Product description
Brand: Raw Gaia
Product code: GAIA26
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 Lavender Raw Soap is hand-made with organic and
cold-pressed oils, infused with essential oil of lavender. 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.
Lavender 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 sunflower oil: Rich in Vitamin E and Linoleic acid,
which is essential for cell formation and healthy growth.
Water
Organic
essential oil of lavender: it is good for all skin types since it
promotes skin cell growth. It has a light, woody aroma.
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.
Here are some comments from people who have tried the lavender soap:
“A
great multi-tasker - very gentle on sensitive skin, and and I use it as
a shampoo and occasionally a facial cleanser too. This simple product
is a gem!”
Melanie, Glasgow
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: Lavender essential oil naturally contains the following allergens: geraniol, limonene, linalool.
