Oils Used in Our Products
Experience the power of nature with the herbal oils used in our soap products: Perfect for nourishing skin, treating hair problems and promoting wellbeing.
OLIVE OIL
Olive fruit (Olea europaea) is where olive oil, a nutrient-rich oil, is obtained. Its composition contains a number of essential elements that are good for the health of the skin and the hair. Fatty acids, vitamins E, A, D, K, antioxidants, phenolic compounds, squalene, phytosterols, carotenoids, and chlorophyll are a few of the key ingredients in olive oil.
With its bounty of vitamins and high antioxidant content, olive oil is a prime choice for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Olive oil can condition and hydrate your hair due to presence of Omega-3 fatty acids. Antioxidants in the olive oil can reduce harm to hair from environmental stressors. Oleic acid in olive oil can also keep skin smooth and hydrated.
Olive oil has many benefits for hair beyond simply making it grow faster. First of all, olive oil can give the appearance of longer, thicker, healthier hair in an instant. Olive oil immediately gives hair a healthy shine that reflects the light and makes it look longer and fuller.
Here is the list of potential benefits you might have from olive oil:
- Moisturizes the skin by locking in moisture: Olive oil contains squalene and vitamin E. Squalene supports the skin’s moisture retention, whereas vitamin E increases the skin’s capacity to absorb and retain water.
- Reduces the signs of aging: Olive oil is rich in antioxidants. These compounds can combat oxidative stress, which is associated with skin aging. They can also increase collagen in the skin.
- Helps cleanse the skin: Because like attracts like, olive oil can be used to dissolve oily residue on the skin. That said, it can be used to remove certain types of makeup—particularly waterproof products.
- Reduces inflammation and promotes wound healing: Olive oil also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which can aid in wound healing. Studies show that olive oil may be able to promote healing of diabetic foot ulcers and prevent pressure ulcers.
JOJOBA OIL
Jojoba oil comes from the jojoba plant that’s grown in the desert climates of Mexico and North America. The jojoba plant produces a nut, or a seed, that is then turned into an oily-waxy substance. It’s known for its healing ability, making it a good choice for treating skin conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, and more.
Benefits Of Jojoba Oil For The Skin And Hair:
1. Moisturizes Naturally
2. Kills Bacteria And Fungi
3. Deep Hydration
Jojoba oil is packed with vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that’s essential for healthy skin. The benefits of vitamin E are endless, including hydrating your skin.
4. Minimizes Allergic Reactions
5. Controls Oil Production
Sebum is an oily substance produced by your body’s sebaceous glands that helps keep moisture inside your skin.
6. Soothes Dryness
7. Calms Sunburn
Its powerful combination of vitamin E and other antioxidants is known to help protect your skin from sun damage.
8. Helps Treat Acne
9. Improves Skin Elasticity
10. Benefits For The Hair: Conditions And Locks In Moisture, Tackles Dandruff, Protects Against Damage, Promotes Hair Growth
COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil is extracted from the meat of mature coconut fruit, which is found on specialized palm trees called Cocos nucifera (coconut trees).
Coconut oil’s benefits:
1. Rich hydration
2. Has been known to have anti-microbial properties
(Coconut oil is rich in medium-chain fatty acids—most notably, lauric acid, which has some serious antibacterial and antimicrobial skills, and linoleic acid, a perfect hydrator)
3. Softens and smooths the appearance of skin
4. Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
5. Helps the appearance of uneven skin tone
6. Antioxidant-rich
7. Easy absorption
8. Foundation for exfoliants
9. Reduces the appearance of redness and irritation
10. Coconut oil can also help neutralize and prevent free radicals from UV rays and pollution
11. Coconut oil has many benefits for hair. It is used to relieve dandruff, restore luster to dry and damaged hair, tame frizz, and protect hair against styling damage.
KARITE (SHEA) BUTTER
Extracted from the nuts of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) that is native to Africa, shea butter is a fatty oil that exists as a solid at room temperature.
Benefits Of Shea Butter For The Skin and Hair
1. Moisturizes Dry Skin
2. Treats Acne And Blemishes
3. Reduces Skin Inflammation
Shea butter has several derivatives of cinnamic acid that exhibit anti-inflammatory properties. Generalized inflammations from conditions like dermatitis and rosacea can be alleviated by using shea butter on the affected area. Sunburns, rashes, cuts, and scrapes that can result in swelling can also be treated using this butter.
4. Anti-Aging And Anti-Free Radical Agent
Shea butter is considered as one of the best anti-aging agents for the skin. It stimulates the production of collagen. The vitamins A and E found in this butter keep the skin supple, nourished, and radiant. These vitamins, along with catechins, also exert an antioxidant effect against free radicals that damage the skin.
5. Provides Relief To Itchy And Peeling Skin
6. Restores The Elasticity Of The Skin
7. Reduce Razor Irritation And Bumps
8. Reduces Stretch Marks
9. Helps Soothe Skin And Baby Diaper Rash
10. Excellent Lip Care
11. Karite butter has many benefits for hair:
Repairs Damaged Hair – Prevents Hair Loss – Soothes Dry, Itchy Scalp or Dandruff,
Treats Split Ends And Breakage – Effective Natural Conditioner – Keep Rebel Curls In Place
CASTOR OIL
Castor oil is a vegetable oil derived from the castor bean, or ricinus communis.
