Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables in Handmade Soap

Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables in Handmade Soap

BENEFITS OF LETTUCE IN SOAP

  • hydrates the skin
  • helps with signs of premature aging
  • can help soothe sunburn and acne
  • the paste or juice of lettuce makes a great skin toner
  • Contains Vitamin K and Potassium

BENEFITS OF TOMATO IN SOAP

  • rich in vitamin C
  • a potent antioxidant
  • helps in skin lightening.
  • also has AHA or Alpha-Hydroxy Acids which gently exfoliate
  • helpful for problem skin and acne

 

BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER IN SOAP

  • Very hydrating for skin
  • Soothing
  • Rich antioxidant
  • Contains folic acid and is good for mature skin
  • Helps lighten skin

 

BENEFITS OF CARROTS IN SOAP

  • cleanses without drying the skin
  • helps with large or clogged pores
  • Helps smooth and polish skin

BENEFITS OF MANGO IN SOAP

  • Hydrates
  • Good for problem skin
  • Moisturizing
  • Good for mature skin

 

BENEFITS OF APPLES IN SOAP

  • High water content, good for hydration
  • High in vitamins A (retinol) ,B,E,
  • High in antioxidents
  • Excellent for mature skin

 

We “mill” our fresh fruit and vegetable soaps to keep in as many nutrients as possible.  Cold process soaps loose much of their nutrients due to the saponification process (lye) and melt and pour soaps using real veggies are more prone to molds and nutrient loss.

 

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