Are wonderful, natural, and gentle exfoliants, working well to absorb and remove oils along with impurities, nourishing the skin in the process, and leaving it glowing.
Some of the clays used in our soap are:
Cambrian Blue Clay- its unique composition and age makes it rare and highly valuable, some call it the "black caviar" of all clays. It helps to nourish and renovate skin's elasticity, reduces blemishes, acne and even eczema. Contains cremnium, kaolin, calcium, phosphate, iron, magnesium and zinc which help regenerate and maintain skin's youthfulness and elasticity.
Rose Kaolin Clay- gets its color from the naturally occurring iron oxides, has a fine texture, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
Dead Sea Clay- contains minerals like magnesium, sodium, and potassium, which can improve a skin’s elasticity. It has an antimicrobial effect on strains of bacteria that live on human skin, since overgrowth or presence of certain bacteria can lead to acne, it’s possible that this is why Dead Sea mud has been used to treat breakouts.
Is a great way to exfoliate, cleanse, detoxify and nourish skin. Its antifungal, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties cleanse and detoxify the pores by driving out oils, dirt and other impurities; a wonderful way to relax, unwind, and soothe aching muscles and tired skin.
Some of the salts used in our soap are: Dendritic salt- fine-grained, for extra gentle exfoliating, safe on most sensitive skin types.
Dead Sea Salt- contains 10X more minerals than other sea salt, including magnesium, calcium, sodium, zinc, potassium, sulphur.
Himalayan Salt- the purest of sea salts and a great source of natural minerals on the planet containing upwards of 84 minerals, including calcium, magnesium, copper and iron.
I love using milks instead of water for their nourishing properties as well as the way they leave skin feeling: smooth, soft and glowy.
Some of the milks used in our soap are:
Goat Milk- for its content of capric-caprylic triglycerides, that help form a barrier on the skin to help prevent moisture loss; vitamins A, D, B6, and lactic acid which is thought to contribute to skin smoothness; alpha-hydroxy acids which help exfoliate and brighten skin, helping promote collagen production, increase blood flow to skin tissue, reduce lines and wrinkles.
Oat Milk: contains phenols, saponins, vitamins and minerals, working together to reduce inflammation, balance skin's Ph levels, gently cleanse, nourish, and hydrate the skin.
Coconut milk- contains anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory properties, working together to gently cleanse, nourish, moisturize, and protect skin, as well as help alleviate wrinkles and give skin an overall firmer appearance.
Concentrated plant extract derived through steam distillation, resin tapping, and cold pressing, that retain volatile chemical compound, or "essence," of its source. They have been used for centuries in homeopathic medicine for their therapeutic benefits.
Comes from locally owned bee farmers. It is valuable ingredient containing antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties, which all work together to get rid of dirt and bacteria, clear acne, nourish, heal scars, and evening out skin tone. It is a natural humectant, drawing moisture to skin, moisturizing skin, leaving it glowing.
Made directly from raw plants or vegetables through a water, glycerin, or an alcohol extraction.
Harnessing its unique and valuable properties and imparting them into a product with a purpose of adding extra benefit either through vitamins, antioxidants or skin-soothing properties, to create an exceptional bar of soap.
Used to help with eczema, dermatitis, and other skin irritations, contains vitamins A, B, & E- all strong antioxidants, that work together to soothe, nourish and moisturize dry skin, itching, and remove dead skin cells in the process.
Botanicals like herbs and flowers are used to add texture, color, and decoration. In some cases, they are used for their therapeutic properties. A lot of these botanicals are grown in my garden, or on my property, and are harvested with great care.
Not everything in nature produces an essential oil, that's why you won't find a strawberry, apple, or watermelon essential oil, they simply do not exist. Fragrance oils provide a wider variety of options to scent body care items with captivating scents. They are created in a lab, with a mix of aroma chemicals and natural ingredients like essential oils, extracts, and resins. Perfumers use this technology to make fragrances for perfumes and skin care items. Fragrance oils are safe to use at the appropriate concentrations. We are very selective of the Fragrance Oils we use, and have chosen to use Brambleberry Fragrance oils, due to their transparency in providing allergen and other reports on their fragrances.
Are known to contain anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, and astringent properties. They help hydrate, revitalise, moisturise, aid in healing scars, cuts and wounds, strengthen skin cells, regenerate skin tissue, clean pores and tone skin. Helping achieve smooth, glowing, more supple complexion.
Is a flowering plant of the mint family, with a sweet floral fragrance and has multiple uses. The herb is highly regarded for skin and beauty and is commonly used in fragrances, soaps and shampoos to help purify the skin. It contains antiseptic, anti-inflammatory properties, helping promote healing and soothe itchy skin. It is also known to promote relaxation, alleviate allergies, eczema, and fungal infections.
Contains antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiseptic properties that might make it useful in healing wounds, soothing eczema, relieving diaper rash, protecting collagen and elastin supply. Contains linoleic acid, which smoothes skin; flavonoids that act to protect skin from free radical damage.
Is an herb that's loaded with properties that are beneficial not only to be consumed, but when applied topically as well. Research has indicated that dandelion plant may protect against sun damage, aging & even acne.
There are two types of Chamomile, German and Roman, I prefer to use the German kind because it is more potent variety and is widely used for medicinal purposes. German Chamomile contains anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, anti-microbial, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-oxidant properties that can help ease multiple conditions including inflammation and protect against the bacteria spread.
Being part of a mint family, it is rich in nutrients like vitamin K, B6, iron, and calcium, as well as being loaded with antioxidants that may help combat the aging of skin. In addition it smells wonderful!.
