Why we Use Aloe Vera  When we Make Our Cold Processed Soaps

What is Aloe Vera?

Aloe Vera, also known as Cape Aloe, is a succulent, short-stemmed plant with thick leaves that look like a Cactus plant. Aloe Vera has been used for hundreds of years for its medicinal benefits, and modern research is now verifying many of its healing properties. The secret of its magic lies in its high concentration of nutrients and vital substances that include water, vitamins (A, B, C, and E), more than 20 minerals, Fatty Acids, Salicylic Acid, Lignin, Saponins and Amino Acids.

What are the Benefits of Aloe Vera?
Studies have shown that Aloe Vera can effectively treat a wide range of ailments. When used externally, it is very effective at treating insect bites, acne, sunburns, rashes, scars, blemishes, sores, eczema, psoriasis and other skin infections.


Aloe Vera has been used for centuries due to the beneficial effect it has on the skin,
Aloe Vera is used all over the world for skin care and has been scientifically proven for its benefits:
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• Helps maintain natural moisture of the skin.
• Improves the suppleness and flawlessness of the skin.
• Aloe Vera is said to encourage skin rejuvenation, healing of wounds and treatment of sunburn. It is also used to help in relieving arthritis pain, improving blood circulation, reducing scarring, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
• It has been known for generations as an excellent plant to have around to help reduce inflammation, pain and itching, to accelerate wound healing, a superb penetrating moisturizing agent, helping to stimulate the body's immune system while being naturally hypoallergenic with about the same pH balance of the skin.

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WHY ARE FRANKINCENSE & MYRRH ESSENTIAL OILS GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN?

Frankincense Essential Oil is stimulating and elevating.  Helps overcome stress. Rejuvenates aging skin by improving skin tone and returning dry and oily skin to a normal balanced state.  It firms skins, promotes healing and fights inflammation. 

Myrrh Essential Oil maintains firm skin by helping to prevent tissue degeneration.  It cools, soothes and heals.  Especially useful for chapped, cracked and infected skin. 

That's why we are happy to carry Frankincense & Myrrh Soap in our store. 

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What is Shea Butter good for anyway?

Shea Butter comes from the nut of a fruit from the karate tree that is common to West Africa.  It is effective for cell regeneration and capillary circulation.  That's why most all of the soaps I make will contain Shea Butter.  

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