The Carpenter

Coconut oil is extracted from the fresh meat of mature coconuts which are milled and pressed to extract the oil. This amazing oil can help reduce imflammation, keep skin moisturized and help heal wounds. The medium-chain fatty acids found in coconut oil possess antimicrobial properties that can help treat acne and protect the skin from harmful bacteria. Coconut oil absorbs right into the hair shaft and strengthens it by preventing protein loss, promoting healthier, stronger hair.

Rich in beta-carotene, Sunflower Oil helps reduce the signs of aging. Used by the Native American tribes to help soothe snakebites and to condition the skin and hair, the vitamin E in Sunflower Oil has antioxidants that help with premature aging and wrinkles, keeping your skin looking young and fresh. Sunflower Oil also contains linoleic acid, which helps to maintain the skin's natural barrier, supporting its ability to retain moisture.

Our cold-pressed Rice Bran Oil is rich in essentail fatty acids, trace elements, vitamin E and mineral salts, helping to moisturize the skin and promote skin microcirculation. Made from the rice husk (the bran), this oil retains the vast majority of the active compounds and benefits of brown rice. It penetrates the skin without leaving a greasy residue.

Our Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil is grown and pressed here in Australia, and it has a very high concentration of squalene which is what gives olive oil the extra antioxidant boost. If you're prone to acne, using a soap made with olive oil may help decrease your acne by killing off the bacteria that cause the acne. Olive Oil can protect and hydrate even the most sensitive skin and helps to repair damaged skin tissue.

What is Lye? Bar soap is made through a process known as saponification (sapo is Latin for soap). Through the magic of chemistry, Lye, which is an alkaline solution of sodium hydroxide and water, is added to the vegetable oils and then stirred to saponify. During saponification the chemical reaction breaks down the fats and oils into fatty acid chains and the lye mixture is completely neutralized in this process, creating our gorgeous gentle moisturising soaps.

Filtered rainwater collected only on our own property. We love those wild summer storms here on the mountain, filling our tanks with pure fresh water!

Shea Butter works as an emollient that softens and hydrates the skin and can reduce skin swelling. Because it contains several types of fatty acids - including lineoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic acids, that improve the skin's natural barrier, shea butter protects the skin from pollutants.

Calm your mood and reduce levels of cortisol secretion to help keep feelings of stress and anxiety to a minimum with the sweet citrus scent of Orange oil. Renowned for having a calming effect on both mind and body, and can help reduce problems with sleeping.

A powerful invigorator, Grapefruit may help combat problems such as oily skin, acne, cellulite and fluid retention.

A member of the mint family, Patchouli is known for its grounding, earthy aroma. It helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes and minor skin imperfections and promotes a smooth, glowing complexion.

Commonly known for its Ayurvedic health uses, Turmeric is a beneficial to the nervous system and the immune system. Will help promote clear, smooth, radiant skin. 

This aromatic plant is renowned as a natural cure for dandruff. Can also be used to combat pain, especially muscle and joint pain. In lab studies, Bay leaves have been found to stop bacteria growing near them.