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Ingredients you can trust, formulations that deliver.

Every ingredient we use, in plain language. Find the one you want to know about, open it, and read exactly what it does and why it is in the bottle.


The A to Z

What we put in

80 ingredients across our washes, creams, balms, mists, candles and hair care. Common name first, the scientific (INCI) name in brackets.

A

Aloe Vera Leaf Juice Powder (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder) Ø certified organic

A concentrated form of aloe, used for centuries to calm and comfort skin. In our creams and balms it hydrates and helps settle redness, so skin feels soothed rather than tight.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

A naturally occurring part of our fragrance blends, with a soft, powdery, violet-like warmth. We list it separately because it is one of the fragrance components that labelling rules ask us to name, so you always know exactly what is in the bottle.

Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil)

Cold-pressed from the kernels of the Moroccan argan tree, rich in fatty acids and vitamin E. It conditions hair without weighing it down, one of the two conditioning oils behind our hair care formula and scent.

B

Behentrimonium Chloride

A conditioning agent that helps detangle hair and reduce static, giving our hydrating conditioner its smoothing effect.

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

A gentle conditioning agent, similar in function to behentrimonium chloride, that helps our conditioner glide through hair and leave it soft.

Benzyl Alcohol

A naturally occurring preservative, also found in many essential oils, used at low levels to keep our hydrating conditioner fresh and safe to use.

Benzyl Salicylate

A naturally occurring, faintly sweet and balsamic part of our essential-oil blends. Declared as one of the recognised fragrance components labelling rules ask us to name.

Beta-Caryophyllene

A naturally occurring part of clove and other essential oils, warm and gently peppery-woody. Declared separately for full fragrance transparency.

Bitter Orange Flower Oil (Neroli) (Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil)

The honeyed, white-floral heart of our Bergamot fragrance, distilled from orange blossom. Long treasured in perfumery for its calming lift.

Bitter Orange Leaf Oil (Petitgrain) (Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf Oil)

Green, fresh and lightly woody, distilled from the leaves of the bitter orange tree. It gives our Vetiver fragrance its crisp lift.

C

Camphor

A naturally occurring part of certain essential oils, clean and cooling. Declared separately for fragrance transparency.

Cananga Oil (Cananga Odorata Oil)

A close relative of ylang-ylang, warm and softly floral. It rounds out the character of our Saltbush fragrance.

Carvone

A naturally occurring, bright and minty part of spearmint and other oils. Declared as one of the fragrance components labelling rules ask us to name.

Cedarwood Bark Oil (Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil)

Dry, resinous and grounding, distilled from Atlas cedar. A base note in our Peony fragrance.

Cedarwood Oil (Juniperus Virginiana Oil)

Soft, warm and woody. It anchors our Bergamot and Amber fragrances with a smooth, calming depth.

Cedarwood Oil, Himalayan (Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil)

Distilled from Himalayan cedar, warm and dry with a soft sweetness. The grounding base note behind our hair care scent.

Ceteareth-20

A plant-derived emulsifier that keeps the oils and water in our creams and balms evenly blended, so the formula stays smooth and stable from first use to last.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Despite the name, this is not a drying alcohol. It is a gentle fatty alcohol made from plant oils that gives our creams and balms their smooth, cushioned feel and helps hold oils and water together. It softens rather than strips.

Cetrimonium Chloride

A conditioning agent that smooths the hair cuticle and makes hair easier to detangle, without weighing it down.

Cetyl Alcohol

A gentle fatty alcohol, not a drying one, that gives our hydrating conditioner its smooth, cushioned texture and helps it glide through hair.

Citral

A naturally occurring, fresh and lemony part of citrus and lemongrass oils. Declared as one of the recognised fragrance components labelling rules ask us to name.

Citric Acid

Derived from citrus fruit, used in small amounts to balance the pH of our formulas so they stay comfortable on skin and scalp.

Citronellol

A naturally occurring, softly rosy part of our essential-oil blends. Declared separately for fragrance transparency.

Clary Sage Oil (Salvia Sclarea Oil)

Herbaceous, warm and balancing, long used in perfumery for its calming character. Central to our Saltbush fragrance.

Clove Bud Oil (Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil)

Warm and spicy, with natural antibacterial qualities. It gives our Amber fragrance its deep, resinous warmth.

