Patchouli Orange Shampoo Bar

Functionality of each ingredient:

orange essential oil (citrus sinensis)- lift mood, reduce stress and anxiety, treat acne, reduce pain and inflammation, relieve stomach ache, promote healthy hair, antibacterial, antifungal, mild pain relief, antioxidant properties- combat free radicals

patchouli essential oil (pogostemon cablin)- treat dermatitis, acne, dry/cracked skin, ease colds, headaches and upset stomach, helps relieve depression, promotes relaxation and eases stress and anxiety, aids control of appetite, insecticide, antifungal, antibacterial, helps treat respiratory problems, relieves pain and inflammation, facilitates skin and hair health, repels insects, facilitates healing, can boost libido

kaolin clay- rich lather, gentle exfoliator, prevents acne, manages overdrying of skin, absorbs excess sebum, promotes blood flow, soothes redness and irritation

rhassoul clay- moisturize, soften, reduce dryness, while also removing toxins & product build-up, reduces flakiness and aids detangling, helps fight acne, remove impurities and improve skin’s elasticity, coats follicles with healthy minerals

• contains…

  • magnesium- helps support skin’s barrier repair

  • potassium- condition and strengthen skin, antimicrobial

  • calcium- supports healthy repair

Goat’s milk soap - supports and replenishes moisture- naturally occurring fats of goat’s milk create a creamer consistency this soap base is made through the traditional soap-making process known as saponification- combines an acid, fats and oils with lye

• rich in both saturated fats- increases lather, and unsaturated fats- provide moisture and nourish skin of all types

• gentle cleanser- help the skin to maintain its natural moisture

  • contains caprylic acid - helps gently remove dirt from skin without also removing the skin's natural fatty acids

• rich in fatty acids and cholesterol that make up most of the skins membrane- too little of these will lead to irritation and dryness, these help to replace skins missing fats while allowing better water retention

  • contains selenium- mineral that helps support healthy skin membrane - may also help ease symptoms of psoriasis and eczema

• improves dry skin (xerosis)- usually caused by low levels of water, and therefore a reduced amount of lipids in skins natural barrier, which result in dryness, irritation and tight skin

• naturally exfoliating- contains alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs)- naturally contains lactic acid (great for sensitive skin) that helps remove dead skin cells and helps to treat skin conditions like scars, age spots and hyperpigmentation

• creates healthy skin microbiome- skins necessary collection of healthy bacteria, protects against pathogens and helps prevent/ease symptoms skin conditions like acne, eczema and psoriasis

  • contains probiotics (lactobacillus)-promotes production of lactic acid: anti-inflammatory

• helps to prevent acne- lactic acid removes dead skin cells which prevent buildup of dirt, oil and excess sebum that can clog pores