Our base formula contains only Organic oils. We use Fair Trade certified Organic shea butter for it’s skin-loving properties, and source only from Certified Fair Trade (Fair for Life) suppliers. From the supplier: This specific shea nut butter is not only Organic, but also Fair Trade Certified by Fair For Life, ensuring a level of quality is delivered and sustainable practices are in place. Fair For Life is a 3rd party certification agency that assures human rights are protected throughout every stage of production, workers experience fair working conditions, and farmers receive a fair wage of their output. Fair Trade benefits farmers by providing better resources and supports a high level of social accountability. Our Organic palm oil is also certified as sustainably sourced. We use a number of different suppliers for our palm oil, and they are either certified by Palm Done Right or Rainforest Alliance. Palm oil is extremely high in fatty acids which plays out beautifully in our soap.