What is Soap?    Soap is Magic – wamae

A soap is the neutral product created when the acids, fats & oils react with organic and inorganic bases. A chemical reaction between an alkaline base (sodium/H20) and a fatty acid base (Vegetable 0ils). With age , somewhat similar to the cheese or wine making process, this chemical reaction, creates a neutalized solid soap bar that is PH balanced for the skin.  

We think of soap as a magical process whereby natural fats and oil ingredients are eventually petrified or preserved. All ingredients began in the earths ground & touched by the sun’s light energy. This positive energy from the earth, sun, & our hands is contained within our soap. The Aromamatic compounds and Herbal ingredients in our recipes will postively impact you in a valueable way!

Most commercial soap bars found in the market place are detergents & not real soap at all. They are called Syndet bars or synthetic detergent bars. They are made from synthesized chemicals and are usually harsher than soap. Detergents contain petroleum distillates rather than oil.

True soap is made with oils such as olive, coconut, & palm oils & are a gentle cleansing product, more appropriate for the use on the skin rather than a detergent. Glycerin is naturally produced in the making of soap. In commercial soap the glycerin is removed to be resold to the cosemetics industry. Glycerin is important to the skin because it is a humectant. Helps to protect and seal moisture to the skin.

We have many wonderful healing Plants here In Nova Scotia! We make sure to include them in our soap & products whenever possible. Seaweeds are handharvested, & the herbs are wildcrafted or grown in our herb gardens. All of the colors in the soap bars are herbal additives. They are toning and add regenerative qualities for sensitive skin types. Only Ingredients of a natural origin are used.