Coconut Oil Facts
* Anti- bacterial (kills bacteria that causes ulcers, throat infections, gum diseases, and other bacterial infections).
* Anti-carcinogenic (coconut oil has antimicribial properties so it effectively prevents the slread of cancer cells and enhances the immune system).
* Anti-fungal (kills fungi and yeast that lead to infection).
* Anti- inflammatory (appears to have a direct effect in suppressing inflammation and repairing tissue, and it may also contribute by inhibiting harmful intestinal micro-organisms that cause chronic inflammation.
* Anti-Antioxidant (protects against free redical formation and damage).
* Anti-protozoa (fights giardia, a common protozoan infection of the gut).
* Anti-microbial/infection fighting (the medium chain fatty acids and monoglycerjdes found in coconut oil are the same as those found in human mother's milk, and they have extraordinary antimicribial properties.
* Anti-parasitic (fights to rid the body of tapeworms, lice and other parasites).
* Anti-retro-viral (kills HIV and HLTV-1).
* Anti-viral (kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other viruses).
* Infection fighting.
* Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.
* Known to improve nutrient absorption.
* Nontoxic to humans and animals.
Very nice article @ Wellness Momma on the many uses for Coconut Oil.
Shea Butter Facts
• Shea butter soap moisturizes well without clogging pores.
• It is gentle enough to use on babies and sensitive skin.
• Shea butter has natural UV protection.
•Helps fight skin diseases such as acne, eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis.
• Shea Butter soap is used to reduce all types of scars.
• It is soothing for burns.
• It is also beneficial for fighting wrinkles.
•The benefit of natural soap with shea butter is that your skin will feel soft, has a natural shine, and requires less lotion.
Shea butter soap contains vitamins such as vitamin A and vitamin E. Vitamin A helps in the reconstruction of skin cell damage and vitamin E is an antioxidant to keep skin safe from harmful free radicals. In addition, the skin readily absorbs the Shea Butter without leaving an oily surface on the skin.
Shea butter soap can leave your skin soft and silky. It melts upon contact with skin. With all these advantages, it is easy to understand why it is good to combine any soap soap with shea butter.
All natural, no dyes or chemicals in any of our Soaps.
Great list of uses for Shea Butter @ Mz. Mahogany Chic.
Olive Oil Facts
Since 500 B.C., the benefits that olive oil on the body has been widely known. The advantages, however, are not just limited to inside the body. Olive oil soap can also be healthful to the skin. Rich in vitamin E and beta-carotene, as well as being an antioxidant, it stimulates new cell generation, slows the progression of wrinkles, and gives skin a youthful look. Extremely mild, it also helps people with a variety of skin conditions.
Hyper Moisturizing
Olive oil soap cleans your skin without stripping away the natural oils -- so you do not end up dry and flaky after its use. Olive oil also allows the skin to sweat and shed cells naturally; commercial soaps that contain synthetic cleaners and fragrances can block your pores and cause irritation. Glycerin, a byproduct of the soap-making process, retained in most natural olive oil soaps. Glycerin is highly moisturizing -- it actually absorbs water from the air. Commercial soap producers usually remove the glycerin from their products to use for other purposes.
Few Reactions
Olive oil soap is hypoallergenic, so you are less likely to experience an allergic reaction when using it. A 2008 publication of "Pediatric Dermatology" found that olive oil was a suitable ingredient in creams used on pre-term infants. It is safe for the skin of these newborns; it is likely to be gentle on your sensitive skin. Most olive oil soap contains only natural ingredients, as opposed to other soaps that contain sodium laurel sulfate, a known skin irritant and potential toxin.
Historic uses of Olive Oil article @ The Epoch Times.