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Rose geranium soap, raw, organic
The vast majority of soaps are made through a high temperature process, which destroys most of the nutrients in the natural ingredients (if any!). Moreover, they often contain some nasty ingredients including:
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): An engine degreaser which can cause eye irritation, permanent damage in children's eyes, skin rashes, hair loss and flaking skin.
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Propylene Glycol: The main ingredient in the manufacture of brake fluid and industrial anti-freeze. It is used in body care products because it glides on smoothly, however it greatly damages and ages the skin. It also causes skin rashes and dryness
- Fragrance: Almost always refers to a mix of synthetic compounds. Known to cause allergic reactions.
- Parabens: Used as preservatives in many, many products, parabens (such as methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl-, isobutyl- and others) may be linked to the development of breast cancer.
- Animal ingredients, such as tallow (animal fat) and honey (which is not good if you care for the bees).
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In contrast, Raw Gaia’s Rose geranium Raw Soap is hand-made with organic and cold-pressed oils, infused with essential oil of rose geranium. It is made through a low temperature process (temperatures never go above 40 degrees Celsius), in order to retain the goodness in the ingredients.
The result is a wonderful soap that is gentle and feels so good to use. It is one of the purest soaps you’ll ever find.
Rose Geranium Raw Soap is made with:
- Organic & cold-pressed cocoa (cacao) butter: It helps to repair dry and damaged skin since it helps to regenerate skin cells and restore elasticity thanks to its high levels of antioxidants and minerals.
- Organic & cold-pressed coconut oil: It removes dead skin cells, which helps make the skin smoother and softer.
- Organic & cold-pressed red palm oil (sustainably harvested from Brazil): Rich in vitamin A and E, it is a great skin moisturiser and is also good for healing conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis
- Organic & cold-pressed sunflower oil: Rich in Vitamin E and Linoleic acid, which is essential for cell formation and healthy growth.
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Organic essential oil of rose geranium: an uplifting and sweet smelling oil, traditionally used in skin care products for its fragrance and cleansing properties.
Please note that in order to make the soap, the oils need to be saponified by adding sodium hydroxide. There is a chemical reaction that changes the structure of the oil from a liquid into a solid bar. The sodium hydroxide is completely gone once the chemical transformation is finished, so there are no traces left.
Raw Soap is wrapped in biodegradable plastic.
Product care instructions: Do not leave the soap in the shower floor or in the bath, as the hot water will melt the soap.
Allergy information: Rose geranium essential oil naturally contains the following allergens: citral, geraniol, citronellol, limonene, linalool.
 About Raw Gaia, by Raw Gaia
How it all started
For many years, we searched for a really good moisturizer, that would be made
with ingredients as fresh and as close to nature as possible and that would
be free from any chemical or toxic ingredients.
Unable to find anything suitable, we started experimenting in the kitchen and
making our own creams. Eventually we came up with what we believe is one of
the purest range of skin care products available.
What distinguishes Raw Gaia is that we use only 100% organic, raw and vegan
ingredients such as raw cocoa (cacao) butter, cold pressed oils and essential
oils. Importantly, our products are made following a process that avoids temperatures
beyond 40°C. In this way, the life force of the ingredients and all their
antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, etc., are retained. All these nutrients are
then available to nourish your skin, without leaving any surface residues.
The importance of raw
Simply put, the main benefit of a raw, living skin care product is that your
body nourishes from the existing life force of the ingredients. In contrast,
subjecting to high temperatures destroy most of this living energy.
Raw ingredients provide additional benefits to the skin through their:
Antioxidants: Antioxidants help to keep the skin supple and beautiful
by neutralizing free radicals. Free radical exposure eventually leads to hidden
inflammation and eventually, wrinkles and ageing skin.
Minerals: These occur naturally in our bodies and are found in our most
common foods. Sulphur for example is essential to make the skin soft and elastic
since it is an essential component of all connective tissues.
Vitamins: They are beneficial to damaged and distressed skin. Vitamin
C for example, is especially useful as an anti-wrinkle remedy for under-eyes
skin.
Omega 6 Fatty Acids: Present in oils such as primrose and borage seed
oils, they have been shown to gradually improve eczema and moisturize dry, cracking
and/or scaling skin.
What purity really means
Several leading alternative medicine practitioners and nutritionists suggest
that you should only apply on your skin what you would be willing to eat. The
reason behind this is that it will end up in the body tissues, either way.
Raw Gaia’s creams, lip balms and moisturisers are so pure that you could
in fact, eat them. (We’ve done that ourselves as a test!) We don’t
recommend you do that since they are not very palatable and the stomach may
not be used to it, but our skin care products are certainly safe to eat since
they are only made with raw, vegan and organic ingredients.
Evidently, our products do not contain any nasty petrochemicals, artificial
colourants and parfums, glycols, lauryl sulphates, parabens, preservatives,
synthetic additives, bulking agents or hidden ingredients. Because we avoid
any heat treatment, the oils in our products also do not contain any toxic transfatty
acids.
Raw Gaia's products are certified vegan by The Vegan Society. Our products
have not been tested on animals. In addition, we have carefully screened our
suppliers to ensure they do not carry out tests on animals either.
what you say
"I would like to take this chance to say that your products are the first I have come across that do not irritate my skin or make my skin break out. Before learning of Raw Gaia, I had been using (an expensive skin care range) but often had to use them sporadically as even their 'sensitive' products didn't suit my skin for long. I can use Raw Gaia every day... and do! Since using your products, my skin has improved in tone and appearance. I no longer have to put up with my skin feeling dry and when I do get a break out your products sooth and heal rather than exacerbate the problem. I believe all of this is down to the quality of your ingredients and the approach your company takes to your products. I can also look myself in the mirror with a clear conscience that these products are cruelty free..."
--Anna-Louise, Derbyshire
Important legal note: Though we are happy to provide
products and services which will help you to improve your health and well being, we do not 'treat', or aim to 'cure' any disease. Under UK law only a medical doctor may 'treat' illness and disease with a medical origin. The information in this web page is for information purposes only.
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