The Simple Luxury Lexicon

Rooted in Knowledge. Guided by Nature. Made for You.

At Simple Luxury, skincare isn’t just a product — it’s a practice. Our Glossary is here to help you understand the language behind your skincare: from how ingredients work to where they come from to how they connect to culture and care. This space is for the curious, the conscious, and those who want to know precisely what they’re putting on their skin and why it matters.

Welcome to the Simple Luxury Lexicon — a guide to inform, affirm, and inspire.

Glossary of Terms & Ingredients

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller)
A succulent plant known for its soothing, cooling, and hydrating properties. It can calm irritated skin.

Botanical Name
The scientific Latin name of a plant. Using botanical names helps identify the exact species of an ingredient, ensuring clarity and quality in the formulation of our products.

Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera)
A lightweight, antimicrobial oil that softens and protects skin.

Mango Butter (Mangifera indica)
A nutrient-rich butter made from mango seeds. It is known for locking in moisture, protecting skin from dryness, and delivering a silky texture.

Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii)
Harvested from the nuts of the shea tree, this butter is deeply moisturizing and used in West African skin and hair rituals.

Topical
Applied to the surface of the skin. Our products are topical, meaning they work externally to heal, protect, and nourish the skin’s barrier.

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