Our Ingredients
& Their Purpose
Every ingredient we use is chosen with intention. We believe you deserve to know exactly what goes on your skin — and why. Below you'll find every key ingredient across the Lynova line, with an honest explanation of what it does for you.
"We use nutrient-rich butters, in-house infused botanicals, and clean, skin-loving ingredients to nourish, soothe, and restore your skin's natural glow — the way nature intended."
— The Lynova Promise
Butters & Rich Bases
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Shea Butter
Butyrospermum Parkii
The heart of the Lynova line. Shea butter is rich in fatty acids and vitamins A, E, and F — it melts into the skin at body temperature, replenishing moisture, repairing the skin barrier, and leaving a protective, velvety layer. It's deeply nourishing without clogging pores, making it ideal for dry, sensitive, and mature skin.
Deeply Moisturizing -Barrier Repair -Sensitive Skin
Found in: Chafing Balm, Original Cream, Winter Silk, Ultra Winter, Relief Cream, Whipped Butter, Mango & Apricot Butter, Relief Lotion
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Mango Butter
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Pressed from mango seeds, this butter melts seamlessly on contact and provides an incredibly silky, lightweight feel. It softens rough, dry patches, smooths uneven texture, and is packed with antioxidants that help protect skin from environmental stress. Less heavy than shea, more luxurious than lotion.
Smoothing -Antioxidant -Fast-Absorbing
Found in: Original Cream, Ultra Winter Cream, Mango & Apricot Body Butter
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Avocado Butter
Persea Gratissima Butter
Dense with oleic acid, vitamins D and E, and skin-loving sterols, avocado butter goes deep. It supports skin cell regeneration, soothes chronic dryness, and is especially effective on elbows, knees, and anywhere the skin has become thick and rough. Rich but non-comedogenic.
Deep Nourishment -Regenerating - Rich & Comforting
Found in: Whipped Body Butter
Plant Oils
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Grapeseed Oil
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
One of the lightest oils we use. Grapeseed absorbs almost immediately, bringing a burst of moisture without any greasy residue. It's high in linoleic acid, which strengthens the skin's natural barrier and helps keep moisture locked in all day. An ideal base for both creams and body oils.
Lightweight -Fast-Absorbing -Non-Greasy
Found in: Radiance Glow Oil, Radiance Glow Jelly, Chafing Balm, Winter Silk, Ultra Winter, Original Cream, Relief Lotion
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Jojoba Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Technically a liquid wax, jojoba mimics the skin's own natural sebum more closely than almost any other plant oil. It balances oil production, conditions skin, and creates a breathable, long-lasting moisture layer. Ideal for all skin types — especially combination and sensitive.
Balancing - Long-Lasting -All Skin Types
Found in: Radiance Glow Oil, Radiance Glow Jelly, Ultra Winter, Original Cream, Winter Silk, Mango & Apricot Butter
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Avocado Oil
Persea Gratissima Fruit Oil
Avocado oil is deeply penetrating and rich in omega-9 fatty acids, making it exceptional for dry, mature, or irritated skin. It soothes inflammation, softens rough patches, and supports the skin's natural repair cycle. Heavier than grapeseed but lighter than the butter form — it gives our creams their comforting richness.
Anti-Inflammatory -Deeply Penetrating -Comforting
Found in: Radiance Glow Oil, Chafing Balm, Winter Silk, Summer Silk, Whipped Butter
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Sweet Almond Oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
A classic for a reason. Sweet almond is one of the most skin-compatible oils in nature — it softens, smooths, and adds a subtle luminosity without heaviness. Rich in vitamins B and E, it protects against environmental damage and leaves skin with a naturally healthy sheen. Gentle enough for the most sensitive skin.
Softening - Luminous -Sensitive Skin
Found in: Radiance Glow Oil, Radiance Glow Jelly, Chafing Balm, Winter Silk
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Meadowfoam Seed Oil
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
One of the most stable plant oils available, meadowfoam creates an incredibly silky, long-wearing finish on skin. It doesn't just moisturize — it holds moisture in for hours by forming a breathable, weightless seal. This is the ingredient behind the Radiance Glow Oil's signature silky-but-not-slick feel.
Long-Wear -Moisture -Silky Finish -Highly Stable
Found in: Radiance Glow Oil
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Hemp Seed Oil
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Pressed from hemp seeds, hemp oil has a near-perfect ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids — closer to what our skin naturally produces than almost any other plant oil. It deeply soothes inflammation, calms redness, and supports muscle and joint comfort from the outside in. The hero of our Relief line.
Anti-Inflammatory -Muscle & Joint Comfort -Omega-Rich
Found in: Radiance Glow Jelly -Relief Cream -Relief Lotion
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Argan Oil
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Often called "liquid gold," argan oil is rich in vitamin E and rare plant sterols that restore elasticity, smooth fine lines, and leave skin with a radiant, polished look. It absorbs fast and doesn't leave behind residue — just soft, supple, visibly nourished skin.
