"Raw Hemp" is a beautiful soap made with hemp powder and dried hemp leaves that have been slow infused for at least one month. We used a touch of green clay to add to the skin benefits and enhance the natural hemp colour. Scented with peppermint, cedarwood & patchouli pure essential oils. This soap's amazing skin benefits!: Our recipe's foundation: - Olive oil can have many benefits for your skin, including: Moisturising: Olive oil can help your skin retain water and stay hydrated, making it look and feel supple. Antioxidant protection: Olive oil contains vitamin E, polyphenols, and phytosterols, which can help protect your skin from oxidative stress and premature aging. Reduces inflammation: Olive oil can soothe and calm irritated skin, and help reduce redness. Heals wounds: A few drops of extra virgin olive oil can help wounds heal quickly. - Coconut oil has many potential benefits for the skin, including: Moisturising: Coconut oil is highly moisturizing and can help retain moisture in dry skin. Anti-inflammatory: Coconut oil can reduce inflammation. Antibacterial: Coconut oil has antibacterial properties that can help remove harmful bacteria. Antiviral: Coconut oil may have antiviral properties. Collagen production: Coconut oil can boost collagen production, which can help firm skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Wound healing: Coconut oil can promote wound healing. Stimulates collagen: Squalene in olive oil can help stimulate healthy collagen connectivity, which can support skin elasticity and delay wrinkles. - Rice bran oil has many benefits for the skin, including: Hydration: Rice bran oil's natural lipids and vitamins B and E help moisturise the skin and prevent dryness. Anti-aging: Rice bran oil's antioxidants and anti-aging properties help protect skin from environmental damage and the harmful effects of free radicals. Skin tone: Rice bran oil's gamma-oryzanol helps promote circulation and even out skin tone. It can also help reduce the appearance of dark spots and pigmentation. Calming: Rice bran oil is suitable for sensitive or red skin, and can help soothe irritation. Blemishes: Rice bran oil can help tackle blemishes. Non-greasy: Rice bran oil's lightweight texture and non-greasy feel make it suitable for all skin types, including oily or acne-prone skin. Skin health: Rice bran oil's natural emollient properties help maintain the skin's natural moisture barrier. - Shea butter can have many benefits for your skin, including: Moisturising: Shea butter can help soothe dry skin and keep it supple. Anti-inflammatory: Shea butter can help relieve inflammation and calm skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea. Sun protection: Shea butter can offer some protection against UV rays, but it shouldn't replace sunscreen. Stretch marks: Shea butter can help reduce the appearance of stretch marks, scarring, and cellulite. Collagen production: Shea butter contains triterpenes, which can help prevent collagen fiber destruction and promote healthy collagen production. Acne: Shea butter can help soothe and moisturise acne. Antioxidant: Shea butter can help combat oxidative stress, which can reduce signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines. Skin repair: Shea butter can help speed up the healing process and prevent clogged pores. - Avocado oil has many benefits for the skin, including: Moisturising: Avocados contain natural oils that can deeply moisturize and nourish dry skin. Avocado oil penetrates the skin's moisture barrier more effectively than other plant oils. Anti-aging: Avocados contain vitamins E and C, which can help brighten and restore the skin. They also contain antioxidants and essential fatty acids that can help promote collagen production and ease inflammation. Reduces blemishes and scars: Avocados contain vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids that can help repair damage from acne, eczema, pimples, or scrapes. Helps with psoriasis and eczema. Avocado oil can help with the uncomfortable symptoms of these skin conditions, such as dryness, redness, itching, and cracked skin. Treats sunburn: Avocados contain antioxidants that can help ease inflammation from sunburns. Extra lovely ingredient add-ons: - Dried hemp, particularly when referring to hemp seed oil, provides several benefits for the skin including deep moisturisation, soothing irritation, balancing oil production, reducing signs of aging, and being suitable for most skin types due to its anti-inflammatory properties and high content of essential fatty acids like linoleic acid and oleic acid. Key benefits of dried hemp on skin: Hydration and Moisturising: Hemp oil deeply penetrates the skin, providing intense hydration and alleviating dryness, making it great for dry or flaky skin types. Anti-inflammatory properties: The fatty acids in hemp oil possess anti-inflammatory effects, which can help soothe irritated skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and redness. Balancing oil production: Despite being rich in oils, hemp seed oil can help regulate sebum production, making it suitable for oily skin as well. Anti-aging effects: Hemp oil can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles due to its antioxidant content and ability to promote skin cell renewal. Suitable for sensitive skin: Hemp oil is generally considered hypoallergenic and well-tolerated by sensitive skin types. - French green clay has many benefits for the skin, including: Absorbs excess oil: French green clay's absorbent properties help balance the skin and prevent breakouts