Hemp Oil
Hemp Seed oil is made from varieties of the Cannabis Sativa plant
That DOES NOT contain significant amounts of THC .Hemp Seed oil is made by the pressing the hemp seeds . It has a dark to light green color in its unrefined state, with the greener the oil the grassier the odor . Refined hemp oil is clear and colorless . Hemp oil is known to be used in soaps, cooking, skincare,and much more. It is packed with nutrients as our previous mentioned oils , known to help with eczema (anti-inflammatory properties), fine lines, and wrinkles, very moisturizing due to high levels of unsaturated fat. It is great for all skin types as it moisturizes without clogging the pores .
Apricot Kernel Oil
Apricot oil or Apricot Kernel oil is pressed from the kernels of the apricot (Prunus armeniaca).
This oil is a lightweight oil and mainly made up of oleic and linoleic acids, both of which are unsaturated fats. In soapmaking it is considered to be very nourishing and conditioning, think of it as a skin quencher for dry , cracked skin .
Palm Oil.
This one is controversial and here is an explanation of why .
This one is controversial and here is an explanation of why . Palm oil is an edible oil and made from the fruit of the palms , primarily the African palm, Elaeis guineensis and to a lesser extent from the American oil palm. Elaeis oleifera and the maripa palm Attalea maripa. Wikipedia In soapmaking Palm oil hydrates dry skin and prevents further dry skin by sealing in moisture . Palm Oil is also known to help with eczema , psoriasis, and stretch marks .It contributes to soapmaking by producing a hard bar of soap and as a lathering agent. In the production of Palm Oil , it destroys rain forest, and biodiversity . The orangutans homes are being destroyed with production of palm oil and now face extinction . Lather Rinse Repeat only uses ethically sourced sustainably RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) Palm oil in our contribution to the environmental footprint and working on recipes that are palm free. Please read more here on how the demand for Palm Oil has impacted our rain forest and biodiversity . https://www.theguardian.com/news/2019/feb/19/palm-oil-ingredient-biscuits-shampoo-environmental