OUR SOURCES: Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain
PROCESSING: Refined
EXTRACTION: Expeller-pressed
CERTIFICATIONS: Conventional, Kosher

Pressed from the soft green flesh of the avocado, not the pit. It's mostly oleic acid, the same gentle fat found in olive oil, along with vitamin E and plant sterols. In our bars it's the conditioning oil. It gives the lather a creamy, cushioned feel and balances coconut oil's strong cleansing.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS
Emollient, conditioning, antioxidant, softening

PRIMARY USES
A favorite in soaps, balms, and body oils for dry or sensitive skin. It absorbs easily and leaves skin soft rather than greasy.

ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS
Refined avocado oil has one of the highest smoke points of any cooking oil (around 500°F), so it's a clean-tasting choice for searing and roasting. A few drops smooth dry ends of hair.

OUR SOURCES: India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
PROCESSING: Refined
EXTRACTION: Expeller-pressed
CERTIFICATIONS: Conventional, Kosher

Pressed from the dried meat of the coconut palm, a tropical staple that coastal communities have used for food, fuel, and cleansing for thousands of years. Nearly half of its fat is lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid with natural antimicrobial properties. It's the reason a good bar of soap gives a generous, creamy lather, stays firm, and lasts in the dish.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS
Cleansing, antimicrobial, antioxidant, emollient

PRIMARY USES
A cornerstone of traditional soap-making, prized for its rich lather and a hard, long-lasting bar that rinses clean. We balance it with the gentler avocado and olive oils and shea butter.

ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS
It melts at about 76°F, so you can use it straight from the jar as a body moisturizer, an overnight hair mask, or a gentle makeup remover. In the kitchen, it's a stable fat for high-heat cooking and baking. Keep a jar by the stove and one by the bath.

OUR SOURCES: Spain, Tunisia EXTRACTION: Solvent extracted
PROCESSING: Refined
CERTIFICATIONS: Conventional, Kosher

Pressed from what's left of the olive after the first, extra-virgin press. Refining leaves a light, neutral oil that's mostly oleic acid, the same gentle fat found in avocado oil. It's the workhorse of the bar: a stable, high-yield oil that helps the lather hold and keeps the bar mild.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS
Emollient, conditioning, moisturizing

PRIMARY USES
A traditional soap-making oil valued for a dense, long-lasting bar and a gentle, moisturizing lather. Works well for everyday and sensitive skin.

ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS
Its higher smoke point makes it a practical everyday cooking oil for sautéing and roasting.

OUR SOURCES: West Africa
EXTRACTION: Traditional raw extraction
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic

Pressed from the nut of the African shea tree using a traditional, unrefined method that keeps its natural richness. High in oleic and stearic fatty acids and vitamin E, and unusually high in unsaponifiables, the part of the butter that doesn't turn to soap and stays behind to condition the skin. It's what gives our bars their firm feel and a mild, creamy lather.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS
Emollient, conditioning, moisturizing

PRIMARY USES
A classic soap-making butter, added for a hard bar and a rich, moisturizing lather. Also common in body butters, lotions, and balms for dry skin.

ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS
Used on its own as a deep moisturizer for dry hands, elbows, and heels, and worked into hair as a leave-in treatment for dry ends.

OUR SOURCES: Egypt
CERTIFICATIONS: Conventional 
PLANT PART: Petals

Rich in flavonoids and carotenoids, calendula is one of the most reached-for herbs in natural skincare, valued for supporting the skin's own repair process. Infused into oil, its sunny orange flowers lend a gentle, soothing quality to the bar.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS: Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, skin soothing
PRIMARY USES: A classic addition to salves, balms, and soap for its calming, skin-conditioning effect.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS: Dried petals make a mild, golden herbal tea.

OUR SOURCES: Albania
CERTIFICATIONS: Wild Crafted
PLANT PART: Leaf

Long known as "knitbone" for its traditional use on skin. Contains allantoin, which supports the skin's own cell turnover, giving comfrey its reputation as a soothing, conditioning botanical.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS: Skin soothing, conditioning, astringent
PRIMARY USES: Infused into oils for salves and lotions aimed at rough or irritated skin.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS: Topical poultices only — not for ingestion.

