Star ingredients
What goes into every bottle
Lav Kids and Lav Teens use carefully chosen ingredients for gentle, everyday care of young skin and hair. Here is what each one does, from A to Z. You will find the full ingredient list on every product page.
Our favourites
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice / ExtractA classic for calm, refreshed skin: soothes and hydrates. The ancient Greeks prized the aloe plant.
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA rich, natural butter full of fatty acids that nourishes and softens dry skin.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractThe go-to for calm: soothing and gentle for sensitive young skin and scalps.
- KaolinA soft white clay in Let's Clay! that absorbs excess oil for a clean, balanced feel.
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilRich in fatty acids: a nourishing emollient that leaves skin and hair soft.
- Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit ExtractOur signature: rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it hydrates and gives the range its fresh pear note.
- TocopherolAn antioxidant that helps protect the skin and keeps it soft.
- Zinc OxideThe mineral filter in our SPF 50 sunscreen: it sits on the skin and reflects UV light.
A
- Allantoin
- Helps soothe the skin and keep it feeling comfortable and hydrated.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice / Extract (Aloe vera)
- A classic for calm, refreshed skin: soothes and hydrates. The ancient Greeks prized the aloe plant.
- Aqua (Water)
- The base of most formulas and the simplest way to bring moisture to the skin.
B
- Betaine
- From sugar beet. Helps hold moisture in the skin and keeps it feeling soft.
- BHT
- An antioxidant that protects the formula itself, so the product stays fresh for longer.
- Butylene Glycol
- Helps the other ingredients dissolve and spread evenly on the skin.
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- A rich, natural butter full of fatty acids that nourishes and softens dry skin.
C
- Calcium Gluconate
- Supports a smooth, even-looking skin texture.
- Candelilla Cera (Candelilla wax)
- A plant wax from the candelilla shrub that gives balms their texture and helps protect lips.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- A light emollient from coconut oil that keeps skin soft and supple.
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Used in Lav Teens to help calm the skin and reduce the look of redness.
- Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol
- Gentle fatty alcohols (not drying alcohol) that make creams smooth and easy to apply.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Chamomile)
- The go-to for calm: soothing and gentle for sensitive young skin and scalps.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- A mild cleanser made from coconut that removes dirt without stripping the skin.
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- A light, silky emollient that leaves skin soft without feeling greasy.
- Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
- A plant wax that helps lock in moisture and protect the lips.
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- A light plant oil that helps skin feel soft and plump.
G
- Gluconolactone
- A very gentle ingredient that helps skin look smooth and fresh.
- Glycerin
- Draws moisture into the skin and helps keep it hydrated and smooth.
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Helps oil and water blend into a smooth cream.
K
- Kaolin
- A soft white clay in Let's Clay! that absorbs excess oil for a clean, balanced feel.
N
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
- Helps support the skin barrier and a more even-looking complexion.
O
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Cera
- Rice bran wax that conditions the skin and helps hold in moisture.
P
- Parfum (Fragrance)
- Gives our products their gentle scent, many of them English pear, so routines feel like fun.
- Polyquaternium-7
- A conditioning ingredient that keeps hair and skin soft and manageable.
- Polysorbate 20
- Helps oil- and water-based ingredients mix evenly.
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
- Rich in fatty acids: a nourishing emollient that leaves skin and hair soft.
- Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
- A light, nourishing oil that softens skin and lips.
- Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract
- Our signature: rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it hydrates and gives the range its fresh pear note.
R
- Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
- Hydrating and conditioning, it keeps lips and skin soft and supple.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
- Used in Grease Who? shampoo for a fresh-feeling scalp and hair.
S
- Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
- Helps hair feel fresh and clean for longer.
- Sodium Benzoate
- A preservative that keeps the product safe to use from the first day to the last.
- Sodium Lauryl Sarcosinate
- A mild cleansing agent that removes impurities gently.
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
- A gentle foaming agent for a soft, bubbly lather.
- Sorbitol
- Draws moisture into the skin to keep it hydrated.
- Squalane
- A light lipid that hydrates and helps protect the skin's moisture barrier.
- Steareth-2, Steareth-20
- Emulsifiers that give lotions and creams a smooth, even texture.
T
- Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
- An antioxidant that helps protect the skin and keeps it soft.
Z
- Zinc Oxide (non-nano)
- The mineral filter in our SPF 50 sunscreen: it sits on the skin and reflects UV light.
Every child's skin is different. Always do a patch test before using a new product, and stop using it if irritation appears. Questions about an ingredient? Ask us.