What Goes Into Down There Skincare®

An ingredient can play a different role depending on the formula it's used in. That's why we don't make big promises based on one ingredient alone.

Instead, we look at the complete formula and what each ingredient contributes to the experience of using the product.

Here's a closer look at some of the ingredients you'll find throughout the Down There Skincare® collection, and why they're there.

Oils & Butters

  • Olive Oil (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)

    A rich emollient oil used to add moisture, conditioning, and a comfortable skin feel. You'll find olive oil in both our cleansing and moisturizing formulas.

  • Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera Oil)

    A versatile oil that contributes to both cleansing and moisture, depending on the formula. In our balm, it also helps create the rich, protective feel of the finished product.

  • Palm Oil (Elaeis Guineensis Oil)

    Used as part of the saponified oil blend in our Intimate Cleansing Bar, palm kernel oil helps create the bar's cleansing base and lather.

  • Cupuaçu Butter (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil)

    A lightweight emollient used in our Intimate Skin Balm to add softness and moisture without making the formula feel excessively heavy.

  • Jojoba Oil (Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter)

    A rich plant butter used in our Intimate Skin Balm to give the formula its creamy texture and deeply moisturizing feel.

  • Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter)

    A dense, rich butter that contributes moisture, body, and structure to our Intimate Skin Balm.

  • Beeswax

    Beeswax gives our Intimate Skin Balm structure and helps create the balm's smooth, protective layer on the skin.

Botanicals & Skin-Feel Ingredient

  • Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice)

    A water-based botanical ingredient used in select formulas for hydration and a comfortable skin feel.

  • Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus Rubra Bark Powder)

    A finely powdered botanical included in our Intimate Powder to contribute to its soft texture and comfortable feel on the skin.

  • Marshmallow Root (Althaea Officinalis Root Powder)

    A botanical powder used alongside our other absorbent ingredients to give the Intimate Powder a soft, skin-friendly texture.

  • Yogurt

    Used in our Intimate Cleansing Bar, yogurt contributes creaminess and conditioning to the cleansing formula and is one of the ingredients that makes the bar distinctly DTS.

  • Yogurt Extract (Hydrolyzed Yogurt Protein)

    A form of yogurt used in our Intimate Freshening Mist as a skin-conditioning ingredient within the finished formula.

Powders, Clays & Minerals

  • Arrowroot (Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder)

    A lightweight plant-based powder that forms the absorbent base of our Intimate Powder and helps manage everyday moisture.

  • Bentonite Clay

    An absorbent mineral clay used in our Intimate Powder to help pick up excess moisture and oil while contributing to the powder's texture.

  • Zinc Oxide

    A mineral ingredient included in our Intimate Powder as part of the formula's soft, dry-touch finish.

  • Australian Red Reef Clay (Illite)

    A mineral clay used in our Intimate Cleansing Bar to add texture, color, and mineral character to the formula.

  • Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)

    Used in our Intimate Powder as part of the overall formula for managing everyday moisture and freshness.

Formula Support Ingredients

  • Apple Cider Vinegar

    A fermented ingredient rich in acetic acid, apple cider vinegar is commonly used in skincare for its clarifying and astringent properties. In DTS formulas, it contributes to the overall cleansing and freshening experience.

  • Glycerin

    A humectant used in our Intimate Cleansing Towelette to help attract and hold moisture within the formula.

  • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

    A mild cleansing and solubilizing ingredient used to help disperse ingredients and support gentle cleansing in water-based formulas.

  • PEG-7 Olivate

    An olive-derived emulsifying and solubilizing ingredient used in our Intimate Freshening Mist to help oil in water based components blend together evenly.

  • Preservative system

    The preservative system used in our Intimate Freshening Mist and Intimate Cleansing Towelette. Preservation helps protect water-based formulas from unwanted microbial contamination during normal storage and use.

Essential Oils

Essential oils are used in select Down There Skincare® formulas as part of the complete formulation.

Our blends were intentionally selected for their individual characteristics and the way they work within each product, not simply to make intimate skin smell perfumed.

Because essential oils are concentrated ingredients, the amount used and the finished formula matter. We evaluate them as part of the product as a whole rather than making promises based on a single essential oil.

Our Formulation Standards

  • Small batch

    Handcrafted in small batches so we can stay closely connected to how each formula is made.

  • Thoughtfully formulated

    Every ingredient is chosen for a specific role in the formula, from cleansing and moisturizing to texture, absorbency, or preservation.

  • No artificial fragrance

    We do not add artificial fragrance simply to make intimate skin smell perfumed.

  • Cruelty-free

    Our products are not tested on animals.

  • Free From Parabens, Sulfates & Phthalates 

    Formulated without added parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.

Good intimate care starts with knowing what you're using.

Intimate care doesn't need a long list of complicated promises.

Sometimes it starts with something much simpler: understanding what's in your products, what those ingredients are there to do, and choosing a routine that feels right for your skin.

Because no one will take care of you better than you.