Julie Stevenson

What do cold-pressed, expeller-pressed, and hexane-free really mean? Learn how these common botanical oil processing claims are used in skincare, what documentation may support them, and why documentation plays an important role in ingredient transparency.

Learning how to read a skincare ingredient list can help you better understand formulations, compare products, and evaluate ingredient claims. This guide explains ingredient order, INCI names, and what ingredient lists can reveal about a skincare product.

Grass-Fed, Pasture-Raised, and Other Animal-Sourcing Claims in Skincare Animal-derived ingredients have been used in skincare formulations for centuries. Today, these ingredients continue to appear in a variety of products, including balms, moisturizers, cleansers, soaps, salves, and specialty skincare formulations. If you've explored ingredient descriptions on product packaging or brand websites, you've likely encountered terms such as grass-fed, pasture-raised, ethically sourced, or...