At Baronial Beard Co., we take immense pride in crafting exceptional men's grooming products that cater to the modern gentleman's needs. Our commitment to quality and authenticity is at the heart of everything we do, and that begins with the careful selection of men’s grooming product ingredients.
Ingredient Glossary
ALOE LEAF JUICE POWDER
Products | Shampoo Bar
Description | A concentrated form of aloe vera gel that has been dried and ground into a fine powder, often used in skincare and cosmetic products for its soothing, hydrating, and skin-conditioning properties.
Why | We use it in our shampoo bars because it offers excellent scalp-soothing and hydrating benefits, helping to alleviate dryness and irritation while promoting a healthy scalp environment.
AQUA
Products | Beard Wash Bar, Shave Soap Bar, Soap Bar, Shampoo Bar, Conditioner Bar
Description | Otherwise known as water or H20.
Why | We use water as a solvent and hydrating base in some of our products.
ARGAN OIL
Products | Beard Oil, Beard Butter, Beard Balm
Description | A nourishing natural carrier oil extracted from the kernels of argan trees, renowned for its exceptional moisturizing and rejuvenating properties.
Why | Often referred to as "liquid gold," it is a versatile oil known for its exceptional moisturizing properties, making it ideal for hydrating your beard and adding shine. Rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, argan oil is a natural powerhouse that nourishes and revitalizes both skin and beard.
ARROWROOT POWDER
Products | Face Cleansing Bar
Description | A fine, starchy white powder derived from the roots of the arrowroot plant.
Why | We use arrowroot powder as a gentle and natural alternative to talcum powder, effectively absorbing excess moisture and oil from the skin, making it a great choice for those with sensitive or irritated skin, and it can also help provide a smoother texture to the skin's surface.
BEESWAX
Products | Beard Butter, Beard Balm
Description | A natural substance produced by honeybees, known for its waxy consistency, and it is commonly used in various beard care products.
Why | We use beeswax in some beard care formulations due to its natural ability to provide hold and shape, taming unruly facial hair and keeping it well-groomed. Beeswax also locks in moisture, preventing dryness and split ends, resulting in a softer, more manageable, and healthier-looking beard.
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Products | Conditioner Bar
Description | An organic compound commonly used in hair care products as a conditioning agent and detangler, helping to make hair soft, smooth, and more manageable.
Why | A hair care superhero in our conditioner bars that helps to detangle and soften hair, making it easier to comb through and reducing breakage. Additionally, it provides a protective layer on the hair shaft, reducing frizz and leaving hair looking sleek and shiny.
BENTONITE CLAY
Products | Face Cleansing Bar
Description | A naturally occurring, absorbent clay formed from volcanic ash that is renowned for its detoxifying and skin-purifying properties.
Why | We use bentonite clay in our face cleansing bar because it acts as a powerful natural magnet, drawing out impurities, excess oil, and toxins from the skin, leaving it deeply cleansed and refreshed. Bentonite clay is also gentle on the skin, making it suitable for various skin types and ideal for promoting a healthy complexion.
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Products | Conditioner Bar
Description | A fatty alcohol mixture of cetyl and stearyl alchohol commonly used as an emollient and emulsifying agent to provide a smooth texture and stability to formulations.
Why | We incorporate cetearyl alcohol into our conditioner bars because it acts as an effective conditioner and thickener, helping to detangle and soften the hair while also providing a creamy texture to the product. Its emollient properties help improve the manageability and overall health of the hair.
COCOA BUTTER
Products | Beard Butter, Beard Balm
Description | Cocoa butter is a natural butter extracted from kernel seeds of the cocoa tree, renowned for its rich, moisturizing properties and widely used in luxury skincare products.
Why | We incorporate cocoa butter into some of our beard products because it's a deeply hydrating and nourishing ingredient that helps soften and condition facial hair, reducing dryness and promoting a smoother, more manageable beard.
