Bringing together Lavish traditionally handcrafted soap with waihi bush organic farm flax seed oils seemed a natural partnership and fun! We both believe in keeping it simple, natural and environmentally friendly, testing on friends not animals! Enjoy...
We chose luscious natural and organic ingredients enriched with vitamins, minerals and proteins and produce the soap in small batches to ensure lasting creaminess for a moisturising, soothing experience. Our soaps are handcrafted in the Waitaki Valley, New Zealand and you will note that each bar is unique.
Each soap is tailored to the requirements of its user:
- an original soap for everyday use
- a scrub soap to exfoliate the skin
- a children's soap sized for small hands with a banana kick to make bath time fun
- a pregnancy soap to complement the changes in a woman's body
Health - Skin conditions such as psoriasis, acne, eczema and dry skin have all shown to be partly related to Omega-3 deficiency and dermatologists often recommend goats milk soap to patients who suffer from these dry skin conditions, as well as flax seed oil to take internally and externally.
Ingredients found in each bar...
waihi bush organic farm flax seed oil
- Natures richest source of Omega-3, containing approx 61%. Rubbed on the skin the Omega-3 bypasses the digestive system and is absorbed directly into the bloodstream thereby making it more readily available for the body
Palm Oil
- Natural palm oil contains alpha, beta, gamma, delta-tocopherols and delta-tocotrienols. No other natural source contains this much vitamin E
Goat's Milk
- Has a pH close to that of skin and contains vitamins, minerals, proteins and alpha hydroxy acid that nourish and rejuvenate the skin
- Is easily absorbed into the skin. Traditionally made goats milk soap retains the natural glycerine giving additional moisturising benefits that will appeal to those with dry skin
- The caprylic acid found in goat's milk helps maintain a slightly acid condition, which is conducive to preventing bacterial infection. It is also anti-fungal and exhibits a high fungicide activity against yeasts. Caprylic acid creates a lower pH which reduces the surface tension of the skin allowing the skin to absorb the nutrients in the ingredients of the soap. Also found in Coconut Oil
- Contains essential amino acids as well as Vitamins A & B and minerals calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus
Coconut Oil
- Is a great moistener - can also help in healing skin complaints such as Keratosis Pilaris by moisturising the affected area
- Adds volumes of lather to the soap
flax original soap
- beautifully smooth, great for irritated skin
Ingredients : Saponified Palm Oil, Saponified Organic Coconut Oil, Goats Milk, waihi bush organic farm flax original (100% Organic Flax Seed Oil), Almond Flavoured Oil, Water.
Almond oil
- has penetrating, moisturising and restructuring properties
- has been considered by many to be an effective emollient. Emollients are substances which soften and soothe the skin. They are used to correct dryness and scaling of the skin
Available in 100g cakes
flax fibre - original scrub soap
- imagine a loofah with soap to soothe and scrub simultaneously
This blend was designed over a cup of coffee and discussing our bathing/shower habits...we wanted an exfoliator soap!! So by adding fibre and enriching with vitamins, minerals and proteins, this great soap has life and leaves you feeling great.
Ingredients : Saponified Palm Oil, Saponified Organic Coconut Oil, Goats Milk, waihi bush organic farm flax original (100% Organic Flax Seed Oil), waihi bush organic farm flax fibre - original (100% Organic Flax Seed Fibre), Poppy Seeds, Water.
- waihi bush organic farm flax fibre - original - adds particles for exfoliation and creaminess ensuring a lasting lather
- Poppy Seeds are used to help enhance the scrub and have long been known as the symbol of sleep
Available in 100g cakes
flax bloom soap
- for a time when your skin needs extra nourishment and care
We chose ingredients enriched with vitamins, minerals and proteins, to cater to a woman's needs during and after pregnancy, leaving your skin refreshed and moisturised, and caring throughout the changes!
Ingredients : Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Goats Milk, waihi bush organic farm flax bloom, (Organic Flax, Pumpkin, Golden Flax and Coconut seed oils, Uncertified Blackcurrant and Evening Primrose seed oils), Essential Oils (Mandarin, Lavender), German Chamomile Extract, Water.
- Mandarin Oil is useful for the skin and is used to help with stretch marks, increasing circulation and reducing fluid retention
- Lavender Oil may be effective in the relief of joint and muscle pain and for relief of asthmatic and bronchitic spasm
- Chamomile is used to promote relaxation and sleep
- Blackcurrant Seed Oil is unusual in that it contains two fatty acids which are important in human metabolism but which are rarely found in the normal diet - gamma linolenic acid and stearidonic acid. For this reason, blackcurrant seed oil has been developed as a nutritional supplement and cosmetic ingredient
- Evening Primrose Oil
- has been used since the 1930s for eczema
- more recently it has been used for other conditions involving inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis
- Pumpkin Seed Oil offers a practical way of supplying one's diet with the good fats - Omega-3 and Omega-6 for smooth skin, increased energy and optimum brain function. Pumpkin seed oil is known to prevent and alleviate bladder problems.
Available in 100g cakes
flax magic soap
- lightly banana scented, this soap was designed specifically for children
We chose child friendly ingredients enriched with vitamins, minerals and proteins, especially to make washing a fun time, leaving childrens' skin refreshed and moisturised.
Ingredients : Saponified Palm Oil, Saponified Organic Coconut Oil, Goats Milk, waihi bush organic farm flax magic (Organic Flax, Hemp, Golden Flax, Uncertified Blackcurrant and Borage seed oils), Natural Banana Flavour, Water.
- Borage Seed Oil is used medicinally as an anti-inflammatory, for treating arthritis, as well as certain skin conditions (e.g. atopic dermatitis) and respiratory inflammation. It contains one of the highest amounts of gamma linolenic acid (Omega-6).
- Hemp Seed Oil is widely used in body care products. This oil contains antimicrobial properties making it a useful ingredient for soaps as these properties kill or inhibit the growth of microbes such as bacteria (antibacterial activity), fungi (antifungal activity), viruses (antiviral activity), or parasites (anti-parasitic activity)
Available in 50g cakes