Grapefruit Salt Soap | Cold Process | French Pink Clay |Exfoliating

This is a salt soap made with pink Himalayan salt!  Coloured with french pink clay, and white kaolin clay. Scented with grapefruit essential oil and clary sage essential oil. Grapefruit is the dominant scent, and like all essential oils in cold process soap the smell will fade over time. This is a scrubby bar of soap.

Why Your Skin Will Love It

Pink Himalayan salt is a wonderful addition to cold process soap, transforming a standard bar into a mineral-rich treatment. 

Deep, Gentle Cleansing

Pink Himalayan salt is a natural humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture to the skin rather than stripping it away. While the soap cleanses, the salt content works to:

• Balance Oil Production: It helps regulate sebum, making it excellent for those with oily or acne-prone skin.

• Detoxify: The salt helps draw out impurities and toxins from the pores.

Mineral Infusion

Unlike table salt, Pink Himalayan salt contains over 80 trace minerals, including magnesium, potassium, and calcium. When incorporated into soap:

• Skin Barrier Support: These minerals help support the skin’s natural barrier function.

• Soothing Properties: The mineral content can help calm redness and irritation, providing a soothing sensation during use.

Gentle Exfoliation

Depending on how the salt is incorporated (fine grain versus coarse), these bars provide varying levels of exfoliation.

• Sloughing Dead Cells: Fine grains gently polish the skin, removing dead skin cells to reveal a brighter complexion.

• Improved Texture: Regular use can lead to smoother, softer skin, especially on rougher areas like elbows and knees.

Scent Profile

This bar has two essential oils. Grapefruit essential oil delivers a bright, zesty punch of sun-ripened citrus. It is sharp and tangy and sweet. Clary Sage is the second essential oil and was used to anchor the grapefruit and help it last longer in the soap. The smells of essential oils fade over time in cold process soap.

Why a salt soap?

Salt soap bars, particularly those made with Himalayan salt, offer exceptional skin benefits, including deep exfoliation, mineral-rich nourishment, and natural antibacterial properties. They create a creamy, luxurious lather, provide a spa-like detoxifying experience, and result in long-lasting hard bars.

Key Benefits of Salt Soap:

·       Gentle Exfoliation & Smoother Skin: Salt bars remove dead skin cells to improve skin texture, leaving it feeling soft and polished.

·       Deep Cleansing & Detoxification: Salt acts as a detoxifier, drawing out impurities, excess oils, and toxins from the pores.

·       Antibacterial Properties: These bars kill bacteria, making them ideal for managing acne-prone skin and body breakouts.

·       Mineral-Rich Nutrition: Sea salt contains essential minerals like magnesium, potassium, and calcium, which nourish the skin and boost skin hydration.

·       Soothing Inflammation: Salt helps reduce irritation, redness, and inflammation associated with skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.

·       Longevity: Because of the salt content, these soap bars are incredibly hard and long-lasting, offering better value.

·       Mineral-Retaining Moisture: Contrary to popular belief, salt soaps (often paired with coconut oil) do not dry out skin; they help balance oil production and lock in moisture.

Size

3” round and 1.5” deep.

Ingredients

Olive Oil

Organic Coconut Oil

Castor Oil

Pink French Clay

White Kaolin Clay

Grapefruit Essential Oil

Clary Sage Essential Oil

Fragrance allergens (As per Health Canada Guidelines any allergen present over 0.01%ppm is listed)

Grapefruit Essential Oil

Clary Sage

How to Use

Lather with warm water and massage into skin. Our unscented formula is enriched with natural sugars and proteins—allow the lather to remain on the skin for 30 seconds before rinsing for maximum hydration.

⚠️ Product Cautions

• For External Use Only: While the bar may look and smell great, this bar is for skin application only. Do not ingest.

• Patch Test Recommended: If you have sensitive skin or allergies, we recommend performing a small patch test on your inner forearm before full-body use.

• Surface Safety: Because this soap contains natural oils, it may make your tub or shower floor slightly slippery. Use caution when stepping in and out.

Care Instructions

Because this soap is made the old-fashioned way, it’s a little different than the "big brand" bars. This bar contains natural glycerin, which attracts moisture. To extend the life of your soap, always use a draining soap dish and allow the bar to dry completely between uses.

Storage: Not using it yet? Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.