Rhubarb and Kaolin Soap

Rhubarb essential oil and kaolin clay offers benefits for the skin as well as functional advantages for the soap bar itself. 

Kaolin clay is a fine, natural mineral that is gentle on the skin, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Its primary benefits in cold process soap include: 

• Gentle Cleansing and Exfoliation: The clay helps to draw out impurities and excess oil from the skin without stripping it of natural moisture. Its fine texture provides mild exfoliation, leaving skin smooth.
• Improved Lather and Feel: Kaolin clay enhances the "slip" of the soap, contributing to a luxurious, silky feel and a creamy lather. This quality is particularly beneficial in products like shaving soaps.
• Scent Anchorage: Due to its absorbent nature, kaolin clay helps to bind with the essential oil, which can improve the scent retention and make the fragrance last longer in the finished soap bar.
• Enhanced Stability: The clay can help create a smoother, more stable, and often more opaque finished bar of soap.