Spotlight Soap: "Orange Spice" Natural Soap

Spotlight on Orange Spice Natural Soap:

I will be doing a "Spotlight Soap" -hopefully weekly, to help my readers become more familiar with the different varieties of natural soap that I make, while educating them with regard to the specific "skin benefits" of the soap's primary ingredients.

So, without further ado, this week's "Spotlight Soap":  Orange Spice Natural Soap

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Description: An oatmeal and clove-flecked orange soap, (colored with Moroccan Red Clay) fragranced with sweet orange and May Chang (a.k.a. litsea cubeba) essential oils sits atop a cream soap fragranced with an exotic blend of cinnamon & sweet fennel essential oils. Rich with cocoa, shea and mango butters, it's a perfect blend of exfoliation and moisturization!

Saponified Olive Oil -saponified means that this oil has been transformed into soap, and olive oil is prized for it's moisturizing and nourishing properties.  Pomace Olive Oil in particular (the kind I use) is high in "unsaponifiables":  fatty acids which are not turned into soap, but rather remain in the final bar to moisturize skin.

Saponified Coconut Oil -makes for a wonderful bubbly lather.  Used in proper proportions, coconut oil is moisturizing and contributes to bar hardness (making soap that lasts longer).

Saponified Palm Oil -great for creating mild soap that cleans gently.  This oil also contributes to the hardness of the bar.

Shea Butter (unrefined) - Who hasn't heard of how moisturizing shea butter is?  It is also non-comedogenic (won't clog pores), rich in vitamin E (said to help with eczema and dermatitis) and has a high percentage of "healing fractions" to help nourish and heal the skin.

Mango Butter (unrefined) - Also high in healing unsaponifiables, mango butter is said to help with the dryness that is associated with  psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis & wrinkles.

Cocoa Butter (unrefined) - rich in antioxidants, cocoa butter also helps the skin retain moisture.  Helps to smooth rough, dry skin.

Oatmeal (finely ground) -acts as a gentle exfoliant to remove dead skin cells, oatmeal is also said to be soothing, anti-inflammatory, and useful in reducing dryness.

Sweet Orange Essential Oil - said to be anti-depressant, anti-septic, aphrodisiac, calming, and helpful in treating acne and dermatitis....plus is smells yummy! 

Sweet Fennel Oil -wondefully aromatic oil that is also thought to bring courage and strength....hmmmm.  We like it mostly for it's smell!

Cinnamon Essential Oil -Again, we love it's warm & spicy scent, but this oil is also said to be very restorative and helpful in promoting feelings of well-being. (Note: Cinnamon EO can be too much for those with sensitive skins -if you have sensitive skin, you may wish to try our Lavender-Lavender Natural Soap, or one of our Fragrance Free Natural Soaps!)

Honey - A wonderful ingredient that acts as a natural humectant -holding moisture next to the skin.  Also acts as a natural preservative to keep soap fresh!

Moroccan Red Clay - Originally chosen for it's lovely color, this natural clay also draws impurities from the skin, promotes circulation, and is used in many exclusive spas throughout the world!

Not bad for a bar of soap, eh?  I'm offering Orange Spice Soap at a special sale price this week -while supplies last: $5.25!  Get 'em before they're gone!