Blue Heron Apothecary

Our ingredient list includes these all natural, chemical free ingredients –

Base & Moisturizers:

• Aqua – Pure water (the foundation of most skincare)
• Propanediol – Plant-derived moisturizer and preservative booster
• Squalane – Lightweight oil (originally from shark liver, now plant-based) that mimics your skin’s natural oils
• Glycerin – Humectant that draws moisture from the air to your skin
• Beef Tallow – Rendered beef fat (traditional moisturizer rich in vitamins A, D, E, K)

Skin Barrier & Structure:

• Ceramide NP, AP, EOP – Lipids that naturally occur in your skin barrier (helps lock in moisture)
• Phytosphingosine & Cholesterol – Components that help rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier
• Stearic Acid – Fatty acid from plants that helps stabilize the cream

Active Anti-Aging Ingredients:

• Panthenol – Pro-Vitamin B5 (soothes and hydrates)
• Niacinamide – Vitamin B3 (reduces fine lines, evens skin tone)
• Dimethylaminoethanol Tartrate (DMAE) – Compound that may help firm skin
• Sodium Hyaluronate – Smaller form of hyaluronic acid (intense hydration)
• Tocopheryl Acetate – Vitamin E (antioxidant protection)
• Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) – Antioxidant that helps cellular energy production
• Resveratrol – Antioxidant from grapes and berries
• Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate – Stable, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C

Botanical Extracts:

• Rosa Canina Seed Oil – Rosehip oil (rich in Vitamin C and essential fatty acids)
• Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil – Frankincense oil (anti-inflammatory)
• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice – Aloe vera (soothing and healing)
• Wine – Contains antioxidants and resveratrol
• Centella Asiatica Extract – Asian herb known for healing and anti-inflammatory properties
• Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract – Licorice root (brightening and anti-inflammatory)
• Curcuma Longa Root Extract – Turmeric (anti-inflammatory and antioxidant)

Texture & Stability:

• Candelilla Wax – Plant wax from a Mexican shrub (thickener)
• Cetearyl Glucoside & Cetearyl Alcohol – Plant-derived emulsifiers (help oil and water mix)
• Xanthan Gum, Carbomer – Natural thickeners that give the cream its texture
• Tapioca Starch – From cassava root (helps absorb excess oil)

Preservatives & Stabilizers:

• Benzoic Acid, Sorbitan Caprylate – Natural preservatives to prevent bacterial growth
• Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate – Helps preserve the product and enhance other ingredients

This formulation combines traditional ingredients (like beef tallow) with modern anti-aging actives, staying true to Blue Heron Apothecary’s philosophy of blending time-honored remedies with contemporary wellness science.

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