Ingredient Library

A Living Reference of the Plants, Oils & Minerals We Use

Welcome to the Smitty’s Little Farm Ingredient Library. This growing collection of botanical profiles is created to help you better understand the plants, oils, minerals, and natural materials found in our formulas.

We believe informed customers make confident choices. This library exists to share the historical uses, traditional properties, and general roles of each ingredient in a simple, approachable way.

No hype.
No fear-based marketing.
Just honest plant knowledge.

Our Approach to Ingredients

At Smitty’s Little Farm, we choose ingredients that have a long history of traditional use and a reputation for supporting skin comfort, balance, and overall wellness. We favor whole plant materials, thoughtfully selected carrier oils, gentle natural surfactants, clays, minerals, and essential oils.

Our formulas are designed to work with the skin — not against it.

We focus on:

  • Simplicity

  • Balance

  • Small-batch craftsmanship

  • Intentional blending

Every ingredient is selected for a reason.

How to Use This Library

Each ingredient page includes:

  • Botanical name

  • Brief history of traditional use

  • General skin-supportive properties

  • Typical roles in topical formulations

This information is meant to educate and empower — not overwhelm.

A Note on Individual Skin

Skin is wonderfully unique.

An ingredient that feels amazing for one person may not suit another. Factors such as skin type, environment, routine, product concentration, and frequency of use all influence how a formula performs.

We encourage:

  • Patch testing before first use

  • Introducing new products slowly

  • Listening to your skin and adjusting as needed

There is no single “perfect” routine — only what works best for you.

Safety & Sensitivities Disclaimer

The information in this Ingredient Library is provided for educational purposes only and reflects historical and traditional uses of herbs, oils, and natural materials.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, are under medical care, or have known sensitivities, please consult your healthcare provider before using products containing essential oils or herbal ingredients.

Always discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Our Promise

We will continue expanding this library as we grow, adding more ingredients and deeper education along the way.

Because good skincare starts with good information.