Artisan Soap made with beeswax, honey and propolis - 105g

A gentle soap, enriched with honey to gently cleanse, soothe, and hydrate all skin types naturally with a wonderful fresh aroma.

What Does the Soap Do?

A handcrafted soap infused with wildflower honey and propolis (its the propolis that creates the dark marbling pattern).  It also contains Almond Oil to help keep the skin hydrated, soft, and supple. A cleansing and nourishing balm that helps revitalise dry, dull skin which can also be used on your hair. Aloe vera enhances these beneficial properties 

Soap bar measures 900mm x 600mm

How to Use

Lather with water and massage onto hands, body or hair. Use daily or as needed for a refreshing cleanse. For best results, keep in a well-drained soap dish to prolong its life.

Honey: Hydrates and nourishes with natural antibacterial and antioxidant properties, leaving skin refreshed and radiant.

Beeswax: Locks in moisture while providing a protective barrier to prevent dryness.

Propolis: Renowned for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, propolis helps protect and calm sensitive skin.

Honey Benefits for Skin

Honey is a natural ingredient that is often used in skincare because it has several beneficial properties for the skin. Some of the top honey benefits for the skin are:

  1. Humectant: Honey is a natural humectant, a substance that has the ability to attract and retain moisture. This helps to keep the skin hydrated and prevents dryness.
  2. Antimicrobial: Honey has natural antimicrobial properties that can help to kill bacteria and other microorganisms on the skin. This can help to prevent and treat infections, acne, and other skin conditions.
  3. Anti-inflammatory: Honey has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to reduce swelling, redness, and irritation on the skin. Using honey can be beneficial for individuals with sensitive skin or skin conditions such as eczema, as it has soothing and calming properties.

There is a growing body of scientific evidence to support the benefits of honey for skincare. In a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers found that honey has potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that can be useful for the treatment of skin conditions such as acne and eczema. In another study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, researchers found that honey has the ability to kill a wide range of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains, making it a potentially valuable natural treatment for infections and other skin conditions.

Producer Story

Luisa, her daughter Olaya and son Mario are passionate artisan beekeepers from the wild Asturian regions of northern Spain.  Their organic practices ensure that the honey they produce is pure and raw.  Their bees make honey collected from wild flowers which is added to the soap.

Ingredients

The INCI ingredients are: Sodium Olivate, Sodium Cocoate, Aqua, Glycerin, Parfum, Cera Alba, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Mel, Curcuma Longa Root Powder, Propylene Glycol, Geraniol, Propolis Cera.



Luisa

Artisan Soap with beeswax honey and Propolis - 105g

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Artisan Soap made with beeswax, honey and propolis - 105g

A gentle soap, enriched with honey to gently cleanse, soothe, and hydrate all skin types naturally with a wonderful fresh aroma.

What Does the Soap Do?

A handcrafted soap infused with wildflower honey and propolis (its the propolis that creates the dark marbling pattern).  It also contains Almond Oil to help keep the skin hydrated, soft, and supple. A cleansing and nourishing balm that helps revitalise dry, dull skin which can also be used on your hair. Aloe vera enhances these beneficial properties 

Soap bar measures 900mm x 600mm

How to Use

Lather with water and massage onto hands, body or hair. Use daily or as needed for a refreshing cleanse. For best results, keep in a well-drained soap dish to prolong its life.

Honey: Hydrates and nourishes with natural antibacterial and antioxidant properties, leaving skin refreshed and radiant.

Beeswax: Locks in moisture while providing a protective barrier to prevent dryness.

Propolis: Renowned for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, propolis helps protect and calm sensitive skin.

Honey Benefits for Skin

Honey is a natural ingredient that is often used in skincare because it has several beneficial properties for the skin. Some of the top honey benefits for the skin are:

  1. Humectant: Honey is a natural humectant, a substance that has the ability to attract and retain moisture. This helps to keep the skin hydrated and prevents dryness.
  2. Antimicrobial: Honey has natural antimicrobial properties that can help to kill bacteria and other microorganisms on the skin. This can help to prevent and treat infections, acne, and other skin conditions.
  3. Anti-inflammatory: Honey has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to reduce swelling, redness, and irritation on the skin. Using honey can be beneficial for individuals with sensitive skin or skin conditions such as eczema, as it has soothing and calming properties.