Used as far back as 4000 B.C., castor oil was thought to have been used by ancient Egyptians to fuel lamps. In fact, Cleopatra –one of the greatest beauty influencers of all time– was said to have been one of castor oil’s first champions, using it to brighten the whites of her eyes. Since then, castor oil has been used in everything.
Benefits for Skin and Hair
1. It smoothes the skin.
Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid. When applied to the skin, castor oil smooths the appearance of your skin.
2. It moisturizes the skin.
Castor oil is a triglyceride, which helps moisturize the skin– making it great for people who need a little extra moisture in their skin.
3. It hydrates the skin.
Castor oil acts as a humectant, which means that in addition to providing moisture to the skin, it also draws water from the air to hydrate the skin.
4. It protects the skin.
As an antioxidant, castor oil helps protect the skin from environmental stressors that harm it.
5. It has a calming sensation on the skin.
The fatty acids in castor oil replenish moisture, which in turn combats temporary discomfort and irritation.
6. It is low on the comedogenic scale.
That means it won’t clog your pores, making it ideal for pores that clog easily.
7. It promotes an even skin tone.
The fatty acids in castor oil will help keep skin healthy, which, in turn, balances your skin and evens the tone.
8. It can be used as a cleanser.
Not only can you cleanse your face with castor oil, it will help remove eye makeup.
9. It can encourage optimal scalp health.
Your scalp is skin, too! It will receive all the above benefits when applied to your scalp. And with a healthier environment, your hair growth can improve.
10. It gives your hair that extra shine.
Bonus benefit: Castor oil gives your skin—and your hair—and instant shine, so treat your hair with a bit of castor oil to add glossiness.
AVOCADO OIL
Avocado is full of multivitamin cofactors (potassium, sodium, magnesium, vitamins A, C, and K, folic acid, vitamin B6, and niacin). The fat content, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, vitamins and minerals makes avocado oil a great ingredient for your hair and skin.
Avocado Oil Benefits For Your Skin and Hair
- Moisturises Dry Skin –
Using avocado oil on your face helps keep it soft and moisturised. It is a rich emollient that helps prevent moisture-loss and keeps your skin’s suppleness intact by forming a protective barrier on the outermost layer.
- Soothes Inflammation –
Avocado oil has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps reduce signs of inflammation such as itching caused due to eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, or dry skin.
- Heals Wounds Faster –
Studies show that avocado oil can accelerate the wound-healing process. It increases collagen synthesis and reduces skin-irritation which helps your wounds repair faster.
- Protects Skin From Environmental Damage –
Daily exposure to ultraviolet radiation, smoke, and pollutants can lead to the formation of free radicals in your skin. Cold pressed avocado oil is rich in antioxidants such as carotenoids, vitamin C and vitamin E that minimise environmental stress on your skin.
- Soothes Sunburns –
Cold pressed avocado oil is a rich source of oleic acid, an essential fatty acid that soothes, protects and repairs sunburnt skin. It strengthens your skin’s barrier function, reduces redness, and promotes skin repair to minimise the symptoms of sun damage.
- Anti-Aging Benefits –
One of the many benefits of using avocado oil on your face is reduced signs of ageing. By fighting off free radicals and increasing collagen synthesis in your skin, it helps reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. It also helps retain your skin’s elasticity.
- Nourishes Chapped Lips –
If you have dry, chapped lips, cold pressed avocado oil can prevent moisture loss by keeping them well-moisturised. Avocado oil also forms a protective barrier over your lips and protects them from environmental stressors.
- Improves Scalp Health –
Using organic avocado oil in hair care helps keep your scalp healthy. Its nutrients nourish the hair follicles while the antioxidants prevent oxidative stress promoting healthy hair growth. Its fatty acids deeply moisturise your scalp to reduce dryness, itching and flaking.
- Tames Frizzy Hair –
You can use organic avocado oil in your hair care routine if you have dry, frizzy, and unmanageable hair. The oil forms a protective coating over your hair strands and seals the cuticle to prevent moisture loss. This helps tame flyaways and frizzy hair and makes your hair softer and shinier.
- Reduces Hair Breakage –
The nutrients from cold pressed avocado oil repair, protect and strengthen your hair. Using it as a hair oil makes detangling easier and reduces breakage and split ends by moisturising and smoothening dry, brittle hair.
PALM KERNEL OIL
Palm kernel oil is an edible plant oil derived from the kernel of the oil palm tree Elaeis guineensis. Palm kernel oil differs from palm oil, as it is obtained from the kernel of the fruit by cold pressing while palm oil is extracted from the fruit’s fleshy part. Unlike palm oil, palm kernel oil contains high levels of saturated fat making it a common ingredient in cosmetic products such as thick creams and body butters.
Palm kernel oil is incredibly valuable to skin and hair.
Besides the amazing anti-aging benefits provided by the palm kernel oil, it also maintains newborn skin, makes the skin naturally soft and glossy without it getting a greasy appearance. This is the reason the oil is a key ingredient in many soap bars and skin creams. It also provides relief to ragged cuticles and itchy skin.
Palm kernel oil rejuvenates hair and shows amazing results on hair growth. It provides thorough conditioning, thickens hair and reduces hair fall by making it stronger.