COCONUT OIL
Products | Shave Soap, Soap Bar, Shampoo Bar, Conditioner Bar
Description | A natural carrier oil derived from the flesh of coconuts, prized for its versatile applications in skin and hair care due to its moisturizing and nourishing properties.
Why | We use coconut oil in some of our skin and hair care applications because it is an excellent moisturizer, readily absorbed by the skin and hair, leaving them hydrated and soft. Its natural composition also provides a protective barrier, helping to retain moisture, prevent damage, and promote healthier skin and hair.
DISODIUM LAURYL SULFOSUCCINATE
Products | Shampoo Bar
Description | A water-soluble surfactant commonly used in personal care and cosmetic products to create a rich lather and effectively cleanse the hair. It is a foaming agent that is significantly more mild than SLS.
Why | We use it in our shampoo bars because it is a gentle yet efficient cleanser that helps remove dirt, oils and impurities from the hair without causing excessive dryness or irritation, making it suitable for sensitive scalp. Its ability to create a luxurious lather enhances the overall cleansing experience, leaving you feeling refreshed and revitalized.
FD&C Yellow #5
Products | Soap Bar
Description | A synthetic food coloring widely used in the food, beverage, and cosmetic industries to impart a bright and appealing color to various products.
Why | We use it in our soap bars to create visually appealing product that adds a vibrant and attractive hue to enhance the overall aesthetics of our soap.
FD&C BLUE #1
Products | Soap Bar
Description | A synthetic food coloring widely used in the food, beverage, and cosmetic industries to impart a bright and appealing color to various products.
Why | We use it in our soap bars to create visually appealing product that adds a vibrant and attractive hue to enhance the overall aesthetics of our soap.
FRAGRANCE
Products | Beard Oil, Beard Butter, Beard Balm, Beard Wash Bar, Shave Soap, Soap Bar, Shampoo Bar, Conditioner Bar
Description | Paraben and phthalate-free fragrance oils are a scent additive used in personal care products that does not contain parabens or phthalates, offering a safer alternative to traditional fragrances.
Why | We use fragrance oil to scent our grooming products because it allows us to provide a wide variety of appealing and long-lasting scents while ensuring that our formulations remain free from parabens and phthalates, prioritizing both safety and fragrance diversity for our customer enjoyment. This way, our products can deliver an enhanced grooming experience without compromising on quality or well-being.
GLYCERIN
Products | Beard Wash Bar, Shave Soap, Soap Bar, Face Cleansing Bar
Description | A colorless, odorless, and syrupy liquid derived from natural fats and oils, commonly used in skincare and cosmetic products for its moisturizing and humectant properties.
Why | We use it in some of our men's grooming products because it acts as a powerful humectant, attracting and retaining moisture in the skin and hair, ensuring long-lasting hydration and softness. It also helps to create a smooth and non-greasy texture in our products, making them pleasant to use and leaving a comfortable, nourished feel after application.
GLYCERYL OLEATE
Products | Conditioner Bar
Description | An ester compound made from naturally ocurring oils and fats, commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and conditioning agent to improve texture and maintain product consistency.
Why | We use it in our conditioner bars because it plays a crucial role in ensuring that the product effectively disperses through the hair, delivering conditioning benefits evenly, while also helping to improve the texture and manageability of the hair.
GLYCERYL STEARATE
Products | Beard Wash Bar, Conditioner Bar
Description | An ester derived from glycerin and stearic acid, commonly used in cosmetic and skincare products as an emollient and emulsifying agent to enhance product texture and stability, while also providing skin-conditioning properties.
Why | We use it in our conditioner bars because it helps to create a luxurious, creamy texture that easily spreads through the hair, ensuring even distribution of conditioning ingredients. It also contributes to the overall effectiveness of our conditioner bars, leaving hair soft, manageable, and well-nourished for a healthy and vibrant appearance.