Cocamide MEA

A coconut-derived thickener that helps our hydrating shampoo build a gentle, even lather.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

A mild, coconut-derived cleanser that helps our hydrating shampoo lather gently without stripping hair or scalp.

Cocoa Seed Butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter) Ø certified organic

A rich, velvety butter pressed from the cocoa bean. It forms a nourishing layer that holds moisture in the skin. One of the plant butters at the heart of our creams and balms.

Coconut Oil Soap (Potassium Cocoate) Ø certified organic

One half of our true liquid soap: coconut oil turned into soap through saponification, the centuries-old way of making soap from plant oils. It creates a soft, hydrating lather with no sulphates or synthetic detergents.

D

Decyl Glucoside

A gentle, plant-derived cleanser made from corn starch and coconut, part of the sulphate-free cleansing system in our hydrating shampoo.

Denatured Alcohol (Alcohol Denat.)

In our Interior Mist, this plant-derived alcohol carries the fragrance and helps it diffuse in a fine, even mist, then lifts away quickly so scent, not residue, is left behind.

Diazoldinylurea

A preservative used at low levels to keep our hydrating shampoo fresh and safe across its shelf life.

Disodium EDTA

Used in tiny amounts in our creams and balms to bind trace minerals in water. This keeps the formula stable and the preservative system working, so the product stays fresh to the last use.

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

A mild, plant-derived cleansing agent that helps our hydrating shampoo lather gently without the harshness of sulphates.

E

Eugenol

A naturally occurring, warm and sweet part of clove and other spice oils. Declared as one of the fragrance components labelling rules ask us to name.

F

Fragrance (Fragrance / Parfum)

Every WØRKS scent is blended in Australia by a master perfumer from pure essential oils and carefully chosen aroma molecules. All are IFRA certified to the highest global safety standard and always phthalate-free. Where a scent contains a component the label rules ask us to name, we list it separately below so nothing is hidden behind the word 'fragrance'.

G

Geraniol

A naturally occurring, rosy-sweet part of many essential oils. Declared as one of the recognised fragrance components labelling rules ask us to name.

Geranyl Acetate

A naturally occurring, softly floral-fruity part of our blends. Declared separately for fragrance transparency.

Glycerin Ø certified organic

A humectant that draws water to the skin. It occurs naturally in our true liquid soap as a by-product of saponification, and is added to our creams for extra hydration, keeping skin soft rather than tight.

Glyceryl Stearate

A plant-derived emulsifier and skin softener that helps our creams and balms spread easily and stay smooth, leaving a conditioned, non-greasy finish.

Grapefruit Peel Oil (Citrus Grandis Peel Oil)

Bright, zesty and uplifting, cold-pressed from grapefruit peel. A sparkling top note in our Bergamot fragrance and our hair care scent.

H

Hexyl Cinnamal

A naturally occurring, soft floral-green part of chamomile and other oils. Declared as one of the fragrance components labelling rules ask us to name.

Hydroxycitronellal

A naturally occurring, delicately floral part of our fragrance blends. Declared as one of the recognised fragrance components labelling rules ask us to name.

Hydroxypropyl Guar

A plant-derived thickener, sourced from guar beans, that helps our hydrating shampoo and conditioner glide smoothly and evenly through hair.

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

A conditioning derivative of guar that helps detangle hair and reduce frizz.

I

Isopropyl Myristate

A lightweight emollient that helps our hydrating conditioner spread easily and absorb without feeling heavy.

J

Jasmine Oil (Jasminum Officinale Oil)

Lush, warm and white-floral, one of perfumery's most treasured oils. The heart of our Cumquat fragrance, and part of our hair care scent.

Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil)

Technically a liquid wax, closely resembling the skin and scalp's own natural oils. It conditions without heaviness, the other conditioning oil behind our hair care formula and scent.

L

Lavandin Oil (Lavandula Hybrida Oil)

A relative of lavender, herbaceous and clean. It brings a calming, aromatic lift to our Amber fragrance and our hair care scent.

Lauryl Betaine

A mild, coconut-derived cleanser that helps our hydrating shampoo lather gently while remaining kind to hair and scalp.

