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Ingredients & FAQ

Ingredients & FAQ

What goes in,
and why

Every product starts as a seed: a raw butter, a cold-pressed oil, a herb, chosen with care and made by hand in small batches in London.

Here are the questions we're asked most, answered simply, followed by our full ingredient directory: every ingredient, what it does and how it scores.

Handmade in London
Vegan-friendly
Never tested on animals
Naturally derived

Our ingredients

Sourcing & Ingredients

What do you use, and what do you leave out?
We use unrefined, cold-pressed oils and butters, organic wherever we can, steam-distilled essential oils and botanical herbs. Every ingredient is naturally derived, and we leave out parabens, synthetic fragrances, colours and preservatives, and fillers. See every ingredient in our ingredient directory below.
Where does your shea butter come from?
Our Botanical Whipped Shea Butter is made with raw organic Ghanaian shea butter. Our Naked Whipped Shea Butter uses organic shea butter from Burkina Faso.
What's in the Rānā Facial Serum?
Rānā is a blend of 14 precious oils, including Sea Buckthorn, Prickly Pear Seed, Tamanu, Kiwi Seed and Japanese Camellia. These oils are naturally rich in vitamin E and carotenoids (plant sources of vitamin A). Discover Rānā.
Are your products vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes. Our products are vegan-friendly, free from animal by-products and never tested on animals.
Where are your products made?
Everything is made by hand, in small batches, in London.

Choosing & using

Your Skin & Your Ritual

I have sensitive skin. What should I choose?
Our Naked Whipped Shea Butter is fragrance-free and essential oil-free, made for anyone sensitive to fragrance or essential oils. Whatever you choose, we recommend a patch test before first use.
Which skin types is Rānā for?
Rānā is formulated for all skin types. It deeply moisturises, and with regular use helps skin look more even-toned and helps the look of dark marks fade over time.
How do I use the Rānā Facial Serum?
Warm 2–5 drops between your fingertips and press gently into cleansed, damp skin. Use morning and evening as part of your facial ritual.
How do I use the Asase Aba Body Oil?
Apply to damp skin after bathing for best absorption. A little goes a long way: start with a few drops and add more if needed. You can also add a few drops to your usual body lotion for extra hydration.
Can I use the shea butter on my hair?
Yes. Our Botanical Whipped Shea Butter is made for hair and skin. Use it as part of the LOC or LCO method to lock in moisture and add shine to natural hair. It's perfect for braids, twists and twist-outs, and light enough for low-porosity hair.
I'm pregnant or have a skin condition. Can I use your products?
Please check with your doctor or midwife before using any new skincare. Our Naked Whipped Shea Butter is fragrance-free and essential oil-free if you're avoiding essential oils.

Caring for your products

Storage & Handling

How should I store my products?
Keep them in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight and moisture.
My butter has softened or melted in the heat. Is it still OK?
Our butters are made without stabilisers or fillers, so they can soften in warm weather. Pop the jar somewhere cool and it will firm up again. If you have any concerns about your order, get in touch and we'll put it right.
Do I need to be careful in the bath or shower?
Yes. Oils and polishes can make the bath or shower floor slippery, so please take care.
Where are the Whipped Shea Butters and Body Polish?
They're temporarily paused while we reformulate them to be more resilient and move away from plastic packaging. Asase Aba Body Oil and Rānā Facial Serum are still available to shop.

The ingredient directory

Nothing hidden,
everything explained

Every ingredient we use, what it is and why it’s there. Naturally derived, organic wherever we can, with no parabens, synthetic fragrances or fillers.

About the EWG scores

A word on transparency

Beside each ingredient you’ll find its score from the EWG Skin Deep database, an independent US guide. Scores run from 1 (lowest hazard) to 10 (highest). Many scores are shown as a range, because EWG rates an ingredient differently depending on how it is used. Tap a score to see EWG’s full page.

