Almond, Sweet (Prunus
amygdalus)
Great for all
skin types, almond oil is created by the pressing of almond nuts.
This oil is used to help relieve dry, itchy skin.
Apricot Kernel (Prunus
armeniaca)
Helps to
hydrate the skin and wonderful for facial massages.
Avocado (Persea
americana)
This
unrefined green oil is from the first pressing of the fruit and contains
protein, amino acids, vitamins A, D & E along with potassium and sulfur.
Easily absorbed in to the skin, this is a highly nutty scented oil in
the unrefined form.
Beeswax (Apis mellifera)
We only use
unrefined yellow beeswax for our products. Some of our sources are
from local bee keeps, others are from Texas and North Carolina.
Our
vintage liniments contain this sweet
smelling wax.
Castor
USP (Ricinus
communis)
One of the
primary ingredients in our shampoo bars, we use castor oils in many body
care products for people and pets. Known by some as Palm Christi
Oil, is made from the first pressing of the castor bean. Very
moisturizing for dry cracked skin, our
Green Herbal Balm contains healthy
amounts of this thick rich oil.
Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao)
We only use
the unrefined and highly fragrant form of organic Cocoa butter for it's rich
skin soothing properties. Very hard and made from pressing cocoa
beans used in chocolate and is a high saturated fat. Cocoa butter
helps to lock in moisture on the skin. Our
Cocoa Butter Lip Balms are great
for soothing dry, chapped lips.
Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera)
We use both
76 and 92 degree coconut oil for crafting our products. Used in
soap making to help create fluffy lather.
Essential
Oils -
Not to be
confused with Fragrance oils which are synthetic reproductions of
nature. More information coming soon on each individual oil.
Hazelnut (Corylus avellana)
An oil for
oily skin! It is light weight and easily absorbed into the skin.
Those with allergies to latex might want to avoid hazelnut oil along
with peach fragrance oils.
Hemp Seed (Cannabis sativa)
We purchase
our hemp seed oil from Canada. It is rich in vitamins and Omega-3
fatty acids. Hemp is different for marijuana and the industrial
hemp seed oil will not give you a "high" or a positive on drug tests.
It is environmentally friendly, needs no pesticides or fertilizers to
grow, composts back into the ground for the next crop and can be used in
products from toiletries to foods, and paper to plastics.
Jojoba, Golden (Simmondsia
chinensis)
Technically a
wax, this beautiful golden colored oil that is hydrating and not a
"slick" feeling oil. Hypo-allergic and very good for children's
products. It is reported to be anti-bacterial and
anti-inflammatory.
Lard
(Lard)
An ingredient
used by early soapmakers. It is made from the rendering of hog
fat. Our lard is food grade and does not contain whiteners or
preservatives needed for long term shelf storage, like the type found in
grocery stores. Lard produces a softer soap than a tallow or palm
oil soap. Many detergent manufacturers use lard as an
ingredient in their laundry soaps usualy listed as lardate. You'll find this ingredient in our vintage
country lye soaps.
Olive
Oil (Olea europaea)
Olive oil has been a popular oil for
centuries, from using in cooking to soap making. In soap, it gives
a rich silky feel to the final bar and also is reported to have
moisturizing benefits. We use both organic virgin olive oil
and pomace oil depending on the recipe and use.
Palm
Kernel Oil (Elaeis
guineensis)
Hard at room
temperature, this is a beautiful white oil from the kernel of palm
trees. In soap making, it is used to help with lathering.
Palm
Oil (Elaesis guineesis)
It is used in soap making to increase hardness of
soap. We like this oil for laundry and kitchen hand soaps but will
use it for some bodycare soaps to create a long lasting bar.
Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
This is not
essential oil of Rosemary. Rosemary extract is used as a
preservative to extend the life of the oils and prevent them from going
rancid. It does not protect against bacterial or fungus infections
in creams with water.
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii)
One of the most "new popular" oils on the
market today, Shea butter has been used for centuries. It is expressed from the pits of the
African Karite tree. We use the unrefined smokey form
of Shea butter in our luxury soaps.
Soybean (Soya max)
A wonderful
healthy oil, our soybean oil comes from the USA and contains no GMOs.
Many times soybean oil is considered to be shortening but this is not
the case. Soybean oil is found to be a rich source of vitamins and
minerals.
Sodium
Hydroxide (Lye)
The most
misunderstood ingredient we use! Dreaded and feared by many with
good reason, but used with a bit of care and common sense, this salt
creates bar soap. All bar soap is made with lye - again, all bar
soap is made with lye. It is the chemical reaction between lye,
water and fats that create soap. Glycerin is the natural by
product of this chemical reaction. When people think of "lye soap" most
think the old time hard white soap that left hands and faces red.
A soap maker controls the level of lye used and thereby creates harsh or
mild soaps. Sometimes a stronger solution of lye is used to make
effective laundry soaps - one would never use a strength for laundry the
same as a facial bar.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Similar to
olive oil used in soap making, our sunflower oil is from the USA.
Rich in Vitamin E (tocopherols), this oil assists the skin to maintain
it's natural moisture. Sunflower oil is a clear, unscented, light weight oil.
Tallow
Tallow may be
of animal or vegetable origin, but usually it is of animal origin.
Vegetable shortening has been used as a tallow for the same
characteristics in soap making. Either form makes a hard long
lasting bar of soap.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
A very thick
and sticky liquid. We use vegetable source vitamin E.
Turbinado Raw Sugar (Sucrose)
The most
unprocessed of sugars, this is a fairly large crystal dark colored
sugar. It exfoliates gently on the skin and is better for
sensitive skin than salt scrubs. You can find a selection of sugar
scrubs in our
Botanical
Bath and Body care section.
Walnut, Black (Juglans nigra)
This is Black Walnut
extract, not just walnut oil from several pressing.
It's thick and very black in color. Currently
we only use this oil in our Black Walnut and
Sassafras Soap.
Wheat
Germ (Triticum vulgare)
Our wheat
germ is unrefined and has a very distinctive scent. Incredibly
orange in color, this is a favorite of ours to use in lotions, scrubs
and soap. A natural antioxidant, wheat germ contains huge amounts
of Vitamin E. It also is known to aid in both muscle and lymph
functions. We use Wheat Germ oil in our
Vanilla Cocoa and
Blue Juniper Luxury Handmade Soaps.
