Product description
Brand: Raw Gaia
Product code: GAIA28
The vast majority of soaps are made through a high temperature process,
which destroys most of the nutrients in the natural ingredients (if
any!). Moreover, they often contain some nasty ingredients including:
Sodium
Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): An engine degreaser which can cause eye
irritation, permanent damage in children's eyes, skin rashes, hair loss
and flaking skin.
Propylene Glycol: The main ingredient in the
manufacture of brake fluid and industrial anti-freeze. It is used in
body care products because it glides on smoothly, however it greatly
damages and ages the skin. It also causes skin rashes and dryness.
Fragrance: Almost always refers to a mix of synthetic compounds. Known to cause allergic reactions.
Parabens:
Used as preservatives in many, many products, parabens (such as
methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl-, isobutyl- and others) may be linked to
the development of breast cancer.
Animal ingredients, such as tallow (animal fat) and honey (which is not good if you care for the bees).
Click here more to find out about toxic ingredients, even in so called natural bathroom products..
In
contrast, Raw Gaia’s Cool and Refreshing Raw Soap is hand-made with
organic and cold-pressed oils, infused with essential oils of tea tree,
cedarwood, clary sage and lemon as well as calendula flower extract. It
is made through a low temperature process (temperatures never go above
40 degrees Celsius), in order to retain the goodness in the ingredients.
The result is a wonderful soap that is gentle and feels so good to use. It is one of the purest soaps you’ll ever find.
Cool and Refreshing Raw Soap is made with:
Organic
& cold-pressed cocoa (cacao) butter: It helps to repair dry and
damaged skin since it helps to regenerate skin cells and restore
elasticity thanks to its high levels of antioxidants and minerals.
Organic & cold-pressed coconut oil: It removes dead skin cells, which helps make the skin smoother and softer.
Organic
& cold-pressed red palm oil (sustainably harvested from Brazil):
Rich in vitamin A and E, it is a great skin moisturiser and is also good
for healing conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis
Organic
& cold-pressed olive oil: A useful source of vitamin E, olive oil
is wonderfully soothing and moisturising. It helps take the heat out of
sore or inflamed skin.
Water (Aqua)
Organic essential oil of tea tree: Highly effective against bacteria and useful for skin problems such as acne
Organic essential oil of cedarwood: Good for oily and combination skin. It has a beautiful fragrance
Organic essential oil of clary sage: Helps to regulate hormone imbalance and alleviating pre-menstrual and menopausal symptoms
Organic essential oil of lemon: Great for improving circulation and skin tone, also a useful antiseptic
Calendula flower extract: A traditional remedy for healing and soothing skin problems
Please
note that in order to make the soap, the oils need to be saponified by
adding sodium hydroxide. There is a chemical reaction that changes the
structure of the oil from a liquid into a solid bar. The sodium
hydroxide is completely gone once the chemical transformation is
finished, so there are no traces left.
Raw Soap is wrapped in biodegradable plastic.
Product care instructions: Do not leave the soap in the shower floor or in the bath, as the hot water will melt the soap.
Allergy
information: The essential oils in this soap naturally contain the
following allergens: citral, geraniol, limonene, linalool.