OUR SOURCES: Albania 
CERTIFICATIONS: Conventional/Kosher · PLANT PART: Flower petals

Vibrant blue petals, prized more for color and texture than flavor or scent. A striking natural colorant for infusions and skincare.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS: Skin soothing
PRIMARY USES: Infused for use in facial steams and skin/hair preparations.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS: Adds a decorative, colorful accent to tea blends and iced drinks.

OUR SOURCES: Albania
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic
PLANT PART: Flower

High in flavonoids, tannins, and volatile oils. A delicate, floral botanical traditionally used for its skin-softening, antioxidant qualities.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS: Antioxidant, skin soothing
PRIMARY USES: Helps skin retain moisture; a gentle addition to soap and skincare infusions.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS: The berries are used in jams, jellies, and wine.

OUR SOURCES: Japan 
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic
PLANT PART: Leaves

High in polyphenols and catechins, green tea is a well-studied antioxidant botanical. Powdered leaf gives a naturally exfoliating texture, which is why it's used in Oshika, the exfoliating version of our Etosha bar.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS: Antioxidant, gently exfoliating
PRIMARY USES: Powdered into soap for natural texture and a mild polish.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS: Brewed as tea, or used as a facial scrub base.

OUR SOURCES: Germany, Egypt
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic
PLANT PART: Flower

Rich in vitamin C and natural acids (AHAs), hibiscus is a botanical long used in skincare for its brightening, gently exfoliating qualities and for the deep pink-red color it lends to infusions and teas.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS: Antioxidant, gently exfoliating, brightening
PRIMARY USES: Infused for color and texture in soap and skincare.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS: Steeped as a tart, ruby-red herbal tea (hibiscus/roselle tea).

OUR SOURCES: Albania
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic
PLANT PART: Aerial parts

Contains one of the highest natural silica contents of any plant. Silica supports the skin's own collagen structure, giving horsetail its reputation as a firming, conditioning botanical.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS: Skin conditioning, mildly astringent
PRIMARY USES: Included in skincare to support skin tone and texture.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS: Brewed as a strong tea for use as a topical compress.

OUR SOURCES: France
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic
PLANT PART: Flower buds

From the Latin lavāre, "to wash" — lavender has been part of bathing ritual since Roman times. Its more than 100 constituents, including tannins and flavonoids, give it a calming reputation in skincare and aromatherapy alike.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS: Calming, skin soothing, antibacterial
PRIMARY USES: A gentle, widely-used botanical suited to all skin types.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS: A handful of dried flowers in a hot bath for a calming soak.

OUR SOURCES: Vietnam 
CERTIFICATIONS: Wild-crafted
PLANT PART: Buds/Leaves

Known in Vietnam as "vối," the dried buds and leaves of this tree are a traditional daily infusion, valued for their mild astringency and antioxidant compounds.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS: Antioxidant, astringent
PRIMARY USES: Infused for its traditional herbal-tea character.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS: Brewed as "nước vối," a everyday Vietnamese tea.

OUR SOURCES: USA 
CERTIFICATIONS: Conventional 
PLANT PART: Peel

The dried peel of the same sweet orange used in our essential oil, rich in citrus oils and a natural source of vitamin C. Adds a bright, citrus note and gentle texture.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS: Antioxidant, gently exfoliating
PRIMARY USES: Infused or ground for texture and scent-supporting citrus character.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS: Dried peel steeped in tea or used as zest in cooking.

OUR SOURCES: Egypt
CERTIFICATIONS: Conventional
PLANT PART: Petals

Used topically for centuries as a gentle astringent and moisturizing botanical, suited to all skin types.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS: Moisturizing, mildly astringent
PRIMARY USES: A classic addition to skincare formulations for its conditioning quality.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS: Infused into tea, baths, and desserts.

OUR SOURCES: China
CERTIFICATIONS: Conventional 
PLANT PART: Flowers

The dried orange-red florets of the safflower plant, long used as a natural dye and, in skincare, for their light conditioning quality.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS: Conditioning, antioxidant
PRIMARY USES: Infused for natural color and mild conditioning.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS: Used as a natural dye and traditional tea.

