Desert Patchouli + Cedarwood + Lavender, cold process soap bar
Desert Patchouli + Cedarwood + Lavender, cold process soap bar
Inspired by our time in the American Southwest, our desert cold process soap combines our own organically grown sage, cedar + aromatic lavender with natural oils chosen for their lathering, antibacterial, and cleansing properties. It is lightly scented with lavender, cedarwood + patchouli essential oils.
[qualities]
for spiritual protection, tranquility, lifting sprits + calm
MEDICINAL: Traditional medicinal uses for lavender, cedarwood, sage + patchouli include disinfectant, anti bacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, depurative + nervine.
SPIRITUAL: Traditionally, herbs have been used to set intentions and to clarify objectives of your spirit.
Lavender: turning inward, tranquility, purification, calm, fertility
Cedarwood: purification, spiritual protection, healing, peace
Sage: healing, cleansing, longevity, wisdom, protection, grieving, peace
Patchouli: love, charm, self-introspection, lifting spirits, nurturing
[large bar]
weight | 4.5-5 oz. each
size | 3.25-3.5" tall x 2.25-2.5" wide x .75-1" thick.
[small bar]
weight | 1.75-2.5 oz. each
size | 2.5" tall x 1.5" wide x .75-1" thick. Half the size of a large bar. The perfect size for hand washing.
All of our soaps are vegan, free of synthetic dyes, chemical colorants, animal byproducts, and contain no preservatives, parabens, fillers, or synthetic chemical scents. With minimal, 100% recyclable + compostable packaging, our cold process soaps are a great zero waste solution for those of us striving to reduce our footprint.
[ingredients]
olive oil, organic coconut oil, organic + sustainable palm oil, organic + sustainable palm kernel oil, organic soybean oil, avocado oil, water, NaOH, our own dried organic sage [Salvia officinalis], our own organic lavender [Lavandula angustifolia], our own organic eastern red cedar [Juniperus virginiana], essential oil of lavender [Lavandula angustifolia], cedarwood [Cedrus deodara] + patchouli [Pogostemon cablin]
Traditional medicinal/spiritual uses:
LAVENDER: disinfectant, anti bacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic, antiviral + nervine
CEDARWOOD: purification, spiritual protection, healing, peace
SAGE: disinfectant, anti bacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, depurative + nervine
PATCHOULI: love, charm, self-introspection, lift spirits, nurturing
OLIVE OIL: Is naturally anti-bacterial and helps to reduce your skin’s barriers, allowing more moisturizing oils to penetrate your skin. Olive oil contains antioxidants and vitamin E which help protect the skin from premature aging, Vitamin E helps to restore skin smoothness and protects against UV Light. When used in tandem with exfoliants, such as the herbs in our cold process soaps, olive oil helps to unclog pores and remove dead skin cells.
COCONUT OIL: Is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and moisturizing, which helps to cleanse and soothe the skin. Coconut oil contains 3 fatty acids: capric acid, lauric acid and caprylic acid, each of which kill candida, a common cause of fungal infection. Coconut Oil contains Vitamin E which helps to restore dry skin by strengthening skin tissue and eliminating dead skin cells, helping to protect skin from damage over time.
PALM + PALM KERNEL OILS: Contain powerful antioxidants which help protect skin from damage. A natural source of Vitamins A, C, and E. Not only do palm and palm kernel oils have the ability to remove oil and dirt from hair and skin, but they simultaneously help restore natural oils that have been lost. Deep moisturizing properties help to keep skin soft. READ ABOUT OUR PALM OIL POLICY.
SOYBEAN OIL: Is rich in vitamins B, E, and K. Soybean oil is a source of linolenic acid which forms a natural barrier on the top of your skin. This helps to keep moisture from evaporating and also helps to prevent chemicals from damaging skin cells.
AVOCADO OIL: Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents which helps skin stay smooth, strong, and elastic. Avocado oil contains beta carotene, protein, lecithin, fatty acids, and vitamins A, D, and E which helps to replenish dry and chapped skin as well as calm itchy skin. Avocado oil is naturally moisturizing, helps to shield skin from UV light.