• Shea Butter– rich in cinnamic acid esters that reduce inflammation & promote wound healing, intensely moisturizing for dry flaky scaly eczema patches, alleviates severe itchy skin
• Almond Oil considered one of the best non-irritating oils for severe eczema, great emollient, nourishes skin and relieves itchy skin
• Jojoba Oil – has a molecular structure similar to that of our skin’s natural oils, absorbs easily into skin, moisturizes dry skin
• Sesame Oil – has a lovely thick consistency for softening cracked and scaly eczema spots, contains high levels of vitamin A , B and E as well as minerals like calcium, magnesium and phosphorus that are necessary for healthy skin and improve dry skin
• Aloe Vera Gel – best for cooling and soothing painful, dry and itchy eczema, is light and absorbs fast on skin, seals moisture on skin, has wound healing properties
• Coconut Oil – penetrates fast into skin, is antimicrobial, has skin soothing properties, nourishes skin, deeply moisturizes dry skin, reduces itchy skin

Annatto is a type of food coloring made from the seeds of the Achiote tree. In addition to its culinary uses, annatto has long been used in many parts of South and Central America for art, as a cosmetic, and to treat various medical conditions. Annatto contains numerous plant-based compound with antioxidant properties, including carotenoids, terpenoids, flavonoids, and tocotrienols

Annatto in soap

It’s a natural colorant, derived from the achiote tree, and used commonly in cheddar cheese, butter, margarine, custard, etc. Soap makers sometimes use it by soaking whole annatto seeds in oil. This colors the oil which is then used to make the soap.

Is annatto good for skin?

It is particularly high in antioxidants that benefit skin health, which is one of the reasons it is often added to cosmetic products. Annatto powder paste applied to the skin helps fight wrinkles, sun damage and other signs of aging, while consuming the seeds provides similar benefits from the inside out.

• Kaolin clay in soap provides skin slip and dries to a smooth, matte finish.Kaolin clay in soap can absorb both oil and water, and many use it as a soap additive for fixing scent, gentle skin polishing or just to improve the opacity and whiteness of a soap
• French green clay in soap is specially formulated for people with oily and mixed skin. This clay is famous for its powerful healing action, deep detoxification and purification properties. It cleanses, exfoliates, smoothes and softens the skin, re-mineralizes the tissues and heals acne, scrapes or burns.
• Rose clay is a medium weight clay that is used for its beautiful rose color. Other added benefits of this clay is it silkiness, slip and absorbency it adds to soap. Rose Clay is rich in silica which helps improve your skins elasticity and cell renewal. It helps promote a balanced complexion and minimizes blackheads.
• Purple Brazilian Clay helps to nourish and detoxify skin, working to eliminate waste such as impurities, oiliness and dead skin cells to promote healthy looking skin. Purple Brazilian Clay is a natural and highly stable colorant.
• Brazilian Golden Yellow Clay – a golden yellow clay mineral. Benefits: removes impurities, promotes skin and hair balance without dehydrating, shown to have antioxidant and anti-aging properties. Studies have also shown hair cuticle repair action.
• Brazilian Black Clay – is a black color clay mineral, with a special organic content. Benefits: removes impurities, promotes skin and hair balance without dehydrating, oil control, antidandruff properties.
• Bentonite clay is often used to increase lather in soap bars. It has the added benefit of being a natural detoxifier. Bentonite clay binds with and removes toxins from your body, and it’s extremely eco-friendly.
• Mica is a general name for a group of natural Earth minerals that are mined, purified and pulverized into fine powders and then used for dozens of different applications including cosmetics and soap making.

Turmeric for Skin

For hundreds of years, people around the world have linked turmeric to healing properties and cosmetic benefits. The bright, yellow-orange spice is related to ginger. It’s available as a ground spice or in supplements and other beauty and dermatology products. Turmeric gets its health benefits primarily because of curcumin, a bioactive component. Curcumin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Modern scientific research is just beginning to study the positive impact of turmeric, but many believe it has several beneficial uses for the skin. Here are some ways turmeric may benefit your skin.

• It contains properties that contribute to a natural glow
• Turmeric contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components. These characteristics may provide glow and luster to the skin. Turmeric may also revive your skin by bringing out its natural glow.
• You may want to try a turmeric face mask at home to see if the spice has any positive effects on your skin. You can mix small amounts of Greek yogurt, honey, and turmeric together and apply to your face. Keep the mask on for 15 minutes and then wash off with water
• It can heal wounds
• The curcumin found in turmeric can help wounds heal by decreasing inflammation and oxidation. It also lowers the response of your body to cutaneous wounds. This results in your wounds healing more quickly.
• Studies have found that turmeric can positively affect tissue and collagen as well. The journal Life Sciences recommends applying curcumin as an optimized formula to best work on skin wounds.
• It may help with acne scarring
• You may want to try a turmeric face mask to help reduce acne and any resulting scars. The anti-inflammatory qualities can target your pores and calm the skin. Turmeric is also known to reduce scarring. This combination of uses may help your face clear up from acne breakouts.
• It may help with a range of other dermatological conditions
• There aren’t enough studies to provide conclusive evidence about how turmeric can help other skin conditions. However, it’s suggested that it can help with eczema, alopecia, lichen planus, and other skin issues.
• A study in Phytotherapy Research recommends further research on the effects of turmeric on various skin conditions. Interest in studying turmeric as a skin treatment is increasing.

