Our Soap Ingredients

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Natural Oils

• Sweet Almond Oil – Used as a nutrient for softening and conditioning the skin; rich in protein and offers relief for itchy or inflamed skin. It is excellent for help in healing and moisturizing dry and chapped skin. It is nutrient-rich and is suitable for all skin types.
• Apricot Kernel Oil – This oil has been used for centuries in cosmetics as a skin-softening agent. It is high in vitamin E and Vitamin A and is particularly helpful for dehydrated, delicate, mature and sensitive skin as it helps the skin retain elasticity, clarity and suppleness. Good for all skin types.
• Avocado Oil – A highly therapeutic oil rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, Vitamin D, E, protein, lecithin, and fatty acids, a very good nutrient for dry skin and is known to help with Eczema, Psoriasis and similar skin complaints. Avocado oil is a rich, nourishing oil and absorbs into the skin and scalp easily; One of the main oils in our famous Bye Bye Dry Bar.
• Carrot Seed Oil – This oil is rich in beta carotene, minerals and vitamins, especially Vitamin A. It is rejuvenating and nourishing and good for premature aging, dry and itchy skin. It is believed to stimulate the red blood cells, adding tone and elasticity to the skin. It has been known to have anti-aging and anti-wrinkle properties. Main ingredient in our Carrot Complexion bar.
• Castor Oil – soothing, lubricating, rich in fatty acids, acts as a humectant to draw moisture to the skin and hair, gives a rich creamy lather to soaps
• Coconut Oil – emollient and healing, used in soaps to produce a big fluffy lather
• GrapeSeed Oil – Grapeseed Oil is a powerful anti-oxidant that protects skin cells while it moisturizes and tones. It quickly penetrates the skin which makes it a favorite of massage therapists. It is odorless and often used in massage and facial oils. It is good for those folks whose skin does not seem to absorb easily. It is often used in regenerative products for mature, damaged and stressed skin.
• Jojoba Oil – Jojoba is actually a wax that is very close to human sebum (the natural moisturizing oils secreted by the skin). Used for its outstanding emollient, regenerative, and toning qualities, good for dry, damaged skin
• Neem Oil – Made from the fruit of the Neem tree, the kernels are rich in oil (up to 40%). Scientific research has confirmed that Neem seed oil may be a very effective organic antiseptic, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, dermatological and dental agent. It has been used to aid in the healing of topical skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, dandruff, rashes, burns and acne.
• Olive Oil – used extensively in skincare for centuries, high in monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant and a superior moisturizer, used to nourish and protect the skin, draws moisture to the skin while allowing normal skin functions to take place, one of the very best oils for natural skin care; we use only cold pressed olive oil (not the cheaper solvent extracted pomace oil)
• Rice Bran Oil – Rich in vitamin E, Rice Bran Oil is expressed from the husk of rice and is similar to wheat germ oil but not as heavy. It is an excellent source of the essential fatty acids and antioxidant nutrients that promote overall good health.
• Wheat Germ Oil – This oil is made from the germ of the wheat and is very high in vitamin E. It has important regenerative and antioxidating properties due to its natural ingredient, vitamin E. Wheat Germ Oil is high in essential fatty acids and helps skin maintain a healthy moisture level. Another main oil in our Bye Bye Dry bar

Natural Butters and Milk

• Natural Cocoa Butter – Cocoa butter is derived from the seeds of the cocoa tree. It improves the overall consistency of soap, making it both creamy and hard. It has wonderful soothing and emollient qualities. It has a mild chocolate flavor with a chocolate aroma. It is known to provide a barrier that helps retain and restore the moisture in your skin.
• Mango Butter – Mango Butter is an emollient with healing and regenerative properties and is a good source of essential fatty acids. It has also been known to protect against the suns UV rays.
• Unrefined Shea Butter – We don`t use the refined Shea Butter as the process strips the Shea of its many healing qualities. It has been used by African healers for centuries as the ideal treatment for dry, aging skin.
• Goat’s milk– Recognized as a natural emollient for centuries; Helps soothe and moisturize the skin, with three times the beta-casein as cow’s milk, which are easily absorbed into the skin, allowing for quick hydration Contains important vitamins such as A, B6, B12 and E Levels of triglycerides, as well as capric, caprylic and caproic acid helps balance the skin’s natural pH and promotes natural exfoliation of dry skin
• Coconut Milk – Coconut Milk is considered to be a boon for Dry Skin. Not only is this ingredient super hydrating, it also locks in the moisture in the skin making it the best soap for dry and dehydrated skin. Coconut Milk Soap Benefits for skin cannot be stressed upon enough. Coconut Milk helps in cleansing the skin without depleting it of its natural oils. It also has numerous anti aging properties and helps in building collagen.
  Coconut milk contains natural fatty acids and gentle cleansing properties. It can effectively cleanse the skin without stripping away its natural oils. This makes it suitable for sensitive or dry skin, as it helps maintain the skin’s moisture barrier

Natural Foods & Fiber

• Honey – It acts as a natural humectant which means it helps to retain moisture to the skin. Found in our Honey N Oat.

Clays & Other Additives

• Bentonite Clay  – absorbs dirt, oil, and toxins from the surface of the skin; cleanses, tightens, and tones; lends a slippery feel to soaps and increases lather, great for purifying the skin, helpful in treating acne, eczema, itching, hives
• Sea Salt – contains 84 elements and minerals found naturally in the human body which are essential to good health, used as a treatment for psoriasis, eczema, acne, and general good health, relieves muscle tension, soothes and softens the skin

Fragrances & Essential Oils