Our Ingredients
The below list is to help Skout's Honor Customers better understand the ingredients in the products they love!*
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Natural Ingredients
| Name | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Avocado Oil | An extract from the fruit of the avocado tree, Persea americana or Persea gratissima |
Skin-conditioning agent |
| Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract | An extract of the meal of the oat, Avena sativa |
Skin protectant and moisturize |
| Argania Spinosa Oil | A fixed oil expressed from the kernels of the African tree, Argania spinosa |
Emollient, and skin-conditioning agent |
| Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder | A powder obtained from the dried juice of the leaves of Aloe barbadensis |
Anti-microbial properties and wound care |
| Althaea Officinalis Root Extract | Also known as marshmallow root extract |
Soothes and moisturizes dry and sensitive skin |
| Algin | Derivative of brown seaweed |
Moisture retention |
| Beeswax | The purified wax from the honeycomb of the bee, Apis mellifera |
Skin-conditioning agent |
| Caprylyl Glycol | Acid naturally found in coconut oils |
Hair and skin conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent |
| Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | A vegetable fat obtained from the fruit of a tree native to Africa, Butyrospermum parkii |
Skin-conditioning agent |
| Carya Ovata Bark Extract | Extract of the bark of the hickory tree |
Preservative |
| Cedarwood Oil | An essential oil extracted from species of cedar tree and considered a minimal-risk pesticide |
Minimal-risk pesticide and training deterrent |
| Cellulose Gum | A thickener made from wood starch that is used to encapsulate live colony forming probiotic kefir |
Thickening agent |
| Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract | Extract from the flowers, stems, and leaves of the chamomile plant |
Soothes skin and supports regeneration of the skin |
| Chitosan | Derived from the fungus, Aspergillus Niger |
Encapsulant |
| Citric Acid | An acid naturally found in citric fruits and juices |
Chelating agent, fragrance ingredient, and pH adjuster |
| Coconut Oil | A natural oil extracted from the kernels of the seeds of coconut palm, Cocos nucifera |
Fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, and skin-conditioning agent |
| Eugenol | Clove Oil Extract |
Minimal-risk pesticide and training deterrent |
| Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax | Extract of the bark of the Euphorbia cerifera and Euphorbia antisyphilitica trees |
Glazing and binding agent |
| Fig Ferment | Fermented Fig |
Prebiotic used to foster the growth of beneficial microbes, such as yeast and bacteria |
| Glycerin | A naturally occurring alcohol compound and a component of many lipids |
Denaturant, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, humectant, conditioning agent, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent, and solvent |
| Hansenula | A genus of yeasts in the family Saccharomycetaceae |
Probiotic |
| Honey Extract (Manuka Honey Ext) | Honey made from the pollen of the manuka tree |
Wound treatment |
| Inulin | A natural polysaccharide |
Prebiotic |
| Kloeckera | Probiotic Blend |
Beneficial Yeast |
| Lactobacillus | Beneficial Bacteria |
Probiotic |
| Lactococcus | Beneficial Bacteria |
Probiotic |
| Lemon Ferment | Fermented Lemon |
Prebiotic used to foster the growth of beneficial microbes, such as yeast and bacteria |
| Lemongrass Oil | Essential oil extracted from lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) |
Minimal-risk pesticide and training deterrent |
| Leuconostoc | Beneficial Bacteria |
Probiotic |
| Maltodextrin | Maltodextrin is a saccharide material obtained by hydrolysis of starch |
Thickener |
| Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil | Olive oil is extracted from the ripe fruit of olive tree, Olea europaea |
Fragrance ingredient and skin-conditioning agent |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Fatty acids found in fish, nuts, and vegetables |
Skin conditioning agent |
| Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax | Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax is a wax obtained from rice bran, Oryza sativa |
Skin and hair conditioning and viscosity control |
| Panthenol | Panthenol is a form of vitamin B5, used as a moisturizer and lubricating compound |
Hair conditioning agent, antistatic, hair conditioning, and skin conditioning |
| Pediococcus | Beneficial Bacteria |
Probiotic |
| Peppermint Oil | An essential oil extracted from Mentha Piperita (peppermint) |
Minimal risk pesticide and training deterrent |
| Plant-Based Fragrance | Essential oils extracted from plants |
Fragrance |
| Retinyl Palmitate | A combination of palmitic acid and retinol (Vitamin A) |
Skin-conditioning agent |
| Ricinus Communis | Extracted from the seeds of Ricinus communis, a castor oil plant |
Fragrance ingredient and skin conditioning agent |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract | Rosemary leaf extract is produced from the leaves of the Rosmarinus officinalis plant |
Antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, and skin-conditioning agent |
| Saccharomyces | Beneficial Yeast |
Probiotic |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is an inorganic salt |
Gentle abrasive, buffering agent, deodorant agent, and oral care agent |
| Sodium Citrate | Sodium salts found in citric acid |
pH adjuster |
| Sodium Hydroxide | Sodium Hydroxide is a highly caustic and reactive inorganic base |
Denaturant, pH adjuster, and buffering |
| Sorbitol | Sugar alcohol |
Thickening agent |
| Stearic Acid | Naturally occurring fatty acid derived from vegetable oil |
Fragrance ingredient, surfactant, and emulsifier |
| Tocopherol | A class of naturally occurring chemical compounds related to Vitamin E |
Antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, and skin-conditioning agent |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | Bioavailable form of Vitamin E |
Antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent |
| Zinc Chloride | Zinc Chloride is a mineral salt used as an active ingredient in OTC drug products |
Antimicrobial, breath freshener |
Naturally Derived Ingredients
| Name | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Biodegradable Molecular Complex (Mineral-Based Deodorizer) | Synthesized from reacting a mineral to an organic compound |
Breaks down sulfur and ammonia dioxides |
| Biokore™ (Plant-Based Surfactant) | Surfactant derived from seed oil and citrus, designed to replace solvents |
Encapsulates and breaks down stains |
Like Natural Ingredients
| Name | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Bitter Principles (Sour Apple) | Alpha Hydroxy Acid found in some fruits and wine |
Training deterrent |
| Calcium Citrate | A calcium salt of Citric Acid |
pH adjuster and buffering |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Synthetic surfactant |
Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, and skin-conditioning agent |
| Ethyl Lactate | Ethyl ester of lactic acid |
Solvent |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Synthetic ingredient derived from glycerin, found naturally in animal fat and vegetable oil |
Deodorant agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, and skin-conditioning |
| Glycol Distearate | A compound based on stearic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid |
Pacifying agent, skin-conditioning agent, viscosity increasing agent, emulsifying, opacifying, skin conditioning, and viscosity controlling |
| Heptyl Undecylenate | Derived from castor oil |
Emollient |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | A cellulose polymer derived from wood starch |
Binder, emulsion stabilizer, film former, viscosity increasing agent |
| Lauryl Glucoside | A sugar- and lipid-based surfactant |
A gentle yet high-performing surfactant |
| Phenoxyethanol | A natural anti-microbial found in chicory and green tea, but synthesized in a lab for quantity |
Preservative |
| Polawax/Self Emulsifying Wax NF | Vegetable derived wax |
Emulsifier |
| Polyglyceryl Stearate | Vegetable oil derivative |
Emulsifier |
| Potassium Sorbate | Potassium sorbate is a potassium salt of naturally occurring sorbic acid |
Preservative |
| Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose | A cellulose gum derived from wood pulp |
Thickening and stabilizing |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | Derived from coconut or palm kernel oil |
Surfactant |
| Sorbitan Oleate | Dehydrated sorbitol |
Emulsifier |
| Stearalkonium Chloride | A quaternary ammonium salt derived from vegetables |
Antistatic agent, antistatic, preservative, and surfactant |
| Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine | A lipid-based conditioning agent derived from vegetable oil |
Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, emulsifier, and surfactant |
| Triethyl Citrate | A triester of ethyl alcohol and citric acid |
Fragrance ingredient, plasticizer, antioxidant, deodorant, masking, and solvent |
Synthetic Ingredients
| Name | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylates Copolymer | A copolymer is composed of acrylic acid and methacrylic acid building blocks |
Binder, suspending agent |
| Benzalkonium Chloride | EPA-approved topical antimicrobial |
Topical antimicrobial, preservative |
| Carbomer | Synthetic petrochemical |
Thickening, stabilizing, and suspending agent |
| Disodium EDTA | Synthetic agent made in a lab |
Binds with and removes calcium and heavy metals from the body |
| Isododecane | Synthetic Solvent |
Encapsulate for probiotics |
| Isopropyl Myristate | Ester of isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid |
Moisturizer |
| Hexylene Glycol | Glycol created from hydrogen and diacetone alcohol |
Fragrance ingredient, solvent, viscosity decreasing agent, emulsifying, perfuming, skin conditioning, and surfactant |
| Synthetic Fragrance | Synthetic fragrances are developed in laboratories to replicate natural scents |
To provide fragrance in situations where it is unsafe to use the natural version |
| Sodium Benzoate | A combination of benzoic acid and sodium hydroxide |
Preservative |
| Propylene Glycol | Synthetic alcohol |
Emulsifier |
| Potassium Benzoate | Antimicrobial |
Preservative |
| Polyquaternium- 7 | This ingredient is a synthetic polymer based on quaternary ammonium compounds |
Film former, hair fixative, and antistatic agent |
| Methylisothiazolinone | Synthetic antimicrobial |
Preservative |
| Methylchloroisothiazolinone | Synthetic antimicrobial |
Preservative |
*Please note that the information provided about each ingredient in our products is intended to help our customers better understand what goes into the items they use. While we strive for accuracy, the descriptions and functions of the ingredients are simplified for easier understanding and may not cover all possible uses or characteristics. The classification of ingredients as Natural, Naturally Derived, Like Natural, or Synthetic is based on commonly accepted definitions but may not capture the full complexity of each ingredient's origin or processing.
This list is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. We cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information, and it should not be relied upon as such. If you have any specific concerns or questions about an ingredient, we recommend consulting with a qualified professional or conducting further research.
By using this information, you acknowledge and agree that our company is not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or actions taken based on the provided information. Your use of our products and reliance on this information is at your own risk.