Olea Europopea

Base Cleanser & Skin Softener

Olive oil is high in polyphenols and anitoxidants. It fights oxidation; which produce free radicals and damage the cell, contributing to premature aging. It may restore smoothness by creating a protective skin barrier.

Found in our bar soap, hair & beard bar and hand balm

Deep Dive into Olive Oil in our Blog

Cocos nucifera

Base Cleanser

The fatty acids in coconut oil make it extra soothing on the skin. It is a natural detoxifier, pulling dirt and grime to the surface so that it can be easily washed away.

Found in our bar soap and Hair & Beard bar

Deep Dive into Coconut Oil in our Blog

Theobroma cacao

Base Cleanser & Skin Softener

The high amount of fatty acids creates a barrier on the skin, locking in hydration.

Found in our Bar Soap, Hair & Beard Bar, and Lotion Bar

Deep Dive into Cocoa Butter in our Blog

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit

Moisturizer

Full of vitamins and fatty acids making it incredibly nourishing for the skin. It is known for its protecting and emollient properties.

Found in our Lotion Bars and Hand Balm

Prunus amygdalus dulcis (almond) oil

Moisturizer

Carrier Oil known to soften and re-condition the skin. It is rich in proteins, Olein Glyceride Linoleic Acid and Vitamin D, and is considered extremely nourishing.  It will sooth dry skin and irritated areas.

Found in our Hand Balm

Ricinus communis (castor) oil

Foaming Agent

Castor seeds are great skin hydrators along with their high fatty acid composition helping to give the skin a natural glow. It creates a multitude of tiny bubbles to increase the foaming capabilities to our Hair & Beard Bar.

Beer

Base, Lather, Scent

Replacing water for beer adds a natural preservative as well as a smooth, milky feel. It also creates a sudsy lather without the use of dangerous chemicals.

Found in our Beer Soap

Humulus Lupulus

Scent, exfoliant, botanical

Hops contain skin softening amino acids and anti-inflammatories which can soothe irritated and inflamed skin. It is also a natural antibacterial agent, great for combating acne.

Hops have also been known for centuries as an excellent sleep aid to help relax and reduce anxiety.

Found in our Hop Soap, Hop Tub Salts, Hand Balm, Bitters, Sleep Satchels, Tea

Lye

Saponification

Lye is critical in the soap-making process; it reacts with oils to create soap and glycerin. The process of changing the liquid oils into a solid bar of soap is called saponification. We add extra oils to our soap (called superfatting) to make sure no lye remains in the final product.

Found in all of our Bar Soap and Hair & Beard Bar

Beeswax

Beeswax gives out Hand Balm and Lotion bars their solid shape. The low melting point allows it to soften easily for application.

Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants. The oils capture the plant’s scent, or “essence”.

Found in our Hop Soap

Fragrance

Scent

Fragrance oils are man made blended scents derived from multiples sources, such as essential oils, distillates, terpenes, absolutes, or other chemical compounds. All our oils are rated for use in soap and are added within the recommended percentages.

Found in our Beer Soap

CI 77492, 77491, 77499

Natural Colour

Iron Oxide is a natural mineral used as a colourant in cosmetic products. It is hypoallergenic and added in very small quantities.

Found in our Beer Soap

Magnesium Sulphate

Base & Skin Softener

Epsom salts help relax muscles and relieve stiff and painful muscles. The sulphates in Epsom salts can help to flush toxins and heavy metals from skin cells.

Found in our Hop Tub Salts

Lavandula angustifolia

Botanical

Lavender has a lot of health benefits, but we are largely tapping into it as a very well known sleep aid. It is also said to help reduce stress and anxiety, ease depression, improve mood and relieve headaches.

Found in our Hop Tub Salts and Sleep Satchels

Chamomilla Recutita

Botanical

Chamomile is a calming fragrance used to improve sleep, relieve anxiety, and promote a feeling of calm.

Found in our Hop Tub Salts and Sleep Satchels

calendula officinalis, jasminum officianale , rosa centifolia , Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower

Botanical

A botanical blend that includes Calendula petals, Jasmine flowers, Rose petals and Corn Flower petals. This blend is great for soothing skin.

Found in our Hop Tub Salts

Sodium Bicarbonate

Base

A natural ingredient in our shower steamers that dissolve easily and won’t cause environmental damage when it goes down the drain.

Found in our Shower Steamers

Citric Acid

Base

When mixed with baking soda a fizzing action occurs to help disperse scent. A natural ingredient that will not cause environmental damage when it goes down the drain.

Found in our Shower Steamers

Potassium Bitartrate

Stabilizer

Cream of Tartar is a natural food-grade ingredient that acts as a stabilizer to allow the rest of the ingredients to adhere to one another. It creates a denser shower steamer.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Base Cleanser

Often referred to as Baby Foam because it is an extremely gentle surfactant that is mild enough for baby cleansers, personal hygiene and toiletries while still offering very efficient cleansing and low odor. 

Found in our Shampoo Bars

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Cleanser

DLS Mild, also known as Stepan-Mild SL3-BA is a 30% active, biodegradable liquid surfactant. 

Found in our Shampoo Bars

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

Cleanser

This gentle, high foaming powdered anionic surfactant is derived from coconut

Found in our Shampoo Bars

Behentrimonium methosulfate (and) Cetyl Alcohol (and) Butylene Glycol

Conditioner

Premium conditioning emulsifier with outstanding detangling and wet comb properties.

Found in our Shampoo Bars

Sodium Lactate

Preservative

Produces a creamier bar that lasts longer.

Found in our Shampoo Bars

DL-Panthenol

Moisturizer

The very same Pro-Vitamin B5 featured in Pantene commercials.    

Found in our Shampoo Bars

Hydrolyzed Quinoa

Protein

Restores hydration to the cuticle of the hair due to its high amino acid content for shinier hair with improved body and styling ease.  Very popular for colour-treated hair as it has been shown to increase colour retention levels.

Found in our Fine Shampoo Bar

Hydrolyzed Oats

Protein

Hydrating complex of vegetable derived hydrolyzed oat protein helps add and add softness, manageability and texture to the hair.

Found in our Hydrate and Strength Shampoo Bars

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey

Humectant/Retain Moisture

Water soluble humectant and moisturizer

Found in our FINE Shampoo Bar

Glycerine

Humectant

Glycerine is a bi-product of the soap making process. It is a natural humectant which means it draws moisture to the skin.

Found in our Fine Shampoo Bar