OUR SOURCES: Bulgaria 
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic 
PLANT PART: Flower

Long called a "warrior plant," yarrow has a traditional reputation for supporting skin's resilience, with mild antiseptic properties.

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS: Mildly antiseptic, skin conditioning
PRIMARY USES: Used topically to support healthy-looking skin and complexion.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS: Brewed as tea for a warming bath soak.

OUR SOURCES: TBD
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic, Kosher 
PLANT PART: Bark 
EXTRACTION: Steam Distillation

A warm, woody oil steam-distilled from Atlas cedar bark. Popular in soapmaking as a natural fixative, a slow-evaporating base note that anchors lighter oils and helps a blend's scent last longer on the bar. Its grounding, woody vapor makes for a slow, calming start to the morning, well suited to steam inhalation.

SCENT PROFILE: Woody, warm, dry, sweet, balsamic, faintly smoky
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Grounding, calming, centering

OUR SOURCES: TBD
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic, Kosher 
PLANT PART: 
EXTRACTION: Steam Distillation

Distilled from the Chinese weeping cypress. A lighter, brighter woody note than the two cedarwoods above, useful for rounding out a blend without weighing it down. A lighter woody note in steam gives a soft, spa-like backdrop without overpowering other oils in the blend.

SCENT PROFILE: Light, woodsy, earthy, fresh
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Soothing, calming

OUR SOURCES: Sri Lanka
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic, Kosher
PLANT PART: Leaf 
EXTRACTION: Steam Distillation

Warm and spicy, a middle-note oil long used in the soaping industry for its rich, cozy character. A natural way to build a "warm" scent family without synthetic spice notes. Steam carries its warmth into a cozy, enveloping experience — best used sparingly given its intensity.

SCENT PROFILE: Spicy, warm, rich, clove-like
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Warming, grounding, motivating

OUR SOURCES: TBD
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic
PLANT PART: Bud
EXTRACTION: Steam Distillation

A strong, warm spice oil. Popular in soapmaking both for its bold scent-carrying power in small amounts and as a partner to cinnamon and citrus in "spiced" blends. In steam, its sharp spice cuts through quickly, making it a strong "wake-up" note in a blend rather than a standalone.

SCENT PROFILE: Spicy, warm, sharp, slightly fruity
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Invigorating, mentally stimulating

OUR SOURCES: Amazon Rainforest (Brazil)
CERTIFICATIONS: Conventional, Kosher
PLANT PART: Resin
EXTRACTION: Steam Distillation

A soft, balsamic-cedar oil tapped from Amazonian trees. Valued in soap blends as a gentle fixative that rounds out sharper top notes. Its soft, balsamic vapor rounds out sharper oils in a blend, softening a steamer's overall aroma.

SCENT PROFILE: Balsamic, woody, soft, sweet
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Calming, balancing

OUR SOURCES: India
CERTIFICATIONS: Conventional
PLANT PART: Resin (gum) 
EXTRACTION: Steam Distillation

Distilled from hardened tree-resin gum. A sharper, spicier profile than the more common Carterii variety: a distinctive, less-expected note in a soap blend. Steam releases its resinous, meditative quality, suited to a slower, mindful start to the shower.

SCENT PROFILE: Resinous, spicy, balsamic, sharp
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Centering, meditative

OUR SOURCES: TBD
CERTIFICATIONS: Conventional, Kosher
PLANT PART: Roots and stumps
EXTRACTION: Steam Distillation

Distilled from wild-harvested cedar roots and stumps, giving it a drier, more astringent woody character than Atlas cedarwood. Its dry, earthy vapor gives a woodsy, forest-like steam experience.

SCENT PROFILE: Dry, woody, earthy, sylvan
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Grounding, relaxing

OUR SOURCES: Bulgaria
CERTIFICATIONS: Conventional
PLANT PART: Flowering tops
EXTRACTION: Steam Distillation

The most classic soap-scent oil there is! Gentle enough to use at higher percentages than most oils, and universally recognized, which makes it an easy anchor note in a blend. Classic in steam for a calming, unwinding effect, often paired as an evening-leaning note.

