Ingredients

Sapun collective soaps are made with high quality ingredients and unlike commercial soaps there are no added chemicals., phosphates, sodium lauryl sulphates or parabens. Most importantly our soaps are not made using palm oil. The ingredients used in our soap are plant based natural ingredients such as coconut, sunflower, rice bran and olive oils and shea butter. Each ingredient contributes different properties to the soap.

Oils

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a common oil used in soaps because it has excellent cleansing properties and produces lots of bubbles.

Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil has great moisturizing and conditions properties.

Rice Bran Oil

Rice bran oil is mild and very effective at keeping the skin smooth.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is one of the oldest soap ingredients and is used to add a creamy rich lather.

Shea Butter

Shea butter is a fat that comes from the nuts of the karite tree and provides silky moisturisation.

Goat’s Milk

Goat’s milk is rich in vitamins, minerals and moisturisers which leave your skin feeling soft and smooth. Goat’s milk contains naturally occurring lactic acid which helps to cleanse the skin without the need for harsh detergents or surfactants. The pH level of goat’s milk is like our own skin, meaning it will not strip skin of its natural bacteria and oils.

Essential oils

Essential oils are extracted from aromatic plant parts such as the root, herb, or flower. Essential oils are used in soap for their beneficial properties, scents, and flavours. Essential oils have not been diluted, mixed, or processed and have been used by humans for thousands of years. Most of our soaps contain one or more of the following essential oils in the correct quantity.

Lemon

Lemon essential oil is naturally occurring and comes from the peel of a lemon. There are many benefits of this essential oil in soap as well as adding an amazing citrus smell.

Myrtle

Myrtle essential oil is steamed from the fresh leaves of the Myrtle plant (Myrtus Communis). It has a gentle smell and is refreshing and soothing.

Lime

Lime essential oil is cold pressed from the unripe fruit peel of the Citrus Aurantifolia tree. It is a zingy and zesty oil which provides a distinct energy burst. Like other citrus essential oils, it is both refreshing and comforting.

Patchouli

Patchouli essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the Pogostemon cablin, a herb native to the tropics in Asia. Often this oil is referred to as the “love oil” as it was popular during the hippie movement in the 60’s and 70’s. It has a warm, spicy and earthy smell.

Mandarin

Mandarin essential oil is pressed from the outer peel of the Citrus reticulata fruit. It has a fresh and fruity citrus smell and makes a good toner for oily skin.

Ylang Ylang

Ylang Ylang essential oil is steam distilled from the Cananga odorata flower, which is native to the Philippines and Indonesia. It has a wonderful sweet tropical smell and has been known to be able to balance out dry or oily skin.

Hemp Seed

Hemp seed essential oil contains polyunsaturated fatty acids including omega-3 and omega-6. The oil has a nutty and earthy smell and is very moisturising.

Peppermint

Peppermint is a hybrid of spearmint and water mint and gathered by carbon dioxide or cold extraction of the fresh plant. Peppermint essential oil has a calming, softening, and toning effect on the skin. Due to its high menthol content peppermint essential oil stimulates the senses.

Lavender

The essential oil of the Lavadula angutiifolia is obtained by steam distillation of the fresh flower. Lavender essential oil is considered the king of essential oils. The smell of Lavender is crisp, clean, and floral and an all time favourite. It promotes calmness, relaxation and leaves your skin happy.

Neem

Neem essential oil is made from cold pressing of fruit seeds of the Azadirachta indica tree, which is native to India. In some countries the tree is considered a weed as it is drought tolerant. The oil has an earthy musty smell that resembles peanuts. Use in soap, it produces a nice lather and is very moisturising on the skin.

Bergamot

Bergamot essential oil is extracted from the Citrus bergamia fruit peel using the cold pressed method. It is considered uplifting, rejuvenating and balancing. This oil smells fresh, with sweet-citrus and floral notes.

