Contains the essential oils of Frankincense Boswellia carterii, wild and Myrrh Commiphora myrrha , wild, in a base of pure cold pressed Olive Oil. By current aromatherapy standards, these soaps contain some of the world s finest quality essential oils. Soap made only with olive oil is called Castile Soap. The abundance of olives in the Castila region of Spain is why this soap is named Castile. It s still a rare find in stores today and often it is found in the beauty products section, not with the bath soaps.
Soap is the common name for the sodium salt of a fatty acid.
Soap and glycerin are formed by the alkaline hydrolysis of oil. Olive oil is a complex natural substance rich in tryglycerides composed of primarily oleic, linoleic, and linolenic fatty acids. Vitamin E, carotene, and volatile aromatic components are also among many other valuable compounds present. Besides the luxurious quality of the pure extra virgin olive oil, this hand made soap is rich in naturally occurring glycerin. Glycerin is considered to be a humectant, attracting moisture to the skin.