How is soap made?
Soap is made through a careful blending of water, sodium hydroxide, and any of a variety of oils, all measured and blended in very specific ratios.
There are many different types and methods of soap making. Herbal Art uses advanced soap-casting techniques, without the use of lye. Lye is a hazardous element.
We have developed our own medium of soap, without the use of any detergents, chemicals, alcohols, or synthetics. This medium results in a natural soap, made with organics!
How long do your candles last?
Our candles burn for approximately 60 hours.
What about animal testing?
We do absolutely NO testing on animals, and we use NO animal fats (from the actual animal) or animal by-products in any of our products.
We only practice “vegetarian” standards.
What are essential and fragrance oils?
Essential oils are highly concentrated oils derived from plants, each carrying its own scent and beneficial properties. Fragrance oils may be strictly synthetic, or most often will be a combination of synthetics and essential oils (as in many perfumes.) Fragrance oils allow soap makers to diversify and expand their line of options.
Will these natural products adversely affect me?
They should not. All of Herbal Art’s soaps and skin care products utilize the finest ingredients possible, and all of our soaps are tested and verified as pH-neutral (range). We have products that are also beneficial in the aid of eczema and psoriasis. We have found that even people with sensitive skin can use our soaps and skin care products with excellent results, and many have told us that they can use our products, whereas they have been unable to use others in the past. However, should you have any adverse reaction, please discontinue use and inform us immediately.
How does Oatmeal treat oily and combination skins?
Oatmeal in general will absorb oil from the skins surface and will reduce the redness of (combination skin), irritated and broken-out skins.
Also infused with essential oils to help in the treatment of these areas.
Is Oatmeal helpful in healing Eczema?
Yes! — Eczema (dry patches) will likely respond to the oatmeal in our soap. Oatmeal and Emu Oil in general seems to subdue the irritation, relieve redness and skin itching.
Also infused with essential oils to help in the treatment of these areas.
Is Oatmeal safe for itchy, dry skin types?
Yes! — This moisturizing soap is a good emollient, and great for sensitive skin; softening and soothing dry, itchy and irritated skin(s).
What is Jewelweed?
Jewelweed is a North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; it grows chiefly on wet soil rather than arid soil.
Jewelweed calms the itch and has been proven to offer fast relief by thousands of users. Jewelweed is an effective natural (plant/herb) relief for: all types of poison plants, nettle, and other irritating outdoor plants; as well as bug bites and razor burn.
* We add Jewelweed to all of our “Gardening Naturals” *
What type of Oatmeal do we use?
The oatmeal we use in our soaps is from the inner part of the oatmeal granule. This is the part of the oatmeal where there is still some moisture. Oatmeal is made up of cellulose and fiber, which is found in the cell wall of plants. What these ingredients do for the skin is coat, moisturize, soften, and soothe even the most sensitive of skin types.
