Living with Intention

Why We Choose Our sources

To live with intention is to care deeply about the hidden details that others might overlook. It is the quiet realization that the quality of our ritual is directly tied to the integrity of its origin. When we apply an infused oil, cream, or balm, we don’t just use a finished product; we benefit from ingredients that nourish the skin, processes that preserve potency, and traditions that ensure effectiveness. By sharing our Soma Soul supply chain, I want you to know the partners who empower us to combine ancestral ritual with modern clinical efficacy, offering skincare that is both meaningful and proven.

The foundation of each alchemical creation is water and the primary conductors that deliver infusions into the skin. We do not use standard tap or distilled water, as it lacks the vital energy needed for true restoration. Every drop comes from Blue Jug, two miles from our home, providing clean, living remineralized RO water for effective absorption. We prioritize raw, unrefined carrier oils to preserve phytonutrients and enhance skin nourishment. Our unrefined grapeseed oil from Cocojojo is a fine molecular conduit for active ingredients, while our organic coconut oil from H-E-B provides a pure medium for optimal infusion during our three-day, nine-hour infusion process.

Living with intention means balancing ethical sourcing amid mass production. This stems from our choice to stay botanical-led, while sometimes drawing on the “wisdom of the hive” for our balms. We acknowledge debates about vegan standards and transparency in practice. We use only organic Manuka honey and Texas beeswax in balms, as no plant-based alternative matches their enzymatic healing abilities. By choosing high-MGO certified honey from organic apiaries and beeswax from ethical Texas keepers, we honor the pollinators sustaining our planet.

The 111 Balm holds a unique place in this collection. It is the only recipe where we utilize organic, unrefined shea butter from Better Shea Butter, located in Austin. This ethically sourced, nutrient-dense butter from Ghana deeply nourishes skin and creates a heavy-duty lipid barrier that locks in moisture and supports skin health.

For the remainder of our creams, we turn to Oslove Organics for wild-harvested Kokum and Murumuru butters, which strengthen skin and support elasticity without a greasy finish. Our bioactive botanicals are the heart of the journey, and we require a purity standard verified by science. We source our high-potency herbs and botanicals from Starwest Botanicals and Micro Ingredients, ensuring every infusion of Ashwagandha or Tulsi is contaminant-free and potent. To connect dry botanicals with our liquid carriers, we use Organic Whole Leaf Aloe Juice from Azure Standard for deep hydration and improved absorption. Seven Minerals supplies our vegetable glycerin and aloe gels, which provide a gentle, nourishing base. We value that Seven Minerals grows and processes its aloe crops in Southern Texas, keeping our supply chain close to home. These components form a bioactive bridge, drawing the plants’ spiritual resonance deep into the skin at the cellular level for optimal benefit.

The final step of this intentional journey brings us back home to our community in Texas. We believe the vessel should be as sacred as the elixir it holds. That’s why our upcoming artisanal jars are sourced locally from Mixie Market in Houston. Supporting local makers and businesses like those in Austin, Southern Texas, and Houston reduces our environmental footprint, strengthens the local economy, and ensures product quality. It grounds our practice in the communities that inspire us every day. By citing these sources, we invite you to look beyond the label and see the thread of integrity that connects your self-care ritual to the hands and lands that made it possible.