Celebrating our Hebridean roots with this beautifully infused traditional soap block. Made with seaweed and samphire that have been slow-infused in olive oil, and scented with peppermint, eucalyptus & lemongrass pure essential oils. Dried seaweed decorate 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: - 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. - Samphire offers numerous skincare benefits, including anti-aging effects similar to retinol but without the irritation, by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, firming the skin, and increasing collagen production. It also moisturises, brightens the complexion, protects against blue light damage, and helps to balance oil production and unclog pores. Anti-aging and firming: Smoothes and firms: Samphire can smooth skin texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin firmness. Boosts collagen: It stimulates fibroblasts to promote collagen production, which helps restore skin elasticity. Cell regeneration: Plant stem cells in samphire help stimulate cell renewal and regeneration. Hydration and brightening: Deeply moisturises: Samphire helps improve skin hydration and can moisturize dry, rough skin. Brightens complexion: It can lead to a smoother, brighter complexion and a healthy glow. Balances oil: It helps balance sebum production, contributing to a clearer complexion. Unclogs pores: Its exfoliating properties can help unclog pores. Soothing and calming: Soothes inflammation: Samphire has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe skin and reduce redness. Safe for sensitive skin: It is often considered a gentle, plant-based alternative to traditional retinol and is safe for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Protective and balancing: Antioxidant protection: Samphire is rich in antioxidants that protect against free radical damage and oxidative stress. Blue light protection: It can protect the skin from harmful blue light emitted by digital devices. Aromatherapy essential oils with skin benefits!: - Peppermint essential oil can have many benefits for the skin, including: Soothing: The cooling effect of menthol in peppermint oil can help soothe skin and ease itching and irritation from hives, poison ivy, or poison oak. Antibacterial: Peppermint oil can help stop or slow the growth of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, a common skin bacteria. Anti-inflammatory: Peppermint oil can help soothe inflammation, irritation, and itchiness on the skin and scalp. Anti-viral: Peppermint oil may be effective against herpes simplex virus type 2 infections. Sun-protective: Peppermint oil has some sun-protective properties, with an SPF of around 7. Wound-healing: Peppermint oil can promote wound-healing. - Eucalyptus essential oil has many potential benefits, including: Respiratory health: Eucalyptus oil can help relieve congestion, coughs, and colds. It can also help with asthma and other respiratory conditions. Pain relief: Eucalyptus oil can help with muscle and joint pain, and is a key ingredient in some topical analgesics. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Eucalyptus oil has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Insect repellent: Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) contains a chemical called PMD that repels mosquitoes and other bugs. Skincare: Eucalyptus oil can help retain moisture and improve the overall condition of your skin. Mental health: Eucalyptus essential oil can promote mental clarity and stimulate focus. Made with 95% certified organic ingredients. Ingredients: *Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, *Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, *Algae Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract (Kelp), *Crithmum Maritimum (Rock Samphire-Sea Fennel) Extract, Aqua (Water), Sodium Hydroxide (Lye), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, *Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, *Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil. Cymbopogon Citratus (Lemongrass) Leaf Oil *Certified Organic Allergen Warning: Contains Limonene, Citral, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool and Citronellol (naturally present in essential oils). May contain nuts. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Net weight (approx) 140g 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.
