Dakota Free
Purity Your Skin Will Notice

Dakota Free Products are formulated using skin friendly ingredients that work together to provide an effective alternative to commercial products with a synthetic chemical base. We list every ingredient used in each formula, and have carefully designed production methods to prevent cross-contamination between the products so that you know what you are buying and can use Dakota Free with confidence.

This policy of full disclosure and isolation of production is not common. Unless you are dealing with a company that is focused on the potential allergens in their products, there may be hidden or unintentional ingredients in what you currently use on your skin. These un-noticed ingredients can be a troublesome for your skin or even dangerous for those with severe allergies, Celiac disease or chemical sensitivities.

We work hard to preserve the integrity of our product line, and as a result, Dakota Free is different than most other skin care lines available. In addition to being free of undesirable ingredients (see the list below), the products comply with Feingold Standards, are not tested on animals, are biodegradable, vegetarian and made in the USA. This impressive attribute list, along with the high quality and effectiveness define the “Dakota Free difference” - we expect that your skin will notice that difference.

The composition of any product used on the skin is important, not only to the comfort and appearance of the skin, but potentially to one’s health in general.

Chemical compounds applied to the skin in the form of lotion, soap or other skin care products can be absorbed through the skin and affect the body. Perfumes and perfume oils can also be absorbed by breathing in the aromatic chemicals they contain. Gluten, allergens or chemicals in items used on the hands, lips or face may cause problems for sensitive individuals when inadvertently transferred to the mouth and ingested.

For these reasons, the Dakota Free team believes that anything used on the skin needs to be as natural, pure and beneficial as possible. The Dakota Free product line has been formulated with this principle in mind.

Here are some examples of how unintended and sometimes unlisted ingredients end up in skin care or bath products:

Ingredients from one product can contaminate another product during production; a potential problem if several products are made using the same equipment or in close proximity to one another.

Solvents, grain alcohol or propylene glycol are often used in the processing of herbal extracts and may remain, unlisted, in the final product.

Combinations of preservatives, emulsifiers, or other chemicals are sometimes listed under a single, unfamiliar Brand name instead of their individual chemical names.

Antioxidants are sometimes added to plant oils by the manufacture; these antioxidants extend shelf life and may not be listed on the label. Some of the more common antioxidants used in this way are vitamin E, wheat germ oil, rosemary oleoresin and Dodecyl Gallate.

 Occurrences such as these are not of interest to everyone, but are vitally important to those with health problems triggered or aggravated by specific chemicals or plants. In addition to a complete ingredient listing, you will find an attribute checklist on each Dakota Free product page to help you chose the right item for your specific need.

"God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good..."
-Genesis 1:31