Our Soap Ingredients

What carefully selected ingredients do we put in our Malindi Lilly soaps and why are they good for you?

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL POWDER
Is fantastic for oily skin as it can pull away unwanted excess oils, leaving it smooth and subtle. Its ability to absorb oil and dirt from pores leaves skin feeling clean and fresh. It provides the gentle exfoliating and deep cleans your skin. In soap form, charcoal is slightly gritty, which might provide just the gentle exfoliation you need. It will also absorb oils and toxins on and below the skin which helps eliminate acne.

AVOCADO OIL
Is jam-packed with vitamins A, B, D and E, antioxidants which make it healing as well as moisturising. This oil leaves the soap with a high percentage of fatty acids which gives it a moisturising punch.

ALMOND SWEET OIL
Is high in vitamin E, antioxidants and proteins. This oil is deeply soothing to inflamed skin and helpful for chapped skin rashes. It contributes to a stable lather, conditioning and moisturising and helps skin maintain a glowing complexion.

BENTONITE CLAY
This clay is often used to increase lather in soap bars. It has the added benefit of being a natural detoxifier. Bentonite clay binds with and removes toxins from your body, and it’s extremely eco-friendly.

CARROT JUICE
Carrots get their characteristic orange colour from B-carotene which results in a high concentration of vitamin A. Beta Carotene helps your skin to stay moisturised, especially when it comes to dry skin types. It also reduces fine lines and wrinkles and protects your skin from UV rays.

CASTOR OIL
Rich in fatty acids and effective for adding a fluffy and stable lather. Castor Oil also draws moisture from the air onto the skin, which makes it great for moisturising and conditioning..

CEDARWOOD ATLAS
As the name suggests, Cedarwood Atlas has a masculine, woody, balsamic aroma with smoky undertones. This oil has also a calming effect on the mind and is used to treat acne and oily skin.

COCOA BUTTER
Is an excellent skin moisturiser, plus it does more than just hydrate the skin — it helps actually heal it from the inside too. It contains natural antioxidants and it also contributes to the soap’s hardness.

COCONUT OIL
This oil is rich in emollient fat and is extremely moisturising. It is solid at room temperature but easily melts on the skin. Coconut oil protects the skin from the elements by forming a thin film, which is not absorbed. In addition to being super-cleansing it also produces big, luscious bubbles.

EUCALYPTUS RADIATA
Has a slightly camphoraceous, sweet and fruity aroma. It energises the body and helps clear the mind while also combating fatigue. Eucalyptus oil also is known for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties.

FRENCH GREEN CLAY
Is famous for its powerful healing action, deep detoxification and purification properties. It cleanses, exfoliates and softens the skin and is effective for people with oily and mixed skin.

KAOLIN WHITE CLAY
Is a mild, white, fluffy clay which cleanses your skin, draws out any impurities and excess oils without stripping the skin of its own natural oils.

LAVENDER FRENCH
Has a fresh, sweet, herbaceous, floral aroma and is used for its calming, relaxing and skin-soothing properties.

LEMON
Has, not surprisingly, a fresh, sweet lemony aroma. It has the ability to lift the spirits and is recommended for oily skin and acne.

LEMONGRASS
Has a strong, citrus aroma with green, lush notes. It is a refreshing, uplifting, calming and restorative oil that energises the mind and body.

LIME
Comes with a zesty, citrus peel aroma that is both mentally and physically uplifting. Lime has an affinity with the immune system and can help relieve pain in the joints and muscles.

LITSEA CUBEBA
Has a spicy, lemony, citrus aroma with vegetative notes. It is recognised for its ability to promote physical relaxation and mental calm. It has strong antiseptic properties that are useful for treating oily skin, blemishes and acne.

NATURAL VITAMIN E OIL
Pure vitamin E is derived from a variety of plant oils and has anti-oxidising effects and helps support the stability of other ingredients in soap.

OAT MILK
Contains amazing skin care properties and can be used to help relieve acne, skin irritations, rashes, eczema, and other symptoms of aging.
The oat milk adds a silkiness and smoothness to the lather that makes it feel quite different from our other bubblier soap varieties.

OLIVE OIL
Olive oil is a natural source of the antioxidants, vitamins E and A which helps to neutralise pollutants in your skin. This oil also contributes to the soap hardness, creamy lather, slippery feel, conditioning and moisturising. Olive oil attracts external moisture to your skin, helping to keep skin soft.

ORANGE, SWEET
Has sweet, fresh, fruity top notes and radiant, sensuous undertones. It is a cheerful and refreshing oil and can help encourage feelings of happiness and warmth. Particularly beneficial for acne or blemish prone skin.

PATCHOULI
Has a rich, exotic, musky-sweet, herbaceous aroma. It helps balance the emotions and is excellent in skincare and for fighting stress.

PEPPERMINT
Has a sharp, fresh, minty, herbaceous aroma and is also useful for skin conditions and mind stimulation.

RHASSOUL CLAY
Rich in silica, magnesium and potassium, Rhassoul Clay improves skin elasticity and clarity and also moisturizes. It is also a gentle detoxifier and will leave your skin soft and smooth while helping to reduce flakiness, improve skin clarity and elasticity.

RICE BRAN OIL
Found in the husk of rice grains, this oil is rich in vitamin E and antioxidants. It contributes to a stable bar of soap with small and mild bubbles. This makes it effective for treating dry, sensitive and mature skin.

ROSEHIP POWDER
Rosehips are the fruit of wild roses and contain high levels of vitamin C and are used in skincare for its high level of antioxidants and anti-ageing properties.

ROSEMARY
Is well-known for its strong, fresh, camphor-like aroma with a woody, balsamic undertone and can help with fatigue, lack of concentration and poor memory.

SHEA BUTTER
The concentration of natural vitamins, unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E in shea butter make it incredibly nourishing and moisturising for your skin. Shea butter is also said to be beneficial for treating dry skin, blemishes, skin discolouration, scars and wrinkles.

SPEARMINT
Has a typical warm, minty, herbaceous aroma. It has a stimulating action that can help to lift the spirits, relieve fatigue and aid concentration; it is also beneficial for nervous conditions. Its cleansing action can help to decongest oily and blemish prone skin.