Coconut Oil: Primarily acts as a deep cleanser that produces a high, fluffy lather. Effective at removing oils
Palm Fruit Shortening: Adds hardness and longevity to the bar, ensuring it doesn't dissolve quickly in water. On the skin, it provides a stable, creamy lather and contains antioxidants like Vitamin E that help condition and protect the skin barrier.
Shea Butter: A luxury additive that provides exceptional moisturizing and conditioning properties. It is rich in vitamins A and E, making it ideal for soothing dry or sensitive skin without stripping natural oils. 
Olive Oil: A soap-making staple valued for its gentleness. It creates a low, lotion-like lather and is highly moisturizing due to its oleic acid content, which helps lock in hydration and soothe irritated conditions like eczema or psoriasis.
Canola Oil: Functions similarly to olive oil as a moisturizer. It contributes to a creamy lather and leaves the skin feeling soft.
Sunflower Oil: Provides a lightweight, conditioning feel. It is rich in Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, making it very gentle for sensitive skin.
Safflower Oil: Acts as a skin conditioner that absorbs well, leaving a silky sensation. Like sunflower oil, it is often used to add "slip" and nourishment to the soap without making it feel heavy or greasy.
Sweet Almond Oil: Known for its emollient properties, it helps soften and recondition the skin. It is a favorite for specialized bars because it is lightweight yet deeply nourishing.
Castor Oil: Unique among soaping oils because it acts as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin. Its primary role, however, is as a lather booster—it stabilizes and increases the bubbles produced by other oils like coconut.
Coconut Milk: Replaces regular water to add natural sugars that boost lather. On the skin, it provides a silkier feel and extra fats that increase the bar's overall moisturizing capabilities, often resulting in a creamier, more decadent wash.
French Pink Clay: Imparts a soft, natural pastel pink to muted rose hue, replacing synthetic dyes. Creates a luxurious, creamy and smooth lather with improved "slip" for a silkier feel on the skin. Helps draw out impurities and excess oil, cleansing without harshness, ideal for facial soaps. Rich in silica, it can boost skin elasticity, soothe and soften skin, leaving it hydrated. Absorbs and helps release essential oils slowly, anchoring the fragrance. Offers gentle exfoliation for smoother skin texture.
Grapefruit Essential Oil: Adds a bright, uplifting and zesty citrus aroma to cold process soap, making it refreshing for morning showers, plus it offers skincare benefits like being a powerful antioxidant that can help with oily skin and blemishes.
SaThree Rivers Farm Organic Dried Elderberries: Natural color, texture and a fresh scent; creates a lovely aesthetic.