So following up my last post about herbs that are good for the skin....I decided to make a SERIOUSLY good bar of soap for problematic skin. All of my natural handcrafted bars of soap are gentle on all skin types and moisturizing..and many already to provide additional botanicals to add an extra kick in the "good for the skin" department. But I wanted to make the warrior of all soaps to be used for skin conditions.
Here is what (and why) I came up with....
Avocado Oil- Avocado oil has an extremely high Vitamin E content making it an amazing antioxidant. It has a natural hydrating ability and is deeply absorbed by the squamous layer of skin. It acts as an emollient, providing soft and supple tissue and hence is a wonderful ingredient for anyone suffering from dry itchy skin.
Almond Oil- Almond oil is a natural rejuvenator that not only protects the skin from the sun and aging, but acts as a moisturizer, softening and smoothing the skin. Almond oil can also help relieve skin irritations such as itching and swelling. This is great for people with conditions such as eczema and psoriasis which cause inflammation of the skin as well as itchiness and a rash.
Coconut Oil- A major ingredient in many soaps, Coconut oil is another great moisturizer. It is extremely helpful to people with dry skin. In some Indian cultures, Coconut oil is a main ingredient in treating many skin conditions.
Shea Butter- Shea butter, yet another great moisturizer, is often used to treat skin conditions naturally. It is a good source of vitamins A & E which help strengthen and repair damage to your skin.
Olive Oil- Olive oil is known for being an extremely mild and gentle moisturizer. Many baby care products (natural) are comprised mainly of olive oil. Olive oil has been known for being able to relieve some of the discomfort from dry, itchy, inflamed skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema.
Ground Oats- Oatmeal (oats) help to relieve dry itchy skin from conditions like eczema and poison ivy. It is also a natural exfoliant which helps remove dead or flaky skin.
Honey- Honey is a humectant, something that attracts moisture and keeps it locked inside the skin. Therefore, it acts as a great moisturizer helping to provide moisture to dry, irritated skin. It is also an antioxidant and promotes wound healing.
Lavender Essential Oil- Lavender oil has great antiseptic and anti fungal properties. It is used to treat many skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis and eczema. It is even better when added to chamomile.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil- Eucalyptus oil is also a great antiseptic and anti fungal oil.
Tea Tree Essential Oil- My most favorite essential oil yet, this aromatic oil is amazing in almost any use! I could go into an entire blog on the benefits of tea tree oil. It has antiviral, antibacterial, anti fungal and antiseptic qualities. It helps relieve and reduce dry flaky skin such as dandruff or psoriasis.
Calendula Petals- Calendula is great when used on dry or damaged skin. It has properties that are great at restoring skin.
Alfalfa Powder- Alfalfa Powder contains Vitamins C, D, E and K and is a great antioxidant.
So....I guess it's pretty safe to say that this soap will be LOADED with awesome ingredients to help combat those annoyingly irritating skin conditions! I cannot WAIT to try it on my daughter's eczema or my psoriasis!
I will put it up on my website for sale as soon as it is done curing. (In about 4 weeks) So keep checking to purchase yours!
Order yours here! And I hope you enjoy it as much as I think I will...and as much as I enjoyed making it!
