| Superfatted Soap
Superfatted soaps are rich in skin-softening oils
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| Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is a mildly astringent liquid distilled from the small tree of the
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| Wheat Germ
Wheat germ, the inner germ of the wheat kernel, contains an oil which is
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| Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin E oil has been used for many years to soothe the skin and prevent
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| Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is a healing oil derived from the tree Melaleuca alternifolia
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| Sweet Birch Oil
Sweet birch oil (from the Betula alba tree) has been used for years in Northern
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| Strawberries
Strawberries contain several acids (including citric, tartaric, salicylic, and
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Sand
Sand, which is used as an abrasive in soap, must be clean and completely free
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| Sage (Salvia Officinalis)
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a pungent spice which has antibacterial, astringent
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| Rosin
Rosin, the finely powdered residue left after distillation of pine resins
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| Rose Water
Rose water is an emollient liquid made from commercial rose oil
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| Nutmeg
Nutmeg is a fragrant spice which adds zest to lemon in soap recipes
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| Rosemary Leaves
Rosemary leaves, from the Rosmarinus officinalis plant, are very fragrant
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| Pumice
Pumice is ground volcanic rock
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| Peruvian Balsam
Peruvian balsam (also known as balsam of Peru and as tolu) is obtained from
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| Pectin
Pectin, sold in powdered form at most grocery stores, will come in handy when
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| Oatmeal
Oatmeal has long been used to soothe sensitive or irritated skin
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| Myrrh
Myrrh is the gum derived from Commiphora myrrha, a tree native to the
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Milk (cow or goat) has been used since ancient times as a natural cleanser
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| Lemons
Lemons
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| Lavender Flowers
Lavender flowers add a nice touch to lavender-scented soaps and help to hold
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| Lanolin
Lanolin (also called wool wax) is the wax taken from sheep's wool and is
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| Kiwis
Kiwis, the fruit of Actinidia chinensis, are widely grown in New Zealand, where
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| Kelp
Kelp, often sold as "sea vegetables," includes several types of large leaf-like
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| Honey
Honey has been used as an emollient for centuries and makes an excellent
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| Glycerin
Glycerin is a sweet, syrupy, colorless by-product of commercial soap making
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