I developed this formula many years ago for my own personal use, when I was looking for a more natural and economical replacement of the super expensive/artificial face cream I had been using. I wanted something that made my skin feel good and hydrated, and without harsh chemicals that would cause breakouts and irritations. I have been using this face cream for the last 20 years, and I love it and recommend it to everyone looking for a great face moisturizer, made with a handful of simple ingredients. Ingredients: water, shea butter, avocado oil, apricot kernel oil, emulsifying wax, stearic acid, essential oil of palmarosa or lavender and orange, and aspen bark powder, which is a natural preservative.