What's In It...

For those with dry, flaky skin and eczema, Babassu is recommended due to its anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties. Packed with essential oils and made from up to 70% lipids, it has restorative oils to heal rashes, and can even reduce cellular damage caused by harmful chemicals. Ideal for those with a coconut allergy.

The vegetable oil is obtained by pressing the seeds of the Castor plant (Ricinus communis), and used as an emulsifying agent to bind the ingredients in my products together smoothly. It also acts as a protective barrier shielding your skin against harsh environmental conditions.

Cocoa butter is high in fatty acids, which is why it's often touted for its ability to hydrate and nourish the skin and improve elasticity. The fat in cocoa butter forms a protective barrier over skin to hold in moisture. Cocoa butter is also rich in natural plant compounds called phytochemicals.

Derived from — you guessed it — the flesh of coconuts. This oil is also easily absorbed into the skin because of its smaller fat molecules, making it an excellent skin and scalp moisturizer. It protects the skin and has many antioxidants that make it ideal for healing the skin. In addition, the antimicrobial properties balance out the candida or fungal sources that can cause many skin conditions.

Olives are a type of fruit called a drupe which is basically a type of fleshy fruit that has one hard pit/seed at the center. First, the olives are crushed and ground into a paste. Then, the oil is separated from the paste by various methods. The first oil that comes from the very first crush is the “virgin” olive oil. The paste that is left behind after the first extraction is called “pomace.” The pomace contains the ground skins, pits, flesh, and a little bit of oil. Chemical extraction is used to get the last bit of oil out of the pomace. We use both in our soaps depending on what color we want the end result to be. Olive oil soap helps to moisturize your dry skin and give it a healthy, vibrant glow. The natural oils in this soap also leaves your skin feeling smooth and soft. This is because olive oil has a natural ability to hold in moisture which can help with dry, cracked or chapped skin.

Mango butter is obtained from the kernels of the mango tree. It possesses a high content of stearic acid which makes it moisturizing without being greasy. Mango butter is known to be rich in antioxidants that can be used to soften, smooth and moisturize dry rough skin. It’s natural rich emollient properties may help to treat burns, stretch marks, scar reduction, aid wound healing and skin regeneration and smoothing of wrinkles.

It’s extracted from the neem tree which grows throughout the Indian sub-continent as a native species. Oils extracted from both the leaves and the seeds of the neem tree help soothe the symptoms of eczema. They’re rich in compounds such as Nimbidin, Nimbin, and Quercetin that work as natural anti-inflammatories and anti-histamines. These help to reduce redness, swelling, and itching.

Palm oil comes from the flreshy fruit of Oil palms known as Elaesis guineensis tree. If you have dry skin, palm oil is a great way to hydrate, moisturize and protect. The oil protects against the temperature and dryness of the air around you to keep your skin fresh. It also helps as an anti-aging supplement maintaining its elasticity.

Rice Bran Oil, also called Rice Bran Extract, is derived from the “Bran” layer of a grain of Rice. Bran is hard, brown, and high in oil content. Rice Bran Oil is known for its ability to cleanse, soften, moisturize, soothe, nourish, and smooth the skin. It slows the look of aging and brightens the complexion. Its often used as an alternative for those who have allergies to coconut oil.

Shea butter comes from the Shea fruit that grows naturally in parts of Africa. Fruit that’s left on the tree eventually falls and animals eat it, leaving the pit and its nut inside for Shea butter making. Collected pits are dried in the hot sun. Once dry, the pits are cracked and the nut inside is harvested. Shea butter is loaded with vitamins A and E, minerals, and essential fatty acids that give it the ability to soothe, hydrate and balance your beautiful skin. Shea butter has been used for centuries to help reduce signs of wrinkles.

This oil is chock full of good things like Vitamins A, B, D and E and is super high in Oleic acid which makes it moisturising and conditioning. Suitable for all skin types, this oil is especially helpful in repairing dry, weather damaged skin.

When used in soap making, Sweet Almond oil produces a rich conditioning lather. High in Vitamins E, A and D as well as Oleic and Linoleic fatty acids. This oil is perfect for soothing dry, flaky and irritated skin. It is said to be beneficial for skin ailments like rashes, psoriasis and eczema.

Activated charcoal soap is made by processing a high-carbon material at a high temperature and then “activating” it with hot air or steam. Its large surface area allows it to absorb toxins, which is why activated charcoal in soap theoretically binds to dirt and oil on the skin and helps clear out pores.

A member of the mint family, Bee balm is a natural antiseptic and applied topically, can help with bee stings, rashes, and minor wounds. Bee Balm is naturally antimicrobial. Externally, it’s used to treat scrapes, stings and rashes.

