Savon du cycliste Edition 2020 - Handcrafted Soap with Black Cumin Seed Oil, Clove Leaf Oil & Cinnamum Leaf Oil
Savon du cycliste Edition 2020 - Handcrafted Soap with Black Cumin Seed Oil, Clove Leaf Oil & Cinnamum Leaf 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 and coconut oil by the soap-making reaction into glycerine ensures naturally strong moisturising and softening benefits for your skin.
Cosmydor’s Savon du Cycliste has anti-stain and anti-odour ingredients ideal for those using their bicycle on a regular (or irregular) basis.
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, nigella sativa seed oil (black cumin seed oil)*, eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil (clove leaf essential oil)*, cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil (cinnamum leaf essential oil)*, eugenol.
* 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 SAVON DU CYCLISTE’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.
Nigella sativa seed oil (black cumin seed oil)
Black cumin is cold pressed from the seeds of Nigella sativa. A number of scientific studies show that black cumin oil has a wide range of effects: immune-stimulatory, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects. Research indicates that it reduces hyperpigmentation and skin hypersensitivity reactions. Black cumin oil has very good skin penetration and it works as a penetration enhancer for other active ingredients.
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil (clove leaf essential oil)
Clove oil is extracted from the dried flower buds of clove. The oil is rich in plant-derived phenylpropanoids, with the main compound being eugenol. The other bioactive compounds include thymol, carvacrol, and cinnamaldehyde. It has rejuvenating and stimulating properties, which can increase blood flow to the skin and make it look radiant. You will find it in many products for lessening the effects of ageing, like wrinkles, sagging skin, and blemishes.
Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil (cinnamum leaf essential oil)
It is a strong antiseptic and has a cleansing effect. It has anti-fungal, anti-viral, bactericidal, warming, stimulating, energising and uplifting properties.
Eugenol
This is not an ingredient in the formula, but a naturally occurring allergen which has 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 this natural substance.
