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Ingredients and what the purpose,
properties, or use is for in soap:
The listed ingredients may not
necessarily work for your skin in the
way my research below indicates. This list is just for your information.
In a batch of soap, I may use as many as 32 ingredients, or as little as
3. I take great pride in each of my soaps. It can be very time
consuming to gather all ingredients, weigh them, and put them together in the
proper manner. I find that many soap makers have also become soap
artists. I hope you find my soaps to be of excellent quality and be
beneficial to you and your family, along with being an artistic beauty.
activated charcoal---used to
help with body odor and in coloring soap
anise essential oil---a licorice smelling oil which has been used in
rubs to relieve muscular aches and pains
chamomile flowers---helps relieve dry skin, cuts, and minor burns, it is
antibacterial, and has been used to treat hives, and insect bites, the German
chamomile works on athlete’s foot and is anti fungal
cherry kernel oil---light moisturizing oil
cinnamon leaf essential oil---used for insecticide, it is antibacterial
and anti fungal, good for treating skin disorders, stimulates circulation, and
relieves stress
clary sage essential oil---may have a warming effect and be helpful for
relaxation
coconut oil---high in lauric and myristic fatty acids which aids in
cleansing, hardens soap, and gives it a bubbly lather
cosmetic grade glitter---for
sparkle and shine
eucalyptus essential oil---used as a flea repellent, for minor burns,
and it is antibacterial
fragrance oil---adds the
fragrance in the soap. In my opinion,,
but most people do not like the stronger and possibly harsh fragrance of some essential
oils, so I use fragrance oils which are not 100 percent natural.
glycerin---used for treatment of psoriasis, burns, bites, cuts, rashes,
and bedsores, it also may be used for mixing the color for adding to soap, “Hand made
soap retains extra glycerin, known to soften the skin naturally. Glycerin is
one of the best known humectants (attracts moisture to the skin). It is often
extracted during the process of manufacturing commercially made soap, then sold
as a valuable by-product.” Cranberry Lane
lavender buds and lavender essential oil---used for dry skin, minor
burns, bruises, and it is antibacterial
lemon essential oil---it is an antiseptic and bactericide
lemongrass essential oil---used as a flea repellent, for athlete’s foot,
it is an anti fungal, and good for muscle aches
lime essential oil---it is an insecticide, disinfectant, and antiseptic
lye, or sodium hydroxide---fat
and lye are necessary to make soap, just like when grandma made soap after
rendering the fat from the animals after butchering them. “Fatty acid (oil) + Base
(lye) = “A Salt” (soap),”Cranberry Lane
oatmeal powder---used to treat
dandruff
oxide---for coloring
peppermint essential oil---it has antibacterial, qualities and used for
hives and insect bites
pink grapefruit essential oil---it is an antiseptic and disinfectant
ROE---rosemary oleoresin extract is a natural antioxidant which helps
oils from going bad
rosemary leaf powder and rosemary essential oil---it is used to treat
eczema, dandruff, body odor, and bruises, and it is anti fungal
shea butter---used for eczema and dermatitis, to moisturize skin, to
protect skin from the sun, helpful in healing on burns, helps restore skin
elasticity, rich in vitamins A, E, and F for skin balance, the vegetable fats
help promote cell regeneration and helps with circulation, the stigmasterol in
the shea butter helps with stiffness from arthritis and rheumatism
silk powder or liquid---it promotes shine and elasticity in your hair
and skin and gives it a silky, smooth feel
spearmint leaf powder and spearmint essential oil---used as an
insecticide
stearic acid---derived from animal and vegetable fats and it is used to harden
soap
sunflower oil---helps retain skin moisture and may work as a skin
barrier and help keep away skin infections
tallow---helps produce a hard long lasting bar of soap, it is the
rendered fat from a cow
tea tree essential oil---used for body odor, dandruff, athlete’s foot
turmeric powder---excellent colorant for soaps, and it is used for its
anti fungal and antibacterial qualities, it has been used for treatment of lice
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