Nature in all its bounty has provided us with essential oils.  These are the oils of plant extract and have been known to be beneficial to both body and mind.  Following are examples of some of the benefits for a few of the essential oils that we incorporate in our soaps. 

 

Essential Oil: Eucalyptus

Some benefits: Cooling, refreshing and improves breathing

 

Essential Oil: Mint

Some benefits: Cooling, refreshing and improves breathing

 

Essential Oil: Sage

Some benefits: Lessens pain, has a purifying effect

 

Essential Oil: Thyme

Some benefits: Warming and relaxing

 

Essential Oil: Bay

Some benefits: Relaxing, soothing and helps breathing

 

Essential Oil: Rose

Some benefits: Calming and mood uplifting

 

Essential Oil: Anise

Some benefits: Calming and promotes relaxation

 

Essential Oil: Cloves

Some benefits: Warming, mood uplifting, an antiseptic and pain reliever

                          (Used as home remedy to relieve pain especially in toothaches)

 

Essential Oil: Sweet Basil

Some benefits: Calming and mood uplifting

 

Essential Oil: Cinnamon

Some benefits: Warming and mood uplifting

 

Essential Oil: Orange

Some benefits: Calming and tends to help reduce stress

 

Essential Oil: Lavender

Some benefits: Calming and tends to help reduce stress

 

Essential Oil: Lime

Some benefits: Refreshing and cooling

 

Essential Oil: Lemon Grass

Some benefits: Calming and mood uplifting

 

Essential Oil: Chamomile

Some benefits: Calming and promotes relaxation

 

Essential Oil: Ginger

Some benefits: Warming and mood uplifting

 

 

OTHER PLANT MATERIAL AND THEIR BENEFITS

 

Aloe Vera Gel - (not an essential oil but fresh plant pulp)

Some benefits: Healing and moisturizing

 

Oatmeal

Some benefits: Skin softener, soothing and exfoliating.

 

Mint

Herbs such as mint add their individual fragrance, exfoliating texture and color.

 

Carrots

Used in our soaps for its texture and color (turns yellow) and it also makes a mild soap.