SCENT PROFILE: Floral, herbaceous, sweet, clean
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Balancing, soothing, clearing

OUR SOURCES: Africa, Argentina, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, UK, USA
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic, Kosher
PLANT PART: Peel
EXTRACTION: Cold Pressed

A bright top note popular in soap for a clean, fresh first impression. Pairs naturally with woody or herbal base notes like cedarwood or rosemary. A bright citrus vapor gives an immediate, energizing lift, popular for morning steamers.

SCENT PROFILE: Citrus, bright, sharp, fresh
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Uplifting, energizing

OUR SOURCES: India, Sri Lanka
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic
PLANT PART: Leaves (grass)
EXTRACTION: Steam Distillation

A natural antibacterial quality makes lemongrass a longtime favorite for hygiene-focused soap and body-care formulations. Its sharp citrus-grass aroma opens up well in steam for a clearing, awake feeling.

SCENT PROFILE: Citrusy, grassy, sharp, fresh
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Clearing, quieting, encourages positive thinking

OUR SOURCES: India
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic
PLANT PART: Leaves
EXTRACTION: Steam Distillation

An earthy, deep fixative, like cedarwood, it's prized in soap for anchoring lighter, brighter oils and helping the finished bar's scent hold longer. Best as a background note in steam, its deep, earthy character grounds brighter oils rather than leading.

SCENT PROFILE: Earthy, musky, deep, sweet
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Calming, grounding

OUR SOURCES: India
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic, Kosher
PLANT PART: Leaves
EXTRACTION: Steam Distillation

Named by the supplier specifically for use in bar soap, a sharp, cooling top note that's an easy, recognizable "wake-up" scent. The standout steam oil: menthol vapor gives an immediate cooling, opening sensation, a favorite for an invigorating shower.

SCENT PROFILE: Minty, cooling, sharp, fresh
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Invigorating, clarifying

OUR SOURCES: Mexico 
CERTIFICATIONS: Conventional, Kosher PLANT PART: Peel
EXTRACTION: Cold Pressed

A tart, green citrus top note that blends easily with other oils. A brighter, greener alternative to lemon or orange in a citrus-forward bar. A tart, green citrus vapor for a sharper, more energizing wake-up than lemon or orange.

SCENT PROFILE: Tart, green, citrus, sweet-sharp
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Uplifting, refreshing

OUR SOURCES: Brazil, Mexico, USA
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic, Kosher
PLANT PART: Peel
EXTRACTION: Cold Pressed

A classic, familiar citrus top note. Popular in soap for its friendly, universally-liked scent and its ability to brighten heavier base notes like patchouli or cedarwood. A sweet, familiar citrus vapor for a gentle, mood-lifting steam experience.

SCENT PROFILE: Sweet, citrus, juicy, fresh
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Uplifting, promotes positive thinking

OUR SOURCES: China, India, Morocco
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic, Kosher
PLANT PART: Flowering tops, stem, leaves
EXTRACTION: Steam Distillation

Herbaceous and clean. In steam, its herbaceous, camphorous vapor is prized for a clarifying, focus-sharpening effect — a natural fit for a morning steamer.

SCENT PROFILE: Herbaceous, camphorous, fresh, woody
EMOTIONAL BENEFITS: Clarifying, focusing

OUR SOURCES: France 
CERTIFICATIONS: All Natural 
MINERAL PROFILE: Rich in iron oxide (gives its green-grey color) 
PARTICLE SIZE: 80% smaller than 74 microns, 40% smaller than 44 microns

A centuries-old clay valued for oily skin thanks to its strong oil-absorbing quality. A popular soap additive both for its natural green-grey color and its mattifying, oil-drawing texture.

PRIMARY USES: Adds natural color and an oil-absorbing quality to soap suited for oily or combination skin.

