Discover the Benefits of Natural Soap Ingredients: 51 Essential Ingredients for Your Skin
At the heart of our soap-making process is a dedication to using the finest natural soap ingredients. Our soaps are crafted with 51 carefully selected natural ingredients that offer a wide range of benefits of natural soap ingredients. From base oils and essential oils to clays, botanicals, and natural colorants, every ingredient is chosen for its ability to nourish, protect, and enhance your skin’s health, ensuring your skin enjoys the full benefits of natural soap ingredients.
Base Oils in Natural Soap
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Alchemilla Oil Infusion
- Benefits: Elevates skin elasticity, soothes inflammation, and supports skin regeneration.
- Ideal For: Calming rashes, eczema, acne, insect bites, and cleansing sensitive skin.
- Properties: Rich in tannins and saponins for antiseptic qualities.
- Found In: Lemongrass Soap.
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Avocado Oil
- Benefits: Abundant in vitamins A, B, D, and E; deeply moisturizing and healing.
- Properties: High fatty acid content for superior hydration.
- Ideal For: Healing dry, damaged skin and reducing inflammation.
- Found In: Activated Charcoal Soap with Clary Sage.
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Almond Sweet Oil
- Benefits: Packed with vitamin E, antioxidants, and proteins; soothes inflamed skin.
- Properties: Provides stable lather and conditioning, maintains a radiant complexion.
- Ideal For: Treating chapped skin, rashes, and improving skin elasticity.
- Found In: Various soothing soap formulations.
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Calendula Oil Infusion
- Benefits: Known for its skin-soothing properties; reduces inflammation and calms sensitive areas.
- Properties: A powerful herbal remedy for skin issues; gentle on the skin.
- Ideal For: Healing minor wounds, eczema, and reducing skin irritation.
- Found In: Pure Calendula Soap and Chamomile Calendula Soap with Oats.
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Castor Oil
- Benefits: Rich in fatty acids; creates fluffy, stable lather; deeply moisturizing and conditioning.
- Properties: Acts as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin.
- Ideal For: Treating dry, irritated skin and promoting overall skin health.
- Found In: Various moisturizing soap formulations.
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Chamomile Oil Infusion
- Benefits: Anti-inflammatory and high in antioxidants; calms scars and wounds.
- Properties: Antibacterial, fights acne, suitable for all skin types.
- Ideal For: Calming irritated skin, reducing redness, and soothing eczema.
- Found In: Chamomile Calendula Soap with Oats.
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Carrot Oil Infusion
- Benefits: High in vitamin A; promotes healthy tissue formation and UV protection.
- Properties: Effective for mature, dry, itchy skin; improves scar tissue appearance.
- Ideal For: Enhancing skin tone, reducing signs of aging, and protecting against sun damage.
- Found In: Carrot Soap.
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Cocoa Butter
- Benefits: Superior moisturizer; heals skin from the inside out.
- Properties: Contains natural antioxidants; contributes to soap hardness and conditioning.
- Ideal For: Deep moisturizing, healing dry and cracked skin, improving skin elasticity.
- Found In: Various moisturizing soap formulations.
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Coconut Oil
- Benefits: Ultra-moisturizing; forms a protective film on the skin.
- Properties: Contributes to soap hardness; produces big, luxurious bubbles.
- Ideal For: Cleansing, conditioning, and protecting the skin from environmental damage.
- Found In: Various cleansing and moisturizing soap formulations.
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Olive Oil
- Benefits: Rich in antioxidants and vitamins E and A; attracts external moisture.
- Properties: Contributes to soap hardness, creamy lather, and conditioning.
- Ideal For: Hydrating, soothing, and providing anti-aging benefits.
- Found In: Castile Olive Soap with 100% olive oil content.
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Paprika Oil Infusion
- Benefits: Natural colorant with mild, sweet aroma.
- Properties: Creates a lovely peach color in soap.
- Ideal For: Enhancing skin tone and adding natural color.
- Found In: Sweet Orange and Spearmint Soap.
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Rice Bran Oil
- Benefits: Rich in vitamin E and antioxidants; very moisturizing.
- Properties: Creates a stable bar of soap with small, mild bubbles.
- Ideal For: Treating dry, sensitive, and mature skin.
- Found In: Various moisturizing soap formulations.
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Rosemary Oil Infusion
- Benefits: Moisturizes skin; supports collagen development; fights free radicals.
- Properties: Provides a fresh, herbal aroma.
- Ideal For: Stimulating blood circulation and promoting healthy skin.
- Found In: Lemongrass Soap.
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Shea Butter (Organic)
- Benefits: Highly nourishing and moisturizing; treats dry skin, blemishes, scars, and wrinkles.
- Properties: Retains inherent nutrients due to minimal processing.
- Ideal For: Providing deep hydration and improving skin elasticity.
- Found In: Various nourishing and moisturizing soap formulations.
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Vegetable Glycerin
- Benefits: Emollient, skin softener, humectant; absorbs moisture from the air.
- Properties: Provides soothing effects on the skin.