This sweetly fragrant wax (cera alba) secreted by honeybees to build their hives has been prized throughout human history as a lubricant, cosmetic, and moisture barrier. Modern studies have found beeswax more effective at protecting the skin than the more common commercial mineral oil- and petroleum jelly (Vaseline)-based creams, lotions and lip balms.

This highly absorbent substance (chemically, aluminum phyllosilicate consisting mostly of montmorillonite) is, in plain English, aged and compressed volcanic ash. It works like a sponge on your skin absorbing dirt and oil. Used as a paste it is said to be especially calming to skin itching from exzema, psoriasis, chickenpox and other skin ailments. The antibacterial and anti=inflammatory properties may help your skin heal.

Fucus Vesiculosus, also known as Bladder Wrack or rockweed, is found in the intertidal to shallow subtidal marine environments of the North Atlantic and Pacific Ocean . It is rich in vitamins, contains fucoidan, and alginic acidic. This seaweed helps with deep cleansing and reducing the appearance of oil.

While there are many types of seaweed around British Columbia, one of the most noticeable is bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana). Kelp in soap helps unclog pores and improves blood circulation; two things that help reduce and prevent acne. While it does a great job exfoliating, kelp soap is not harsh on the skin like many exfoliators.

This common flower (Calendula officinalis), also called pot marigold, has a long history of use as a wound-healing and skin-soothing botanical due to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial properties.

Chlorella is a tiny, single-celled algae that grows in mineral-rich pools under direct sunlight for rapid production. These growing conditions give chlorella a higher chlorophyll content, which gives plants, and chlorella, their green color. The deep green of chlorella helps to show that this algae is one of the most concentrated sources of chlorophyll known. It is commonly used in soap making as a natural colorant.

Comfrey is a powerful wound healer thanks to its allantoin, saponins, polysaccharides, and other natural plant chemicals. It has the ability to treat bruises, sprains, pulled muscles, and other tissue damage.

Dandelions are rich in antioxidants, which we know are great for our skin! The nutrients found in the flower can help with improving your skin's condition by protecting it against the sun, helping reduce inflammation in the skin, and helping new skin cells grow.

Douglas fir was one of the most used medicinal plants by West Coast First Nations, using the resin as an antiseptic for burns, sores and wounds. The sap has both antiseptic and analgesic properties making it perfect for a topical salve.

French Green Clay is a natural exfoliant that gently removes dead skin cells from the skin's outer surface. It helps to naturally exfoliate the dry skin layer and increase circulation, leaving your skin looking and feeling soft and moisturized. It is also used as a colorant in soaps.

Grapefruit seed extract also known as citrus seed extract, is a liquid extract derived from the seeds, pulp, and white membranes of grapefruit. It is prepared by grinding the grapefruit seed and juiceless pulp, then mixing with glycerin. It is used in soaps as an antioxident.

Honey is a natural humectant, which means it absorbs moisture from the air. Humectants are great for the skin, as they can help the skin retain moisture. Honey also contains antioxidants and natural sugars which can increase the lather of cold process soap. Honey is extremely moisturizing giving the skin a natural glow and healthy 'look'.

Indigofera tinctoria has been used for thousands of years to naturally dye cloth and fibers blue. Indigo is a perennial broadleaf evergreen that can grow six feet (2 m) tall, in the right place, and with the right care. It has beautiful pink flowers and is commonly used as a colorant in soaps.

The word lavender comes from the Latin root “lavare,” which literally means “to wash". People usually associate lavender with two specific traits: its fragrance and its color. The lavender flower and the oil derived from it have long histories in herbal medicine. Lavender essential oil used in soap will gently cleanse the skin without stripping it of moisture, allowing its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties to combat pimples and skin irritation. These properties also make lavender soap useful in treating skin infections, scabies, and eczema.

Used since ancient times as a skin soother and softener, oats contain phenolic alkaloids which reduce inflammation, itch, and irritation. Egyptian oat baths treated eczema and burns in addition to anxiety and insomnia. It is also an effective cleanser, moisturizer, acid buffer, and poultice as well as a gentle and protective anti-inflammatory.

Common name for Plantago major is “White man’s foot,” supposedly given by Native Americans as they noticed the plant growing wherever Europeans traveled. It has served as a folk remedy for snake bites, insect bites, cuts and rashes for ages and is also a common component in a healing salve.

Rose hips are the fruit, or seed pods, of rose plants. They are usually red or orange but can be purple or black, and they typically ripen in the late summer or fall. Rich in nutrients and disease-fighting properties, rose hips have gained attention for their role in health and beauty.

