INGREDIENTS

BASE OILS

  • Olive Oil & Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Known for its antioxidant properties, helps to soothe and rejuvenate the skin in bar soap. It can also help to prevent dryness and premature aging.
  • Organic Palm Oil: Palm oil provides a rich lather and cleanses effectively in bar soap. It can also help to moisturize the skin and prevent dryness.
  • Organic Coconut Oil: Organic coconut oil provides a rich lather, cleanses effectively, and moisturizes the skin in bar soap. It can also help to prevent dryness and soothe irritated skin.
  • Organic Shea Butter: A natural emollient, shea butter hydrates and softens the skin in bar soap, helping to prevent dryness and rough skin. It can also help to soothe irritated skin and improve skin elasticity.
  • Organic Sunflower Oil: High in vitamin E, sunflower oil nourishes and protects the skin from environmental damage in bar soap. It can also help to improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

WATER & LYE

Water:

Water plays a crucial role in the soap making process. It serves several purposes:

  • Emulsifier: Water acts as an emulsifier, helping to mix the fats and oils with the lye. This creates a stable mixture that can be poured into molds to form soap.
  • Heat Transfer: Water helps to transfer heat during the saponification process. This heat is necessary for the chemical reaction between the lye and fats to occur.
  • Hydration: Water helps to hydrate the soap, ensuring that it has a soft and creamy texture.
  • Solvent: Water acts as a solvent, dissolving the lye and other ingredients in the soap mixture.

Lye (Sodium Hydroxide):

Lye is a crucial ingredient in soap making. It reacts with fats and oils to undergo a process called saponification. During this chemical reaction, the fats and oils break down, combining with the lye to form soap molecules.

The primary purpose of lye in soap is to:

  • Emulsify fats and oils: Lye helps to mix the fats and oils with water, creating a stable mixture.
  • Neutralize the oils: Lye neutralizes the acidic properties of the oils, making the soap suitable for use on the skin.
  • Create soap molecules: The combination of lye and fats results in the formation of soap molecules, which have cleansing properties. 

ESSENTIAL OILS & FRAGRANCE

  • Peppermint Essential Oil: Invigorating and refreshing, peppermint oil can help to stimulate circulation and leave skin feeling energized.
  • Lavender Essential Oil: Known for its calming and relaxing properties, lavender oil can help to soothe and balance the skin.  
  • May Chang Essential Oil: May chang oil has a refreshing citrus scent and can help to uplift the mood while providing a gentle cleansing action.  
  • Lemon Essential Oil: Brightening and invigorating, lemon oil can help to cleanse the skin and promote a healthy complexion.  
  • Eucalyptus Essential Oil: Eucalyptus oil has a refreshing aroma and can help to decongest and invigorate the skin.  
  • Rosemary Essential Oil: Stimulating and invigorating, rosemary oil can help to improve circulation and promote healthy hair growth.  
  • Clove Essential Oil: Warming and antiseptic, clove oil can help to soothe irritated skin and promote healing.  
  • Cinnamon Essential Oil: Stimulating and energizing, cinnamon oil can help to improve circulation and leave skin feeling refreshed.  
  • Fragrance: The term "Fragrance" is used to describe any mixture of aromatic chemicals, both natural and synthetic, used to scent a product. All fragrances used are cosmetic-grade and safe for skin.

ADDITIVES & COLORANTS

  • Activated Charcoal: Known for its ability to absorb impurities, activated charcoal can help to detoxify and clarify the skin.
  • Illite Clay, Kaolin Clay, Rhassoul Clay: These clays absorb excess oil, gently exfoliate, and leave skin feeling soft and refreshed.
  • Salt: Acts as a natural exfoliant, removing dead skin cells and promoting smoother skin.
  • Chromium Oxide, Ultramarines, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Tin Oxide: These pigments provide color and enhance the appearance of the soap.
  • Goat Milk: Rich in lactic acid and proteins, goat milk moisturizes and nourishes the skin.
  • Oatmeal: A natural exfoliant and soothing agent, oatmeal helps to soften and hydrate the skin.
  • Calendula Petals: Anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing, calendula petals can help to calm redness and irritation.
  • Blue Lake 1: A blue pigment derived from plants, Blue Lake 1 adds color and can have antioxidant properties.