Probiotic Skin Balance Kit

DermaQuell products do not contain essential oils. The herbal ingredients in DermaQuell products are traditionally prepared herbal extracts, such as hydrosols (which are a natural byproduct of the steam distillation process), water infusions (which is like an herbal tea), and herbs infused into carrier oils. Carrier oils are emollient lipid oils, cold-pressed from the nuts, seeds, or pits of plants that contain fatty acids and non-volatile antioxidants and other oil soluble phytonutrients.

Cetyl alcohol is a plant-derived fatty alcohol that is not drying to the skin. The Benzyl Alcohol listed is part of the product’s non-toxic preservation system, and is in the product at less than 1% total concentration. While this alcohol can be drying when used in larger amounts, the amount in this product is not enough to be drying to the skin.

There is no fragrance added to Nourish Butter but the hemp oil does give it a bit of a grassy smell. Z+ Rebuilder has no added fragrance, but a light herbal scent from the black seed oil.

There are no gluten ingredients included in the formulas but it’s not tested to confirm no gluten. As a reminder, gluten cannot be absorbed through the skin.

Depending on seasonality of warmer temperatures, where you’re located, or shipping in the heat, it’s possible that since Nourish Butter is a salve-like product, it may appear melted in the jar. If your package has been sitting in the heat or the jar feels warm to the touch when it arrives, we recommend placing the jar in a refrigerator for 30 minutes to reincorporate the product before opening.

The tocopherols in Nourish Butter + Z+ Rebuilder are sunflower-derived.

The Allantoin used in our products is extracted from comfrey root + is known for its soothing, anti-irritant properties. It is supportive of sensitive skin as well as other inflammatory skin concerns like eczema, acne, scars + wound healing. It is generally recognized as safe for humans. If you’d like to learn more, check out this link.

DermaQuell skincare products are not meant to be used in lieu of medication and should not be put on an active skin infection. These skincare products could make infected skin feel worse and require appropriate treatment before using them. Please consult with your doctor to get the appropriate medication. 

We do our best to use Non-GMO sourced ingredients in Quell skincare as much as possible. However, some ingredients are impossible to be verified (such as the beeswax we use though it is sourced in the US) while other ingredients cannot be confirmed as Non-GMO due to complexity within the supply chain (ie. certain base oils and hydrosols used in certain ingredients). In our efforts to be transparent, this difficulty in verification prevents us from claiming that all ingredients are Non-GMO.

Due to the presence of beeswax and silk amino acids in DermaQuell products, none of the skin creams are considered vegan. Since beeswax comes from bees and silk amino acids are derived from silk that comes from silkworms, it's ultimately up to you if you are comfortable using these nourishing ingredients. 

Quell skincare products use organic ingredients whenever possible, but some ingredients are so obscure that they are difficult to find certified organic. And some ingredients aren't able to BE certified organic at all — like the mineral Zinc, for example (it's not a plant). That said, Quell skincare products use all-natural, botanical ingredients whenever possible. The only synthetic ingredient is TriStat Eco preservative which is nature-identical and ensures product safety, stability, shelf life without requiring refrigeration, and enhances the product’s spreadability and consistency for a lovely customer experience.

You may react to Nourish Butter if you have an allergy to: 

• Plants belonging to the Asteraceae (“aster”) family
• Linalool
• Linalyl acetate
• Sal Seed Oil
• St. John’s Wort
• Sunflower seeds
• Latex

You may react to Z+ Rebuilder if you have an allergy to:

• Plants belonging to the Asteraceae (“aster”) family
• Beeswax
• Black Cumin Seed/”Black seed”
• Glycerin
• Jojoba
• Latex
• Lavender
• Linalool
• Linalyl Acetate
• Meadowfoam
• Ragweed (due to stevia)
• Rosehip
• Sal Seed Oil
• St. John’s Wort
• Sunflower seeds
• Vitamin B5
• Zinc oxide

Caution: Do not use for deep puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns.

Note: People with a high risk of blood clots or people taking Januvia for diabetes should avoid moringa oil. 

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health points out that grapeseed oil may be unsafe for people with blood conditions, those who are about to have surgery, people who take blood-thinning medications, such warfarin or aspirin.