HYDROGYNATED ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE
Products | Conditioner Bar
Description | A modified form of olive oil that has undergone hydrogenation, commonly used in skincare and cosmetic products for its emollient properties.
Why | We use it in our conditioner bars because it offers excellent conditioning properties for hair, helping to soften and detangle strands while reducing frizz. Its lightweight and non-greasy texture make it an ideal choice for hair care, allowing our conditioner bars to provide nourishment and manageability without weighing the hair down.
HYDROGENATED OLIVE OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES
Products | Conditioner Bar
Description | A derivative of olive oil that has undergone hydrogenation and contains non-saponifiable components, commonly used in skincare products for its emollient and skin-nourishing properties.
Why | We use it in our conditioner bars because it is a natural and effective ingredient that helps improve hair texture and manageability, leaving it soft and easy to style. This component enhances the overall performance of our conditioner bars, ensuring that they provide deep hydration and a smooth, silky finish to your hair.
HYDROLYZED OAT PROTEIN
Products | Shave Soap
Description | A natural plant-derived ingredient that has undergone a hydrolysis process, breaking down oat proteins into smaller molecules to enhance its ability to moisturize the skin.
Why | We use it in our shave soaps because it acts as an exceptional skin moisturizer, helping to soften and prepare the skin for a smooth and comfortable shave. It also enhances the lather and texture of our shave soaps, providing a luxurious and moisturizing shaving experience while ensuring the skin remains well-nourished.
HYDROLYZED SILK (SILK PEPTIDE)
Products | Beard Wash Bar
Description | A refined form of silk protein created through the hydrolysis process, breaking down silk proteins into smaller fragments. Prized for its enhanced absorption, moisturizing properties, and ability to impart a silky texture.
Why | We use it in our Beard Wash Bar because it contributes to smoother, more hydrated skin and softer, more manageable facial hair with a natural shine.
HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
Products | Shave Soap
Description | A natural ingredient derived from wheat kernels that has undergone hydrolysis, breaking down wheat proteins into smaller molecules to enhance its ability to nourish the skin.
Why | We use it in our shave soaps because it provides a protective and conditioning layer to the skin, promoting a smoother and more comfortable shaving experience while preventing irritation. It also contributes to a rich and creamy lather, ensuring that our shave soaps deliver a luxurious and nourishing shaving routine for our customers.
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Products | Conditioner Bar, Face Cleansing Bar
Description | A common solvent used in a variety of applications, including skincare and personal care products.
Why | We use it in some of our men's grooming products to mix and disperse clays and other ingredients in our formulas.
JOJOBA OIL
Products | Beard Oil, Beard Butter, Beard Balm, Beard Wash Bar
Description | A natural liquid wax extracted from the seeds of the jojoba plant, highly valued for its hydrating, non-comedogenic, and skin-balancing properties, making it a versatile ingredient in beard care products.
Why | We use it in our beard care products because it closely resembles the natural oils produced by the skin, making it an excellent conditioner that helps moisturize and soften facial hair, reducing dryness and itchiness. Its lightweight and non-greasy texture make it an ideal choice for beard grooming, providing nourishment and a healthy sheen.
KAOLIN CLAY
Products | Face Cleansing Bar
Description | A naturally occurring, fine-grained mineral clay often used in skincare and cosmetic products for its gentle exfoliating, oil-absorbing, and soothing properties.
Why | We use it in our face cleansing bars because it's a fantastic natural ingredient that helps to draw out impurities, excess oil, and dirt from the skin, leaving it fresh and clean without over-drying. It also has gentle exfoliating properties that provide a mild, non-abrasive way to remove dead skin cells and promote a smoother, more radiant complexion.
LAURIC ACID
Products | Soap Bar, Shampoo Bar
Description | A saturated fatty acid commonly found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil, known for its antimicrobial and moisturizing properties.
Why | We include it in some men's grooming products due to its natural cleansing and hydrating qualities, which can help nourish and moisturize both the skin and hair. Its antimicrobial properties can contribute to keeping the skin and scalp clean.
