Greek Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil Soap Natural Artisan Soap

It is no surprise that olive oil soap soothes and nourishes the skin because it takes advantage of the natural moisturizing properties of olive oil.

Back in the days before soap was invented, it is said that when the ancient Egyptians wanted to clean themselves, they spread olive oil on their skin. The olive oil stuck to the dirt, and could then be scraped away.

Olive oil has been used in soap making for thousands of years. "Olive oil", like all fats and oils, is transformed into soap by adding lye (soda ash is very similar to lye. The gentleness of olive oil and its ability to act as a humectant and draw moisture from the air to your skin makes this soap wonderful to use. This is a very nice everyday mild soap with out any fragrance oils just lots of wonderful lather. Cretan olive oil and a little coconut to make it a bit harder with extra lather, Great for the face.

Benefits of Natural Greek Olive Oil for Your Skin

Because extra virgin olive oil is rich in antioxidants, which are known to help slow aging, it has been widely used for centuries as both a food and a skin care product.
Olive oil is an excellent moisturizer for dry skin areas such as hands, elbows, knees and heels. It relieves chapped lips. Some cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies suggest that the polyphenol compounds present in olive oil may help repair sun-damaged skin (Reference 1), but conclusive studies have not been conducted.
Olive oil is an effective facial cleanser. Anecdotal evidence indicates it helps shrink the size of facial pores and lessen the incidence of acne.

Greek Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil
Since ancient times olive oil has been used as a way to moisturize and help rejuvenate damaged skin.
Coconut Organic Coconut Oil ,
Coconut oil is rich in antioxidants and nutrients, it helps the skin appear more revitalized and youthful.
Organic Cocoa Butter
-Seal, protect, nourish and heal
Cretan Organic Olive Oil Leaf -
leaf is a proven antioxidant shown to clear acne and other blemishes. It’s smooth gentle sensing helps keep your skin clean and healthy...

The Olive (Olea europaea L.) is considered a sacred tree, is mentioned in several passages of the Bible.
In Genesis there are references to an oil extracted from its fruit.
In the passage on the Ark of Noah, the olive tree represents the beginning.