Benefits of Turmeric Soap

Modern scientists have found out many positive sides of turmeric. Turmeric soaps are gaining immense popularity because of their healing properties. The soaps contain not only turmeric but also other organic elements like neem, olive oil, castor oil, and tree tea. Thus, turmeric soaps have impressive effects on our skin.

• Coffee may help decrease the appearance of sun spots, redness, and fine lines. The anti-inflammatory property of coffee soap may be attributed to chlorogenic as well as melanoidins in coffee. This acid is also associated with reducing hyperpigmentation that may have a connection with inflammation.
• Poppy Seeds gives a rough exfoliation that reduces ingrown hairs before shaving. High in antioxidants like Vitamin E and A that provides key moisture and anti-aging boost to skin. BENEFITS: Naturally cleansing without over stripping skin of natural oils.
• Aloe Vera is moisturizing. Its emollient nature can help relieve dry, itchy skin and also promotes skin healing from conditions like psoriasis.
• Calendula itself is best known for its natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and healing benefits, so it’s great for rashes, scratches, eczema, psoriasis, chapped skin, insect bites and damaged skin. Natural soap infused with Calendula olive oil is considered to be a very effective herbal remedy for skin problems.
• Chamomile soothes irritated skin, calming down inflammation and sensitive areas, and helping speed up healing of minor injuries and sunburns. Its antibacterial properties help fight acne and breakouts. Chamomile also acts as a mild skin-bleach, lightening up your complexion and giving you a nice, healthy glow.
• Neem oil soap is a real treat for the skin, even for healthy skin. But skin problems are where it shines. Neem oil has insecticidal properties, is antibacterial and antifungal, soothing and moisturizing.
• Rosemary has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help heal skin conditions such as acne, eczema and dermatitis. It is also known to ease puffiness or swelling.Lemon peel contains vitamin C and a host of antioxidants. Therefore, lemon peel powder can be used in cosmetics, skincare, and soap for its high level of nutrients.
• Colloidal Oatmeal Improves skin dryness and scaling, alleviates itching and irritation, anti-Aging, repairs damaged skin, moisturizes the skin, reduces inflammation caused by acne, helps soothe bug bites, burns and other skin irritations, relieves symptoms of eczema, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
• Goat Milk Cleanses Gently Yet Deeply, gives Healthy and Nourished Skin, keeps the skin soft and moisturized, prevents premature aging, keeps skin acne-free, relieves Irritation and Inflammation, heals skin Infections quickly, maintains pH balance of the skin.
• Coconut milk Contain lots of fatty acids. It will deep cleanse the skin by removing all sorts of impurities (dirt, dust, dead cells, etc.) while maintaining skin’s natural hydration.
• Turmeric contains the natural healing compound curcumin. It gives turmeric its color but also helps speed up the healing of wounds and skin infections. It can also give your skin a healthy glow. To get the most benefit from turmeric you can use it in handmade soap or add it to facial masks.
• Spirulina powder facilitates faster cell turnover that helps skin heal faster. It wards off free radicals and eliminates toxins from the skin to increase skin metabolism. It also prevents candida overgrowth that can cause acne breakouts.  Added for color and skin benefits – it’s an algae rich in vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants.
• Apple Cider Vinegar can be used as a toner to treat a breakout. “It can be used as a toner because of its anti-inflammatory properties. … In addition, ACV can help balance your skin’s pH levels. By reducing pH levels of the skin it can help dry up acne spots and remove dead skin cells.
• Activated charcoal will also adsorb toxins and remove skin impurities and oils on and below the skin. This way soap eliminates acne. Sometimes it even clears facial marks resulting from acne. Throughout the day, dirt, toxins are settling over your pores making them more noticeable and enlarged in appearance.
• Zinc Oxide is commonly found in baby care products, such as diaper rash creams and powders, in soaps, in sunscreens, and in foot powders for its ability to form a protective barrier on the skin.
• Titanium Dioxide Is commonly used to transform soap from cream to white, or to lighten other colors. It protects skin from UVA and UVB radiation and is considered no risk of skin sensitivity. Because it is gentle, titanium dioxide is a great sunscreen active for sensitive, redness-prone skin.
• Yogurt makes soap luxuriously rich and moisturizing, and contains lactic acid, a natural exfoliator.
• Sodium Lactate produces harder, longer-lasting bars of soap. Derived from the natural fermentation of sugars found in corn and beets, sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid.
• Sea salts are full of minerals beneficial to the skin like magnesium, zinc, calcium, potassium and more. Sea salts also draw toxins out of the body while providing a catalyst which helps the glycerin in our pure, real soap absorb more easily into the skin.Help exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin cells and leaving your skin more youthful and glowing.