MANGO BUTTER
Products | Beard Butter, Beard Balm
Description | A natural fat extracted from the kernels of mango fruit seeds, renowned for its rich emollient properties and its ability to moisturize and nourish the skin and beard.
Why | We use it as a prized ingredient in our beard products because of its exceptional moisturizing qualities, which help soften and hydrate coarse facial hair, reducing dryness and frizz while making the beard more manageable and comfortable. Its rich emollient nature and vitamins nourish the underlying skin, promoting a healthier beard growth environment and contributing to overall beard health.
MEADOWFOAM SEED OIL
Products | Beard Oil
Description | A natural plant-based oil derived from the seeds of the meadowfoam flower, known for its remarkable moisturizing properties and high stability, making it a valuable ingredient in beard care.
Why | A key component in our beard oil formulation due to its exceptional ability to lock in moisture, preventing beard hair from becoming brittle and dry while promoting a soft and smooth texture. Its high oxidative stability helps extend the shelf life of beard oils, ensuring they remain effective for longer periods.
MORINGA OIL
Products | Beard Oil
Description | A lightweight oil extracted from the seeds of the moringa tree, prized for its rich antioxidant content, moisturizing properties, and its use in skincare and beard care products.
Why | A valuable component in our beard oil formulation due to its exceptional nutrient profile, offering vitamins and antioxidants that help nourish both the beard hair and the underlying skin, promoting healthier growth and a well-conditioned appearance. Its lightweight and non-greasy nature make it an ideal choice for beard oil.
PALM OIL
Products | Shave Soap
Description | A versatile and widely used vegetable oil derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree, known for its high saturated fat content.
Why | We use palm oil in our shave soap due to its ability to create a stable and creamy lather, providing a smooth and comfortable shaving experience by reducing friction and irritation. Its high saturated fat content contributes to the soap's hardness and longevity, making it a long-lasting choice.
PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
Products | Soap Bar, Shampoo Bar
Description | A chelating agent and water softener commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products to improve their stability and enhance their cleansing and foaming properties.
Why | We use it in some men's grooming products for its ability to add stability and performance in our products, which is particularly beneficial in products like soaps and other bars. It helps to improve the lathering and foaming properties of these products, providing a more enjoyable and effective grooming experience.
PHOSPHORIC ACID
Products | Soap Bar
Description | A colorless and odorless mineral acid that is commonly used in a variety of applications, including as a food additive, and in colourants.
Why | We use it in our natural colorants to help stabilize and enhance the color of our soap bars, as it can adjust the pH of the solution, intensifying the hues of certain natural pigments and ensuring color consistency in the final product. Its acidifying properties also extend the shelf life of the colorant by inhibiting microbial growth, ensuring product quality and safety.
POLYGLYCERYL - 4 OLEATE
Products | Conditioner Bar
Description | An emulsifying and surfactant ingredient commonly used in cosmetics and haircare products, valued for its ability to help mix water and oil-based components, creating stable and well-blended formulation.
Why | We use it in our shampoo bars to disperse and stabilize ingredients evenly in the product, ensuring consistency. Its emulsifying properties help prevent clumping, resulting in a more effective and user-friendly product.
POLYQUATERNIUM 7
Products | Shampoo Bar
Description | A water-soluble polymer commonly used in cosmetic and hair care products for its conditioning and film-forming properties, which help improve the texture and manageability of hair while reducing static electricity and frizz.er and oil-based components, creating stable and well-blended formulation.
Why | We use it in our shampoo bar to enhance its conditioning properties, leaving hair soft, smooth, and manageable, while also providing a protective film that helps shield the hair from environmental stressors and pollutants. Its water-soluble nature ensures that it rinses easily, leaving no residue behind and ensuring a refreshing and effective cleansing experience.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Products | Beard Wash Bar, Shave Soap, Soap Bar, Shampoo Bar, Face Cleansing Bar
Description | An organic compound commonly used in various personal care and food products as a humectant and solvent, known for its ability to retain moisture and maintain product consistency.
