Ingredients

Ingredients used in formulations

Olive Oil - is a liquid fat obtained from olives (the fruit of Olea europaea; family Oleaceae), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin, produced by pressing whole olives and extracting the oil. Olive oil is one of the main ingredients in our artisan soaps.

      Benefits

  • Perfect skin moisturizer
  • Gentle makeup remover
  • Antioxidant properties
  • Anti-inflammatory properties
  • Relieves eczema and psoriasis
  • Extra mild and gentle in soap

 

Coconut Oil - is derived from the wick, meat, and milk of the coconut palm fruit. Coconut oil is a white solid fat, melting at warmer room temperatures of around 76 °F, in warmer climates during the summer months it is a clear thin liquid oil.  Coconut oil is a very versatile product that has great skin benefits while offering superior cleansing properties.  

      Benefits

  • moisturizing dry skin, including in people with conditions such as eczema
  • reducing inflammation
  • promoting wound healing
  • antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties

 

Sunflower Oil - is extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant. There are many varieties of sunflowers. Most sunflower oil comes from the common sunflower (Helianthus annuus). 

      Benefits

  • It doesn't clog pores: Sunflower oil is highly absorbent and non-comedogenic
  • It offers protection: Antioxidants like vitamin E help protect your skin from wrinkles and negative effects from sun exposure.


Castor Oil - is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans. It is a colorless or pale yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor.  Castor oil is used in soap-making to stabilize and increase cleansing bubbles.


Shea Butter - is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). It is ivory in color and is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, salve or lotion. 

      Benefits

  • It boosts skin moisture
  • Its anti-inflammatory properties soothe skin problems
  • It could heal cuts and scrapes
  • It helps fight breakouts
  • Antioxidants may mean anti-aging properties

 

Cocoa Butter - also called Theobroma oil, is a pale-yellow and extracted from the cocoa bean. It is used to make chocolate, as well as some ointments, toiletries, and pharmaceuticals.

     Benefits

  • Cocoa butter contains a high amount of fatty acids, which make it well-suited as a primary ingredient in skin cream.
  • Fatty acids help to hydrate the skin.
  • The fat in cocoa butter creates a protective barrier that holds in moisture and prevents your skin from drying.

 

Mango ButterSimilar to cocoa butter, mango butter is an effective moisturizer and may help soften your skin. The abundance of Vitamin E and Vitamin C in mangos may help protect your skin from environmental stressors like sunlight, pollution, and even blue light from screens. These stressors can lead to damage and premature aging.