OUR SOURCES: France
CERTIFICATIONS:  All Natural (not food grade)
MINERAL PROFILE: Mild, mineral-rich kaolin
PARTICLE SIZE: 

A gentle, mild clay best suited to normal or dry skin. Popular in soapmaking purely for its soft rose-pink color, and for the silkiness and slip it adds to a bar's lather.

PRIMARY USES: Adds natural pink color, gentle cleansing, and a silky lather texture; suited to normal or dry skin.

OUR SOURCES: China
CERTIFICATIONS: All Natural (not food grade) 
PARTICLE SIZE: 3 microns

The mildest of the kaolin clays, valued in soap for its soft, mineral-rich white color and gentle cleansing texture — a good base clay when a formulation calls for color without much oil absorption.

PRIMARY USES: Adds natural white color and mild, gentle cleansing texture; suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.

OUR SOURCES: Morocco (Atlas Mountains) · CERTIFICATIONS: All Natural (not food grade)

Mined from the Atlas Mountains, this clay's deep red-orange color comes from a naturally high iron content — distinct from the tan, silky Rhassoul clay that also hails from Morocco. Popular in soapmaking for its vivid natural color and a mild, non-stripping cleansing quality suited to all skin types, including hair.

PRIMARY USES: Adds natural red-orange color and a mild, non-drying cleansing quality; suited to all skin types.

OUR SOURCES: Morocco
CERTIFICATIONS: Cosmetic Grade, All Natural
MINERAL PROFILE: High in magnesium, potassium, and calcium 
PARTICLE SIZE: 2 microns

A fine, tan-colored, mineral-rich clay traditionally used in spa treatments and bath soaks — texturally and mineralogically distinct from the red/orange Moroccan Clay above, despite both originating in Morocco. Popular in soapmaking for its silky, non-drying texture and its ability to draw out oil and impurities without stripping skin.

PRIMARY USES: Adds gentle cleansing texture and natural tan color to soap; suited to oily, sensitive, or tired-looking skin.

OUR SOURCES: Israel
CERTIFICATIONS: Cosmetic Grade, All Natural
MINERAL PROFILE: High in magnesium, potassium, sulfate, and calcium
PARTICLE SIZE: 15 microns

Harvested from the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, long known for the mineral content of its waters and mud. Popular in soap and mask formulations for its rich mineral profile and its role in classic "sea mud" skincare.

PRIMARY USES: Adds natural color and a mineral-rich, clarifying quality; suited to oily or tired-looking skin.

GRADE: Food Grade

A naturally-occurring acid (originally derived from citrus fruit, though today usually produced by fermentation) used in bath fizzies for the fizzing reaction. When combined with sodium bicarbonate in water, the two react to release carbon dioxide gas — the "fizz."

PRIMARY USES: Reacts with sodium bicarbonate to create the fizzing action in bath fizzies.

OUR SOURCES: Pakistan
CERTIFICATIONS: Conventional, Kosher
COMPOSITION: 98.80% Sodium Chloride
GRAIN SIZE: Fine, 0.3–0.71mm

Mined from ancient sea deposits deep within the Himalayan mountain range, its pink hue comes from trace minerals in the salt bed. Popular in bath and body products for a fine, gentle exfoliating texture.

PRIMARY USES: Adds gentle exfoliation and natural pink flecks of color/texture.

GRADE: Food Grade

Common baking soda. Used in bath fizzies as the base of the fizzing reaction — releases carbon dioxide gas when it meets citric acid and water.

PRIMARY USES: The primary fizzing agent in bath fizzies, paired with citric acid.

PURITY: 99+%
FORM: Micropearl/beads, diluted in 50% water
GRADE: Meets Food Chemicals Codex specifications

⚠️ Not a listed ingredient in the finished bar: sodium hydroxide (lye) is the catalyst that turns oil into soap through saponification. Once the cure is complete, it has fully reacted with the oils, meaning none remains in the finished bar. Even Keel superfats its formula by 15% (extra oil beyond what the lye can react with), ensuring no residual lye and leaving the bar naturally moisturizing rather than harsh.

PRIMARY USES: The saponification agent that converts oils into soap. Present during the soapmaking process, not in the finished product.