Anyone can be apprehensive about the unknown. And as cool as our clear soap looks, what are you putting on your skin when you use it? We list each ingredient here and exactly what that ingredient does for full “transparency” (see what we did there?)
- Aqua (Water): Water is a fundamental ingredient in skincare products as it serves as a solvent, diluent, and carrier for other ingredients. It hydrates the skin, helps maintain moisture balance, and facilitates the absorption of other beneficial ingredients.
- Glycerin: Glycerin is a humectant that attracts moisture from the air into the skin, keeping it hydrated and supple. It also helps strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier, preventing moisture loss and protecting against dryness.
- Propylene Glycol: Propylene glycol is a synthetic liquid substance that absorbs water and acts as a humectant, similar to glycerin. It helps maintain the moisture content of the skin and enhances the overall hydration of the soap formula.
- Sodium Stearate: Sodium stearate is a salt of stearic acid, a fatty acid derived from vegetable oils. It functions as a surfactant and emulsifier, helping to cleanse the skin by removing dirt and oil while creating a creamy lather in the soap.
- Sorbitol: Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that acts as a humectant and moisturizer, helping to hydrate and soften the skin. It also contributes to the smooth texture of the soap and provides a pleasant feel during use.
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate: Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant and foaming agent that helps create lather in the soap, allowing for effective cleansing by lifting away dirt and impurities from the skin’s surface.
- Sodium Laurate: Sodium laurate is the sodium salt of lauric acid, a fatty acid found in coconut oil and other vegetable fats. It serves as a surfactant and cleansing agent, contributing to the soap’s ability to remove dirt and oil from the skin.
- Sodium Chloride: Sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, is added to soap formulations to adjust the viscosity and texture of the product. It also helps increase the hardness of the soap bar and provides a gentle exfoliating effect when used on the skin.
- Citric Acid: Citric acid is a natural alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from citrus fruits. It helps balance the pH level of the soap, ensuring that it is mild and gentle on the skin. Citric acid also has antioxidant properties that can help brighten and rejuvenate the skin.
- Sodium Thiosulfate: Sodium thiosulfate is a salt that functions as a buffering agent in soap formulations, helping to stabilize the pH and improve the overall stability of the product.
- Pentasodium Pentetate: Pentasodium pentetate is a chelating agent that helps enhance the effectiveness of other ingredients in the soap by binding to metal ions in water, preventing them from interfering with the product’s performance.
- Tetrasodium Etidronate: Tetrasodium etidronate is another chelating agent that helps improve the stability and shelf life of the soap by sequestering metal ions and preventing rancidity caused by oxidation.
All of our products are vegan, cruelty free, plastic free, and a lot of our products are handmade. We want to be “clear” on exactly what goes in to each soap so you can be sure of what you are putting on your body.