Samphire & Seaweed is an infused soap that offers a wealth of benefits to your skin (see below for full benefits!). Slow-infused with samphire powder and dried seaweed that has sat in olive oil for at least one month. Made with added chlorella powder that helps build collagen. Scented with spearmint, cypress and clary sage pure essential oils. Dried seaweed decorates the top! This soap's amazing skin benefits!: Our recipe's foundation: - Olive oil can have many benefits for your skin, including: Moisturising: Olive oil can help your skin retain water and stay hydrated, making it look and feel supple. Antioxidant protection: Olive oil contains vitamin E, polyphenols, and phytosterols, which can help protect your skin from oxidative stress and premature aging. Reduces inflammation: Olive oil can soothe and calm irritated skin, and help reduce redness. Heals wounds: A few drops of extra virgin olive oil can help wounds heal quickly. - Coconut oil has many potential benefits for the skin, including: Moisturising: Coconut oil is highly moisturizing and can help retain moisture in dry skin. Anti-inflammatory: Coconut oil can reduce inflammation. Antibacterial: Coconut oil has antibacterial properties that can help remove harmful bacteria. Antiviral: Coconut oil may have antiviral properties. Collagen production: Coconut oil can boost collagen production, which can help firm skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Wound healing: Coconut oil can promote wound healing. Stimulates collagen: Squalene in olive oil can help stimulate healthy collagen connectivity, which can support skin elasticity and delay wrinkles. - Rice bran oil has many benefits for the skin, including: Hydration: Rice bran oil's natural lipids and vitamins B and E help moisturise the skin and prevent dryness. Anti-aging: Rice bran oil's antioxidants and anti-aging properties help protect skin from environmental damage and the harmful effects of free radicals. Skin tone: Rice bran oil's gamma-oryzanol helps promote circulation and even out skin tone. It can also help reduce the appearance of dark spots and pigmentation. Calming: Rice bran oil is suitable for sensitive or red skin, and can help soothe irritation. Blemishes: Rice bran oil can help tackle blemishes. Non-greasy: Rice bran oil's lightweight texture and non-greasy feel make it suitable for all skin types, including oily or acne-prone skin. Skin health: Rice bran oil's natural emollient properties help maintain the skin's natural moisture barrier. - Shea butter can have many benefits for your skin, including: Moisturising: Shea butter can help soothe dry skin and keep it supple. Anti-inflammatory: Shea butter can help relieve inflammation and calm skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea. Sun protection: Shea butter can offer some protection against UV rays, but it shouldn't replace sunscreen. Stretch marks: Shea butter can help reduce the appearance of stretch marks, scarring, and cellulite. Collagen production: Shea butter contains triterpenes, which can help prevent collagen fiber destruction and promote healthy collagen production. Acne: Shea butter can help soothe and moisturise acne. Antioxidant: Shea butter can help combat oxidative stress, which can reduce signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines. Skin repair: Shea butter can help speed up the healing process and prevent clogged pores. - Avocado oil has many benefits for the skin, including: Moisturising: Avocados contain natural oils that can deeply moisturize and nourish dry skin. Avocado oil penetrates the skin's moisture barrier more effectively than other plant oils. Anti-aging: Avocados contain vitamins E and C, which can help brighten and restore the skin. They also contain antioxidants and essential fatty acids that can help promote collagen production and ease inflammation. Reduces blemishes and scars: Avocados contain vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids that can help repair damage from acne, eczema, pimples, or scrapes. Helps with psoriasis and eczema. Avocado oil can help with the uncomfortable symptoms of these skin conditions, such as dryness, redness, itching, and cracked skin. Treats sunburn: Avocados contain antioxidants that can help ease inflammation from sunburns. Extra lovely ingredient add-ons: - Samphire, particularly in powder form, offers several skin benefits due to its high concentration of plant stem cells and other beneficial compounds. It's known for its ability to support skin regeneration, improve moisture barrier function, and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Samphire's extracts are also used in skincare products to help with hydration and to protect against environmental stressors. Key benefits of samphire powder for skin: Skin Regeneration: Samphire's plant stem cells play a crucial role in promoting skin regeneration, which can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve overall skin texture. Enhanced Moisture Barrier: Research suggests that samphire-based formulations can improve the recovery rate of the epidermal permeability barrier function, which is important for skin hydration and protection. Hydration and Anti-Dryness: Samphire's extract, hydrasalinol, can stimulate AQP8, a water channel protein, in the epidermis, helping to transport urea and combat cutaneous dryness. Anti-inflammatory and Soothing Properties: Samphire is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help calm irritated skin. Antioxidant Protection: Samphire contains antioxidants, including fucoidans, that can help protect the skin from free radicals and environmental damage, potentially reducing signs of aging. Retinoid-like Action: Some research indicates that samphire may have a retinoid-like action, which could help to reduce sebum secretion and smooth out wrinkles. In summary, samphire powder's skin benefits stem from its ability to support regeneration, enhance hydration, and protect against environmental stressors. Its high concentration of plant stem cells and antioxidants make it a valuable ingredient in skincare formulations. - - Seaweed can have many benefits for your skin, including: Anti-inflammatory: Seaweed can reduce redness, swelling, and irritation, making it good for sensitive skin and conditions like eczema and rosacea. Antioxidant protection: Seaweed contains vitamins C and E, polyphenols, and phytochemicals that protect against