Arsai Olive Oil Honey and Oat Milk Soap Bar

Freshly made 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.

Ingredients include: olive oil, coconut oil, castor oil, lye, purified water, natural fragrance, Honey, Sweet Almond oil, Oat milk, mica based earth pigments.

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. 

Crafted with olive oil, honey, and oat milk, this soap bar delivers a luxurious cleansing experience with a sophisticated fragrance profile. The blend of warm almond and golden honey creates an inviting, gourmand aroma reminiscent of artisanal baked goods—a sensory journey that transforms your daily routine into a moment of indulgence. The nourishing base ingredients work together to cleanse while maintaining skin's natural moisture balance, making this an ideal choice for those seeking both efficacy and sensory pleasure in their skincare ritual.

Why Sweet Almond Oil? - Sweet almond oil benefits the skin by moisturising, soothing irritation, and improving skin tone and texture. It is rich in vitamins E and A, fatty acids, and antioxidants that help protect against environmental damage, reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks, and support the skin's natural barrier to lock in moisture. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it suitable for conditions like eczema and psoriasis, while its non-comedogenic nature makes it a good choice for oily skin. 

Why Honey? - Honey provides numerous skin benefits, including acting as a natural humectant for hydration, its antibacterial properties which help combat acne, and its anti-inflammatory effects that soothe irritation and reduce redness. It can also promote wound healing and act as a gentle exfoliant when mixed with other ingredients.

Why Oat Milk? - Oat milk benefits the skin by soothing irritation, improving dryness, and reinforcing the skin's natural barrier. It contains beneficial ingredients like beta-glucans and antioxidants that moisturise, protect against environmental damage, and help with inflammatory conditions like eczema. It can also be used as a natural exfoliant. 

Why cold pressed? - 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.