Why Ingredients Matter

September 29, 2025By V KD

Our Ingredient Promise

At VKD Artisan, we believe that every ingredient matters. That’s why we carefully select ethically sourced, sustainable, and skin-loving ingredients to transform your everyday skincare into indulgent self-care. Each oil, butter, and botanical infusion in our formulas is chosen for its unique benefits, working in harmony to deliver nourished, radiant, and healthy skin.

Aloe Vera

Naturally cooling and healing, perfect for soothing dryness, redness, and irritation.

Argan Oil

Often called “liquid gold,” argan oil restores balance to the skin with vitamin E, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants. It hydrates, protects, and adds a luxurious silky feel.

Avocado Oil

Packed with antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins, avocado oil deeply moisturizes while soothing dryness and irritation. A true skin superfood.

Castor Oil

Known for its humectant properties, castor oil draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated. It also creates a rich, creamy lather in soaps for a luxurious cleansing experience.

Cocoa Butter

With its rich, chocolatey aroma, cocoa butter is intensely hydrating and forms a protective barrier to lock in moisture. It also helps improve elasticity for supple skin.

Coconut Milk

Packed with vitamins and natural fats, it boosts hydration and leaves skin silky smooth.

Coconut Oil

Loved for its versatility, coconut oil offers deep hydration and antibacterial benefits. It leaves skin soft, smooth, and naturally refreshed.

Goat’s Milk

Rich in lactic acid and gentle exfoliants, it softens and brightens skin while supporting sensitive complexions.

Jojoba Oil

Mimicking the skin’s natural sebum, jojoba oil absorbs quickly to balance and hydrate. It’s ideal for both dry and oily skin types, helping restore natural harmony.

Kakum Butter

A rare, luxurious butter from West Africa, kakum butter is deeply emollient and packed with antioxidants. It nourishes, restores, and provides lasting softness for even the driest skin.

Mango Butter

Light yet deeply moisturizing, mango butter is packed with essential fatty acids and vitamins. It helps soften skin while providing a smooth, non-greasy finish.

Meadowfoam Oil

Highly stable and rich in long-chain fatty acids, meadowfoam oil locks in moisture while leaving skin soft and velvety. Its natural composition helps enhance the performance of other oils in blends.

Mushroom Root

Supports skin resilience, hydration, and anti-aging benefits with natural adaptogens.

Palm Oil, Sustainable

When responsibly sourced, palm oil adds hardness and longevity to soaps while delivering rich, creamy lather. We use only sustainable palm oil to protect the environment.

Shea Butter

A classic in skincare, shea butter deeply nourishes with vitamins A and E, while providing soothing relief for dryness, irritation, and inflammation.

Sweet Almond Oil

Lightweight and easily absorbed, sweet almond oil is rich in vitamins A and E. It softens, smooths, and hydrates the skin while helping to improve tone and texture without feeling greasy.

Tallow & Infused Tallow

Tallow, prized for centuries, provides rich, long-lasting moisture and creates a creamy, gentle lather in soaps. At VKD Artisan, we take it further by infusing our tallow with botanicals:

Charcoal for detoxifying and clarifying the skin.
Jasmine for soothing, floral luxury.
Rose for balancing and calming.
Calendula for reducing irritation and supporting healing.
Lavender for relaxation and stress relief.
Rosemary for its invigorating and clarifying properties.

Vitamin E Oil

A powerful antioxidant that protects against environmental damage while supporting skin healing and renewal. It also helps extend the shelf life of natural products.

At VKD Artisan, these ingredients are more than just components — they are the foundation of our promise: sustainable, ethical, cruelty-free skincare that elevates your daily routine into a moment of indulgence.

Why We Choose These Ingredients

At VKD Artisan, we believe skincare should be as nourishing as it is indulgent. That’s why every bar, bath bomb, and body polish are made with carefully chosen oils, butters, tallow, and botanical infusions that are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids.

Sweet Almond, Avocado & Jojoba Oils deliver lightweight hydration and balance.
Shea, Mango, Cocoa & Kakum Butters provide deep moisture and lasting softness.
Coconut, Castor & Sustainable Palm Oils create rich lather and gentle cleansing.
Argan & Meadowfoam Oils restore, protect, and add silky smoothness.
Tallow & Infused Tallow (Charcoal, Jasmine, Rose, Calendula, Lavender, Rosemary) bring centuries of skincare tradition, with added benefits from botanicals to detoxify, soothe, and balance.
Vitamin E Oil protects, soothes, and helps skin renew naturally.

Every ingredient has a purpose — to nourish, protect, and pamper your skin while staying true to our values of sustainability, ethical sourcing, recyclable packaging, and cruelty-free care.