R/8 Handcrafted Soap with Coffee Bean Powder & Cardamom Essential Oil - Body Scrub
R/8 Handcrafted Soap with Coffee Bean Powder & Cardamom Essential Oil - Body Scrub
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 and coconut oil by the cold-soap-making reaction into glycerine ensures naturally strong moisturising and softening benefits for your skin.
R/8 exfoliates your skin at the same time as it hydrates it.
The purifying and toning qualities of the cardamom combined with the abrasive properties of the coffee bean powder leave your skin soft and deeply nourished. The abrasiveness of the coffee bean powder is quite strong so we recommend it for your body rather than your face.
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 BODY SCRUB HANDCRAFTED IN FRANCE WITH MORE ACTIVE PLANT INGREDIENTS
Butyrospermum parkii butter (shea butter)*, aqua (water), cocos nucifera oil (coconut oil)*, sodium hydroxide, sesamum indicum seed oil (sesame seed oil)*, elettaria cardamomum seed oil (cardamom essential oil)*, coffea arabica seed powder (coffee seed powder)*, salvia sclarea oil (clary sage essential oil)*, citral, geraniol, limonene, 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/8'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.
Sesamum indicum seed oil (sesame seed oil)
Sesame seed oil is rich in essential fatty acids. Known for its softening and skin-rejuvenating properties, it penetrates quickly without being greasy.
Elettaria cardamomum seed oil (cardamom essential oil)
Known for its sweet, spicy and almost balsamic scent, cardamom is antiseptic and astringent and can therefore have a firming and toning effect on the skin.
Coffea arabica seed powder (coffee seed powder)
It is a finely ground, beautiful tan and light brown speckled powder that provides medium abrasion when incorporated into exfoliating products. It is chemically neutral, and 100% biodegradable.
Salvia sclarea oil (clary sage essential oil)
Clary sage oil can help regulate oil production and reduce skin inflammation. Its scent is so appreciated it is actually the main component of Eau de Cologne.
Citral, geraniol, limonene, 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.
