Take a trip down the Nile River, where Blue Lotus flowers grow and glisten against the sparkling water. The Blue Lotus flower was highly revered in ancient Egypt because of its beauty and medicinal properties. The essential oil of this plant plays a starring role in our Blue Lotus Soap, bringing the essence of tranquility to your bathing experience. 

Blue Lotus Oil was highly-prized in ancient times for its purity and beautiful aroma. It was used in ancient Egypt for medicinal purposes. A 2017 study stated that the Blue Lotus Flower *is used as a sleep aid and anxiety reliever. *It contains compounds which are known to relax the muscles and encourage calmness. 

Olive Oil is a very ancient oil used by Africans for thousands of years. A study on olive oil states that it *naturally contains compounds which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It also states that conditions like wrinkles, dry skin, and itchy skin can be treated with the compounds found in olive oil. 

Methylene Blue is a deep blue pigment used for medicinal purposes. A 2017 study on skin showed that methylene blue *promoted wound healing and increased skin hydration. It also *has antioxidant properties, and is gentle on skin. This pigment provides the coloring for the soap.

Our Blue Lotus Soap is scented with the natural aroma of Blue Lotus essential oil and enhanced with calming notes of jasmine and amber. It’s a great way to add a bit of tranquility to your bathing routine. Enjoy! 

4.5 oz bar

Citations: 

Blue Lotus Oil: 

Poklis JL, Mulder HA, Halquist MS, Wolf CE, Poklis A, Peace MR. The Blue Lotus Flower (Nymphea caerulea) Resin Used in a New Type of Electronic Cigarette, the Re-Buildable Dripping Atomizer. J Psychoactive Drugs. 2017 Jul-Aug;49(3):175-181. doi: 10.1080/02791072.2017.1290304. Epub 2017 Mar 7. PMID: 28266899; PMCID: PMC5638439.

Olive oil and skin: 

Diana Badiu, Rajkumar Rajendram, Chapter 33 - Effect of olive oil on the skin, Editor(s): Victor R. Preedy, Ronald Ross Watson, Olives and Olive Oil in Health and Disease Prevention (Second Edition), Academic Press, 2021, Pages 401-413, ISBN 9780128195284, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819528-4.00032-8.

Methylene Blue and skin: 

Xiong ZM, O'Donovan M, Sun L, Choi JY, Ren M, Cao K. Anti-Aging Potentials of Methylene Blue for Human Skin Longevity. Sci Rep. 2017 May 30;7(1):2475. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-02419-3. PMID: 28559565; PMCID: PMC5449383.