Arsai Olive Oil Bars - Ingredients and Benefits
All our Bars are natural, hand-crafted from ancient olive trees in a small town in Lebanon, adjacent to the stunning Mediterranean sea. The trees these olives are harvested from are largely ancient trees, with the majority being estimated at 1000-6000 years old. These olives are hand-picked from the village of Bziza, the olives are then transported to be processed for the creation of our soaps by local women who have learned their traditional soap making methods through their ancestry. Once cold pressed and processed, the extracted oil is then used as the base for all our soaps.
These ingredients include: olive oil, coconut oil, caster oil, lye, distilled or purified water, natural fragrance, mica based earth pigments.
Why cold pressed? - Well, Cold processed soap is known for its mild and gentle cleansing properties, making it ideal for sensitive and dry skin. Unlike commercial soaps that often contain harsh detergents, cold process soap does not strip away the skin's natural oils.
Olive Oil - MOISTURISING - Olive oil offers several benefits for the skin, including deep hydration, antioxidant protection, and anti-inflammatory properties It can help moisturise dry skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and protect against sun damage. Olive oil also has antibacterial properties, which may help with wound healing and potentially reduce acne.
Coconut Oil - CLEANSING - Coconut oil offers several potential benefits for the skin due to its moisturising, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. It can help hydrate dry skin, reduce inflammation, and potentially aid in wound healing. It can be used as a gentle and effective makeup remover, breaking down even waterproof makeup.
Castor Oil - LATHERING - Castor oil offers several potential benefits for the skin, including moisturising, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, which can help with dry skin, acne, and wound healing. It's rich in ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that can improve skin barrier function and potentially reduce the appearance of wrinkles and scars.
Lye - CONVERSION OF OILS TO SOAP - Specifically sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, is a crucial ingredient in soap making because it facilitates the chemical reaction called saponification, which transforms oils and fats into soap.
Mica based Earth Pigments - Mica-based earth pigments are natural mineral powder, derived from the mica mineral, that are ground into a fine powder. They are used to create shimmering or iridescent effects in various applications like cosmetics, paints, and soaps. Mica is a naturally occurring mineral that can be mined or created in a lab.
