Arsai Olive Charcoal Soap - 100% Natural

Made 100% freshly in Lebanon, our Charcoal Soap is cold pressed with the finest home grown olives and is the perfect soap for oily and acne prone skin. It deeply cleanses and purifies the skin, leaving it feeling refreshed, cleansed and moisturised. It is hand crafted with Himalayan Salt from the following ingredients:
olive oil, coconut oil, caster oil, lye, distilled water, activated charcoal and mica based earth pigments.  
This soap has proven anti-ageing, moisturising and gem fighter properties for a healthy glow. The Bar is 4oz roughly 100 grams.

The scent has an overwhelmingly "clean" undertone with a smoky, earthy, and slightly woody aroma, reminiscent of campfire or a cosy fireplace, with notes of smouldering wood and ash.

Why Activated Charcoal? - Activated charcoal is beneficial for skin due to its porous nature, which allows it to absorb impurities, excess oil, and toxins from the skin. This leads to clearer, smoother, and brighter skin by unclogging pores, reducing acne breakouts, and improving skin tone. It also gently exfoliates, removing dead skin cells and promoting cell overturn. It provides a deep cleansing, oil control, exfoliation, brightening through the removal of impurities and dead skin skills, soothes irritation and inflammation making it suitable for sensitive skin and reduces pore sizes through minimising the appearance of pores by absorbing excess oil and impurities that can cause them to appear large

Why cold pressed? - Well, Cold processed soap is known for its mild and gentle cleansing properties, making it ideal for sensitive and dry skin. Unlike commercial soaps that often contain harsh detergents, cold process soap does not strip away the skin's natural oils.

Why Olive Oil? - MOISTURISING - Olive oil offers several benefits for the skin, including deep hydration, antioxidant protection, and anti-inflammatory properties It can help moisturise dry skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and protect against sun damage. Olive oil also has antibacterial properties, which may help with wound healing and potentially reduce acne.

Why Coconut Oil? - CLEANSING - Coconut oil offers several potential benefits for the skin due to its moisturising, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. It can help hydrate dry skin, reduce inflammation, and potentially aid in wound healing. It can be used as a gentle and effective makeup remover, breaking down even waterproof makeup.

Why Castor Oil? - LATHERING - Castor oil offers several potential benefits for the skin, including moisturising, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, which can help with dry skin, acne, and wound healing. It's rich in ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that can improve skin barrier function and potentially reduce the appearance of wrinkles and scars. 

Why Lye? - CONVERSION OF OILS TO SOAP - Specifically sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, is a crucial ingredient in soap making because it facilitates the chemical reaction called saponification, which transforms oils and fats into soap.

Why Mica based Earth Pigments? - Mica-based earth pigments are natural mineral powder, derived from the mica mineral, that are ground into a fine powder. They are used to create shimmering or iridescent effects in various applications like cosmetics, paints, and soaps. Mica is a naturally occurring mineral that can be mined or created in a lab. 

Why Himalayan Pink Salt? - Himalayan pink salt benefits from its mineral content including respiratory, skin and improvements. These include, cleansing exfoliation, Balancing pH levels, detoxifying and reducing inflammation. It also serves as a muscle relaxant to reduce pain and soreness.