Raw Soap Bars- lavender, geranium, cool & refreshing
The vast majority of soaps are made undergoing a high temperature process, which destroys most of the nutrients in the natural ingredients (if any!). Moreover, they often contain some nasty ingredients including:
- Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS): An engine degreaser which can cause eye irritation, permanent damage in children's eyes, skin rash, hair loss and flaky skin.
- Propylene Glycol: The main ingredient in the manufacture of brake fluid and industrial anti-freeze. It is used in body care products because it glides on smoothly. However it greatly damages and ages the skin. It also causes skin rash and dryness.
- Fragrance: Almost always refers to a mix of synthetic compounds known to cause allergic reactions.
- Parabens: Used as preservatives in many, many products, parabens (such as methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl-, isobutyl- and others) may be linked to the development of breast cancer.
- Animal ingredients, such as tallow (animal fat) and honey (which is not ideal if you care for the livelihood of bees.
In contrast, Raw Gaia’s Lavender Raw Soap is hand-made with organic and cold-pressed oils, infused with essential oil of lavender. It is made through a low temperature process (temperatures never go above 40 degrees Celsius), in order to retain the goodness within the ingredients.
The result is a wonderful soap that is gentle and feels amazing to use. It is one of the purest soaps you’ll ever find.
Ingredients:
Lavender Raw Soap is made with:
- Organic & cold-pressed cocoa (cacao) butter: It helps to repair dry and damaged skin with its skin cell restoration properties and restore elasticity thanks to the high levels of antioxidants and minerals within.
- Organic & cold-pressed coconut oil: It removes dead skin cells which helps make the skin smoother and softer.
- Organic & cold-pressed red palm oil (sustainably harvested from Brazil): Rich in vitamin A and E, it is a great skin moisturiser and is also good for healing conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis
- Organic & cold-pressed sunflower oil: Rich in Vitamin E and Linoleic acid which is essential for cell formation and healthy growth.
- Water
- Organic essential oil of lavender: Good for all skin types as it promotes skin cell growth. It has a light, woody aroma.
Please note that in order to make the soap the oils need to be saponified by adding sodium hydroxide. There is a chemical reaction that changes the structure of the oil from a liquid into a solid bar. The sodium hydroxide is completely evaporated once the chemical transformation is complete, so there are no remaining traces.
Raw Soap is wrapped in biodegradable plastic.
Here's a comment from someone who has tried the lavender soap:
- "A great multi-tasker - very gentle on sensitive skin, and and I use it as a shampoo and occasionally a facial cleanser too. This simple product is a gem!” Melanie, Glasgow
Product care instructions: Do not leave the soap on the shower floor or in the bath, as the hot water will melt the soap.
Allergy information: Lavender essential oil naturally contains the following allergens: geraniol, limonene, linalool.