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Lime essential oil: refreshing and stimulating, the uplifting scent of lime has an energising effect, relieving stress, exhaustion and anxiety and promoting focus and creativity. Its detoxifying action helps tackle cellulite and the puffiness linked to water retention.
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Grapefruit essential oil: gently antiseptic and astringent, grapefruit tones and tightens skin, supports the lymphatic system, combats cellulite and water retention and stimulates circulation. Its uplifting scent boosts concentration, clears the mind and boosts self confidence and energy.
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Bergamot essential oil: toning, antibacterial and antiseptic, bergamot balances and tones combination and oily skin, helping unclog pores and reduce breakouts. It calms dry or itchy skin and its fruity scent acts as an antidepressant, elevating low moods, enhancing well-being and calming feelings of anxiety or panic.
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Coconut oil: moisturising and nourishing, coconut oil helps to heal irritated skin and has antifungal, antimicrobial, antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
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Shea butter: rich in fatty acids, antioxidant carotenoids and vitamin E, shea butter helps to improve the condition of dry and mature skin. Its skin-enriching properties sooth eczema, skin allergies and psoriasis.
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Olive oil: high in skin-nourishing fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamin E, olive oil keeps skin soft and moisturised.
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Sweet almond oil: rich in vitamins D and E, fatty acids and zinc, nourishing sweet almond oil soothes dry, irritated skin and prevents moisture loss.
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Castor oil: packed with omega-6, omega-9 and vitamin E, castor oil has fabulous natural moisturising properties.
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Beeswax: forms a protective film on the skin to help reduce water loss.
How to make your natural soap last for longer
College Green soaps are proudly free from palm oil which is commonly used as a hardener in soaps and rich in natural glycerine, therefore they can be softer than many commercial bars. To ensure your soap lasts as long as possible, make sure it never sits in a puddle of water. Use a soap dish to allow air to flow around the soap, keeping it dry and longer lasting.
College Green soaps are all cut by hand. Each bar weighs a minimum of 100g – some will be heavier. Made by hand in small batches in our Cotswold studio.
I use a traditional cold process method which creates a glycerine-rich soap, then cure each bar for a minimum of four weeks to create a beautifully mild, long lasting bar of soap.
College Green Lime + Grapefruit soap is free from palm oil, parabens and harsh detergents.