- Ideal For: Keeping the skin soft and hydrated.
- Found In: All soap formulations as a natural by-product.
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Natural Vitamin E Oil
- Benefits: Antioxidant; supports the stability of other ingredients.
- Properties: Derived from various plant oils.
- Ideal For: Protecting skin cells from damage and maintaining skin health.
- Found In: All soap formulations.
Benefits of Adding Essential Oils to Natural Soap
Essential oils add fragrance and healthful qualities to our natural soap bars. They tone, balance, relax, cleanse, and invigorate.
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Cedarwood Atlas
- Benefits: Calming effect on the mind; treats acne and oily skin.
- Aroma: Masculine, woody, balsamic with smoky undertones.
- Ideal For: Reducing skin irritation, promoting relaxation, and providing a grounding scent.
- Found In: Cypress Cedar Soap, Lemon Mandarin Soap.
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Citronella
- Benefits: Clears the mind; deodorizes.
- Aroma: Rich, fresh, sweet, lemony.
- Ideal For: Repelling insects, uplifting the mood, and freshening the skin.
- Found In: Thyme Citronella Soap.
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Clary Sage
- Benefits: Euphoric, antidepressant, calming influence; beneficial for oily skin.
- Aroma: Dry, musky, bittersweet floral.
- Ideal For: Balancing oil production, reducing stress, and promoting emotional well-being.
- Found In: Activated Charcoal Soap with Clary Sage.
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Cypress
- Benefits: Restores calm; eases negative emotions; treats acne and oily skin.
- Aroma: Woody, refreshing, masculine.
- Ideal For: Tightening pores, improving circulation, and reducing stress.
- Found In: Cypress Cedar Soap.
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Eucalyptus Radiata
- Benefits: Energizes; clears the mind; combats fatigue; antiseptic and antibacterial.
- Aroma: Slightly camphoraceous, sweet, fruity.
- Ideal For: Treating respiratory issues, boosting energy, and purifying the skin.
- Found In: Eucalyptus Mint Soap.
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Ginger Root
- Benefits: Warming and soothing effects on tired muscles and minds.
- Aroma: Strong, fresh, spicy with lemony undertones.
- Ideal For: Stimulating circulation, reducing muscle pain, and invigorating the senses.
- Found In: Ginger Lime Soap.
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Lavender French
- Benefits: Calming, relaxing, skin-soothing.
- Aroma: Fresh, sweet, herbaceous, floral.
- Ideal For: Reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and soothing irritated skin.
- Found In: Lavender Rosemary Soap.
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Lemon
- Benefits: Lifts spirits; treats oily skin and acne.
- Aroma: Fresh, sweet, lemony.
- Ideal For: Brightening the complexion, clarifying the skin, and boosting mood.
- Found In: Lemon Mandarin Soap.
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Lemongrass
- Benefits: Refreshing, uplifting, calming, and restorative.
- Aroma: Strong, citrus with green, lush notes.
- Ideal For: Reducing stress, detoxifying the skin, and providing an invigorating scent.
- Found In: Lemongrass Soap.
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Lime
- Benefits: Uplifting; aids the immune system; relieves joint and muscle pain.
- Aroma: Zesty, citrus peel.
- Ideal For: Energizing the mind, improving skin tone, and reducing inflammation.
- Found In: Ginger Lime Soap
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Litsea Cubeba
- Benefits: Promotes physical relaxation and mental calm; treats oily skin and acne.
- Aroma: Spicy, lemony, citrus with vegetative notes.
- Ideal For: Reducing anxiety, balancing oil production, and refreshing the skin.
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Mandarin, Red
- Benefits: Uplifting, soothing; ideal for emotional and physical lows.
- Aroma: Warm, citrus, floral.
- Ideal For: Calming the nervous system, improving mood, and enhancing skin radiance.
- Found In: Lemon Mandarin Soap.
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Orange, Sweet
- Benefits: Cheerful, refreshing; helps acne or blemish-prone skin.
- Aroma: Sweet, fresh, fruity top notes with sensuous undertones.
- Ideal For: Reducing stress, uplifting the mood, and clarifying the skin.
- Found In: Sweet Orange and Spearmint Soap.
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Patchouli
- Benefits: Balances emotions; excellent in skincare; fights stress.
- Aroma: Rich, exotic, musky-sweet, herbaceous.
- Ideal For: Soothing dry skin, reducing inflammation, and providing a grounding scent.
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Peppermint
- Benefits: Stimulates the mind; treats skin conditions.
- Aroma: Sharp, fresh, minty, herbaceous.
- Ideal For: Cooling the skin, improving concentration, and relieving headaches.
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Rosemary
- Benefits: Aids fatigue, concentration, and memory.
- Aroma: Strong, fresh, camphor-like with woody, balsamic undertones.
- Ideal For: Stimulating hair growth, enhancing mental clarity, and reducing muscle pain.
- Found In: Lavender Rosemary Soap.
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Spearmint
- Benefits: Stimulates spirits; relieves fatigue; aids concentration; cleanses oily skin.
- Aroma: Warm, minty, herbaceous.
