Lemon Peel Powder and Kaolin Powder

Lemon peel powder, kaolin powder, and lemon essential oil into cold process soap offers a range of benefits, from enhanced skin properties and a luxurious feel to an uplifting aroma and improved scent longevity. 

Lemon Peel Powder

The primary benefit of lemon peel powder is its role as a natural, mild exfoliant due to its fine, coarse texture. 

• Gentle Exfoliation: The powder helps remove dead skin cells and unclog pores, promoting a brighter complexion without harsh scrubbing.
• Skin Brightening & Toning: Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, it can help even skin tone, reduce the appearance of dark spots, and support healthy, glowing skin.
• Antibacterial Properties: Its natural antimicrobial properties help in fighting acne-causing bacteria and purifying the skin. 

Kaolin Powder

Kaolin clay is a gentle, fine-textured clay known for its versatility and suitability for all skin types, including sensitive skin. 

• Improved Lather & Slip: It contributes to a creamy, luxurious lather and provides a silky "slip" to the soap
• Gentle Cleansing & Detoxification: Kaolin gently draws out impurities, excess oil, and toxins from the pores without stripping the skin of its natural moisture.
• Scent Anchoring: A practical benefit in cold process soap making is that kaolin clay can help anchor the scent of essential oils, making the fragrance last longer in the finished bar.
• Soothing Properties: It has calming effects that can help reduce irritation and inflammation, making the soap gentle on sensitive or problem skin. 

Lemon Essential Oil

Extracted from the peel, lemon essential oil brings functional and aromatic benefits to the soap. 

• Aromatic & Uplifting Scent: It provides a crisp, fresh, and zesty citrus aroma that is naturally mood-lifting and invigorating.
• Antibacterial & Antiseptic: The oil has potent purifying properties, helping to cleanse the skin thoroughly and protect against certain bacteria.
• Oil Balancing: Its natural astringent qualities help to tone the skin, tighten pores, and regulate excess oil production, making it beneficial for oily or acne-prone skin.
• Skin Rejuvenation: Lemon oil contains compounds that support natural collagen production and can help refine skin texture and reduce signs of aging. 

Combined Benefits

Together, these ingredients create a synergistic effect:

• The kaolin clay and lemon peel powder work in harmony to provide effective yet gentle cleansing and exfoliation, purifying the skin without over-drying.
• The kaolin helps to preserve the lemon essential oil's bright, citrusy scent (which is notoriously volatile in cold process soap), ensuring a more fragrant and long-lasting bar.
• The overall formulation results in a soap that is detoxifying, promotes a healthy glow, and leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth, and refreshed. 
  
  
• Ingredients
• Saponificated Coconut Oil, Olive Oil and Water
• Lemon essential oil 
• Lemon Peel Powder
• kaolin powder
• Average Weight 105g