Hand & Body Bar Soaps

My handmade bar soap is made by

combining natural fruit and vegetable

oils and butters with sodium

hydroxide and distilled water - but

how does this happen ...

Sodium Hydroxide (with the distilled water) helps to convert fats and oils into soap by breaking down fat molecules and creating a salt called “soap” that consists of fatty acid salts. Sodium Hydroxide is an essential component of the chemical reaction called saponification that takes place when soap is produced. This is the most important part of the soap-making process and without it, the soap would not form correctly and would not be effective for cleansing. Sodium hydroxide also helps to thicken the soap and give it a better texture and consistency. Following the saponification process, the oils or butters and the hydroxide no longer exist in the finished product as they have been chemically changed to glycerin and soap! I use only four ingredients plus the relevant essential oils to create my soap. Olive oil is used for its antioxidant properties and Vitamin E content, which are renowned for nourishing, cleansing, moisturising and protecting skin against the signs of ageing. Coconut oil contains Lauric, Capric, and Caprylic Acid – These fatty acids from the coconut are antimicrobial agents.  In ‘plain English’ this means that they help fight against nasty things like viruses, bacteria, fungi, and yeast. Shea Nut butter is such a rich and effective moisturiser, and is also high in skin nourishing vitamins, namely vitamins E, A and C, all of which act as antioxidants to stop the negative effects of harmful free radicals. Castor oil is known for its natural antibacterial and anti- fungal properties and is high in Vitamin E, minerals, proteins, and Omega 6 and 9 beneficial fatty acids. Its unusually high ricinoleic acid ratio makes it beneficial to skin and hair. It also helps produce wonderful lather. All my soaps have been approved and certified by Cosmetic Safety Consultants Ltd.

Anti-Bacterial Hand & Body Soap

A perfect blend of natural oils and butters combined with antiseptic and healing essential oils. Tea Tree essential oil is a natural antiseptic, making tea tree soap a combined cleanser and medication for those who do not wish to use synthetic or chemical treatments for skin problems. Lavender essential oil nourishes the skin due to its high antioxidant content, it is a natural anti-inflammatory making it excellent for treating skin conditions, including keeping acne at bay. It also helps to heal wounds and minor burns. Ingredients: Olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, castor oil, water, sodium hydroxide, tea tree and lavender essential oils Label: Sodium olivate, sodium cocoate, sodium shea butterate, sodium castorate, aqua, glycerin, parfum. Allergens: geraniol, limonene, linalool (all naturally occurring in essential oils).

Sandalwood Hand & Body Soap

This particular essentil oil combined with the olive, coconut and castor oils together with the shea butter has a wonderful fresh aroma. Sandalwood essential oil contains compounds known for reducing inflammation while promoting moisture in the skin. Ingredients: Olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, castor oil, water, sodium hydroxide, sandalwood essential oil Label: Sodium olivate, sodium cocoate, sodium shea butterate, sodium castorate, aqua, glycerin, parfum. Allergens: There are no allergens in sandalwood essential oil

Cottage Garden Hand & Body Soap

For that old time fresh cottage garden scent this blend has a lot going for it. Pure rose essentil oil smells absolutely amazing - add lavender and rosemary for a winning combination! Ingredients: Olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, castor oil, water, sodium hydroxide, with rose, lavender and rosemary essential oils Label: Sodium olivate, sodium cocoate, sodium shea butterate, sodium castorate, aqua, glycerin, parfum. Allergens: citral, geraniol, limonene, linalool, eugenol, farsenol, (all naturally occurring in essential oils)

Lavender Hand & Body Soap

Our most popular hand soap containing Lavender essential oil which is known for its antibacterial properties. Ingredients: Olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, castor oil, water, sodium hydroxide, with lavender essential oil Label: Sodium olivate, sodium cocoate, sodium shea butterate, sodium castorate, aqua, glycerin, parfum. Allergens: geraniol, limonene, linalool (all naturally occurring in essential oils).