Lemon Peel Oil (Citrus Limon Peel Oil)

Fresh, sharp and clarifying, cold-pressed from lemon peel. A crisp top note across our Vetiver and Peony fragrances.

Limonene

A naturally occurring, fresh and zesty part of citrus oils. It is present in the essential oils we use and is declared as one of the recognised fragrance components labelling rules ask us to name.

Linalool

A naturally occurring, softly floral part of lavender, citrus and many other oils. Declared as one of the recognised fragrance components labelling rules ask us to name.

Linalyl Acetate

A naturally occurring, sweet and floral part of lavender and clary sage. Declared separately for fragrance transparency.

M

Macadamia Seed Oil (Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil) Ø certified organic

A prized Australian oil, rich in fatty acids close to those found in skin. It absorbs quickly and deeply, part of why our creams and balms sink in within a minute. One of our five gold-standard plant oils.

Mandarin Peel Oil (Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil)

Sweet, round and gently citrus, cold-pressed from mandarin peel. A warm top note in our Bergamot fragrance.

Methyl Salicylate

A naturally occurring, cool and minty part of wintergreen and other plants. Declared as one of the fragrance components labelling rules ask us to name.

O

Oleic Acid (Oleic Acid (Olive Oil Derived))

A nourishing fatty acid from olive oil that adds to the soft, conditioning feel of our true liquid soap.

Olive Oil Soap (Potassium Oleate) Ø certified organic

The other half of our true liquid soap: olive oil turned into soap through saponification. Together with coconut it makes a base of 98% certified organic oils, for a silky, skin-softening lather.

P

Patchouli Oil (Pogostemon Cablin Oil)

Deep, earthy and grounding, and one of the great fixatives in natural perfumery. A base note in our Amber fragrance.

Phenoxyethanol

A widely used, gentle preservative that keeps our hydrating conditioner fresh and safe to use, at low levels.

Pinene

A naturally occurring, fresh and pine-like part of many essential oils. Declared separately for fragrance transparency.

Potassium Hydroxide

The agent that turns plant oils into soap through saponification. None remains in the finished product: it is fully used up in the reaction that creates our true liquid soap.

Potassium Sorbate

A gentle, food-grade preservative that protects our creams and balms from spoilage. Used at low levels.

R

Rosemary Leaf Oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil)

Clean, herbaceous and invigorating. It sharpens the top of our Bergamot fragrance.

S

Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) Ø certified organic

A deeply nourishing butter that softens, protects and helps repair the skin barrier. One of the five plant oils and butters at the heart of our creams and balms.

Sodium Benzoate

A gentle, food-grade preservative that keeps our creams and balms fresh and safe across their life. Used at low levels.

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

A mild cleansing agent, gentler than traditional sulphates, that helps our hydrating shampoo lather without stripping hair or scalp.

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

A gentle, amino-acid-derived cleanser that helps our hydrating shampoo lather softly while remaining kind to hair and scalp.

Soy and Coconut Wax

The blend our candles are poured from, chosen so the wax releases cleanly into the air you breathe. Free from paraffin, lead and synthetic dyes, for an even, low-soot burn of around seventy hours.

Soybean Oil (Glycine Soja Oil) Ø certified organic

A light, vitamin-rich oil that conditions and softens skin without heaviness. One of our five gold-standard plant oils.

Spearmint Leaf Oil (Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil)

Cool, green and lifting, distilled from spearmint. A fresh note in our Peony fragrance.

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

A conditioning agent that smooths hair cuticles and helps our hydrating conditioner detangle and add shine.

Stearic Acid

A plant-derived fatty acid that gives our creams and balms their rich, cushioned body and keeps them stable, while conditioning the skin.

Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil) Ø certified organic

A light, fast-absorbing oil rich in vitamin E that softens skin and supports its natural barrier.

Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) Ø certified organic

A classic, gentle oil rich in vitamins and fatty acids, well suited to sensitive skin. One of the five plant oils and butters our creams and balms are built on.

T

Triethanolamine

Used in small amounts to balance the pH of our true liquid soap, so it stays comfortable and non-stripping on skin.

V

Vetiver Root Oil (Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil)

Deep, earthy and grounding, distilled from vetiver grass. The rooted base of our Vetiver fragrance.

Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

A natural antioxidant that nourishes skin and helps keep the plant oils in our creams and balms fresh.

W

Water (Aqua)

The base that carries everything else and gives our soaps, creams, balms and hair care their texture. Purified before use.

Ingredients marked Ø certified organic are certified organic. Every WØRKS fragrance is IFRA certified and phthalate-free. Fragrance components listed above are naturally present in our essential oils and named for full transparency, in line with labelling requirements.


A short, deliberate list

What we leave out

Just as important as what goes in. You will never find these in a WØRKS formulation.

  • Sulphates
  • Glucosides
  • Palm oil
  • PEGs
  • Parabens
  • SLS
  • Petrochemicals
  • Phthalates
  • Synthetic dyes
  • Paraffin (candles)
  • Lead (candles)
  • Plastic packaging

Our washes are true liquid soap, made by saponification from a base of 98% certified organic olive and coconut oils, not the synthetic detergents most brands sell as 'hand wash' or 'body wash'. No sulphates, no glucosides, no petrochemicals. Just soap, the way it was always meant to be made.


Full ingredients, by product (the complete INCI lists)

Every WØRKS formulation listed in full. Ingredients marked with an asterisk (*) are certified organic.

Hand Wash (true liquid soap)

Bergamot

Aqua, Potassium Oleate (Olive Oil Derived)*, Potassium Cocoate (Coconut Oil Derived)*, Glycerin*, Oleic Acid (Olive Oil Derived), Triethanolamine, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil (Neroli), Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal.

Cumquat

Aqua, Potassium Oleate (Olive Oil Derived)*, Potassium Cocoate (Coconut Oil Derived)*, Glycerin*, Oleic Acid (Olive Oil Derived), Triethanolamine, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Benzyl Salicylate, Carvone, Citral, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene.

Vetiver

Aqua, Potassium Oleate (Olive Oil Derived)*, Potassium Cocoate (Coconut Oil Derived)*, Glycerin*, Oleic Acid (Olive Oil Derived), Triethanolamine, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf Oil, Citral, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate.

Hand Cream

Bergamot

Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil*, Fragrance, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil (Neroli), Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Disodium EDTA.

Cumquat

Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil*, Fragrance, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Benzyl Salicylate, Camphor, Carvone, Citral, Eugenol, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Methyl Salicylate, Pinene, Disodium EDTA.

Vetiver

Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil*, Fragrance, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf Oil, Citral, Citronellol, Geranyl Acetate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Disodium EDTA.

Body Wash (true liquid soap)

Amber

Aqua, Potassium Oleate (Olive Oil Derived)*, Potassium Cocoate (Coconut Oil Derived)*, Glycerin*, Oleic Acid (Olive Oil Derived), Triethanolamine, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil.

Saltbush

Aqua, Potassium Oleate (Olive Oil Derived)*, Potassium Cocoate (Coconut Oil Derived)*, Glycerin*, Oleic Acid (Olive Oil Derived), Triethanolamine, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil, Cananga Odorata (Cananga) Oil, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Linalool.

Peony

Aqua, Potassium Oleate (Olive Oil Derived)*, Potassium Cocoate (Coconut Oil Derived)*, Glycerin*, Oleic Acid (Olive Oil Derived), Triethanolamine, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark Oil, Limonene, Linalool.

Body Balm

Amber

Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil*, Fragrance, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil, Beta Caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Disodium EDTA.

Saltbush

Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil*, Fragrance, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil, Cananga Odorata (Cananga) Oil, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Disodium EDTA.

Peony

Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil*, Fragrance, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark Oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Disodium EDTA.

Hair Care

Hydrating Shampoo

Aqua, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide MEA, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Fragrance, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cedrus Deodara (Cedar) Wood Oil, Diazoldinylurea, Citric Acid.

Hydrating Conditioner

Aqua, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Isopropyl Myristate, Fragrance, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cedrus Deodara (Cedar) Wood Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid.

Interior Mist

Alcohol Denat., Aqua, Parfum. Same across all three scents. Made in Australia.

Aromatic Candles

Soy and coconut wax blend, free from paraffin, lead and synthetic dyes. Fragrance (IFRA certified). Hand poured in small batches in Melbourne. Same blend across all six scents.

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