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 Green Clay: Acts as a natural cleanser, detoxifier and gentle exfoliant, drawing out impurities, absorbing excess oil, tightening pores and adding a soft green color, making it ideal for oily or blemish-prone skin to achieve smoother, clearer and healthier-looking skin. It's packed with minerals and helps create a nice lather, but isn't recommended for very dry or sensitive skin due to its strong absorbent properties.
Peppermint Essential Oil: Provides a strong, minty fragrance and a pleasant cooling sensation due to its menthol content, making it refreshing for skin and aromatherapy, with benefits like soothing irritation, boosting focus and acting as a natural antiseptic (though it should be kept away from sensitive areas like eyes).
SaThree Rivers Farm Organic Poppy Seeds: Natural color, texture and mild exfoliation