Oils, Butters, and Waxes
At Flynn&King, we formulate our products starting with the most luxurious bases found from all around the world. Our oils and butters are derived from nuts, seeds, vegetables, and fruits and are chosen carefully for their individual therapeutic properties. The beeswax we source comes from a local bee farm in Upstate New York, and acts as a natural binder, thickener, and humectant. Please read below for more information* on our ingredients.
*Information on this website has not been evaluated or approved by the Food & Drug Administration.
*Content on our website is provided for general informational purposes and should not be considered medical advice. Product information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
ARGAN OIL (argania spinosa): Morocco, Organic, Cold-Pressed, GMO-free
Argan Oil is one of the rarest oils in the world, and must be manually pressed from the fruits of the Argan Tree which grows only in Morocco. Its oil regenerates, heals, firms, and protects skin. It also makes the skin and hair more supple, and helps heal juvenile acne, wrinkles, dry and scaly skin, and burns. Because it is full of vitamins and antioxidants, and is high in vitamin E and fatty acid content, Argan Oil is the ideal product to give skin and hair a natural boost. It tames frizzy hair, giving it a beautiful shine without grease or irritation, and gives skin a youthful glow that reduces the visibility of wrinkles.
Find this ingredient in:
GROOM | Beard and Hair Grooming Treatment with Argan and Rosehip
LUNAR 13 | Restorative Oil Elixir
REVIVE | Oil-Based Cleanser with Argan and Rosehip Seed
REPLENISH | All-Over Dry Oil with Kukui Nut and Argan Oil
BABASSU OIL (orbignya oleifera): Brazil, Organic, Cold-Pressed, GMO-free
Babassu oil comes from a nut on the Brazilian Babassu tree. When these nuts ripen, they fall to the ground, and the kernels inside the nuts are gathered and broken open by local Brazilian women called Babassu breakers. This oil is rich in Vitamin E, and its softening and nourishing properties aids dry, itchy, oily skin, and fights against eczema and psoriasis. It not only works for skin on your body, but against dandruff and irritated scalp, as well as dry and brittle hair.
Find this ingredient in:
DOPE | Hemp and Matcha Green Tea Soap
DETOX | Neem Activated Charcoal Soap
POPPET | Exfoliating Poppy Seed Soap
RECOVER Balm | Orange Lavender
BEESWAX (cera alba): USA, Organic
Beeswax locks in moisture, fosters cells and protects skin from damaging environmental factors. Beeswax is antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic and germicidal. Our beeswax is naturally and locally sourced from a small bee farm in Upstate New York.
Find this ingredient in:
RECOVER Balm | Orange Lavender
CASTOR OIL (ricin communis): India, Organic, Cold-Pressed, GMO-free
Castor oil is rich in fatty acids that sooth skin and minimize aging signs. In soaps and hair care it acts as a humectant because it has the ability to draw moisture to itself. This oil can also helps against skin ulcers, fungal infections, and fights acne with its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. On hair, it acts as a remedy for strong and healthy hair growth, reducing split ends and breakage while conditioning and moisturizing the follicles. Potassium ricinoleate is a saponified castor oil.
Find this ingredient in:
DOPE | Hemp and Matcha Green Tea SoapPOPPET- Exfoliating Poppy Seed Soap
GROOM | Beard and Hair Grooming Treatment with Argan and Rosehip
REVIVE | Oil-Based Cleanser with Argan and Rosehip Seed
COCONUT OIL (cocos nucifera): Philippines, Organic, GMO-free
The use and consumption of coconut oil is not a trend without reason. Coconut oil is a fantastic moisturizer with antibiotic, antifungal, and antioxidant properties that is full of multivitamins and multi-nutrients. It also has a high moisture retaining capacity that is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids are great at softening hair and skin and because they won’t change the pH of your skin and they aren't irritating, making coconut oil suitable for skin types of all kinds.
Find this ingredient in:
DOPE | Hemp and Matcha Green Tea Soap
POPPET | Exfoliating Poppy Seed Soap
EVENING PRIMROSE (oenothera biennia): China, Organic, Cold-Pressed, GMO-free
Evening primrose is great for anti-aging, skin discolorations, and preserving healthy skin. It is known to lighten dark circles around the eyes, help smooth rough and uneven skin, and improve the elasticity of your skin. This oil contains substantial amounts of polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acids, which are essential fatty acids. It also offers an unusually concentrated source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) which offers a wide range of benefits, from acting as an effective anti-inflammatory agent to promoting the healthy growth of skin, hair, and nails. When applied to the skin, it has moisturizing and softening effects. It is highly recommended for dry, mature, and damaged skin. Those with eczema and psoriasis may find solace in this oil as well.
