Our Ingredients

Oak & Sage Ingredient Glossary

A complete guide to every ingredient we use—what it is, where it comes from, and why your skin loves it.

We believe skincare should be simple, honest, and understandable. That’s why we’re proud to list every ingredient in every product—no hidden fragrances, no vague “blends,” no compromises.

Each ingredient below meets our strict standards for purity, efficacy, and skin compatibility. If it’s on this list, it’s because it has a clear purpose and passes the test for even the most sensitive skin.

Animal-Based Ingredients

Grass-Fed, Pasture-Raised Beef Tallow
A nutrient-dense, rendered fat from U.S.-raised, grass-fed and finished cattle. Rich in fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, B12, & K), niacin (B3), antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. Deeply nourishing, bioavailable, and shelf-stable.
Used in: all tallow balms, salves, and sets.

Raw Beeswax
Unrefined, food-grade wax from honeybees. Provides natural emollient and occlusive properties, helping to lock in moisture and protect the skin barrier. Also has mild antimicrobial benefits.
Used in: Healing Salve, Mineral Sunscreen, Exfoliating Balm.

Botanical Hydrosols & Waters

Organic Rose Hydrosol
Steam-distilled from fresh rose petals. Balances pH, soothes inflammation, and lightly hydrates skin. Ideal for sensitive, dry, or mature skin types.
Used in: Rose Hydrosol Mist.

Organic Calendula Hydrosol
Made from steam-distilled calendula flowers. Naturally calming, anti-inflammatory, and perfect for redness, irritation, or reactive skin.
Used in: Calendula Hydrosol Mist.

Oils & Butters

Cold-Pressed Jojoba Oil
Technically a wax ester, jojoba mimics the skin’s own sebum. Balances oil production, deeply hydrates, and won’t clog pores.
Used in: Cleansing Balm, Exfoliating Balm.

Cold-Pressed Rose Oil
High in linoleic acid and natural retinoic acid (vitamin A derivative). Fades scars, supports collagen, and evens skin tone.
Used in: Youthful Cream.

Carrot Seed Oil
Rich in beta-carotene and antioxidants. Supports cell turnover and contributes to natural sun defense.
Used in: Mineral Sunscreen.

Essential Oils

Frankincense
Renowned for its regenerative, calming, and antimicrobial properties. Ideal for aging, sensitive, or damaged skin.
Used in: Healing Salve, Cleansing Balm.

Blue Tansy
A powerhouse for inflamed, irritated skin. High in chamazulene (the blue compound), which is known for its calming, anti-redness properties.
Used in: Cleansing Balm, Healing Salve.

Lavender Essential Oil
Gentle and calming. Supports wound healing, reduces inflammation, and soothes dry or itchy skin.
Used in: Healing Salve, Cleansing Balm.

Minerals & Active Ingredients

Non-Nano Zinc Oxide
A reef-safe, mineral-based SPF that sits on the skin’s surface rather than being absorbed. Offers broad-spectrum sun protection and soothes irritated skin.
Used in: Mineral Sunscreen.

Pumice Powder
A fine, natural exfoliant derived from volcanic rock. Gently removes dead skin cells without microtears.
Used in: Exfoliating Balm.