Let's talk ingredients

There is a reason our labels have such a short list of ingredients on them, because transparency matters and we know that you care as much as we do about what belongs in products we use on our bodies.

COCOA BUTTER ORGANIC WAFERS

A 100% natural, Organic Cocoa Butter is a very hard saturated fat pressed from cocoa beans which lays a protective layer on top of the skin. It helps to hold in moisture while softening and lubricating the skin.

COCOA BUTTER DEODORIZED - WAFER

 

Cocoa Butter is a very hard saturated fat pressed from cocoa beans. It lays a protective layer on top of skin which holds in moisture while softening and lubricating the skin.

COCONUT OIL 76 RBD - ORGANIC

Coconut oil is a dominant oil in soap making, giving cold process soap a rich lather and skin feel. Very rich in fatty acids, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth, and its natural anti-oxidants help to prevent the premature aging of the skin.

TALLOW - DEODORIZED

Tallow (Rendered Beef Fat) has been a dominant soap making fat for centuries, it makes a nice white bar with good lacy lather. 

OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN - ORGANIC

Olive oil is a dominant oil in cold process and natural liquid soap making, and is valued for its high oleic acid content. 

PALM OIL - ORGANIC

One of the most dominant soap oils, palm oil is a very good skin care oil and is very high in fatty acids, Vitamin E, Vitamin K and magnesium.

Due to concerns that the production of Palm Oil by some manufacturers is causing damage to the environment and those that live among it. My supplier is committed to only carry Palm Oil that is only from a Certified Sustainable source. It must meet strict standards to ensure it is being produced in a way that is healthy to the environment.

SWEET ALMOND OIL 

Sweet Almond Oil is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Proteins and high in Fatty Acids.

AVOCADO OIL GOLDEN - COLD PRESSED

Avocado oil is high in vitamin B, contains amino acids, lecithin, vitamin A, D and E.

APRICOT KERNEL OIL

Apricot Kernel Oil is a rich oil that is packed with Vitamin A, Vitamin E and fatty acids.

CASTOR OIL - ORGANIC

Organic castor oil is a cold pressed oil that acts as a humectant. You can think of humectants as magnets that attract water. They pull moisture from the air into the upper layer of your skin. It is the only oil to contain ricinoleic acid, which is an unsaturated omega-9 fatty acid and a hydroxy acid. 

SUNFLOWER OIL HIGH OLEIC - ORGANIC

This organic high-oleic sunflower oil contains linoleic acid, oleic acid, lecithin, carotenoids and has a high vitamin E content.

Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid and a component of natural fats derived from either vegetable oils or animal fat. Oleic acid acts as an emulsifier, surfactant, thickening agent and emollient and is at a minimum concentration of 75% in this particular oil.

SHEA BUTTER UNREFINED - ORGANIC

Shea butter is the most widely used of all the cosmetic skin care butters, Shea Butter is renowned for its skin moisturizing properties. It may also help diminish wrinkles by moisturizing the skin, promoting cell renewal, and increasing circulation.

It contains cinnamic acid, a substance that helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays. Shea butter protects the skin from both environmental and free-radical damage, containing vitamins A and E, and has demonstrated both antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

COCONUT MILK - ORGANIC

Coconut milk, softening, soothing and moisturizing to the skin, adds a rich creaminess to handcrafted soap. Coconut milk, a liquid extracted from grated coconut, should not be confused with coconut water which is the liquid from inside the coconut shells.

Rich in natural antiseptic fatty acids, coconut milk, gently removes impurities without drying sensitive skin. Coconut milk has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It is widely used in spas in India to soothe dry skin and scalps.

GOATS MILK POWDER WHOLE

Premium whole goat milk powder keeps the skin and hair hydrated. It's also packed with nutrients like lactic acid and vitamins A and D. This product comes from local British Columbia goat farms that do not feed GMOs or animal byproducts to their animals. They also don't use any sprays, insecticides, or pesticides. The powder is whole and pasteurized. It's free from growth hormones, antibiotics, and preservatives.

LYE - SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Sodium Hydroxide is a necessary soap making ingredient used in the production of natural cold process and hot process bar soaps. Also widely used as a pH buffer in cosmetics.

SODIUM LACTATE 60

Sodium Lactate is an excellent emollient with strong antimicrobial and humectant properties. It is commonly used in soap making to create a harder bar with better moisture retention and to help prevent cracking.

Our ingredients are sourced locally and ethically with a focus on supporting suppliers who boost women in business and conscious environmental practices. If we are going to buy these ingredients, let's support others who share our mindset.