Ingredients
Without a doubt, the ingredients found in our HANDMADE soap are better for your skin than the harsh detergents and toxic chemicals found in the commercial stuff. Our list of ingredients consists of unrefined, nutrient-rich vegetable oils, natural botanicals, purifying earth clays, tropical butters, and aromatherapy grade ESSENTIAL OILS.
Not all handmade soaps are equal in quality. Some are made with less nutritious oils and animal fat. While others contain man-made fragrances. Our all NATURAL, vegan ingredients are carefully selected to create a better soap, superior to many in cleansing, nurturing and moisturizing your skin.
Plant-Based Ingredients
Activated Charcoal: Removes impurities from the skin’s surface (highly adsorptive); Alleviates infections (antibacterial).
Alkanet Root (Batschia canescens): Provides natural color to soap.
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis): Soothes and heals skin irritations, burns and wounds; Alleviates infections (antibacterial); Promotes new skin growth; Restores skin damaged by the sun; Moisturizes, protects, and counters effects of aging.
Annatto Seed (Bixa orellana): Steeped in oil to provide natural colorant to soap.
Apricot Kernel Meal: Provides exfoliation to remove dull, dry skin.
Avocado Oil (Persea americana): Contains vitamins A, D and E, as well as proteins, sterolin, antioxidants, lecithin and potassium; Facilitates the healing and regenerating process; Moisturizes the skin; Decreases effects of aging; Assists in treatment of eczema and psoriasis.
Black Walnut Powder (Juglans nigra): Acts as an anti-fungal, antiseptic, and anti-viral agent; Treats acne, psoriasis, eczema, athlete’s foot, cold sores, warts, yeast infections, hemorrhoids and inflamed tissue; Contains natural iodine, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese; Provides natural color to soap.
Black Willow Bark Extract (Salix nigra): Acts as an analgesic, astringent, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial agent; Contains salicylic acid; Promotes smooth skin and reduces appear of fine lines and wrinkles; Treats and prevents acne.
Calcium Bentonite Clay: Adsorbs and absorbs (yes, it’s not a typo) dirt, oil and toxins; Purifies, cleanses, tightens pores and tones; Treats and prevents acne, psoriasis and eczema; Contains minerals such as silica, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, and potassium.
Castor Oil (Ricinus communis): Lubricates and soothes; Treats and prevents acne as well as minimizes acne scars; Contains fatty acids which promote healing; Stimulate the production of collagen and elastin which may soften and hydrate the skin.
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): Cleans and nourishes the skin by acting as an exfoliant; Treats and prevents acne; Acts as an antiseptic and astringent; Evokes uplifting and warming sensations; Adds color, texture and scent to soap.
Coconut Oil (Cocus nucifera): Contains vitamins C, E and B as well as minerals such as iron, selenium (antioxidant), magnesium and phosphorous; Acts as an antiviral and antibacterial agent; Moisturizes.
Clay (French Green (aka Sea), Kaolin and Rose): Cleanses and tones; Absorbs dirt, oil and toxins from the skin; Increases lather; Lends natural color to soap.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum): Acts as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent; Contains manganese, vitamins C and K; Repels mosquitoes; Provides uplifting and mentally stimulating aroma.
Essential Oils: Provide aromatherapy; Exhibit physical and mental healing properties.
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis): Contains powerful antioxidants known as polyphenols that help protect skin against the adverse effects of ultraviolet rays and possibly photochemistry that can lead to skin cancer; Fights bacteria; Reduces inflammation; Treats and prevents acne.
Hemp/Hempseed Oil (Cannabis sativa): Relieves symptoms of eczema and psoriasis; Helps to reduce the size of pores, blackheads, acne; Protects the skin from free radicals; Provides the body with essential nutrients.
Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera): Provides rich iodine, minerals, anti-oxidant and natural anti-inflammatory protection to the body; Helps remove toxins; Moisturizes, softens and helps skin retain its moisture; Helps prevent wrinkles.
Nettle Leaf Powder (Urtica dioica): Contains anti-inflammatory, astringent, bactericidal and stimulating properties; Provides natural color to soap.
Olive Oil, Extra Virgin (Olea europaea): Moisturizes better than other naturally occurring oils due to its similar chemical structure to skin’s natural oil structure; Contains monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E; Moisturizes, nourishes and protects the skin; Repairs, soothes and relieves chapped, itchy skin; Treats psoriasis and eczema; Promotes skin elasticity and reduces winkles and discoloration (antioxidant); Relieves pain (anti-inflammatory).
Orange Peel Powder (Citrus sinensis): Contains flavonoids, a group of antioxidants, with anticancer, anti-diabetic, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties; Contains vitamin C and potassium; Adds color, texture and scent to soap.
Pumice: Used as a mild abrasive to remove dull, dry skin.
Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus): Helps reduce appearance of scars, fine lines and wrinkles; Treats skin irritations such as acne, eczema and psoriasis; Adds color and texture to soap.
Sea Salt (Sodium chloride): Contains elements and minerals found naturally in the human body which are essential to good health; Treats psoriasis, eczema and acne; Relieves muscle tension; Soothes and softens skin.
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii): Contains vitamins A, E and F; Promotes clear and healthy skin; Repairs sun damaged skin; Prevents premature wrinkles and facial lines; Protects and rejuvenates; Soothes rough, dry or chapped skin; Acts as a natural sun screen and as an anti-inflammatory agent; Hydrates and moisturizes; Treats acne, eczema and psoriasis; Contains fatty acids which help in retaining skin moisture as well as maintaining skin elasticity.
Sodium Hydroxide (aka lye): Induces saponification with oil(s) to create soap, but is not present in final soap after saponification has completed. (All bar soap is made with lye.)
Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus): Provides protective moisturizing barrier on the skin; Contains vitamins A, C and E along with essential fatty acids; Acts as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent; Improves skin’s moisture retention capacity; Prevents premature signs of aging; Treats and prevents acne.
Please Note: The information presented on this website is not meant to diagnose or treat any medical condition nor to replace the advice or care of a qualified health professional.