by removing excess oil, dirt, and impurities from pores. Exfoliates: French green clay is a natural exfoliant that removes dead skin cells and promotes cell turnover. Balances oil production: French green clay's high mineral content, including magnesium, calcium, and potassium, helps balance oil production. Tones and tightens skin: French green clay tightens pores and stimulates blood flow, which can help improve skin texture and make the skin look firmer and more youthful. Soothing and healing: French green clay has anti-inflammatory properties that can help calm redness, irritation, and inflammation caused by acne, eczema, or psoriasis. Brightens skin: French green clay's mild anti-inflammatory properties and improved blood circulation can make the skin brighter. Aromatherapy essential oils with skin benefits!: - Peppermint essential oil can have many benefits for the skin, including: Soothing: The cooling effect of menthol in peppermint oil can help soothe skin and ease itching and irritation from hives, poison ivy, or poison oak. Antibacterial: Peppermint oil can help stop or slow the growth of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, a common skin bacteria. Anti-inflammatory: Peppermint oil can help soothe inflammation, irritation, and itchiness on the skin and scalp. Anti-viral: Peppermint oil may be effective against herpes simplex virus type 2 infections. Sun-protective: Peppermint oil has some sun-protective properties, with an SPF of around 7. Wound-healing: Peppermint oil can promote wound-healing. - Cedarwood essential oil has many benefits for the skin, including: Treating acne: Cedarwood oil's antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties can help treat acne by reducing the appearance of pimples and preventing new breakouts. Soothing eczema: Cedarwood oil can help relieve the itchiness and inflammation associated with eczema. Reducing the appearance of scars: Cedarwood oil can help reduce the appearance of scars and other blemishes by promoting cell regeneration. Calming irritated skin: Cedarwood oil's anti-inflammatory properties can help calm irritated skin and reduce redness. Maintaining skin health: Cedarwood oil can help maintain the skin's natural barrier, keeping it hydrated and protected from environmental stressors. Sanitising cuts and wounds: Cedarwood oil is a very effective antiseptic and can be used to sanitise small cuts and wounds. Removing oil: Cedarwood oil is a powerful astringent and is often used in natural beauty cleansers because it is excellent at removing oil. - Patchouli essential oil has many benefits for the skin, including: Soothing: Patchouli oil can help soothe dry, irritated, or sore skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce redness and irritation. Healing: Patchouli oil can help speed up the healing of wounds and improve the appearance of scars. Anti-aging: Patchouli oil contains antioxidants that can help maintain a youthful appearance. Balancing: Patchouli oil can help balance oily skin by tightening pores. Preventing infections: Patchouli oil has antifungal properties that can help prevent skin and scalp infections. Reducing acne: Patchouli oil has antibacterial properties that can help keep acne-causing bacteria in check. Made with 95% certified organic ingredients. Ingredients: *Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, *Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Extract, Aqua (Water), Sodium Hydroxide (Lye), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, *Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, *Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Kaolin (French Green) Clay, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark (Cedarwood) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf (Patchouli) Oil *Certified organic Allergen warning: Contains Limonene and Linalool (naturally present in essential oils). May contain nuts. If pregnant, please consult your health professional before using any essential oils, as they may work as a stimulative. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Disclaimer: Medical conditions:- If you have any health concerns, allergies, or existing medical conditions, you should consult a medical professional before using a new skincare product. Testing:- Before using a new skincare product, you should test it on a small area of skin to check for allergic reactions or sensitivity. You can apply a small amount to the inside of your wrist and observe for up to 9 hours. If you experience irritation, stop using the product and seek medical advice if necessary. Individual results:- Results may vary depending on your skin type, age, sensitivity, skincare history, and how you apply/use the product. Natural ingredients:- Even products with natural or organic ingredients can cause skin reactions in some people, especially if they contain essential oils. Please find our list of allergens associated with each soap's essential oils in the listing section under "allergen warning." Patch tests:- Some products, even soaps, recommend performing a patch test before using them all over your body. Liability:- The Dark Island Soap Co. LTD may not be responsible for any adverse consequences that result from using our products. Net weight (approx) 140g UK Cosmetic Product Code: UKCP-06026442 Batch number provided on labelling. No palm oil, SLS, animal fats, fragrance oils, or synthetic mica powders are used in our products, and our ingredients are at least 90% certified organic, plant-based, sustainable, cruelty-free and vegan friendly.
