At Bee Clean Boutique, we are not shy to say that our artisan bath and body products are the bee's knees. Not only do we use ingredients that are 100% certified organic, fair trade, and/or ECOCERT certified, we also purposefully use ingredients that promote healthy skin and hair.
If you care about what goes on your skin, then bookmark this page for future reference. All of our products are properly labelled with ingredients, so you can see what is in your daily soap, shampoo and conditioner, bath bomb, shower steamer or body and lip balms.
But, even if you know what's in the product, you may not know why they're good for you. Here are 7 ingredients that we'd like to rave about.
1. Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal is known for its ability to draw out impurities from the skin, making it a popular ingredient in detoxifying masks and cleansers. Dirt, toxins, heavy metals, chemicals, and other poisons are attracted to the charcoal molecules and washed away. It can also help unclog pores, reduce acne, and improve overall skin clarity.
You can find this mighty ingredient in the following products:
- Detoxifying Charcoal Facial Soap
- Vetiver Oak Moss & Charcoal Artisan Soap
- Charcoal and Peppermint Artisan Soap
2. Avena Sativa and Colloidal Oatmeal
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract and Colloidal Oatmeal are both derived from oats. Oat's natural oil coat makes it a great moisturizer for skin. Colloidal Oatmeal also binds to your skin and locks in moisture, giving your skin a chance to rehydrate.
Oat is also rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It can help soothe and calm irritated skin, making it ideal for those with sensitive skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.
Furthermore, oat is great for maintaining the skin barrier's integrity, protecting it from environmental stressors, and can even boost collagen, which is good for skin structure and elasticity.
When used in soap, the ground oats can act as a gentle exfoliant.
Here are the products that include Avena Sativa or Colloidal Oatmeal:
- Oat Milk and Honey Artisan Soap
- Oatmeal Stout Artisan Soap
- Bourbon Tobacco Coffee Stout Artisan Soap
- Skin Soothing Chamomile and Oatmeal Bath Bomb
- Cocoa and Shea Souffle
Please note that if you have celiac disease or are sensitive to gluten, you should avoid these products.
3. Shea Butter
You may also see Shea Butter in its latin form, Butryospermum Parkii Butter, on our labels.
It is an emollient that is rich in vitamins and fatty acids, helping to moisturize and nourish skin, and leaving it soft and supple.
Shea Butter also has anti-inflammatory and healing properties, making it great for soothing dry or damaged skin. So, if you suffer from dry, rough and flaky skin, try skin care products with this powerhouse ingredient.
We use Shea Butter in the following products:
- Triple Butter and Buttermilk Artisan Soap
- Cocoa and Shea Souffle
- All Natural Skin Relief Lotion Bar
- Aloe Vera After Sun Balm
- Bee Gone Bug Balm
4. Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus Oil has a refreshing and invigorating scent, making it a popular choice for aromatherapy products, like our shower steamers. It has antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it beneficial for stimulating deep breathing and treating respiratory issues.
We include this wonderful essential oil in these products:
5. Honey
Honey was a key ingredient used in our original soaps when we first started the company. We have since expanded our product line, but still use it in some of our products. In soap, honey offers a sweet scent and many added benefits for your skin.
It is a natural humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture into your skin from the air. Raw honey also helps remove excess oil from the surface of the skin but can also clear out blockages and clogged pores.
Pair all that with its antibacterial and antioxidant properties, honey is effective in balancing the bacteria on your skin, treating acne and promoting skin healing.
Want to brighten your complexion and improve overall skin texture? Try these products:
- Almond Milk and Honey Artisan Soap
- Goat Milk and Honey Artisan Soap
- Oat Milk and Honey Artisan Soap
- Lavender Honey Artisan Soap
- Detoxifying Charcoal Facial Soap
- Hair Conditioner Bars
6. Kaolin Clay
Kaolin Clay is a gentle exfoliant that helps remove dead skin cells and impurities from the skin. It has detoxifying properties, making it ideal for deep cleansing.
Kaolin Clay can help balance oil production and improve skin tone. And, silica properties promote collagen production, promoting the skin's elasticity.
Find Kaolin Clay in the following products:
7. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Lavender oil is commonly used in aromatherapy, as it is known for its calming and relaxing effects. Many also know it is good for promoting sleep!
Its essential oil is a popular choice for bath products because it has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it beneficial for treating skin conditions like acne or eczema.
Lavender oil also stimulates hair growth and has antimicrobial properties, so we use it in our shampoo and conditioner bars.
Here is a list of our products that includes Lavender oil:
- Lavender Fog Artisan Soap
- Lavender Honey Artisan Soap
- After Dark Bath Bomb
- Bedtime Bliss Lavender Bath Bomb
- Bee Calm Sleep Balm
- Growth Shampoo and Conditioner Bars
- Bee Gone Bug Balm
We handcraft our products with good, honest ingredients that you can trust, not only because we care about the quality of our products, but also because we care about you, our lovely customers. We want you to feel confident and comfortable using our products, knowing that they are safe and effective. Your satisfaction is our top priority.
Now that you've made it to the end of the article, which ingredient are you most impressed by? Try one of the listed products - your skin will thank you, and so will we!
Curious about the basic ingredients in our bar soaps? Even those are super-beneficial for your skin!