Why | We use it in some of our men's grooming products for its ability to enhance the product's texture and consistency, ensuring a smooth and easy application. Its humectant properties help to keep the skin and hair moisturized, preventing dryness and promoting a more comfortable grooming experience.
ROSEHIP OIL
Products | Beard Oil
Description | Often referred to as a "drying oil", this natural carrier oil is extracted from the seeds of wild rosehips, prized for its high levels of vitamins, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and incredibly fast absorbtion rate, commonly used in skincare products for its hydrating, anti-aging, and skin-renewing properties.
Why | We use it in our beard oil because it is a lightweight and fast-absorbing oil, allowing our beard oil to be quickly absorbed by the beard and the underlying skin without leaving a greasy or heavy residue. Additionally, rosehip oil's high content of essential fatty acids helps improve the penetration of other beneficial ingredients in the beard oil.
SAFFLOWER OIL
Products | Shave Soap
Description | A carrier oil extracted from the seeds of the safflower plant, known for its high linoleic acid content and versatility in cosmetic applications.
Why | We use it in our shave soaps due to its high linoleic acid content, which helps create a rich and stable lather that provides a smooth and comfortable shaving experience, reducing friction and irritation. Its moisturizing properties help to keep the skin hydrated during shaving, promoting a closer and more precise shave while minimizing post-shave dryness and discomfort.
SHEA BUTTER
Products | Beard Butter, Beard Balm, Beard Wash Bar, Conditioner Bar
Description | A natural fat extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree, renowned for its rich moisturizing properties and its widespread use in beard care and hair care products.
Why | We use it in our men's grooming products because of its exceptional moisturizing qualities, effectively nourishing both the skin and facial hair to prevent dryness and promote a healthy, well-groomed appearance. Its natural emollient properties make it ideal for soothing and softening the skin, while also taming and conditioning facial hair for a comfortable and polished grooming experience.
SODIUM BENZOATE
Products | Soap Bar, Shampoo Bar
Description | A widely used food preservative and antimicrobial agent with applications in various industries, including food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, known for its ability to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and extend the shelf life of products.
Why | We use it in some of our men's grooming products as a preservative to maintain product freshness and prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms, ensuring the safety and quality of the formulation throughout its shelf life.
SODIUM CHLORIDE
Products | Soap Bar, Shampoo Bar
Description | Commonly known as table salt.
Why | We use it in some men's grooming products to improve texture and viscosity, enhancing its overall performance and user experience.
SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE
Products | Beard Wash Bar, Face Cleansing Bar
Description | A mild surfactant and foaming agent commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products, prized for its gentle cleansing properties and ability to create a rich lather while remaining suitable for sensitive skin.
Why | We use it in some men's grooming products due to its gentle cleansing abilities, ensuring effective removal of dirt and impurities without causing irritation, making it ideal for sensitive facial skin. Its capacity to produce a luxurious, creamy lather enhances the overall grooming experience.
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Products | Shave Soap
Description | Also known as caustic soda or lye, it is a highly alkaline chemical compound used in soap making.
Why | It is a crucial component in our shave soaps as it is used in a process called saponification, where it reacts with oils and fats to create soap. This chemical reaction produces the soap's cleansing properties.
SODIUM LAURATE
Products | Soap Bar, Shampoo Bar
Description | A sodium salt derived from lauric acid, commonly used as a surfactant and cleansing agent in various cosmetic and personal care products for its ability to create lather and remove dirt and oils from the skin and hair.
Why | It is used in some of our grooming products for its excellent foaming and cleansing properties, ensuring a thorough and enjoyable grooming experience by creating a rich lather that effectively removes impurities. Its ability to emulsify and disperse various ingredients also contributes to the product's texture.
