All essential oils used in this product are produced by Plant Therapy® and are 100% pure essential oils with zero fillers.
 
Cedarwood
Cedarwood oil is derived from the needles, leaves, bark, and berries of cedar trees. This oil and its components, in animal and human studies, have shown potential benefits for health and beauty. The components found in cedarwood oil include cedrine, cedrol, and thujopsene, which may offer antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic, insecticidal and antifungal properties.
 
Reduces Hair Loss
Alopecia areata is a disease that causes the immune system to attack hair follicles, leading to hair loss. Cedarwood is one of several essential oils that may improve hair growth. A small 1998 study indicated that people with alopecia areata experienced significant hair growth when given a daily scalp massage of cedarwood, thyme, rosemary, and lavender essential oils, along with a carrier oil. This mixture was applied directly to the scalp for a seven-month period. Though our soap bars can be used on the scalp, we are currently developing recipes for cedarwood oil shampoo and conditioner for promoting hair growth and treating hair loss and other scalp conditions.
 
Relieves Scalp Conditions
Cedarwood oil can be used for scalp and skin massage to help reduce and soothe an itchy, flaking scalp. This may make it beneficial for treating dandruff and scalp eczema.
 
Reduces Acne
Cedarwood oil has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties which may make it beneficial for skin conditions like acne, including reducing stubborn breakouts. Try using cedarwood soap on pimples, blackheads, or whiteheads. Many people also add cedarwood oil directly to commercial treatments, such as creams and some astringents.
 
Relieves other skin conditions
Cedarwood oil may also be beneficial for other skin conditions, may reduce the appearance of scars, treat minor wounds, alleviate arthritic pain, and soothe symptoms of eczema.
 
Promotes sleep
When used as an aromatherapy treatment, cedarwood oil may have sedative qualities, making it beneficial for alleviating occasional insomnia. Try our cedarwood oil soap or add our cedarwood and lavender bath bomb to a hot bath prior to going to bed.
 
Calms
Cedarwood oil is thought to have sedative qualities; the cedrol in cedarwood oil may have a soothing effect on mood, making it beneficial for anxiety and reducing stress.
 
Repellent
Topically applied, cedarwood oil helps repel fleas, ticks, and moths from fabric, people, and pets. Keeping in mind that some essential oils are dangerous for pets, please check with a veterinarian prior to using this oil on your cat, dog, or other animal. Cedarwood oil may not be effective at repelling mosquitoes.
 
For a complete list of ingredients used in this soap and their benefits, please see our Ingredients page.
 
 
Lavender
Lavender's scent and other unique properties make it a popular ingredient for medicinal, culinary and cosmetic uses. Lavender is one of the most versatile essential oils. Lavender oil is found in deodorants, lotions, soaps, and many other skin-care products. It is naturally anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antiseptic and insect repellant.
 
Repellent
Certain types of insects including mosquitoes do not like lavender, yet lavender oil is also friendly and soothing to the skin, making it suitable as both a lotion and a topical mosquito repellent. The anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibacterial properties of lavender oil can relieve the skin of itchiness and swelling and prevent infection caused by insect bites.
 
Soothes
Lavender has been used to relieve many skin problems including eczema. Because eczema symptoms are mostly caused by inflammation by bacteria or yeast, lavender oil can help reduce these symptoms. Its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties repel unwanted bacteria that can cause infection and inflammation; and relieve inflammation and swelling.
 
Relieves Pain
Lavender is commonly used for aromatherapy and massage to relieve joint and muscle pain, in part because lavender oil easily permeates the skin. Lavender oil has analgesic properties, which can affect the nervous system to relieve pain. Lavender oil may reduce inflammation and tension in the muscles, support circulation and increase oxygen in the blood.
 
Prevents Acne
With its antibacterial and antiseptic properties, lavender oil cleanses facial skin of bacteria and other irritants which can cause various skin conditions including acne. Lavender is a great natural option, as many commercial facial products can contain ethanol and other chemicals that dry and damage the skin.
 
Prevents and Heals
Wounds and injuries can be disinfected naturally using soap with lavender essential oil. Using lavender soap on the skin can kill microbes, bacteria and fungus, which could cause infections like staph aureus and candida albicans (yeast associated with thrush and vaginal yeast infections), and pneumonia.
 
Brightens
Using lavender as a facial cleanser can reduce dark spots, black heads, skin discoloration, and hasten the regenerations of the tissue in the epidermis layer.