental factors like pollution and sunlight, create unstable molecules called free radicals. 

Free radicals are angry little bullies in survival mode, constantly searching for a cell to steal an electron from in order to find balance.  

After time, these tiny invaders can start to chip away at the bricks in your wall. 

That’s where Vitamin E comes in. 

When a free radical tries to steal an electron from a healthy cell, Vitamin E steps in and donates one of its own.

He’s like a guard who catches the invaders and gives them what they want (an electron) to calm them down, thus keeping the fort strong and intact. 

Did you know… 

Plants produce eight different forms of Vitamin E, but our bodies primarily use only one, alpha-tocopherol.

A little pod with a big reputation. 

Vanilla is the fruit of an orchid vine.

Beyond its delightful aroma, vanilla offers beneficial phenolic acids, such as vanillic acid, which contribute to the formula's overall antioxidant capacity.

Vanilla also contains B vitamins that are essential for maintaining healthy skin.

It not only helps protect your skin cells from damage, it encourages them to heal and regenerate more effectively.

So, just in case you were wondering, the organic vanilla in your body butter is more than just a nice smell. 

It's playing an active part in helping your skin cells stay happy and healthy. 

Did you know…

After pollination, the vanilla beans (ovaries) stay on the vine for months, then undergo a lengthy, multi-stage curing, drying, and resting process that can take up to six months before they're ready for extract, making it one of the world's most expensive spices, second only to saffron.