Radiance -Elasticity -Fast-Absorbing
Found in: Radiance Glow Jelly
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Apple Seed Oil
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
A lesser-known gem, apple seed oil is exceptionally high in antioxidants — particularly polyphenols — that protect skin from free radical damage and support a youthful, glowing complexion. Its light texture makes it ideal for layering, contributing to the luminous finish in our Glow Jelly and Mango & Apricot Butter.
Antioxidant -Glow-Boosting -Lightweight
Found in: Radiance Glow Jelly, Mango & Apricot Body Butter
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Apricot Kernel Oil
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Silky, lightweight, and skin-softening, apricot kernel oil is exceptionally high in oleic acid. It spreads easily, leaves skin feeling satiny smooth, and helps the other nourishing ingredients in our formulas penetrate more deeply. Wonderful for mature, dry, or sensitive skin.
Skin-Softening -Oleic-Rich -Silky Texture
Found in: Mango & Apricot Body Butter
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Squalane
Olive-Derived Squalane
Our skin naturally produces squalane until our mid-20s, when levels begin to decline. Our olive-derived squalane replenishes that loss, adding a silky slip that eliminates the dry-tight feeling after application and helps all other ingredients absorb more evenly.
Skin-Compatible -Silky Slip -Anti-Dryness
Found in: Radiance Glow Oil, Radiance Glow Jelly
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Olive Oil
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Rich in squalene, vitamin E, and oleocanthal — a natural anti-inflammatory compound — olive oil acts as an emollient and skin-soother in our formulas. It contributes richness and helps calm irritation in our relief and butter products. Used for skin care for thousands of years for good reason.
Anti-Inflammatory -Emollient -Time-Tested
Found in: Radiance Glow Jelly, Whipped Butter, Relief Lotion
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Black Seed Oil
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Known as "the seed of blessing," black seed oil has been prized for centuries for its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It calms reactive or irritated skin, supports a healthy skin barrier, and delivers thymoquinone — one of the most potent plant-based antioxidants known.
Antioxidant -Anti-Inflammatory -Ancient Remedy
Found in: Whipped Body Butter
In-House Infused Botanicals
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Calendula
Calendula Officinalis — Infused In-House
We infuse dried calendula flowers directly into our carrier oils in-house — a slower, more intentional process than using standardized extracts. Calendula is clinically recognized for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. It calms red, irritated, and reactive skin, and is one of the gentlest botanicals for sensitive and compromised skin.
Anti-Inflammatory -Skin-Healing -In-House Infused
Found in: Chafing Balm, Radiance Glow Oil (dried), Relief Lotion
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Comfrey Root
Symphytum Officinale — Infused In-House
Comfrey contains allantoin — a compound that stimulates cell proliferation and accelerates skin regeneration. We infuse it in-house to draw out its full potency. Applied topically, it soothes sore muscles and joints, reduces swelling, and helps repair damaged or cracked skin.
Cell-Regenerating -Soothing -In-House Infused
Found in: Chafing Balm, Radiance Glow Jelly, Relief Lotion
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Chamomile
Matricaria Chamomilla
Chamomile's active compound, bisabolol, is one of the most studied natural skin-soothers in dermatology. It reduces redness, calms inflammatory skin conditions, and has a gentle anesthetic quality that eases the feeling of irritation. A quiet but powerful comfort ingredient.
Calming -Redness Reduction -Sensitive Skin
Found in: Radiance Glow Oil (dried botanical), Whipped Body Butter
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Rose Petals
Rosa Damascena
Dried rose petals carry gentle astringent properties that help tighten pores and tone skin, plus flavonoids that act as antioxidants. In our Radiance Glow Oil they serve as both a beautiful botanical visual infusion and a skin-comforting addition with centuries of use in beauty rituals across the world.
Antioxidant -Toning -Time-Honored
Found in: Radiance Glow Oil (dried botanical)
Hydrating Actives
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Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
One of the most celebrated ingredients in skincare — hyaluronic acid can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. It draws moisture from the air into the skin, plumping, smoothing, and maintaining hydration far longer than traditional moisturizers alone. Essential in our Original and Ultra Winter Body Creams.
Intense Hydration -Plumping -Long-Lasting
Found in: Original Body Cream, Ultra Winter Body Cream
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Glycerin
Vegetable-Derived Glycerin
A humectant that actively pulls water molecules toward the skin and keeps them there. It's in almost every Lynova formula because it makes all the other moisturizing ingredients work better and last longer. It also improves skin texture over time, making skin feel smoother and more supple with regular use.
Humectant -Moisture-Retention -Skin-Smoothing
Found in: Original Cream, Ultra Winter, Summer Silk, Winter Silk, Mango & Apricot, Whipped Butter, Relief Cream, Relief Lotion
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Aloe Vera Juice
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Cool, calming, and deeply hydrating, aloe vera juice replaces plain water in our cream bases. It delivers polysaccharides that coat the skin in a moisture-retaining film, vitamins C and E that brighten and protect, and naturally occurring salicylic acid that gently keeps pores clear. A meaningful upgrade from ordinary water-based formulas.