You’ll notice our essential oils score a little higher than our carrier oils. That’s because essential oils naturally contain aromatic compounds such as limonene and linalool, which some people can be sensitive to. That doesn’t make them unsafe. It reflects the nature of essential oils: these compounds are what give citrus and flowers their scent, and the law asks every brand to name them so anyone with a sensitivity can choose with confidence. If you prefer to avoid essential oils, our Naked Whipped Shea Butter contains none, and every ingredient in it scores just 1 or 2.

Scores checked October 2026. EWG may update its ratings over time. Always patch test before first use.

Filter by product

Carrier oils & butters

The nourishing heart of every formula: unrefined, cold-pressed and organic wherever we can.

Shea Butter

Butyrospermum parkii butter

1EWG scoreData: Limited

Pressed from the nuts of the African shea tree. Our shea is organic and comes from Ghana and Burkina Faso. It is naturally rich in fatty acids and vitamins A and E, melting into skin and hair to soften and seal in moisture.

Botanical SheaBody PolishNaked Shea

Shea Nut Oil

Butyrospermum parkii oil

1EWG scoreData: Limited

The liquid portion of shea butter. Lighter and faster-absorbing than the butter, it carries the same moisturising fatty acids and vitamins A and E.

RānāAsase Aba

Virgin Coconut Oil

Cocos nucifera oil

1EWG scoreData: Fair

Cold-pressed from fresh coconut flesh. Rich in lauric acid, it softens and smooths skin and helps lock in moisture.

Botanical SheaBody PolishNaked Shea

Japanese Camellia Seed Oil

Camellia oleifera seed oil

1EWG scoreData: Limited

A silky oil long treasured in Japanese beauty rituals. High in oleic acid and omega fatty acids, it absorbs readily and leaves skin supple.

Rānā

Prickly Pear Seed Oil

Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil

1EWG scoreData: Limited

One of the most precious oils, cold-pressed from tiny cactus seeds. Rich in linoleic acid and vitamin E, it helps skin hold moisture and look brighter and more even.

Rānā

Papaya Seed Oil

Carica papaya seed oil

1EWG scoreData: Limited

Pressed from papaya seeds. A light, nourishing oil rich in fatty acids that leaves skin soft and helps it look smoother and brighter.

RānāAsase AbaBody Polish

Jojoba Seed Oil

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil

1EWG scoreData: Limited

Technically a liquid wax, very similar to the skin's own natural oils. It balances and moisturises without feeling heavy.

Rānā

Kiwi Seed Oil

Actinidia chinensis seed oil

1EWG scoreData: Limited

A fine oil rich in alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3). It supports skin's moisture and leaves it feeling soft and elastic.

Rānā

Avocado Oil

Persea gratissima oil

1EWG scoreData: Limited

A rich, deeply nourishing oil containing vitamins A, D and E, beta-carotene and lecithin. Wonderful for dry, thirsty skin.

RānāAsase Aba

Tamanu Seed Oil

Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil

1EWG scoreData: Limited

A deep green oil from the nut of the tamanu tree, used for generations across the Pacific and Asia. Rich and restorative, it helps skin look calmer and more even.

Rānā

Sweet Almond Oil

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil

1EWG scoreData: Limited

A gentle, classic skin-softening oil rich in vitamin E and oleic acid. Please note: this is a tree nut oil.

RānāAsase AbaBotanical SheaBody Polish

Sunflower Seed Oil

Helianthus annuus seed oil

1EWG scoreData: Fair

Light and calming, high in linoleic acid (omega-6) and vitamin E. Kind to dry and sensitive skin.

RānāNaked Shea

Safflower Seed Oil

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil

1EWG scoreData: Limited

A light oil high in linoleic acid that absorbs easily and helps skin look smooth and balanced.

Asase AbaBody Polish

Rice Bran Oil

Oryza sativa bran oil

1–2EWG scoreData: Fair

Pressed from the outer layer of the rice grain. Naturally rich in vitamin E and antioxidants called tocotrienols and gamma-oryzanol.

