Description

Creamy Activated Lavender Soap Bars

This batch of Activated Lavender Soap Bars was handcrafted in Annandale, New Jersey.

I wanted to create a beautiful bar, that smelled great and spoke to our need for deep inner work.

Since, Lavender is so Calming & Peaceful.

It was a great option!

Our awesome Neighbor in New Jersey gifted us the lavender. Thanks Sharon, for the beautiful gift!

I started with Lavender Infused Olive Oil.

Then Added Plant Therapy’s Lavender Essential Oil.

Some bars are topped with Lavender Petals.

The Cream comes from the Raw Cow’s Milk we get from Pennsylvania.

Lastly I added Activated Charcoal as a medicinal dye for skin detoxification and a cool swirl effect.

Why Raw Cows Milk ?

Most people are quite familiar with Goat Milk Soap. These people are also aware of the benefits of Raw Cow’s Milk as an essential dietary supplement that makes bones stronger and plays a vital role in physical and mental growth.

However, did you know that raw cow’s milk makes an amazing beauty supplement too? Yes, it does!

lets look at 10 amazing raw cows milk benefits for skin that you were possibly unaware of.

• 1. Skin Toner
• 2. Moisturizer
• 3. Skin Cleanser
• 4. Anti-Tanning Agent
• 5. Anti-Acne Agent
• 6. Anti-Ageing Agent
• 7. Adds Glow
• 8. Adds Radiance
• 9. Natural Sunscreen
• 10. Treats Dry Skin

Read more on raw milk benefits!

Check out Dr. Axe’s article HERE or  learn about

RAW MILK CONSUMPTIONs healing benefits HERE.

Activated Charcoal

Activated charcoal helps draw microparticles, such as dirt, dust, chemicals, toxins, and bacteria, to the surface of the skin, to make removing them easier. Charcoal absorbs smells and harmful gases, making it ideal in my Soaps.

Activated charcoal is also reported to be able to absorb excess moisture and control humidity levels at a micro level.

Around the world, many different traditional medicine practitioners use activated charcoal powder made from coconut shells to treat soft tissue conditions, such as skin infections. Activated charcoal has antibacterial effects by absorbing harmful microbes from wounds.

According to board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Debra Jaliman, lavender contains a slew of skin care benefits, including antioxidants, which can detox the skin and reduce inflammation.

“Lavender also has antimicrobial properties, which are suitable for healing skin,” she adds.

In addition to treating (and healing!) acne, lavender can also be used to soothe and ultimately heal a sunburn.

It can help control dry skin-related ailments—i.e. eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis—and can even take the itch away from a bug bite

(fun tip: you can combine lavender essential oil with a natural carrier oil and use as a natural bug spray, too—unlike humans, bugs hate the smell of lavender).

My Lavender Soap Bars are whole body focused.

It’s not enough to just clean your body.

I want you to have a Whole Body Experience when you take a shower, wash your hair, or even just your hands.

I want you to pause and allow the Passive diffusion of the soap to hit your Senses, ignite your brains receptors and alter your atmosphere.

Everything should be intentional. Even the simple soap bar we put on our body.

There are many myths on how personal care products effect and penetrate into our skin. A quick search on the matter will leave you confused and unsure of whos giving you the facts. Unfortunately, there aren’t many regulations in the beauty industry at all, especially around marketing language, so brands can kind of say whatever they want. So how can we be sure are products are safe?

Dr Chan Yung, a dermatologist at Apex Dermatology Institute in Tsim Sha Tsui, States:

” Since some chemicals can enter your bloodstream through topical application, its best to avoid products that contain harmful ingredients such as parabens, SLS, a preservative called methylisothiazolinone, and heavy metals, My advice is to read the label when buying your skin care products – even organic or ‘chemical-free’ ones. Such descriptions may sound appealing, but some of these products may contain harmful preservatives.”

Common Toxins Found in your everyday Soap Bar

Sodium Laureth Sulfate-carcinogenic nitrosamine – SLS is linked to skin irritations and allergic reactions, like eczematous dermatitis, leaving sensitive skin damaged and irritated

Triclosan -in low doses, can impact thyroid hormone concentrations, disrupting the endocrine system. It is also classified as a skin, eye, and lung irritant.

1,4 Dioxane– known eye and respiratory tract irritant that readily penetrates the skin.

Parabens – they have a tendency to mimic hormones, which can be found to disrupt the function of hormones naturally found in your body.

Ureas- releases formaldehyde – which is a known human carcinogen, human respiratory toxicant, skin irritant and an environmental toxin.

With chemicals as toxic as these, I’d look twice at that soap label next time.