Cooling & Calming -Vitamin-RichPore-Refining
Found in: Original Body Cream, Ultra Winter Body Cream
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Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
D-Panthenol
The skin converts panthenol directly into pantothenic acid (B5), which is essential for healthy skin cell function. It soothes inflammation, accelerates wound healing, deeply conditions rough or flaky skin, and acts as a humectant — drawing moisture inward for long-lasting comfort.
Skin-Conditioning -Soothing -Healing Support
Found in: Original Body Cream, Ultra Winter Body Cream
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Silk Amino Acids
Hydrolyzed Silk
Derived from natural silk, these amino acids are small enough to penetrate the skin's surface and bind to the keratin in skin cells. They smooth texture at a structural level — filling in micro-rough areas and creating a natural, soft-focus effect on skin. The secret behind the silky slip in our Original and Ultra Winter Creams.
Texture Smoothing -Silky Finish -Deep Penetrating
Found in: Original Body Cream, Ultra Winter Body Cream
Natural Waxes & Texture Builders
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Beeswax
Cera Alba
Pure beeswax forms a breathable, protective barrier on the skin — it seals in moisture and shields against environmental irritants without suffocating the skin the way petroleum-based waxes can. It also creates the firm-to-silky texture that melts on contact, giving a luxurious, controlled application every time.
Protective Barrier -Breathable -Natural Sealant
Found in: Chafing Balm, Radiance Glow Jelly, Winter Silk, Relief Cream, Relief Lotion
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Candelilla Wax
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
A plant-derived wax from a Mexican shrub, candelilla leaves a uniquely smooth, non-waxy finish on skin. It contributes structure and staying power to our balm and relief formulas without dragging or heaviness — creating the signature "melts on contact but lasts all day" texture.
Plant-Derived -Smooth Finish -Long-Wearing
Found in: Radiance Glow Jelly, Relief Cream
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Vitamin E
Tocopherol
A fat-soluble antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage caused by sun exposure and pollution, and helps preserve the freshness and potency of the other oils in our formulas. The quiet guardian that keeps everything working the way it should.
Antioxidant -Preserving -Protective
Found in: Radiance Glow Oil, Chafing Balm
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Micas
Mica (Cosmetic Grade)
A naturally occurring mineral ground to a fine powder, mica creates the soft, luminous shimmer in our Radiance Glow Oil. It reflects light rather than absorbing it, giving skin a lit-from-within glow that's subtle and elegant — not glittery. Safe for sensitive skin and long-lasting.
Natural Shimmer -Luminous Glow -Mineral-Based
Found in: Radiance Glow Oil (shimmer version)
Body Jelly — Special Ingredients
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Castor Oil Wax
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Castor oil wax is what gives our body jelly its signature cushiony, gel-like structure. The hydrogenated form is firm at room temperature but melts the moment it touches skin — creating that satisfying melt-on-contact feel. It holds the formula together without synthetic thickeners and locks moisture in for hours.
Jelly Structure -Moisture-Sealing -Melt-On-Contact
Found in: Body Jelly
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Sunflower Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Light, non-comedogenic, and exceptionally high in linoleic acid, sunflower oil is one of the most skin-friendly oils in nature. It strengthens the skin barrier without heaviness, softens rough or flaky patches, and absorbs quickly. Rich in vitamins A, D, and E, it delivers quiet antioxidant protection with every application.
Barrier Strengthening -Non-Comedogenic -Vitamin-Rich
Found in: Body Jelly
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Hemp Flower
Cannabis Sativa Flower Extract
Hemp flower extract is drawn from the plant's flowering tops — where the highest concentration of beneficial compounds lives. Rich in terpenes, flavonoids, and phytocannabinoids, it deeply calms inflammation, eases skin tension, and supports the skin's endocannabinoid system. A step above hemp seed oil in botanical potency.
Deep Calming -Anti-Inflammatory -Botanical Potency
Found in: Body Jelly
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Manuka Honey
Leptospermum Scoparium Honey
Produced by bees that pollinate the Manuka bush in New Zealand, manuka honey contains methylglyoxal (MGO) — a compound with extraordinary antibacterial and healing properties. On skin, it draws moisture in, accelerates repair of irritated skin, softens texture, and leaves a natural, dewy radiance. A true luxury active.
Antibacterial -Skin-Healing -Deep Hydration
Found in: Body Jelly
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Camellia Oil
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Pressed from the seeds of the tea plant, camellia oil has been a cornerstone of Japanese skincare for centuries — prized for its extraordinary ability to leave skin luminous, smooth, and ageless-looking. Exceptionally high in oleic acid, it absorbs deeply and rapidly without any greasy residue and gives the body jelly its distinctive silky, polished finish.
Centuries-Proven -Deeply Absorbing -Luminous Finish
Found in: Body Jelly
Lynova Beauty
All Lynova products are handcrafted in small batches using clean, intentionally chosen ingredients. We never use parabens, petroleum, or fillers. Every formula is created with care — for skin that deserves the tenderness of nature and the touch of human hand.
Live Naturally. Glow Beautifully.Handcrafted in small batches · Clean ingredients · Sensitive skin safe