Is loaded with nutrients that are beneficial in maintaining skin and hair health. Contains menthol in addition to its antibacterial properties, making it a great cleanser, astringent, toner, and moisturizer. Has anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants known as flavonoids, phenols and carotenoids, which may aid in wound healing; salicylic acid and Vitamin A, which help control the production of sebum oil in the skin, brighten skin, reduce dark circles, and slow down the process of aging.
Contain fatty acids along with Vitamin A & C, making it a wonderful moisturizer, and a great agent in helping skin repair and regenerate itself; aids in improving skin's elasticityn and texture, reducing the appearance of scars and stretch marks.
Contains antioxidant properties that protect skin's collagen and elastin. In addition, has anti-bacterial, antimicrobial and regenerative properties that promote healthy skin cell growth and regeneration, speeding up the healing of wounds, burns, rashes, and reducing scarring, as well as smoothing skin tone and texture, reducing the appearance of fine lines, while its emollient properties help keep skin hydrated.
Smooth luxury! Contains anti-inflammatory oleic acid; stearic acid functioning as a surfactant and an emollient, washing away excess oil yet providing a moisturizing barrier to skin; and linoleic acids, providing "plumpness" without the weight. Together they clean, moisturize, condition, protect, imparting great healing potential to the skin
Contains a great source of natural antioxidants and fatty acids with anti-inflammatory properties, quick absorbing and remaining on skin for hours. Its phytochemicals may improve blood flow to the skin and slowing down aging; and polyphenols, help reduce sun's UV damage, as well as improve skin's elasticity and tone, collagen retention/production, and hydration. Contains fatty acids that act as emollients, providing a protective layer to skin, preventing moisture loss, therefore stopping skin from drying out.
Contains Vitamin C, helping to brighten skin; Vitamin A, helping reduce fine lines; Vitamin E, an antioxidant, that slows down aging. In addition, it contains other antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging fatty acid properties that work together to soften, soothe, and cleanse the skin’s surface of impurities and unblocks pores, making it an effective soothing agent for skin afflicted by dryness, eczema, and dermatitis.
Contains fatty acids that help maintain healthy skin by cleansing, moisturizing, softening and protecting it, as well as preventing drying and development of wrinkles, non-pore clogging, quickly absorbing. Contains antioxidant properties like vitamin E, helping combat the aging processes through skin cell regeneration, restoring elasticity.
Contains anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It has been found to contain squalene, which helps balance oil production providing just enough moisture to keep skin clear and healthy; it is also known to contain anti-aging properties which help skin age gracefully.
High in Vitamins E, A and D as well as oleic and linoleic fatty acids (great conditioning), making it very suitable for soothing dry, flaky and irritated skin, therefore beneficial for skin ailments like rashes, psoriasis and eczema.
Due to its Lauric, Myristic, Palmitic and Stearic Acids, it has the ability to produce a creamy, cleansing lather, and a hard bar; as well as wash away impurities and prevent bacteria spread, reducing acne breakouts.
Containins beta carotene, protein, lecithin, potassium, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A, D, and E and is, therefore, widely used to help with itchy, chapped skin to replenish hydration, moisturize & nourish skin, helping it heal, prevent & treat acne, relieve inflammation.
Contains antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative fatty acid properties, that work together to moisturize, hydrate, maintain softness, suppleness, and radiance of skin, reducing the appearance of aging, helping facilitate wound healing, improve circulation and even out skin tone by brightening the complexion. Protects mature skin from damage caused by free radicals and sun exposure, as well as to other environmental elements.
Contains Vitamin E, an antioxidant that can help protect skin from free radicals and negative effects of the sun, like premature aging and wrinkles. In addition, it has linoleic and oleic acids, together they help maintain the skin’s natural barrier, supporting its ability to retain moisture, as well as protect skin against bacteria and germs, promoting healing.
Contains anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and astringent properties that are known to facilitate the healing of wounds and burns by tightening the skin, restore skin’s natural color and tone while lightening any unwanted dark blemishes caused by damage from overexposure to the sun, age spots, acne scars, or wounds.
Contains unique fatty acids, one such is ricinoleic acid, it acts to relieve inflammation, reducing acne, and coutnering fungal infections. Castor oil also produces exceptional bubbles, and superb moisturizing properties.
Is rich in antioxidants like vitamin E, and K, being able to protect skin from the damaging effects of free radicals.
Contains antioxidant, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties that help with chafing, chapping, redness, and dryness. Its chemical makeup is similar to our skin's sebum (oil) which results in better and quicker absorption that does not clog pores.
Contains fatty acid properties that help enhance skin elasticity, protecting it from harmful UV rays, boosting circulation, soothing minor burns, slowing the look of wrinkles, lightening dark spots, blemishes, and encouraging regeneration of newer, more supple skin. Contains antibacterial properties, that help prevent acne breakouts while removing impurities and dead skin.
Closely resembles skin's sebum, contains anti-Inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antiseptic, antioxidant, revitalizing emollient, anti-aging fatty acid properties that work together to moisturize dry, sensitive skin and to smooth out blemishes, wrinkles, fine lines, and other side effects typical of maturing skin, helps relieve and prevent acne.
Contains antioxidant, emollient, astringent, antibacterial fatty acid properties that work together to moisturize without clogging pores, restore collagen production, minimize the look of aging, smoothing and firming the skin, protecting against sun damage, and reducing the appearance of blemishes, wrinkles, and stretch marks, balancing oil production, hence reducing future breakouts on acne-prone skin.