Coconut Oil & Olive Oil

Coconut and olive oils are the base of most of my soaps. Coconut oil is a natural emollient that makes the soap creamy. Olive oil is an antioxidant, it is loaded with vitamins A, D, E and K. The combination of these oils makes a wonderfully moisturizing and bubbly soap. Additional source links: Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair of topical application of some plant oil

Goat and coconut milk in Soap

Milk is a staple in all of my soaps. Goat milk contains minerals including phosphorus, calcium, and potassium. Coconut milk is loaded with vitamins C, E, and several B vitamins. I believe the addition of milk into the soap adds another level of creaminess. Further Reading: Handmade goat milk soap

Shea Butter

Shea butter is the fat that comes from the nut of the shea tree. It is another wonderfully moisturizing emollient. Shea butter is loaded with antioxidants. Additional sources: Shea butter benefits What is shea butter

Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet almond oil is a light oil bursting with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It absorbs slowly yet easily into the skin. You will find this player in G’s Body Creme. Additional sources: Almond oil for skin

Camelina Oil

Camelina oil is a plant seed oil native to Northern and Central Europe and Central Asia. Camelina is a member of the Brassicaceae family. It is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants. Additional sources: Camelina Oil

Rice Bran Oil

Rice Bran Oil is an oil extracted from the bran, or outer layer of the rice grain. It is rich in antioxidants, Vitamin E, Omega-9 and Omega-6 fatty acids. It is absorbed quickly into the skin, without feeling greasy. It has a low Comedogenic score, which means it is unlikely to clog your pores.

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Essential Oils

Essential oils are plant extracts, obtained through pressing or distillation. I use them in various products. Additional reading: Are essential oils safe? Are essential oils safe for children? Essential oils

What is in my store-bought soap?

The following ingredients are found in well known store bought soaps.

SODIUM LAUROL ISETHIONATE - A surfactant- Used to create bubbles, and in turn strips the natural oil from your skin.

COCAMDOPRiOPYL BETAINE - Another surfactant, again can strip the natural oil from your skin. This is how they got oil off the ducks during the oil spills.

PARAFFIN - A key component of petroleum and natural gas.- used as a thickening agent.

FRAGRANCE - The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act is not allowed to force a company to tell “trade secrets.” Fragrance are often mixtures of many different natural and synthetic chemical ingredients. They are the kind of components that are most likely to be “trade secrets.”  Many of these silent components have ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS, that may mimic or interfere with the body’s own hormones.