A free-form amino acid commonly included in topical wellness formulas. One of the core actives in the Apex formula.
The formula
We will tell you exactly what is in the bottle and what each thing does.
Every active in Apex is named, sourced, and concentration-disclosed below. There is no proprietary blend. There never will be.
Why we disclose everything
If we cannot tell you what is doing the work, we will not sell it to you.
Half the products in this category hide behind the words 'proprietary blend.' That phrase is a permission slip to put almost anything in the bottle and call it part of the formula. Sometimes it is hiding numbing agents. Sometimes it is hiding fillers. Sometimes — at the worst end — it is hiding nothing at all, which is its own kind of fraud.
We chose disclosure on principle and as a marketing position. If we cannot tell you what each ingredient is, why it is there, and how much of it you are paying for, we have no business in your relationship. The list below is the whole functional formula.
Every active. On the label.
Below is the entire functional formula. Source country, concentration, and role for each. The non-active base oils (carriers, stabilizers, antioxidants) are listed in full on the carton — they are inert and we do not pretend they are doing the work.
Traditional aphrodisiac botanical with light warming action. Included at a modest concentration alongside the other actives. Pairs with arginine a different approach than a numbing delay spray.
Adaptogenic root used for compounded vitality over time. Maca is a traditional botanical typically associated with a gradual role over continued use rather than a single-night effect. Patience is part of the ritual.
Supports skin barrier function and helps keep skin conditioned. Included for the long-tail effect on tissue health and for keeping the skin in great condition under nightly application — Included to help keep the skin conditioned and comfortable under nightly application.
The carrier base. Chosen for skin-compatibility, neutral smell, condom safety, and clean rinse-off. This is what makes Apex feel like a luxury serum, not a hardware-store oil. Non-staining on sheets.
Lot-specific certificates of analysis are available on request — info@araweld.com. Apex is a topical wellness oil. It is not a drug, is not a treatment for erectile dysfunction, and is not a substitute for medical care.
What we leave out — on purpose. And what we leave in.
Never in Apex
- Benzocaine, lidocaine, or any topical numbing agent. Numbing crashes sensation for both partners — it is the opposite of the goal.
- Any 'proprietary blend' label. Every active is named with its concentration on the bottle.
- Yohimbe or any unregulated stimulant alkaloid. Cardiovascular safety is non-negotiable.
- Synthetic fragrance or staining dyes. Apex is fragrance-free and non-staining on sheets.
Always in Apex
- Pharmaceutical-grade actives, sourced from the suppliers listed in this page's table.
- Third-party condom-compatibility testing on every batch (latex, polyisoprene, polyurethane).
- Public certificate of analysis for every lot — email info@araweld.com with your bottle's lot number.
- Glide and feel that we benchmark against premium face oils, not anything in the men's category.
Every active is named with its concentration on the bottle. Backed by our standard money-back guarantee — see our Refund Policy.
Begin tonight
An honest formula. An honest guarantee.
Use Apex nightly as part of your evening ritual. Backed by our standard money-back guarantee — see our Refund Policy.
See our Refund Policy for full details.
