The contents of each bar are as follows;
- Distilled water (Aqua) infused with rooibos
- Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)
- Olive oil (Sodium olivate)
- Shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii)
- Coconut oil (Sodium cocoate)
- Palm oil (Sodium palmate)
- Sodium hydroxide
It is interesting to note that most of the soaps and creams actually include harmful ingredients that can worsen skin conditions. We have consciously chosen not to include products such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) a surfactant present in most soap and shampoos, as it can be a skin, eye and respiratory irritant. Not particularly something we would like our customers to have absorbed by their skin; the largest organ of the body. It can also for example damage the immune system, cause separation of skin layers and cause inflammation to the skin. (Resource: Journal of the American College of Toxicology; Vol. #2, No. 7, 1983.) In fact the best use for SLS is as a concrete cleaner, engine degreaser and an ingredient in car wash detergents. Other chemicals we have also omitted which are sometimes included in soaps are alcohol, which dries the skin, and propylene glycol, which apart from soaps is more extensively used for commercial and industrial purposes. It is also used in anti freeze, and as a component in brake fluid and in the preparation of varnishes and synthetic resins. We thought you would really rather we left that out!
Redbush Exfoliating Soap contains all the qualities you love of the original Redbush Soap, but with the added bonus of three pure essential oils. Rosemary oil is known to stimulate the circulation and is ideal for aching joints and muscles. It is also excellent for oily skin. Mandarin oil helps relieve signs of dull skin, wrinkles and scars; and it is an aid in helping control acne. And the third pure lemon essential oil, is refreshing and stimulating. It has excellent antiseptic properties and may help with broken capillaries and varicose veins. Lemon oil is also believed to relieve a tired and exhausted mind!
The contents of our exfoliating soap are the same as above plus we have added the following essential oils and finely ground rooibos.
- Lemon (Citrus limonum)
- Rosemary (Rosamarinus officinalis)
- Mandarin (Citrus nobilis)
- Cinnamal, limonene, linalool
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