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Every ingredient, explained.

If it's in a Monsun jar, it's on this page — what it is, what it does, and which products it lives in. No hiding behind Latin.

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The Foundations

The hero ingredients.

Qasil (Ziziphus mauritiana)

Powdered leaves of the East African Gob tree — used as cleanser, mask and hair wash for over a thousand years.

Does: natural saponins lift oil and buildup without stripping; detoxifies pores; softens skin and clarifies scalp.

In: Qasil Powder · Qasil Face Oil · Hair Butter

Turmeric (Curcumin)

High-curcumin turmeric root, dried and ground. Centuries of use across South Asia and East Africa.

Does: brightens tone, calms the look of inflammation, fades the appearance of dark spots with consistent use.

In: Turmeric Powder · Turmeric Face Oil · T&H Cleanser · T&H Cream

Matcha (EGCG)

Stone-ground green tea from Japan — one of the most concentrated natural sources of antioxidant catechins.

Does: protects against environmental stress, revives dull skin, supports a calm, even look.

In: Matcha Cleanser · Matcha Cream

Moroccan Red Clay (Rhassoul)

Mineral-rich clay from North African hammam tradition.

Does: draws out impurities and excess oil, tightens the look of pores, deep-exfoliates gently.

In: Red Clay Mask · Clay & Glow Duo

Castor Oil (cold-pressed)

Hexane-free, cold-pressed castor — the classic multi-tasker.

Does: ricinoleic acid supports lashes, brows, scalp and cuticles; deep, lasting moisture.

In: Organic Castor Oil · Hair Revival Set

Sidr (Jujube)

Cold-pressed oil from the same tree family as qasil — a Middle Eastern beauty staple for centuries.

Does: strengthens strands, soothes scalp, softens dry patches on skin.

In: Sidr Oil · Heritage Oil Trio

Argan + Oud

Vitamin-E-rich cold-pressed argan, warmed with natural oud.

Does: nourishes hair and softens skin with a signature scent that's from plants, not a lab.

In: Argan + Oud Oil · Heritage Oil Trio

Raw Coconut Oil

Unrefined coconut oil, blended with qasil in our hair butter.

Does: deep-conditions, seals moisture into strands, tames frizz without silicones.

In: Coconut Qasil Hair Butter

Raw Honey

Nature's humectant — used in skin care since antiquity.

Does: draws moisture into the skin and holds it there; naturally soothing.

In: T&H Cleanser · T&H Cream

The Actives

The working glossary.

The supporting actives in our water-based formulas — each one named, each one earning its place.

Alpha Arbutin
Fades the look of dark spots and evens skin tone — one of the gentlest brighteners known. Turmeric honey facial · Matcha green tea
Bakuchiol (Bakuchi Oil)
Nature’s retinol alternative — supports smoother, firmer-looking skin without the irritation. Turmeric and honey · Matcha green tea
Salicylic Acid
A gentle BHA that keeps pores clear and texture smooth. Matcha green tea
Niacinamide (B3)
Evens tone and refines the look of pores. Turmeric and honey · Matcha green tea
Hyaluronic Acid
Holds many times its weight in water — plumping, lasting hydration. Turmeric and honey · Matcha green tea
Squalane
Weightless, skin-identical moisture that never feels greasy. Turmeric and honey · Matcha green tea
D-Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
Moisture and barrier repair for skin that feels comfortable. Matcha green tea
Vitamin C
Antioxidant brightening support. Turmeric honey facial
Vitamin E
Antioxidant that protects skin — and keeps our oils naturally fresh. Organic qasil oil · Turmeric face oil
Allantoin
Comforts and soothes — a calming classic. Turmeric honey facial · Matcha green tea
Bisabolol
Chamomile-derived calming agent for sensitive moments. Turmeric honey facial · Matcha green tea
Licorice Extract
Botanical brightener that supports even tone. Turmeric and honey · Matcha green tea
Aloe Vera
Cooling, soothing hydration straight from the leaf. Turmeric honey facial · Matcha green tea
Glycerin
The workhorse humectant — pulls moisture to the skin. Turmeric honey facial · Matcha green tea
Rosehip Oil
Naturally rich in vitamins A and C — supports skin renewal. Organic qasil oil · Turmeric face oil
Jojoba Oil
Mirrors skin’s own oils — balances without clogging. Organic qasil oil · Turmeric face oil
Shea & Cocoa Butter
Rich plant emollients for a long-lasting moisture barrier. Turmeric and honey · Matcha green tea
Papaya Extract
Gentle fruit enzymes for glow. Turmeric and honey · Matcha green tea
The Support Cast

And the rest — honestly.

Sulfate-free cleansing system

Our cleansers foam with sarcosinate, isethionate and betaine surfactants — soft foam that doesn't strip. No SLS, no SLES, ever.

Freshness & stability

Water-based formulas need protection to stay safe — we use food-grade preservation, and our dry powders need none at all.

Texture, from plants

Fatty alcohols (cetearyl, cetyl) give creams their silkiness — plant-derived and nothing like drying alcohols.

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