CLINICALLY PROVEN

Codex Beauty takes product claims very seriously. We won’t say a product will do something—whether it’s retain moisture or reduce wrinkles—unless we can prove it, using the most rigorous, scientific methods available. Read More

SERIOUSLY SUSTAINABLE

At Codex Beauty, we are committed to environmental and social stewardship. From using plant-based green polyethylene tubes to minimizing our carbon footprint to supporting a culture of fair labor, we promote a respect for the earth and society—and only work with partners who embrace a similar philosophy. Read More

FOOD-GRADE PRESERVATION SYSTEM

After years of research, Codex has developed an industry breakthrough: A new, proprietary, patent-pending preservative system that is entirely free of synthetic chemicals—and is entirely plant-based. Read More

SAFETY IS A GIVEN

Consumers have to take charge of their own health these days. Codex Beauty wants to make that process less daunting by being extremely transparent about what goes into our product. Read More

MAKING IT

How a product is made is crucial to how it performs. For that reason, Codex Beauty follows what’s known as current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), which regulates everything from how a product is stored to how it’s transported. Read More

WHAT’S IN SKINCARE?

Codex Beauty’s ingredients are plant-based, locally sourced, safe, and effective. We choose organic whenever possible. Read More

ORGANIC SOURCING

It’s a simple truth: you need the best ingredients to make the best products. We carefully source everything that goes into our COSMOS-certified formulas, relying on wild harvesting techniques, or foraging, to select naturally hardy plants. Read More

WHAT IS SKIN?

Skin is a vital organ in the body. It’s the main line of defense—a physical shield—to the outside world and helps regulate everything from moisture retention to vitamin D production. Read More

QUENCH SKIN’S THIRST

More than 60 percent of the human body is comprised of water. Aside from just quenching one’s thirst, water is essential for replenishing skin by transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells. Read More

THE BEAUTY OF OILS

The use of hair and skin oils dates back centuries to the ancient Greek and Egyptians civilizations. Today, oils are experiencing a renaissance as a time-honored way to enhance and optimize skin health. Read More

SOAP BASICS

Soap is the result of a chemical reaction between fatty acids (oils) and an alkaline solution (lye), which is called saponification. Cold-processed soap is made by mixing sodium hydroxide (lye) with water, blending it with fatty oils and butters, and adding essential oils and natural colorants like clays, herbs, spices or botanicals. Read More

PLANT SCIENCE

Plant remedies and cures have been passed down for centuries to heal the body. Herbal science takes the best parts from ancient herbal medicine and builds on it with modern tools, such as advanced technology that’s able to extract the most potent nutrients from botanicals. Read More

IRISH HERBAL MEDICINE

Codex Beauty honors the ancient Irish herbal traditions of the past—which date back to the 8th century—and applies modern science to unlock even more benefits from plant ingredients. Read More

IT TAKES A VILLAGE: SKINCARE PROFESSIONS

Creating a science-based, high-tech skincare product requires a team comprised of many different professionals. These critical players contribute to developing, manufacturing, and testing of skincare products. Read More