Ingredient Library

Every GraceYes product lists its full ingredients on the pack. These pages go one step further for the 36 ingredients we use most: what each one is, how classical Indian texts describe it, what published research shows and where it falls short, how to use it safely, and which of our products contain it.

Skin herbs

• Saffron (Crocus sativus)
• Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
• Neem (Azadirachta indica)
• Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia)
• Red sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus)
• Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
• Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
• Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)

Hair herbs

• Amla (Phyllanthus emblica)
• Reetha (Sapindus mukorossi)
• Shikakai (Acacia concinna)
• Bhringraj (Eclipta alba)
• Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
• Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
• Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii)
• Dashapushpam (Kerala's ten sacred herbs)

Oils and butters

• Coconut oil (Cocos nucifera)
• Sweet almond oil (Prunus dulcis)
• Kalonji oil (Nigella sativa)
• Jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis)
• Shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa)
• Mango butter (Mangifera indica)
• Bakuchi and bakuchiol (Psoralea corylifolia)

Essential oils and rose

• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
• Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
• Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
• Frankincense (Boswellia)
• Rose (Rosa damascena)

Botanicals and minerals

• Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)
• Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
• Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
• White willow bark (Salix alba)
• Goat milk
• Multani mitti (Fuller's earth)
• Activated bamboo charcoal

For the complete list of every ingredient we use, see The Yes list. For what we leave out, see The No list.