Nourish and cleanse your skin with the power of bentonite clay! Bentonite clay is a powerful mineral compound derived from volcanic ash, making it great for detoxifying. We’ve added tea tree and fir needle essential oils to this soap for an extra layer of freshness, along with moisture-rich coconut oil. It’s scented with a grounding aroma of pine, musk and warm woods (sandalwood, cedarwood). 

Bentonite clay is a natural mineral-rich product of volcanic ash and has been used in traditional medicine for years. It is very absorbent and *has detoxifying properties. A study done with bentonite has suggested it to be *protective against all viruses, and improves the condition of skin. Another study suggested that bentonite clay may *promote the production of collagen, the main structural protein of skin.

Tea tree oil, also called melaleuca oil, is a fresh-smelling oil derived from the melaleuca tree. It has been used in traditional medicine for decades to treat wounds, burns and insect bites. It has been shown to have *anti-inflammatory properties, and is also *anti-parasitic. 

Fir needle oil comes from the thin needle-like leaves of fir trees. This essential oil is *antibacterial, and its smell has been shown to be *relaxing and stress-reducing. Another study also showed that feelings of calmness improved while negative feelings decreased, for people who smelled fir needle oil. 

Our Bentonite Clay Soap brings a bit of nature’s goodness into your bathing experience. The earthy scent of forest pine, musk and wood will relax and invigorate your senses. Enjoy!

4.5 oz bar

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Fir Needle Oil Antimicrobial Properties: Lemnaru Popa GM, Motelica L, Trusca RD, Ilie CI, Croitoru AM, Ficai D, Oprea O, Stoica-Guzun A, Ficai A, Ditu LM, Tihauan BM. Antimicrobial Wound Dressings based on Bacterial Cellulose and Independently Loaded with Nutmeg and Fir Needle Essential Oils. Polymers (Basel). 2023 Sep 1;15(17):3629. doi: 10.3390/polym15173629. PMID: 37688255; PMCID: PMC10490137.

Relaxation Effects of Fir Essential Oil: Kim C, Song C. Physiological and Psychological Relaxation Effects of Fir Essential Oil on University Students. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Apr 21;19(9):5063. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19095063. PMID: 35564457; PMCID: PMC9103969.

Inhalation of Fir Needle Oil: Kim C, Lee G, Song C. The Effect of Short-term Inhalation of Fir Essential Oil on Autonomic Nervous Activity in Middle-aged Women. Explore (NY). 2023 Nov-Dec;19(6):820-826. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2023.04.006. Epub 2023 Apr 21. PMID: 37120331.