Arsai Olive Oil Vanilla 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, distilled water, natural fragrance, mica based earth pigments, Vanilla Oil.

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.

Imagine the aromatic experience of freshly cracked vanilla bean—a sophisticated blend of creamy sweetness with underlying notes of caramel and subtle spice. This refined fragrance avoids cloying sweetness, instead offering a nuanced composition that unfolds gracefully. The scent creates an enduring sensory impression, delivering warmth and comfort that resonates throughout your space.

The fragrance of vanilla is like a gentle hug for the soul, wrapping you in a blanket of sweetness and warmth, inviting you to pause and savor life's simple pleasures. It's a timeless scent that transcends seasons, bringing a sense of comfort and joy to any moment.

Why Vanilla Oil? - Vanilla oil benefits the skin by hydrating and moisturising, protecting against environmental damage with antioxidants, and soothing inflammation. It also contains B vitamins that help maintain healthy-looking skin, and its properties can aid in wound healing and provide anti-ageing effects.

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.