free radicals and environmental stressors like UV radiation and pollution. Hydration: Seaweed is rich in polysaccharides, which help retain moisture in the skin. It also contains amino acids that prevent water loss and retain moisture. Collagen production: Seaweed contains nutrients that promote collagen production, which can increase skin elasticity and firmness. Detoxification: Seaweed can help remove toxins and impurities from the skin. Exfoliation: Seaweed can gently remove dead skin cells. Oil production: Seaweed can help regulate oil production, making it beneficial for oily or combination skin. Skin tone: Seaweed can help even out skin tone by reducing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Photoaging: Some seaweed species have anti-photoaging properties. - Chlorella powder is a skincare superfood because it's bursting with collagen-building compounds like vitamin C and protein. These provide elasticity to the skin to help reduce fine lines. Collagen also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects, which can also help tackle acne. Aromatherapy essential oils with skin benefits!: - Spearmint essential oil offers several skin benefits, including its ability to act as a natural antimicrobial and antibacterial agent, helping to combat infections and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. It also contains anti-inflammatory properties, which can soothe irritated skin and reduce redness. Additionally, spearmint oil is rich in antioxidants that help protect the skin from environmental stressors and may help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Here's a more detailed look at the benefits: 1. Antimicrobial and Antibacterial: Spearmint oil's antimicrobial and antibacterial properties make it effective in combating skin infections and preventing the growth of bacteria, which can be helpful for acne and other skin blemishes. 2. Anti-inflammatory: The anti-inflammatory compounds in spearmint oil, like carvone and limonene, can help soothe irritated skin, reduce redness, and calm inflammation, making it suitable for sensitive skin types. 3. Antioxidant Protection: Spearmint oil is rich in antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals, protecting the skin from environmental damage and potentially preventing premature aging. 4. Astringent Properties: Spearmint oil can act as a natural astringent, tightening the skin and closing pores, which can help reduce the appearance of pores and improve skin texture. 5. Cooling and Soothing: The cooling sensation of spearmint oil can provide relief from skin irritations, such as itching or dryness, and soothe sunburns. - Cypress essential oil, according to a 2017 review on essential oils, is commonly recommended for treating acne because it's antimicrobial. This means that applying cypress oil topically might help acne by killing bacteria. - Sage essential oil has many potential benefits for the skin, including: Skin tone and complexion: Sage essential oil can improve skin complexion and clarity by reducing the appearance of blemishes and dark spots. Skin elasticity and firmness: Sage essential oil can improve skin elasticity and firmness, making it a good choice for mature or sagging skin. Skin glow: Sage essential oil can give the skin a healthy glow by increasing blood circulation and oxygenation. Skin irritation: Sage essential oil can soothe dryness and irritation with its moisturising and conditioning properties. Skin abrasions: Sage essential oil can provide relief to minor skin abrasions. Skin conditions: Sage essential oil can help treat skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and athlete's foot due to its antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Skin redness: Sage essential oil can help reduce redness of the skin. Cellulite: Sage essential oil is a popular oil for use in cellulite treatments. Made with 95% certified organic ingredients. Ingredients: *Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, *Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, *Crithmum Maritimum (Sea Samphiure) Extract, *Algae (Seaweed) Extract, Aqua (Water), Sodium Hydroxide (Lye), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, *Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, *Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris (Chlorella) Powder, Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Herb Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil *Certified organic Allergen warning: Contains Limonene, Linalool and Geraniol (naturally present in essential oils). May contain nuts. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Net weight (approx) 140g UK Cosmetic Product Code: UKCP-17114045 Batch number provided on labelling. No palm oil, SLS, animal fats, fragrance oils, or synthetic mica powders are used in our products, and our ingredients are at least 90% certified organic, plant-based, sustainable, cruelty-free and vegan friendly. Disclaimer: Medical conditions:- If you have any health concerns, allergies, or existing medical conditions, you should consult a medical professional before using a new skincare product. Testing:- Before using a new skincare product, you should test it on a small area of skin to check for allergic reactions or sensitivity. You can apply a small amount to the inside of your wrist and observe for up to 9 hours. If you experience irritation, stop using the product and seek medical advice if necessary. Individual results:- Results may vary depending on your skin type, age, sensitivity, skincare history, and how you apply/use the product. Natural ingredients:- Even products with natural or organic ingredients can cause skin reactions in some people, especially if they contain essential oils. Please find our list of allergens associated with each soap's essential oils in the listing section under "allergen warning." Patch tests:- Some products, even soaps, recommend performing a patch test before using them all over your body. Liability:- The Dark Island Soap Co. LTD may not be responsible for any adverse consequences that result from using our products. Net weight (approx) 140g UK Cosmetic Product Code: UKCP-65496533 Batch number provided on labelling. No palm oil, SLS, animal fats, fragrance oils, or synthetic mica powders are used in our products, and our ingredients are at least 90% certified organic, plant-based, sustainable, cruelty-free and vegan friendly.