- Ideal For: Soothing digestive issues, reducing stress, and purifying the skin.
- Found In: Eucalyptus Mint Soap.
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Thyme, Red
- Benefits: Antimicrobial; stimulates and fortifies emotions; treats acne.
- Aroma: Intense, fresh, herbal with sweet, spicy undertones.
- Ideal For: Boosting immunity, treating respiratory conditions, and promoting emotional resilience.
- Found In: Thyme Citronella Soap.
Clays, Flowers, Roots, Plants, and Spices in Natural Soap.
Natural ingredients add color and therapeutic benefits to our soaps.
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Activated Charcoal Powder
- Benefits: Absorbs excess oils, dirt, and toxins; provides gentle exfoliation.
- Properties: Leaves skin feeling balanced and smooth.
- Ideal For: Detoxifying the skin, reducing acne, and unclogging pores.
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Alkanet Root
- Benefits: Natural dye; adds purple color.
- Properties: Derived from the borage family; used in Lavender Rosemary Soap.
- Ideal For: Enhancing skin tone and providing a natural colorant.
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Annatto Seeds
- Benefits: Provides vibrant yellow and orange colors.
- Properties: Derived from achiote tree seeds; used in Lemon Mandarin Soap.
- Ideal For: Adding natural color and providing antioxidant benefits.
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Bentonite Clay
- Benefits: Natural detoxifier; increases lather.
- Properties: Binds with and removes toxins; eco-friendly.
- Ideal For: Treating oily skin, detoxifying, and reducing inflammation.
- Found In: Eucalyptus Mint Soap.
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Calendula Petals
- Benefits: Calms, nourishes, rejuvenates skin.
- Properties: Adds a golden effect to soap.
- Ideal For: Healing wounds, soothing irritated skin, and providing anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Carrot Juice
- Benefits: High in vitamin A; moisturizes, reduces fine lines.
- Properties: Freshly squeezed, organic; used in Carrot Soap.
- Ideal For: Enhancing skin tone, reducing signs of aging, and protecting against sun damage.
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Curry Powder
- Benefits: Adds light scrub; refreshing.
- Properties: Unique ingredient for soap; used in Ginger Lime Soap.
- Ideal For: Exfoliating, improving circulation, and adding a warm, spicy scent.
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Dead Sea Mud
- Benefits: Cleanses skin; removes toxins; moisturizes.
- Properties: High salts and mineral content; suitable for face and body.
- Ideal For: Treating psoriasis, eczema, and acne; providing deep skin hydration.
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French Green Clay
- Benefits: Deep detoxification, purification, exfoliates, softens skin.
- Properties: Ideal for oily and mixed skin.
- Ideal For: Removing impurities, tightening pores, and revitalizing the complexion.
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French Pink Clay
- Benefits: Improves elasticity, cleanses, rejuvenates.
- Properties: Ideal for normal, dry, and mature skin types.
- Ideal For: Reducing skin irritation, promoting cell renewal, and providing a healthy glow.
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Ground Ginger Powder
- Benefits: Refreshes; stimulates positivity.
- Properties: Added to Ginger Lime Soap for extra refreshment.
- Ideal For: Reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and providing a warming effect.
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Kaolin White Clay
- Benefits: Mild cleanser; draws out impurities without stripping natural oils.
- Properties: Suitable for all skin types; nourishing.
- Ideal For: Soothing sensitive skin, gently cleansing, and improving skin texture.
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Madder Root Powder
- Benefits: Natural dye; adds red color.
- Properties: Derived from perennial climbing plant; used in Thyme Citronella Soap.
- Ideal For: Enhancing skin tone, providing a natural colorant, and offering antioxidant benefits.
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Nettle Powder
- Benefits: High in vitamins and minerals; anti-inflammatory; treats oily and acne-prone skin.
- Properties: Used for coloring in soaps.
- Ideal For: Reducing acne, soothing irritated skin, and providing a natural green color.
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Oat Milk
- Benefits: Relieves acne, skin irritations, rashes, eczema, and aging symptoms.
- Properties: Adds silkiness to lather; prepared fresh for Chamomile Calendula with Oats Soap.
- Ideal For: Moisturizing, soothing sensitive skin, and providing anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Rhassoul Clay
- Benefits: Rich in minerals; improves elasticity and clarity; moisturizes.
- Properties: Gentle detoxifier; reduces flakiness; softens skin.
- Ideal For: Treating dry skin, reducing inflammation, and enhancing skin clarity.
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Rosehip Powder
- Benefits: High in vitamin C; antioxidants; anti-aging; exfoliating.
- Properties: Derived from wild rose fruit; used in Eucalyptus Mint Soap.
- Ideal For: Reducing fine lines, improving skin texture, and providing gentle exfoliation.
We hope this deep dive into the benefits of natural soap ingredients gave you insight into what makes our soaps so special. Whether you’re looking for specific benefits like hydration or just want to treat your skin to something truly natural and luxurious, our carefully selected ingredients are here to nourish and protect your skin, offering you a unique skincare experience.