Find this ingredient in:
LUNAR 13 | Restorative Oil Elixir
GRAPESEED OIL (vitis vinifera): Italy, Organic, Cold-Pressed, GMO-free
This lightweight oil contains vitamin E that is known to heal and protect from sun damage and aging. Its high linoleic acid and antioxidant content help to strengthen cell membranes, prevent clogged pores, and generally improve skin health. People with oily skin will find that a regular application of grapeseed oil will deliver a good amount of astringent that is useful for skin toning and tightening.
Find this ingredient in:
GROOM | Beard and Hair Grooming Treatment with Argan and Rosehip
REPLENISH | All-Over Dry Oil with Kukui Nut and Argan Oil
REVIVE | Oil-Based Cleanser with Argan and Rosehip Seed
HEMP SEED OIL (cannibus sativa): Canada, Organic, Cold-Pressed, GMO-free
Hemp seed oil is a great non-clogging oil that helps to reduce the size of pores, blackheads, and acne; protects the skin from free radicals; and provides the body with essential nutrients required in order to maintain epidermal lipids, skin’s water barrier, elasticity, and softness. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory benefits, reduces redness and is recommended for the treatment of psoriasis and eczema. It penetrates quickly on the skin and is one of the “driest“ natural oils available. Being high in essential fatty acids, it is a perfect choice for acneic, dry, mixed, and damaged skin (i.e. eczema, psoriasis and problem skin).
Find this ingredient in:
DETOX | Neem Activated Charcoal Soap
DOPE | Hemp and Matcha Green Tea Soap
REPLENISH | All-Over Dry Oil with Kukui Nut and Argan Oil
JOJOBA OIL (simmondsia chinensis): Israel, Organic, Cold-Pressed, GMO-free
This organic Jojoba oil we source from Israel is actually not an oil but rather an array of wax esters, a liquid wax, that is extracted from a large shrub that grows up to 15 feet in height. It has the ability to moisturize and control the production of sebum. Those with acneic skin and those who suffer from ailments such as eczema and psoriasis might find comfort in its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Jojoba oil's similarity to human sebum allows it to absorb easily and readily into your skin, making it a gentle, skin-softening moisturizer for all skin types.
Find this ingredient in:
GROOM | Beard and Hair Grooming Treatment with Argan and Rosehip
REVIVE | Oil-Based Cleanser with Argan and Rosehip Seed
KUKUI NUT OIL (aleurites moluccana): USA, Organic, Cold-Pressed, GMO-free
Kukui nut oil penetrates the skin easily and quickly, making it a brilliant moisturizer that makes everything — from skin to hair — smooth and supple. Being rich in linolenic fatty acids, it is perfect for soothing sunburn and moisturizing dry skin. On sun-damaged hair it can add luster, detangle, soften, and make dull hair shine. Kukui nut oil contains vitamins A, C, and E, which are antioxidants that protect the skin and prevent free-radical damage to the skin cells. These antioxidants are known to prevent crow's feet and provide therapy for sunburn, windburn, and dry skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, scars, lesions and maturing skin.
Find this ingredient in:
LUNAR 13 | Restorative Oil Elixir
REPLENISH | All-Over Dry Oil with Kukui Nut and Argan Oil
MANGO BUTTER (mangifera indica): India, Organic, Cold-Pressed, GMO-free
Mango butter is rich in antioxidants, vitamin A and E, and contains natural emollient qualities that help keep the skin moisturized. It can restore and maintain the moisture in skin, and promotes cell regeneration. Mango butter is known to help shield against harmful UV rays, protecting everything from skin to hair.
Find this ingredient in:
DOPE | Hemp and Matcha Green Tea Soap
MEADOWFOAM SEED OIL (limnanthes alba): USA, Organic, Cold-Pressed, GMO-free
Meadowfoam Seed Oil is one of the most popular oils due to its excellent oxidative stability and environmentally friendly use, being first developed in the ‘70s as an alternative to sperm whale oil. Thanks to the long chain of 98% fatty acid structure in Meadowfoam Seed Oil, it delivers great barrier formation and its rich texture locks in your skin’s natural moisture to help prevent dryness and softens the skin. Meadowfoam Seed Oil provides good emolliency without being overly greasy. It is absorbed quickly and leaves a lighter feel than many other oils.
