Warning & Disclaimers PLEASE READ

WARNING: Certain essential oils are known to potentially cause skin irritation. Since everyone differs, it is always best to do a Skin Patch Test before fully applying a new product onto your skin. Many of my products contain therapeutic grade essential oils as well as premium skin safe fragrance oils. Rash or irritation may occur with the following oils: Peppermint, Lemon. If irritation occurs, please discontinue use immediately.
Some known essential oils that may cause skin irritation:

• Basil

• Benzoin

• Birch

• Black Pepper

• Cassia

• Clove

• Cinnamon

• Ginger

• Lemon

• Lemongrass

• Lemon Verbena

• Oregano

• Peppermint

• Pimento Berry

• Pine

• Tagetes

• Red Thyme

• Wintergreen

Nut allergy warning(Body Butters/Soaps)! My Body Butters and Soap do contain various nut oils. Please be aware before trying.

**In order for the body butters to maintain its fluffy consistency, it should be stored in an environment 70 degrees or below. If the body butter does happen to melt, this will not affect the emollient quality of the product; it will simply resemble that of body balm consistency**

DISCLAIMER:

Purple V Soaps makes no claims regarding medicinal or therapeutic properties of any of our soaps or the ingredients, ( i.e Essential Oils) found therein. Any descriptions regarding supposed properties of the products on this site are for informational purposes only. The products offered on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Do you sell lye soap?

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Well, yes, technically, all our soaps are lye soaps. Read on:

Sodium hydroxide, or household lye, is a crucial part of cold-process soapmaking, which is used to convert the base oils into real soap. Glycerin, which is a by-product of soapmaking, is formed through the natural process of saponification. Glycerin contains humectant properties, which means that it helps with pulling moisture from the air, in turn promoting softer and moisturized skin. When the soap is fully cured, the lye has been completely transformed, and there is no longer any remaining in the finished product. Our soaps are superfatted with 5% or more extra moisturizing, conditioning oils and are allowed at least 4 weeks to give you a mild bar that will be gentle on your skin.

Will the soap melt if stored in high temperatures?

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No, the soap is stable and will not melt; however, if left exposed to the sunlight for an extended time, the scent may dissipate, at least on the surface. Once in use, the soap will usually release its scent. The solid balms and lip butters should be stored at room temperature; as they are beeswax products, they will get soft if warmed, and temperature fluctuations can sometimes cause the shea butter in the balm to become grainy.

What carrier oils do you use and what are their benefits?

• Neem Oil - Neem has been proven to be effective on a wide range of serious skin disorders, like acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and scabies. It's an excellent moisturizer with a strong history of its properties as medicinal.

• Olive Oil - There are significant amounts of vitamins A&E found in Olive Oil. It's known to be effective against free radicals, therefore, contributing to cell repair and restoring balance to your skin.

• Sweet Almond Oil- Almond oil is an excellent emollient and moisturizer. Since it contains vitamins and minerals, and is quite a light carrier oil; it's excellent to use for massages. As an emollient, it works great in keeping your skin soft, while supporting healthy and clearer skin.

• Jojoba Oil - Jojoba Oil is very light, therefore offering quick absorption into your skin for ultimate nourishment and moisturizing. Inflamed skin conditions such as psoriasis or any form of dermatitis have been greatly benefited by the use of Jojoba oil . It is gentle enough for newborn babies; soothes and restores elasticity to any dry skin area. Jojoba works great in combating acne and implementing a balance where there's too much oil on your skin or scalp.

• Coconut Oil - This oil is a naturally occurring antioxidants working to protect your skin from free radical damage and aging, while the natural glycerin deeply moisturizes your skin, leaving revitalized, refreshed and glowing.

• Castor Oil - An excellent oil loaded with fatty acids for intense moisturizing. It is also a humectant, which attracts moisture to your skin. Wonderful addition to bath and body products.

• Avocado Oil - Avocado oil is quite beneficial at restoring and nourishing matured, dehydrated skin. Just like the castor oil, Avocado oil is heavily rich in fatty acids, and loaded with vitamins A,B, D & E. Great on problematic skin as well!

• Apricot Kernel Oil - This oil, like Jojoba, works excellent with oily complexions. Although, it's light weight and gentle enough for all skin types. Helps in re-hydrating and maintaining balance for beautiful, healthy skin.

• Grape Seed Oil - This lovely oil is heavily rich in viatmin E. It is known to work great on acne prone skin; diminishing dark scars. A super moisturizer that helps with firming your skin and fight against aging.

What essential oils do you use and what are their benefits?

• Lavender Acne, allergies, anxiety, asthma, depression, dermatitis, earache,
  stress, stretch marks, migraine, oily skin
  

• Lemon Athlete's foot, colds, dull skin, flu, oily skin, spots, varicose veins, warts
  
  

• Lemongrass Acne, athlete's foot, digestion, excessive perspiration, flatulence, insect repellent, muscle aches, oily skin, scabies, stress
  
  

• Myrrh Amenorrhea, athlete's foot, bronchitis, chapped skin, gums, halitosis, itching
  
  

• Patchouli Acne, cellulite, chapped skin, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, mature skin
  
  

• Peppermint Asthma, colic, exhaustion, fever, flatulence, headache, sinusitis
  
  

• Rose Eczema, mature skin
  

• Rosemary Aching muscles, arthritis, dandruff, dull skin, exhaustion, gout, hair care
  
  

• Sandalwood Bronchitis, chapped and dry skin, laryngitis, oily skin, strep throat
  
  

• Spearmint Asthma, exhaustion, flatulence, headache, nausea, scabies.
  
  

• Ylang Ylang Hypertension, menopause and PMS symptoms, palpitations

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