There is a growing body of scientific evidence to support the benefits of honey for skincare. In a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers found that honey has potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that can be useful for the treatment of skin conditions such as acne and eczema. In another study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, researchers found that honey has the ability to kill a wide range of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains, making it a potentially valuable natural treatment for infections and other skin conditions.

Producer Story

Luisa, her daughter Olaya and son Mario are passionate artisan beekeepers from the wild Asturian regions of northern Spain.  Their organic practices ensure that the honey they produce is pure and raw.  Their bees make honey collected from wild flowers which is added to the soap.

Ingredients

The INCI ingredients are: Sodium Olivate, Sodium Cocoate, Aqua, Glycerin, Parfum, Cera Alba, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Mel, Curcuma Longa Root Powder, Propylene Glycol, Geraniol, Propolis Cera.



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What is the story behind Luisa and her family’s beekeeping operation?
Luisa has been a beekeeper for over 40 years. Going further back in time her parents and grandparents were also beekeepers. She runs a close knit family operation consisting of her daughter Olaya and son Mario, who are the beekeepers. Then her sister Ines and mother Jacoba (who is 88 and still working) help with packing the honey. Their company is based on the very distinctive honeys of Asturias and Leon, which tend to be dark and strong tasting.
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What is the status of Luisa’s honey?
Asturias is a part of Spain where many people left the villages to go to the city in the 20th century. Therefore, it is a very wild and underpopulated region of Spain, on the north western coast of Spain. It is an ideal place for the organic honey production, which Luisa practices. Her honey is 100% raw – it is never heated or filtered beyond coarse filtering to remove any debris that remains from the hive. Therefore her honey has all the natural enzymes, pollen, and beneficial properties that make raw honey such a wonderful natural product. Being certified organic guarantees that Luisa’s beekeeping follows specific principles, such as no sugar feeding, the hives being made of natural materials, the hives being a specified distance from any non organic crops etc. There is monitoring by the organic certifier, which means inspectors can turn up without warning. Where you see where Luisa’s bees forage, on the mountain tops and in the forests that carpet the sides of the mountains you realise that this honey is super organic.
3
What types of honey does Luisa produce?
Her flagship honey is an organic Forest, which is dark and rich. On the mountain sides and tops there are both main types of heather honey. There is the heather from the genus Erica and there is the Ling heather, known as Calluna in Spain. This is a thixotropic honey, which has a jelly like consistency and is in high demand in western Europe and Japan. Then there is Chestnut honey and Eucalyptus honey. Luisa also has a range of creamed honeys, she creams Chestnut, Heather and Eucalyptus. This process gives the honey a smooth consistency, which is neither set or runny (and is still totally raw).
4
Where do Luisa’s honeys come from?
Luisa’s honeys mainly come from the region of Asturias, with some of her honey coming from the neighbouring region of Leon. These are wild mountainous forested regions. The heather varieties tend to come from the mountain tops, whilst the forest honeys come from the forests that carpet the mountain sides. In addition, the eucalyptus comes from the lower areas near to the coast of Asturias, where the air is moist and the climate milder, which perfectly suits the production of Eucalyptus honey.
5
Is there anything else I should know about Luisa’s honey?
Yes! Her honey has a Denominación de Origen (DO) certificate from the EU, which recognises its authenticity and quality as a unique product that has specific characteristics related to the soil and climate of Asturias. In addition, Luisa’s honey has won many awards. She exports some honey to Japan and there it was voted as Honey of the Year in the main honey competition there.
6
Any recommendations for ways to use Luisa’s honey?
As well as an aid when you have a cough or cold Luisa’s honey pairs very well with a Spanish cheese, such as Manchego. Pour a spoonful of her forest over a slice of Manchego cheese and see how the flavours set each other off!
7
Why are many of Luisa’s honey varieties darker than other raw honeys?
The bees forage on chestnut, oak and heather. These are honeys that are particularly high in minerals and antioxidants, especially Chestnut. The tannins (a kind of antioxidant) make the honey very dark and also give it a bit of a kick – you get a tickly feeling in the back of the throat when you swallow it.

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