Sunday, July 20, 2008

Soap by the slice: Oatmeal & Honey


Breakfast or soap? Yes, I make soap!

This old-fashioned soap is made with new ingredients. Coconut and olive oils combined with lard are the base for this skin-nourishing soap. Honey from macadamia orchards in Hilo, Hawaii serves as a natural humectant (a humectant is a compound that attracts moisture to itself and helps retain the moisture) with antimicrobial properties. Added cinnamon is strongly stimulating to the skin and warms the body.

Some researchers believe people first discovered the skin-soothing effects of oatmeal nearly 4,000 years ago. In this handmade soap, oatmeal also acts as a gentle exfoliant.

If you are interested in purchasing this 4 oz. bath bar, for $4.00 each, contact me. I also have 1 oz. travel bars available for $1.00 each.

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