Arsai Honey Pure Olive Oil Bar Soap

Made freshly in Lebanon, our handmade Soap is cold pressed with the finest home grown olives. It deeply cleanses and purifies the skin, leaving it feeling refreshed, cleansed and moisturised.

Olive Oil is used in all our soaps as the main base and is harvested from our family-owned olive groves which date back between 1000 - 6000 years old and are adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea. The bar is 4oz roughly 110 grams.

Ingredients include: olive oil, coconut oil, castor oil, lye, distilled water, natural fragrance, sweet almond oil, honey, mica based earth pigments.

Indulge in the sophisticated sensory profile of our Arsai Honey Pure Olive Oil Bar Soap. This artisanal blend delivers a multi-layered fragrance experience—opening with honeyed sweetness and floral whispers, then revealing subtle earthy undertones and caramel-like warmth. The result is a grounded, naturally comforting aroma that envelops the senses with an inviting richness. Perfect for those seeking a skincare product that marries efficacy with an elevated olfactory journey, this soap transforms your daily cleanse into a moment of genuine indulgence and well-being.

Why Honey? - Honey offers a variety of benefits for the skin due to its natural properties. It acts as a humectant, drawing moisture into the skin, and also possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities, making it helpful for acne, wound healing, and soothing irritated skin. Honey also contains antioxidants that protect against damage and promote a healthy, glowing complexion. 

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.

Why 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.

Why 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.

Why 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. 

Why 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.

Why 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.