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Frequently Asked Questions:
What makes Woodwize Body Solutions Products so special?
We are constantly working to improve the quality and goodness of all of our prodcuts. We have recently begun using unrefined hempseed oil and unrefined African shea butter. Please scroll below to read why we use these special ingredients.
How do you make your soap at Woodwize?
We use the cold process method to handcraft our soap. We make small batches for better quality control and hand pour the soap into molds that we made ourselves. Each bar is then hand cut. We let each batch air dry and cure on racks. After curing is complete, we wrap each bar in labels we create ourselves for that extra touch of personal attention. We are committed to making quality soap for your pleasure. We think you will love it!
Do you use lye to make your soap?
Yes, we do use lye, but the finished soap has absolutely no trace of lye left. We use 100% sodium hydroxide, as it is one of the ingredients that is required to handcraft soap. Oils are mixed with a sodium hydroxide/liquid solution to create soap. Soapmaking is not just a craft; it is an art and a science as well. Soap results from a chemical reaction (saponification) between fats (which are the oils... the acids) and lye (which is the base). Years ago, in days gone by, lye was made from wood ashes, but today we use 100% Sodium Hydroxide.
Why is your handcrafted soap better than the commercial soap that I can buy?
Commercial soap does not have the glycerin that is naturally found in handcrafted soap. Our soap retains glycerin which helps your skin hold its natural moisture. Commercial soap is actually a detergent. The glycerin that the commercial companies take out is sold to lotion companies. You need more lotion after using commercially made detergent products, because without the glycerin, your skin dries out. Our handcrafted soaps retain all the skin loving ingredients you need. You will find that your skin doesn't really need lotion after using our handcrafted soap. Your skin will seem much softer because of the natural moisturizing ingredients we use in our soap. We use pure oils and other ingredients that gently lift dirt from your skin. It won't clog your pores and it will make your skin feel great.
About the ingredients:
"Unrefined" Hemp Seed Oil
Hemp seed oil's health benefits and unique versatility provide many advantages as an ingredient in personal care products. More than 75% of the fatty acids in hemp seed oil are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), known for their excellent emollient and lubricating properties. Hemp seed oil also has the lowest amount of saturated fatty acids, at 8%.
Clinical studies have shown PUFAs, specifically Omega-6 Linoleic Acid (LA) and Omega-6 Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), when applied externally, can alleviate, or even remedy skin problems such as dryness, atopic eczema and psoriasis. These tests have shown specifically that the effects of dry skin; scaling or cracking that can be caused by essential fatty acid (EFA) deficiency can be reversed by skin care products containing Omega-6 fatty acids, thus reducing the potential of Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL). The proven anti-inflammatory properties of LA and GLA can further aid in the healing of minor skin irritation and disease. Hemp seed oil softens, soothes and promotes flexibility by working between surface cells, helping to lubricate, reduce flaking and revive the skin's intercellular lipids.
"Unrefined" African Shea Butter
You have probably heard of shea butter. If you haven't used it for your skin condition, we encourage you to try it. The reason shea butter is being talked about so much today by skin care experts is that its healing fraction -- the percentage of shea butter's composition that is a natural medication -- is much higher than the percentage in any other moisturizer.
There are two types of moisturizers: petroleum-based moisturizers and active moisturizers. Petroleum-based moisturizers work by creating a moisture barrier between your skin and the air. Since this barrier lasts for at most a few hours, in order for petroleum-based moisturizers to work, they need to be re-applied every few hours. Aside from the fact that this is very inconvenient and makes your skin feel greasy all of the time, it has the very bad effect of making it impossible for your skin to breathe. Active moisturizers work by restoring the skin's elasticity so that the skin cells themselves can trap the moisture and thus make your skin softer and keep it from becomming dry. The high percentage of unsaponifiables found in shea butter contribute to its ability to heal eczema, psoriasis, rashes, severe dry skin, burns, wounds, parasitic infections, and more.
Shea butter protects, heals and improves skin better than any other single oil presently known.
Vitamins A & E: shea butter is very high in vitamin A. In combination with vitamin E shea butter is highly effective in cell regeneration and anti-aging.
Shea butter greatly improves the look and feel of skin. After a few days of use skin looks noticeably younger and healthier.
Stigmasterol: known as the "anti-stiffness factor", the stigmasterol in shea butter gives shea butter its ability to relax tired muscles as well as provide relief for swelling and arthritis.
UV sun protection: shea butter has helped women in Africa for centuries to have beautiful skin fighting off sun and harsh climate.
Use only pure, unrefined shea butter
Shea butter can be processed in several different ways. Be sure to use unrefined shea butter and be sure to avoid shea butter processed using chemicals (eg, hexane). High quality, unrefined shea butter is available from many sources.
source: www.skin-conditions.org
Other Oils
Coconut, Olive, Sweet Almond, Jojoba, Borage, Soybean, Sunflower, Castor, Avocado, Evening Primrose, Vegetable Glycerine
The Butters
"Unrefined" Shea, Mango, Cocoa, Avocado, Kokum
Botanicals and other additives:
Herbs, Oatmeal, Aloe Vera, Rosewater, Essential and Fragrance Oils, Vitamin E, Clays
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