The Beekeeper's Wife Ingredients
Our promise to you is that the soap and supplies you purchase are made from sustainable, plant based and food grade ingredients. We formulate cold process soap recipes that do not contain palm oil, animal fats or surfactants and you can trust that our soap ingredients are cruelty free.
Ingredients in alphabetical order: (the oils are pure, non gmo and not cosmetic blends- meaning they are single oils and not multiple oil blends)
- Avocado Oil- hydrates deep layers of skin and is vitamin packed.
- Beeswax- forms a protective barrier on the skin's surface, protecting your skin from environmental irritants and harsh weather. Beeswax is particularly exceptional being non-comedogenic (non-pore blocking), allowing the skin to breathe freely.
- Castor Oil- luxurious lather that is dense and moisturizing.
- Clays- add color, texture, exfoliation or slip to soap.
- Cocoa Butter- a moisturizing skin protectant that adds to the hardness of the bar.
- Coconut Milk (organic)- makes incredibly creamy and silky lather.
- Coconut Oil- rich lather and healing properties.
- Mango Butter- intensly moisturizing and packed with vitamins.
- Micas- vibrant rich colors that are skin safe.
- Raw Honey- a natural humectant, it will draw moisture to the skin. High sugar content increases the lathering properties of soap and it is also an antioxidant.
- Rice Bran Oil- adds a silky look and feel to the soap.
- Salt- softens the skin, hardens the soap and can make it last longer.
- Silk- adds a luxurious silky feel to cold process soap.
- Sodium Hydroxide- this is lye. Soap cannot be made without it and the finished product has no lye remaining due to the chemical reaction that creates soap! Isn't science cool? If someone says their "soap" contains no lye, it is NOT soap. Even melt and pour soap is made with lye.
- Sweet Almond Oil- loaded with vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and antioxidants, this lightweight oil soothes and hydrates your skin.
Fragrances and Essential Oils play a big role in being good for you and the planet. Our products conntain high quality fragrances and essential oils that are cruelty free, paraben free and phthalate free.
Lastly, you will often see botanicals and bio glitter made from Eucalyptus on the tops of our soaps. All are cruelty free and eco friendly.
If you ever have any questions about these ingredients or soap ingredients in general, please send us a message and we can chat!
Andrea