•First, it is made entirely from a single liquid oil, hemp seed oil. The composition of the fatty acids of hemp oil, high in omega 6 and omega 3 (in the ideal ratio) and omega 9 helps to keep the moisture in the skin. Other fatty acids present in hemp seed oil such as gamma-linoleic acid are anti-inflammatory and help soothe the skin. Although the ingredients are expensive, it produces a bar of soap which is soft and easy to use and always kind to the skin.
•Secondly, the emphasis on pine tar. Pine tar has a long history of use going back some 2000 years. It is well know for it anti-inflammatory effects, as well as being antibacterial and anti-fungal. Over the years it has been used in preparation for eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and other cases of dry, red itchy skin. We love the natural aroma of the forest - woody, smoky, earthy, clean and resinous.
•Thirdly, we wanted a soap that was tactile, so we make it in an oval mould. The oval bar of pine tar soap rolls in the hand with a totally different sensation compared to square and rectangular bars of soap.