Oil Properties
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Apricot Kernel Oil- Highly conditioning, moisturizing, stable and creamy lather. Light, nutty scent.
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Argan Oil- Moisturizing, conditioning, stable and rich lather. Used often for aging skin.
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Avocado Oil- Creamy lather, conditioning. Said to be healing and moisturizing for dry and mature skin.
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Babassu Oil- Good for people with coconut allergies. High cleansing ability and gentle.
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Beeswax- Adds hardness to soap. Maintains moisture for dry or itchy skin.
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Castor Oil- Creamy lather, moisturizing and conditioning. 90% Ricinoleic Acid, fatty acid with wonderful omega-9 and hydroxy acids. Commonly used for rashes.
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Cocoa Butter- Adds hardness to soap. Conditioning, moisturizing, and holds moisture in skin. Can be said to sooth burns and rashes.
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Coconut Oil- High lather, high bubbles, cleansing and harder bar.
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Grapeseed Oil- Medium creamy, stable lather, highly conditioning. Mild astringent which has been used to comabt acne.
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Hemp Seed Oil- Highly conditioning and good lather.
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Jojoba Oil- Stable, strong lather and quite conditioning to skin.
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Lard- Creamy lather, conditioning and makes for a harder bar of soap.
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Mango Butter- Conditioning, highly moisturizing, hard bar with creamy lather.
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Olive Oil- Low, gentle cleansing, and very conditioning. Softer bar of soap.
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Shea Butter- Stable lather, very conditioning, harder bar. Very moisturizing and nourishing with cinamic acid which is a natural anti-inflammatory.
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Tallow- Conditioning, slightly cleansing, harder bar. High level of Omega-3 fatty acids and rich in antioxidants.