dead sea mud soap bar natural & organic ingredients. with activated charcoal & therapeutic grade essential oils. face soap or body soap. for men, women & teens. chemical free. 4.5 oz bar aspen kay naturals this is a wonderful addition to your natural and organic skincare routine. our soap is made for all skin types. they are very versatile and can be used as a face soap, body soap, hand soap or shaving soap for men and women. lightly scented with a blend of lemongrass, peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils. made by hand in small batches. soap color is dark grey and almost black due to the high amount of dead sea mud and charcoal added. for centuries people have traveled from all over the world to the dead sea to slather themselves in its nutrient-rich mud. the concentration of over 21 different minerals offers the ultimate natural skin care. natural soaps provide great benefits for your skin and body, while most commercial soaps contain skin irritants and other ingredients. you shouldn't need a chemistry degree to understand what's in your soap.why do most commercial soaps contain harmful chemicals? most commercial soaps have the naturally occurring glycerin removed because it is highly profitable to sell or to use in other products. therefore other chemical products are needed to create lather and preserve the product, which ends up harming your skin. in most cases chemicals found in soaps that are harmful are used because they are cheap. below are some common chemicals found in soaps today: sodium lauryl & laureth sulfate - linked to cancer, skin irritation, liver toxin,parabens - linked to cancer, skin irritant,methylisothiazolinone - really long word, allergen, neurotoxin,tetrasodium edta - penetration enhancer, made from known carcinogens, propylene glycol - skin irritant, endocrine disruptor, neurotoxin. please note: to make your handmade bar of soap last a long time, keep it dry between uses, use a draining soap dish and keep it away from direct streams of water.