R/1 Handcrafted Soap with Olive Oil & Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil
R/1 Handcrafted Soap with Olive Oil & Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil
The glycerine naturally produced by the cold-process soap-making (7 to 8%) combined with the (unheated) essential oils make this soap a product that truly cares for your skin.
Benefits
The transformation of shea butter, coconut oil and olive oil by the soap-making reaction into glycerine ensures naturally strong moisturising and softening benefits for your skin.
The R/1 soap nourishes and tones all skins, especially mature ones, thanks to the powerful skin regeneration and tonic capacities of the ylang-ylang essential oil.
This soap’s extraordinary smell comes only from its ingredients: you literally breathe in the plants and flowers used to make it.
Content
100g 3.52oz (approximately: all our soaps are cut by hand)
VEGAN BAR SOAP HANDCRAFTED IN FRANCE WITH MORE ACTIVE PLANT INGREDIENTS
Butyrospermum parkii butter (shea butter)*, aqua (water), cocos nucifera oil (coconut oil)*, sodium hydroxide, olea europaea fruit oil (olive oil)*, cananga odorata flower oil (ylang-ylang flower essential oil)*, helianthus annuus seed oil (sunflower seed oil)*, CI 77288 (chromium oxide green), daucus carota sativa root extract (carrot root extract)*, tocopherol, benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, farnesol, geraniol, linalool.
* Organic ingredient
Virgin oil/butter obtained by cold pressure
"As with any soap, avoid eye contact. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water. Suitable for adults. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women."
MORE DETAILS ON R/1'S BOTANICAL ORGANIC FORMULA
Butyrospermum parkii butter (shea butter)
Shea butter is a natural fat derived from the nuts of the shea tree that has been used for centuries in West African cultures for its medicinal and cosmetic benefits. Shea butter contains a high concentration of vitamins A, E, and F, which work together to nourish and moisturise the skin. Its fatty acids also help to protect the skin's natural oils and improve its elasticity. Shea butter is particularly beneficial for dry, sensitive, or ageing skin as it can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is also a great ingredient for those with eczema, psoriasis, or other skin conditions, as it can soothe and heal irritated skin. Overall, shea butter is a fantastic natural option for a healthy, hydrated, and glowing skin.
Cocos nucifera oil (coconut oil)
Coconut oil is obtained by expression from the dried inner flesh of the coconut, Cocos nucifera. Coconut oil is high in protective antioxidants and antibacterial fatty acids. It suits all skin types and is light, non-greasy and rapidly absorbed giving deep hydration and conditioning to skin, scalp and hair. Research shows it can improve skin elasticity helping prevent premature ageing and wrinkle formation.
Sodium hydroxide
Also known as lye, is an essential ingredient in the soap-making process. When sodium hydroxide beads or flakes are mixed with a liquid, a lye solution is created. This solution, when mixed with fats and oils, will cause a chemical reaction called saponification: the lye and oil molecules combine and chemically change into soap and glycerin - sodium hydroxide will have then completely disappeared.
Olea europea fruit oil (olive oil)
Olive oil is very rich in fatty acids and antioxidants. Known for its virtues of hydrating and restoring the skin's hydrolipidic film, elasticity and suppleness.
Cananga odorata flower oil (ylang-ylang flower essential oil)
Ylang-ylang is well known for its stimulating properties and is particularly useful as a tonic for the circulatory system and to help with the stresses and strains of everyday life on your skin. It will balance areas with uneven skin tone.
Helianthus annuus seed oil (sunflower seed oil)
Sunflower seed oil is a lightweight oil that is extremely rich in Vitamin E. This oil is known for its moisture retention and skin-softening capabilities. It doesn’t leave behind an oily residue and it also helps in forming a natural barrier on the outermost layer of the skin in order to protect it from damage. The presence of antioxidants like Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E in sunflower seed oil makes it an excellent anti-ageing ingredient because it manages to protect the skin from free radical damage as well as sun damage.
CI 77288 (chromium oxide green)
Derived from a natural mineral source, chromium oxide green is a flat, matte, medium green pigment.
Daucus carota sativa root extract (carrot root extract)
Carrot root extract is rich in beta-carotene. Not only beneficial for mature skin, sun-damaged skin, or skin that is exposed to harsh weather conditions, it is also valued for its soothing and relaxing properties.
Tocopherol, benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, farnesol, geraniol, linalool
These are not ingredients in the formula, but naturally occurring allergens mostly from essential oils which have to be indicated on packaging over a certain threshold as per European regulations. According to the European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), 1% to 3% of the European population may be allergic to these natural substances.
