Coconutty – unscented

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Coconut Oil is the most important oil of most soap makers. Lauric acid is the predominant fatty acid in Coconut Oil which is responsible for the quick and strong foam and lather action. The drawback of Coconut Oil is the drying effect of Laurie Acid. This negative effect is normally compensated by the use of soft oils such as Olive Oil. Using Coconut Oil is soap bars also influences the hardness of soap bars quite significantly. We use Coconut Oil for its foaming properties, just enough for the application we have in mind – no Coconut Oil for a facial cleanser and more for a body wash or shampoo.

Olive Oil

We use one of the best South African cold pressed extra virgin Olive Oils available on the market. It is by a large margin our most important vegetable oil used in our soap making processes and is usually the first oil on the recipe.

It has been the favourite of soap maker since ancient times. It penetrates the skin better than any other oil. The resulting soaps are moisturizing as well as mild. It is packed with vitamins, minerals and proteins and produces mild, creamy soaps with great emollient properties. Olive oil based soaps are perfect for people with a dry or sensitive skin including eczema and psoriasis.

Olive oil is rich in antioxidants, which help to protect the skin against free radicals which promote aging. Its oleic acids and polyphenols  help prevent wrinkles and sagging of skin.

Sweet Almond Oil has an excellent compatibility range and can be used for different skin types and is also very suitable for sensitive skin and Baby-skin. Sweet Almond Oil penetrates very deep and is therefore an excellent enhancer for nutrient oils. It keeps the skin moist and supple by providing a protective film.

Macadamia Nut Oil is rich in Palmitoleic Acid making it an effective antioxidant protecting the cell membranes from damage through free radicals. The fatty acid composition is similar to the human sebum.

Since the Palmitoleic Acid production in our skin declines with age, Macadamia Nut Oil is very useful for mature and dry skin, which needs nourishment and moisture. It penetrates and hydrates the skin quickly providing the important fatty acid needed.

It absorbs well into the skin and is highly emollient and soothing.

Recent studies have also shown good anti-microbial activity on the skin surface.

Ingredients:

Saponified Coconut Oil, Saponified Olive Oil, Saponified Sweet Almond Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil, Organic Coconut flakes