Ingredients

At Mossy Turtle Skincare, we believe skincare should never come with hidden risks. That’s why we create reef-safe skincare made with only pure ingredients that truly nourish your skin. Our mission is to protect what matters most — your health, your natural glow, and the ocean we all love — so you can feel confident, radiant, and guilt-free every time you step into the sun. Here are some of our main ingredients and their benefits.

🌊 Sea Moss

  • Rich in 92+ minerals to nourish skin at a cellular level

  • Deeply hydrating + helps lock in moisture

  • Supports skin barrier repair + elasticity

  • Naturally soothing for sensitive or sun-stressed skin

🍯 Manuka Honey

  • Powerful natural antibacterial + anti-inflammatory

  • Speeds up skin healing + reduces irritation

  • Hydrates + softens skin for a radiant glow

  • Gentle enough for sensitive skin

🐄 Tallow

  • Packed with vitamins A, D, E, K, and fatty acids that mimic skin’s natural oils

  • Ultra-nourishing + deeply moisturizing without clogging pores

  • Strengthens the skin barrier + soothes dryness

  • Traditional, time-tested & skin-similar ingredient 

🍓 Red Raspberry Seed Oil

  • Naturally high in antioxidants + vitamin E

  • Provides gentle sun protection boost

  • Calms inflammation + reduces redness

  • Lightweight oil that leaves skin smooth, not greasy

🍃 Papaya Seed Oil

  • Rich in enzymes + vitamins A & C for brightening

  • Helps gently exfoliate + unclog pores

  • Supports even skin tone + radiant glow

  • Lightweight hydration perfect for daily use

🧈 Shea Butter

  • Intensely moisturizing, protects against dryness

  • Rich in vitamins A & E for skin repair

  • Helps calm irritation + soothe sunburned skin

  • Creates a smooth, velvety finish

🥥 Virgin Coconut Oil

  • Deeply hydrating + locks in moisture

  • Natural antimicrobial + soothing for irritated skin

  • Helps heal dryness, flakiness, or chapped skin

  • Leaves skin soft with a tropical scent vibe

🧴 Non-Nano Zinc Oxide

  • 100% reef-safe mineral UV protection

  • Sits on top of the skin (not absorbed) for a safe shield

  • Soothes irritation + calms redness

  • Ocean-safe (won’t harm the coral reefs or the sea turtles)

🍋 Lemon Oil

  • Brightens skin with vitamin C power

  • Natural antibacterial + clarifying for breakouts

  • Uplifting, fresh scent for a tropical spa feel

  • Promotes smoother, more even-toned skin

Our Ingredient Philosophy
At Mossy Turtle Skincare, every ingredient is chosen with intention. We believe what goes onto your skin should be as pure and thoughtful as what you bring into your home. That’s why we use a careful selection process rooted in safety, sustainability, and efficacy — while staying true to our ocean-first values.

Safe + Gentle
We select ingredients that are widely recognized as gentle and suitable for sensitive skin. Our products are crafted without harsh chemicals like parabens, sulfates, or synthetic fragrances — giving you peace of mind when choosing your daily ritual.

Inspired by Nature
From mineral-rich sea moss to nourishing oils and soothing botanicals, we draw on nature’s most time-honored ingredients. Each element is chosen for its ability to support the look and feel of healthy, radiant skin, without unnecessary additives.

Eco-Conscious + Reef Friendly

Formulations are designed to be reef-friendly and environmentally considerate, using non-nano zinc oxide and biodegradable ingredients whenever possible. Protecting your skin should never come at the cost of the ocean.

Backed by Tradition + Science
We value both tradition and modern research. Many of the ingredients — like sea moss, honey, and shea butter — have been used for generations in beauty rituals. We combine this with current cosmetic safety standards and transparency, ensuring every ingredient we use is responsibly sourced. 

Transparency You Can Trust
We never claim more than what our ingredients are known to do in the realm of cosmetics. That means we focus on how they nourish, hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin’s appearance — not on medical or drug-like claims.