INGREDIENT INDEX

BAY & OAK products are formulated with safe, sustainable and innovative ingredients to enhance your skin health. We’ve made it easier and alphabetized each ingredient below for you to read and learn more about their benefits.

A

Acetamidoethoxyethanol - penetrates inside the skin (stratum corneum), delivers and increases hydration keeping skin moisturized.

Allantoin - soothes and alleviates skin-irritations. Has moisturizing and hydrating effects. 

Alpha Arbutin - derived from bearberry extract. Promotes skin lightening and an even skin tone on all skin types. 

Alpha Olefin Sulfonate - mild, sulfate free and non-drying surfactant. Derived from coconut oils.

B

Betaine - a natural amino acid derived from sugar beets. It has superior moisturizing and water binding capacity. Regulates the water balance in the skin.

C

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride - derived from fatty acids of vegetable origin, this triglyceride leaves a soft and non-greasy feel on skin and hair. 

Cetearyl Alcohol - composed of fatty alcohols with emollient, moisturizing, and foam boosting properties.

Cetyl Alcohol - derived from vegetable oils and composed of fatty alcohols. An emollient with moisturizing properties. 

Citric Acid - a fruit acid, produced commercially by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. It acts as an pH adjuster.

G

Glycerin - effective humectant and moisturizer attracting water to the intercellular space of the skin. Protects the lipids of skin cells.

Glyceryl Oleate - part of the hair and skin lipids and has re-fating properties. 

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride - provides conditioning to hair. The cationic (positive) charge makes the product significant to anionic (negative) surfaces such as the skin and hair.

H

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil - humectant, nutrient and emollient for the skin. Nourishes and softens skin and hair. 

Hyaluronic Acid - a natural polysaccharide that holds 500-1,000 times its own weight of water. Powerful moisturizer and humectant that provides smoothness and softening to the skin.

Hexylresorcinol - a stimulator of glutathione to target excess melanin production ultimately lightening dark spots.

Hydrangea Macrophylla Leaf Extract - excellent hydrating and soothing ingredient.

M

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract - reduces skin redness and protects skin against chronic inflammation and internal aging factors.

Montmorillonite - rich in a variety of minerals for the human skin. It has a surprising absorbing ability and can thoroughly cleanse the dirt and sebum in skin deeply. Its unique negative charge is the same as the skin PH, it can stimulate cell activity and promote skin metabolism.

Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Bark Extract - an antioxidant, anti-aging and skin brightening ingredient.

N

Nymphaea Ordorata Root Extract - improves hydration, antioxidant and calms sensitive and dry skin with its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. 

Niacinamide - vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) has soothing activity useful for blemished skin. May improve the appearance of aged, hyperpigmented and photodamaged skin. May reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. 

P

Panthenol - slso known as provitamin B5. Penetrates readily into skin and hair to provide good moisturizing and softening properties. Soothes irritated skin, attracts moisture in the air and binds itself to the water molecules, to protect the skin from dehydration.

Phytosphingosine - naturally present in the skin and effectively reduces the signs of acne, inhibits the growth of micro-organisms on the skin, reduces redness and inflamed skin.

Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract - a multi-active peptide that smooths skin texture, visibly reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation to lighten overall skin tone for a more even complexion.

Potassium Sorbate - antimicrobial and preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeasts and bacteria.

Phenoxyethanol - very effective broad-spectrum preservative. Effective broad-spectrum preservation against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and mold.

S

Shikimic Acid - a gentle yet effective alpha hydroxy acid exfoliator.

Simmondsia Chinenesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil - derived from the seeds of the simmondsia chinensis plant. Composed of different esters, fatty acids and fatty alcohols, this non-greasy moisturizer and emollient penetrates the skin and prevents transdermal water loss and retains moisture.  

Sodium Benzoateantimicrobial and preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeasts and bacteria. 

Sodium Caproyl Prolinate - an amino acid based humectant derived from L-Proline and fatty acid. It has good moisture retention properties. 

Sodium PCA - amino acid that provides moisturizing properties.

Sunflower Seed Oil - derived from the seeds of sunflowers. High in oleic acids, rich in vitamin e and low in saturated fat. Effective humectant, nutrient and emollient for the hair and skin. Nourishes and softens skin and hair. 

T

Tocopherol - DL alpha tocopherol (tocopherol) is an antioxidant.

 V

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil - oil pressed from the seeds of grapes (cold pressed), contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic acid. Rich in various vitamins including vitamin A, D and E. Effective, non-greasy emollient with good absorption. Leaves the skin soft, smooth and conditioned.