Apricot Kernal Oil

Wonderful oil especially for sensitive skins, it is a light-medium weight oil that is rich in nourishing, skin-conditioning, essential, fatty acids as well as other vitamins and minerals. It is often found in formulations for baby, mature, and dehydrated skins – it is an excellent oil for all skin types.

Avocado Oil

Deep-penetrating oil that is rich in vitamins A, D, lecithin, potassium and vitamin E. It is a nourishing, moisturizing oil that has been known to be helpful in treating a variety of skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis. It is often used in gentle baby formulations.

Castor Oil

A very thick oil, it acts as a humectant drawing moisture to the skin; emollient and soothing to the skin.

Cocoa Butter

A great moisturizer and rich in anti-oxidants, it lays down a protective layer holding moisture to the skin. It also creates a harder bar of soap.

Coconut Oil

A light penetrating oil, when combined with other oils it creates a hard, moisturizing bar of soap that will lather in the hardest water – even sea water!

Oils and Butters

We use essential oils and herbal infusions to scent our soaps vs. synthetic fragrance oils. There are many added benefits that essential oils/herbal infusions can provide that synthetic fragrance oils cannot. For example, many essential oils and herbs naturally have anti-bacterial, antiseptic and skin soothing/stimulating properties. While we use them because they are natural and smell great, we cannot ignore that nature gives us this added value.
Please note: Some essential oils can increase the skin\'s sensitivity to sunlight, increasing the chance of sunburn. Our lotions and balms are not intended to be used as sunscreens and do not take the place of such products. If extended exposure to the sun is in your plans for the day, wear sunscreen!

Hemp Seed Oil

A penetrating oil derived from the hemp plant. It contains more naturally occurring essential fatty acids that any other plant derived oil plus it is rich in vitamin E. It is a great moisturizer for dry, damaged skin and gives our lotion a nice silky feel.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is not really oil at all, but a waxy ester – liquid wax. It is rich in all forms of vitamin E, can inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and a natural duplicate of the oil secreted by human skin. It an excellent skin conditioner, soother and cleanser for all skin types as it does not clog the pores and helps break down built up dirt and oil.

Olive Oil

An invaluable oil, it prevents moisture loss, attracts moisture and soothes the skin. Excellent for all skin types, as it is very mild and does not clog pores.

Palm Oil

Also known as vegetable tallow, it is a substitute for animal fats in all vegetable soaps. It creates a hard bar that is mild and cleans well.

Palm Kernal Oil

Very similar to coconut and palm oil, it creates a hard bar that is mild and cleans well.

Rice Bran Oil

very similar to wheat germ oil, but not as heavy. This oil is an excellent source of essential fatty acids and vitamin E. It is also an extremely gentle oil and therefore used in many baby products.

Shea Butter

Also know as African karite butter, it provides great moisture retention & improves elasticity of skin. It is rich in vitamin E, Allatoin & Kariten that even out skin tone, reduce blemishes & scarring. It has been known to be helpful it the treatment of dermatitis, eczema, and cutaneous dryness. All this without clogging the pores, making it beneficial to all skin types.

Sweet Almond Oil

A fine textured oil, rich in essential fatty acids; skin softening without being greasy. Protects the skin as well as conditions and balances- excellent for all skin types.