French Lavender Bathing Bar

Shea Butter

Our 100% Natural Shea Butter in unrefined and considered to be high in vitamin/mineral. It has a strong natural aroma that is usually lost in soap making. It is a creamy ivory color and is creamier in consistency at room temperature than most shea butters. Soluble in alcohol or oils, insoluble in water.

Benefits:

• Contains allantoin, vitamin A and E, and various cinnamic and unsaponifiable lipids (e.g. stearic and oleic acids).
• Potent moisturiser and emollient providing effective skin protection against environmental stress factors.
• Has anti-irritant and soothing properties and improves the appearance of aging skin.

Almond oil

Natural oil pressed from the seeds of the sweet almond tree, contains oleic acid, linoleic acid & other valuable fatty acids, rich in beta-sitosterol, squalene & vitamin E. Sweet almond oil is loaded with natural antioxidants, oleic acid, omega-9 fatty acids, linoleic acid. almond oil is obtained from the almond tree’s fruit (in dried form). Insoluble in water, hardly soluble in alcohol. Pale yellow liquid, nutty odour.

Benefits:

• Effective emollient leaves the skin soft, smooth and conditioned
• Good nourishing and revitalizing effect
• Penetrates and moisturises the skin very well
• Ideal for irritated and blemished skin

Olive oil

All Natural Extra Virgin Olive Oil is thought to be good for skin care and soap. It is traditionally included within soap, cream, balm, body butter, herbal infusion and hair care formulations. This oil has not undergone any processing other than washing, decanting, and filtering. Use this Olive Oil to create Castile Soap and more! Extra virgin Olive Oil will also give you a whiter bar than pomace.

Coconut Oil

atural whole coconut oil, not fractionated, obtained by expression from the kernels of the seeds of cocos nucifera. Off-white to yellow oily solid or liquid. All Natural. Pressed and Solvent Extracted. No trace of Hexane. Use coconut oil in many of your handmade cosmetics! Solid < 75°F, liquid > 75°F. Melting point: 75-80°F (24-27°C). Insoluble in water, soluble in oils.

Benefits:

• Precious emollient leaving the skin and hair soft, smooth and conditioned
• Lubricant for massage oils

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender has a subtle, sweet floral scent. This variety has a lighter yet more complex aroma. It Improves The Skin Tone And Makes Your Skin Healthy And Radiant. Packed With Anti-Aging Nutrients That Promotes Skin Healing.

Benefits

• Lavender is a highly versatile ‘first aid’ oil. Healing, soothing, antiseptic and analgesic properties make it the first choice for minor burns and wounds, itchy bites and aggravated skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis and acne.For general skin care Lavender is good for all skin types.
• Lavender’s relaxing properties can help ease digestive, menstrual or muscular spasms. Quick-acting for headaches when rubbed onto the temples or used in a compress, and wonderful to ease muscles and joints when added to a warm bath or body oil. It is also helpful as an inhalation for respiratory congestion and tightness.
• Lavender calms nervous tension and acts as a gentle sedative to aid sleep and ease agitation and irritability. Perfect for stress and tension headaches
• Promotes a calm and gentle atmosphere. Use to scent bed linen or pillows to aid sleep. A great option for household antiseptic cleaning blends.

Titanium Dioxide

White pigment of crystalline structure with a high refractive index & great inertness able to reflect & scatter light. Derived from the naturally occurring mineral ilmenite. Synonyms: cosmetic white, rutile, brookite, tipaque, zopaque, titanic anhydride. purity >98%, pH 7-8 (10% concentration). White powder, characteristic odour. Matte finish, pure in tone. Use by itself or to deepen the tone of other colours. Formerly known as Matte White This titanium dioxide colourant is perfect for cold process soap. This product is not water soluble but is dispersible in either oil or water.

Benefits

• Reflects sunlight (UVB rays)
• Widely used in makeup powders to lighten shades