Paraben & Formaldehyde-Free Preservative - High levels of paraben have been found in breast tumors. Parabens mimic estrogen, which is a hormone known to play a role in the development of breast cancers. "From this research it is not possible to say whether parabens actually caused these tumors, but they can certainly be associated with the overall rise in breast cancer cases," says Dr. Phillip Harvey, editor of Journal of Applied Toxicology. We don't want to take any chances, so we simply don't use them.
Shea Butter - Is quickly absorbed into the skin and is great for dry skin, cracked heels, peeling (due to sunburn) and evening skin tone. It helps prevent stretch marks and promotes healing while minimizing any scarring. Shea butter is the most naturally moisturizing product you can use and usually does not cause allergic reactions.
Stearic Acid - This is an eco-friendly product, derived from palm oil, and does not contain any other chemicals or additives. This is an ingredient we use to thicken our lotions.
Sweet Almond Oil - It has excellent penetrating qualities, is easily absorbed and helps to relieve itching, soreness, dryness and inflammation caused by eczema, psoriasis or any type of dermatitis. It contains minerals, vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E.
Apricot Kernel Oil - Great for all skin types but is especially good for mature skin, sensitive skin and skin that is irritated, inflamed, has acne or is dry. It is high in vitamins A & E and is easily absorbed into the skin quickly and leaves very little to no oily residue.
Avocado Oil - This oil is full of vitamins, such as, A, B1, B2, D and E. It is great for wrinkles, is an antioxidant and antibacterial. Avocado oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which help soften aging, dry or rough skin. It penetrates deeply and helps to speed up the healing of burns and wounds. It can help alleviate skin problems and is highly recommended to those with sensitive skin. Avocado oil is valued for its regenerative and moisturizing properties.
Beeswax - It has emollient, soothing and softening properties and helps the skin retain moisture. It has antioxidant and antibacterial properties and therefore can help protect the skin against free radicals. Beeswax also contains vitamin A, which is essential for human cell development. People have used it as an antiseptic and for healing wounds. It also adds hardness to the soap bar, making your soap last longer. We get our beeswax locally from Baker's Bees in Biggs, CA.
Castor Oil - It is rich in fatty acids and is very soothing and lubricating to the skin. It acts as a humectant attracting moisture to the skin. It also helps to give our soap bars their extra creamy lather.
Citric Acid - Citric acid is a natural preservative. It is found in foods, soda, beer and naturally occurs in many juices. It can also be used as an eco-friendly cleaning agent.
Cocoa Butter - Chocolate anyone? You can faintly smell it in our Whipped Body Butter. Our cocoa butter has not been refined in any way, therefore it retains all its natural healing and preventative properties. It helps reduce dryness and improve skin elasticity if used regularly. It contains natural antioxidants and can fade the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Cocoa butter contains CMP (cocoa mass polyphenol), a substance that inhibits the production of the immunoglobulin IgE. IgE is known to aggravate symptoms of both dermatitis and asthma. Also, CMP inhibits the growth of cancerous cells and tumors by reducing active oxygen levels in the body.
Coconut Oil - Has antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties. It helps to keep the scalp free from dandruff and lice and makes a great conditioner for your hair. It helps to combat wrinkles and helps treat a variety of skin ailments. It is great in body butters making the butters richer in texture. It helps to provide a hard, cleansing soap with a fluffy lather. This oil is made for all skin types and won't clog pores.
Emulsifying Wax - Our emulsifying wax is vegetable based. It is used in our lotions and creams to keep the oils from separating from the goat milk.
Fragrance Oils - Our fragrance oils are manufactured in the USA and none of them are tested on animals. They are premium grade, skin safe and comply with the strictest global RIFM and IFRA standards. Our supplier uses phthalate-free, recyclable, HDPE or PET plastic bottles. All of their fragrances undergo a triple-check quality assurance program and they take the time to test each batch of fragrance in finished products to ensure quality.
Glycerin - We use vegetable glycerin in our lotions and creams. It is a humectant, helping draw moisture to your skin. It draws moisture up through skin layers and slows or prevents excessive drying and evaporation. Glycerin is also a by-product from soap.
Honey - Honey absorbs impurities from the pores on the skin, making it an ideal cleansing agent. Its natural antioxidant and anti-microbial properties help to protect the skin from the damage of the sun's rays, supports the skin's ability to rejuvenate and refresh depleted skin, leaving it feeling silky soft and supple. Its ability to absorb and retain moisture make it an ideal ingredient in a lot of cosmetics.
Jojoba Oil - This oil is a natural antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory, a fungicide, an antibacterial and it won't clog pores. It is similar to the sebum which occurs naturally on our skin and scalp. Jojoba oil helps the skin return to its natural pH balance. It helps heal and lighten stretch marks and scars, and may help reduce wrinkles. It can help alleviate sunburn or windburn.
Olive Oil - Olive oil is a fantastic moisturizer and contains potent antioxidants. It is an anti-inflammatory, a fungicide
Oatmeal - This additive has been proven to protect the skin and provide relief towards itching. Oatmeal can be used to relieve insect bites and skin rashes caused by poisonous plants. It makes an excellent irritation healer and its natural properties are hailed by the FDA.
and an antibacterial. It conditions skin to promote a radiant complexion and helps skin maintain its elasticity, which can help decrease stretch marks. It is high in oleic acid and is therefore a good skin cell regenerator.
Palm Oil - It contains antioxidants that help combat aging and create softer, younger-looking skin. As with coconut oil, it adds to the hardness of the soap bar. Soapmakers generally use this oil in place of tallow.
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