Asase Aba

Fractionated Coconut Oil

Caprylic/capric triglyceride

1EWG scoreData: Limited

A light, non-greasy oil naturally derived from coconut oil and plant glycerin. It keeps our whipped butters soft and easy to spread.

Botanical SheaNaked Shea

Botanical extracts

Plant extracts that bring their own vitamins, antioxidants and character.

Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract

Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract

1EWG scoreData: Limited

From the bright orange berries of the sea buckthorn shrub. One of nature's richest sources of carotenoids (plant vitamin A), it gives Rānā its warm golden colour.

Rānā

Rosemary Leaf Extract

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract

2–3EWG scoreData: Fair

A natural antioxidant that helps protect our delicate oils from going rancid, keeping your serum fresher for longer.

Rānā

Aloe Vera Leaf Extract

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract

1EWG scoreData: Limited

Light, soothing and hydrating. It helps our butters feel comforting rather than heavy.

Botanical SheaNaked Shea

Vanilla Extract

Vanilla planifolia fruit extract

1EWG scoreData: Fair

From the cured pods of the vanilla orchid. It gives our Botanical Whipped Shea Butter its warm, comforting scent.

Botanical Shea

Raspberry Fruit Extract

Rubus idaeus fruit extract

1EWG scoreData: Fair

A fruit extract naturally rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that adds a refreshing touch to our body polish.

Body Polish

Essential oils

Pure plant essences, steam-distilled or cold-pressed, used in small amounts for their scent and character.

Neroli Flower Oil

Citrus aurantium flower oil

4–5EWG scoreData: Good

Distilled from the delicate blossom of the bitter orange tree. Precious, floral and uplifting.

RānāAsase Aba

Grapefruit Peel Oil

Citrus grandis peel oil

3–6EWG scoreData: Good

Cold-pressed from grapefruit peel. Bright, fresh and energising.

Asase AbaBody Polish

Blood Orange & Sweet Orange Peel Oil

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil

3–6EWG scoreData: Good

Pressed from orange peel. Sweet, sunny and joyful.

Botanical SheaBody Polish

Red Mandarin Peel Oil

Citrus nobilis peel oil

–Not listed on EWG

Expressed from mandarin peel. Soft, sweet and citrusy.

Body Polish

Naturally occurring aromatic compounds

These aren't added separately. They are natural parts of our essential oils, and UK and EU law requires us to list them by name. They are why some essential oils score higher on EWG (see the note above).

d-Limonene

Limonene

4–5EWG scoreData: Good

Found naturally in citrus peel oils. Gives oranges and grapefruit their fresh scent.

RānāAsase AbaBotanical SheaBody Polish

Linalool

Linalool

3–4EWG scoreData: Fair

Found naturally in neroli and many flowers and herbs. Soft and floral.

RānāAsase AbaBody Polish

Geraniol

Geraniol

3EWG scoreData: Good

Found naturally in neroli and other floral oils. Sweet and rosy.

RānāAsase Aba

Farnesol

Farnesol

3EWG scoreData: Good

Found naturally in neroli and other blossoms. Delicate and floral.

RānāAsase Aba

Found naturally in citrus oils. Fresh and lemony.

Asase AbaBody Polish

Everything else

The supporting ingredients, all naturally derived.

Natural Vitamin E

Tocopherol

1–2EWG scoreData: Limited

A natural antioxidant that nourishes skin and helps keep our oils fresh.

RānāAsase AbaBotanical SheaBody PolishNaked Shea

Raw Cane Sugar

Sucrose

1EWG scoreData: Robust

Organic raw cane sugar. Its fine crystals gently buff away dry skin, then dissolve as you rinse.

Body Polish

Vegetable Glycerin

Glycerin

1–2EWG scoreData: Fair

A plant-derived humectant that draws moisture into the skin.

Botanical Shea

Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin

1EWG scoreData: Limited

A naturally derived carbohydrate from plant starch that helps bind and soften our body polish.

Body Polish
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth…GENESIS 1:29

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