Ingredients Glossary

We use bio and organic raw materials on all our products. We want all our butters to have its full benefits to our skin. Using refined butters will remove the original scent but it will also remove most of the benefits of it.


SHEA BUTTER - Butyrospermum Parkii

Sourced from the nut of shea trees, shea butter serves as a nutrient rich moisturizer.
It has no side effects or harsh reactions on babies and on those with sensitive skin.
Provides natural protection from UV radiation, resists eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.
It has Vitamins A & E (antioxidant and anti aging)

Found in all Krug products.

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COCONUT OIL - Cocos Nucifera

The coconut is a miracle of nature and the benefits of coconut oil in soap are amazing, creates a protective moisturizing shield on the skin, is rich in antioxidants, which is why it’s a good choice when fighting acne and eczema, the natural fats also help create healthier and softer skin that can better repair itself and it has natural antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Found in all Krug products.

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OLIVE OIL - Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil makes a hard, long lasting soap with a gentle cleansing lather, suitable for all skin types including sensitive skins. High in Oleic acid, a soap made with olive oil will help to condition and soften your skin.
Olive oil is good for you and the planet.
It´s production gives back to the environment more than it takes. Well managed olive groves increase landscape and habitat diversity and protects the soil against erosion and desertification.

Found in all Krug products.

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CASTOR OIL - Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Obtained from the seeds of Castor (he Ricinus Communis plant)
Castor oil is rich in essential fatty acids, particularly ricinoleic acid, which imparts excellent moisturizing and emollient qualities, is prized for its ability to hydrate and nourish the skin, promoting softness and smoothness.

Found in all Krug products, except for Lotion Bars.

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COCOA BUTTER - Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

We all love a bit of chocolate, and cocoa butter is not only delicious in your chocolate bar, it's also a real treat in our skincare products. 
Cocoa butter is high in fatty acids and hydrates the skin deeply, It contains oliec, stearic and palmitic acids all of which are beneficial for nourishing the skin and creates a barrier to protect your skin from moisture loss.

Found in Huaca, Fuji, Lotion Bar, Flamingo.  

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BABASSU OIL - Orbygnia Oleifera Seed Oil

Babassu Oil is cold pressed from the kernels of the babassu palm trees seeds.
It´s an effective emollient that is beneficial for both dry and oily skin, being 
helpful for relief from eczema, itchy, dry and inflamed skin.

Found in Black Marble, Flamingo.  

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AVOCADO OIL - Persea Gratissima

Avocado oil is well known for its moisturizing properties, also has wonderful skin care advantages such as a high content of vitamin A, D and E.
With a large amount of oleic acid, which contributes to its conditioning properties.

Found in Huaca, Fuji. 

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VITAMIN E OIL - Tocopherol

Vitamin E oil is a fat soluble antioxidant. It is well known for its skin loving properties, including its ability to protect the skin from free radicals. Tocopherol is often considered the most important to the human body. 

Found in Lotion Bar. 

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SWEET ALMOND OIL - Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis

It forms a superior natural moisture barrier. Sweet Almond Oil absorbs to the skin very easily and contains generous amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamins D and E, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, and a number of other vitamins and minerals.

Found in Lotion Bar. 

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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL - Charcoal Powder

Activated Charcoal has detoxifying benefits that helps to absorb excess oil, dirt, product buildup and harmful bacteria from your skin, all of which are leading causes of common breakouts. Charcoal also works as an anti-inflammatory, absorbing substances that inflame the skin so it can prevent redness and leave you with cleaner, clearer skin.

Found in Black Marble, Elaine, Huaca, Fuji, Flamingo, Bear-hain (Ben, Adrian, Elad).  

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INDIGO POWDER - Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract

Indigo is a natural blue dye extracted from indigo plants. Cheongdae that helps to lower body heat It has excellent detoxification and anti-inflammatory effects and has been used as a medicinal herb since ancient times.

Found in Huaca, Indigo, Bear-hain (Suny, Slater).  

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CEDARWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL - Juniperus Virginiana

Scent - Cedarwood promotes an even tone in problem areas of the skin when used topically. It contains vitamins C and E, which. both help to calm those problem skin areas.

Found in all Krug products.

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WATER - Aqua 

Water, the essence of life, and a key ingredient in most of our formulas for a wide range of reasons.

Found in all Krug products except Lotion Bar.

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LYE - Sodium Hydroxid

Saponification. Lye is a critical ingredient in the soap-making process; It reacts with oils during the saponification process to create soap and glycerin, changing the liquid oils into a solid soap bar. We add extra oils to our product in a process called 'superfatting' and no lye remains in the final product.

Found in all Krug products except Lotion Bar.

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FRAGRANCE - Fragrance

Scent- Our high performance scents are complex and aromatic fusions derived exclusively from sources like essential oils, distillates, terpenes, absolutes, or other chemical compounds isolated to give Krug the unique blends you know and love.

Can be found in some of Krug products except Lotion Bar.

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Our products contain oils and butters from natural nuts, fruits, and seeds. If you have any allergies please read the product description carefully. 

We also recommend that you test any new product before regular usage. Apply the product to your wrist and wait 24 hours to see if you have a reaction; if any adverse reaction occurs, discontinue use and consult with a medical professional.