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Products | Soap Bar, Shampoo Bar
Description | A surfactant and foaming agent commonly used in personal care products, known for its ability to create lather and cleanse by removing dirt, and impurities from the skin.
Why | We use it in our soap and shampoo bars for its excellent foaming and cleansing properties, which create a rich lather that effectively removes dirt and impurities from the skin and hair. Additionally, its ability to emulsify and disperse various ingredients contributes to the overall texture and performance of the products of the bars.
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Products | Soap Bar
Description | A surfactant and foaming agent commonly used in personal care products for its ability to create lather and effectively remove dirt and impurities from surfaces.
Why | We use it in our soap bars to provide a rich and stable lather that enhances the cleansing experience, effectively removing impurities and leaving the skin feeling refreshed. Its emulsifying properties also contribute to the soap's texture and stability, ensuring a long-lasting and enjoyable usage.
SODIUM STEARATE
Products | Soap Bar, Shampoo Bar
Description | A sodium salt derived from stearic acid, commonly used as a surfactant and emulsifying agent in various cosmetic and personal care products for its ability to stabilize formulations and create a smooth texture.
Why | We use it in our soap and shampoo bars because it acts as a crucial surfactant that promotes the creation of a rich and stable lather, enhancing the cleansing and foaming properties of the products. It also contributes to the bars' structural integrity, ensuring they remain solid and durable, allowing for convenient and long-lasting usage.
SORBITAN OLEATE
Products | Shave Soap
Description | A sorbitan ester of oleic acid, commonly used as an emulsifying agent in cosmetic and personal care products to help blend oil and water-based ingredients.
Why | It is an essential component in our shave soap because it assists in creating a rich, creamy lather by emulsifying oils and water, resulting in a smoother and more comfortable shaving experience. It also helps to improve the glide of the razor across the skin, reducing friction and irritation.
SORBITOL
Products | Shave Soap, Soap Bar, Shampoo Bar
Description | A sugar alcohol commonly used as a humectant in personal care items for its ability to retain moisture and improve texture.
Why | We use it in some of our men's grooming products for its exceptional humectant properties, which help to attract and retain moisture, ensuring that the skin and hair remain adequately hydrated and less prone to dryness or frizz. Its also texture-enhancing abilities contribute to the product's overall performance.
SQUALANE
Products | Beard Oil
Description | A natural, colorless oil derived from olive oil, commonly used in skincare and cosmetics for its excellent moisturizing properties and ability to mimic the skin's natural oils.
Why | We use it in our beard oil for its remarkable moisturizing abilities, which help to hydrate and soften coarse facial hair, reducing dryness and promoting a healthier, more manageable beard. Its lightweight and non-greasy texture make it an ideal choice for beard oil, as it nourishes both the beard and the underlying skin without leaving behind any heavy or oily residue.
STEARIC ACID
Products | Soap Bar, Shampoo Bar
Description | A saturated fatty acid found in various natural sources, frequently used in cosmetic and personal care products for its ability to stabilize formulations, thicken textures, and improve the consistency of products.
Why | We use it in some of our men's grooming products because of its versatile role in enhancing texture and stability, ensuring that the products maintain a consistent and appealing appearance. It helps to maintain the desired thickness and texture in soap and shampoo bars.
TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE
Products | Soap Bar, Shampoo Bar
Description | It is a synthetic compound commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products as a chelating agent, helping to improve formulation stability and prevent the adverse effects of hard water.
Why | We use it in some of our men's grooming products to enhance their formulation stability and ensure consistent performance, ensuring a reliable and satisfying grooming experience.
TITANIUM DIOXIDE C177891
Products | Shampoo Bar
Description | A naturally occurring mineral pigment widely used in cosmetics and skincare products for its ability to provide white coloration, sun protection, and opacity in formulations.
Why | We use it in our shampoo bars to provide opacity and contribute to the creamy appearance of the product.