Find this ingredient in:
GROOM | Beard and Hair Grooming Treatment with Argan and Rosehip
NEEM OIL (melia azadirachta): India, Organic, Cold-Pressed, GMO-free
Neem Oil has been used for thousands of years, extracted from an evergreen tree that’s part of the mahogany family. Its gained popularity hails from Ayurvedic medicine for its properties to cure skin conditions. Neem is full of antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, analgesic (pain relieving), anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making it highly sought after for skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, dry and itchy skin, nail funguses, and even in some cases, ringworm and athlete's foot.
Find this product in:
DETOX | Neem Activated Charcoal Soap
OLIVE OIL (olea europaea): Italy, Organic, Cold-Pressed, GMO-free
Olive Oil is pretty darn tasty in salad dressings and food preparations, but did you know it is full of vitamins A and E that is known to plump and moisturize skin, making it a natural anti-aging and dry and itchy skin treatment? High in oleic acid, this oil is great for skin cell regeneration that prevents cracked skin and cuticles, and the squalene present in this oil helps in increasing the elasticity of the skin leaving it firmly toned with youthful glow.
Find this ingredient in:
DETOX | Neem Activated Charcoal Soap
DOPE | Hemp and Matcha Green Tea Soap
POPPET | Exfoliating Poppy Seed Soap
ROSEHIP SEED OIL (carthamus tinctorius): Chile, Organic, Cold-Pressed, GMO-free
Rosehip Seed Oil is a jack of all trades, power-packed with all the right tools to fix almost any skin care problems. It has been known to speed regeneration of the skin, intensely moisturize, reduce scars and wrinkles, correct UV damage from sun, heal stretch marks, and provide relief for dermatitises. But it doesn’t stop there! Uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, age spots and other minor skin discolorations are greatly improved by prolonged use of this wonderful oil.
Find this ingredient in:
GROOM | Beard and Hair Grooming Treatment with Argan and Rosehip
LUNAR 13 | Restorative Oil Elixir
REVIVE | Oil-Based Cleanser with Argan and Rosehip Seed
SAFFLOWER OIL (carthamus tinctorius): Mexico, Organic, GMO-free
In our skincare products, we use safflower oil because of its occlusive properties, meaning it acts as a protective barrier to prevent water from leaving your skin. It is deeply soothing and is known to improve acne, psoriasis, and eczema, and promote skin elasticity. Its high content of linoleic acid helps moisturize, nourish and restructure the skin. It works with your skin to soften dryness, smooth roughness and soothe some skin problems.
Find this ingredient in:
REVIVE | Oil-Based Cleanser with Argan and Rosehip Seed
SHEA BUTTER (butyrospermum parkii): West Ghana, Organic, GMO-free
Who says butter is bad for you? Shea Butter’s name can be misleading, but it is considered a super food for skin. It is rich in precious components such as unsaturated fats, essential fatty acids, vitamins A, E, D, and F, phytosterols, and allantoin, and also has a natural "sunscreen" (roughly an SPF of 6) by providing protection against the ultraviolet radiations of sun. The high content of vitamin A is effective in promoting healing and disinfection, and soothes skin allergies like poison ivy and insect bites. Vitamin F acts as a rejuvenator for soothing and healing rough and chapped skin. Vitamins A and E keep the skin supple, nourished and radiant and prevent premature wrinkles and facial lines.
Find this ingredient in:
DETOX | Neem Activated Charcoal Soap
RECOVER Balm | Orange Lavender
SWEET ALMOND OIL (prunus dulcis): USA, Organic, Cold-Pressed, GMO-Free
Sweet Almond Oil is high in essential fatty acids and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E, which helps nourish dry skin and prevents wrinkles. This oil helps maintain moisture levels of the skin and gets absorbed quickly without blocking the pores. Overall, almond oil helps to improve the complexion and retaining glow, moisturize better and deeper by relieving dry and irritated skin and soothing skin irritation and skin inflammation, cures chapped skin, and nourishes skin and hair, making it softer and smoother. It is well suited for eczema, psoriasis and itchy, dry and inflamed skin.
Find this ingredient in:
POPPET | Exfoliating Poppy Seed Soap
REVIVE | Oil-Based Cleanser with Argan and Rosehip Seed
REPLENISH | All-Over Dry Oil with Kukui Nut and Argan Oil