Teatree

Tea tree essential oil is derived mainly from the Australian native plant Melaleuca alternifolia. The smell of natural tea tree in soap awakens the senses and gives the soap a boost and can help control underarm odour related to perspiration.

Geranium

Geranium essential oil is steam-extracted from the leaves and stems of the geranium plant. The oil contains enzymes that help regulate the production of skin oils. This makes it versatile for all types of skin, particularly dry skin. It is also able to help balance the production of sebum in the skin, making it an ideal essential oil to use on both oily and dry skin. The oil has a pleasant and uplifting smell.

Pink Grapefruit

Pink Grapefruit, also known as Citrus paradisi is a sparkling effervescent essential oil that comes from the rind of the fruit. This oil is refreshing and nutrient-rich and makes a good addition to our soap as it can nurture the skin. This oil has an uplifting and energising smell.

Orange

Orange essential oil has been used since the 1600’s and is cold pressed from the rinds of oranges (Citrus sinensis). Orange essential oil has a very sweet and refreshing smell and when used in soap can help skin feel amazing.

Pine

Pine essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the twigs and cones from a variety of pine species, mainly Pinus sylvestris. The oil has a mesmerizing and sweet smell. When used in soap it can help balance and maintain smooth skin.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus essential oil is extracted from the leaves of the Australian Eucalyptus tree and has a refreshing crisp and clean smell. The Indigenous Australians have used this oil for many years for various conditions, making it a very popular essential oil.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass essential oil comes from the leaves of the lemongrass plant and is made using steam distillation. The soothing smell is a mix of citrus and earthy aromas. Lemongrass oil is commonly used in bug sprays and is also known to help even tone and clean skin.

Almond

Almond essential oil is derived from dried almond seeds by the cold pressed method. Almond oil is also known as Badam oil in many countries and is used to re-condition the skin. It has a deliciously sweet smell which many love.

Clay

Clays occur naturally and are derived from earthy, mineral-rich elements such as volcanic ash, rocks, soil, or sediment. Each type of clay has a unique combination of minerals, such as Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, and Silica, that gives it a unique composition. Clays attach themselves to oil, bacteria, and impurities from the skin to remove them and leave skin feeling cleansed and balanced. Clays can also be used to colour soap naturally.

Pink clay

Pink clay is used to purify and cleanse the skin. It is mild and gentle and used for extra-sensitive and mature skin. Pink clay has a softening effect on skin texture.

Red clay

Red clay has the ability to draw out dirt and impurities from the skin, allowing the skin to breathe and glow. Red clay will also soften and keep the skin smooth.

Green Clay

Green clay has enormous absorbent powers due to the unique makeup of various micro molecules. It absorbs oils, toxic substances, and impurities from the skin whilst its toning action stimulates the skin.

Fragrant oils

A small number of soaps from the enticing soap range contain different fragrant oils to make them smell amazing. That’s because there are some scents that cannot be achieved using essential oils. Fragrant oils are a blend of natural and synthetic components which allow for the creation of the amazing smells. Some of the fragrant oils in our enticing soap range include frangipani, coconut lime, cappuccino, rose, vanilla, and raspberry.

Botanicals and other ingredients

We have added extra character to some of our soaps such as botanicals and other natural ingredients to make them look and feel different. These include pumice stone, ground coffee, seaweed, lavender flowers, rose petals, poppy seeds, aloe vera, honey, oatmeal, turmeric, dried peppermint, irish moss, neem leaves, cocoa powder, shredded coconut and activated charcoal.

Botanicals

Shredded Coconut

Activated Charcoal

Ground Coffee

Seaweed

Honey

Colour

Most soap colourants in their natural forms can be harmful, that is the reason most of the colorants used in soaps are synthetically produced and used in small quantities to give soap its beautiful colour. Where a natural colour cannot be achieved by using essential oils, fragrant oils and botanicals, we have added a small amount of colour for aesthetics.