It's good for your mood and boosts your health. Sea water can be a natural drug and medicine. Abundent in minerals, including magnesium, calcium, and potassium, sea salt is a super efficient cleanser, absorbing dirt and toxins from the skin making it a must-have for anyone who suffers from acne. Most soaps don't lather in salt water however saltwater soaps lather beautifully in seawater, and makes for harder, long -lasting bars.

Sodium Hydroxide, also known as caustic soda or lye is used in making cold processed soaps. A lye solution combined with oil or fat cause a chemical reaction known as saponification (sapo is Latin for soap). This reaction breaks down the fats or oils into fatty acid chains and the lye mixture is neutralized in the process. After curing the soap for 4-6 weeks the lye no longer remains in the soap, making it safe to use.also known as caustic soda or lye,

Sodium lactate is commonly used in soap to harden the resulting soap bar.

Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, and antioxidants that can help protect cells from damage. It is often used as a natural colorant in soap making.

A very mild clay that improves blood circulation, white Kaolin clay will gently cleanse and exfoliate the skin. White Kaolin Clay is great for dry or sensitive skin.

It's one of the 10 best herbs to use in soaps. While yarrow is often used internally, it is also used topically to fight against inflammation and help heal wounds faster due to its antibacterial and antiseptic properties.

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is a type of citrus fruit native to Italy. Essential oils from the peel and the extract from the juice are used to make medicine. Its scent is recognized as uplifting & relaxing.

Eucalyptus globulus tree native to China. Its sweet menthol aroma with a subtle note of pine is distinctive, and its analgesic, calming and anti-hypertensive properties are widely valued. The leaves have many benefits which include decreasing pain, promoting relaxation and relieving cold symptoms.

Named from the Latin lavare, “to wash,” lavender is native to the Mediterranean (most famously southern France) and has been used around the world for centuries in fragrances and skin care. Lavender has age-old medicinal uses as an antiseptic, anti-viral and anti-spasmodic agent that promotes healing. It soothes inflammation and sunburns, insect bites and rashes, headaches and nausea. It even repels pesky mosquitos.

From the peel of the yellow fruit Citrus limon native to South Asia, its clean, sweet citrus scent has long been used as an anti-inflammatory. Its mild sedative effect is perfect for a relaxing soak in the tub.

The lemongrass herb has stalks that are fibrous and smell much like lemons. In an essential oil, the scent is fresh and light with a hint of lemon. Lemongrass has long been used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and tonic properties, to treat high blood pressure and aid digestion. It is popular in aromatherapy to relieve stress and is one of the best antioxidants for the skin.

An ancient medicine used centuries ago, Chinese herbalists used Litsea Cubeba Oil for treating digestive ailments, chills, back pain and muscular aches. In Ayurvedic medicine, Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is said to pacify excess negative energy and rebalance spirituality.

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is a small herb in the mint family native to India, where its name comes from the subcontinent’s Tamil language. Patchouli’s large, fuzzy leaves and white to mauve flowers give off an earthy scent with a subtle fruity undernote. Its oil has long been used in traditional Hindu Ayurvedic medicine to remedy skin problems such as acne, eczema, athlete's foot and dandruff and to calm the mind and aid meditation.

Of all the mint family, peppermint is the best source of the compound menthol, used in everything from salves for aches, pains and coughs. Peppermint is traditionally known for its antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and it's toning properties. Its purifying astringent property opens and deeply cleans pores.

Cedarwood oil can serve as an all-natural antiseptic, and antimicrobial. It is known to be used topically to help combat bacterial and fungal infections. Cedrol, a type of alcohol found in the oils of conifer trees, is considered a sedative and is known to make a person feel calmer.

A natural product of the rosemary shrub native to the Mediterranean. The plant’s Latin name, Rosmarinus officinalis, means "dew of the sea,". In soap and cosmetics it slows natural oils from turning rancid. Its potent antioxidant properties make it an excellent addition to natural products that do not contain preservatives.

This is an extract of the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a small tree native to the Australian bush. For centuries tea tree has been used as a folk medicine by Australia’s Aborigines, who apply its crushed leaves to the skin as healing poultices or inhale its vapors to treat coughs and colds. It is a highly effective germicide used against E. coli and other pathogens in hand sanitizer and has many other uses in modern medicine. It is a more effective insect repellant than DEET and its herbaceous, leathery smell makes it a pleasing natural deodorant.

A highly fragrant liquid is steam distilled from the yellow, star-shaped flower of the Cananga odorata plant native to countries surrounding the Indian Ocean. Its heady scent is powerfully floral and extremely sweet with subtle woody undertones.