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Natural Soap: Dead Sea Black Clay
Natural Soap: Dead Sea Black Clay
Mineral-rich Dead Sea mud and French black clay provide gentle exfoliation and deep cleansing to remove impurities and rejuvenate, balance, and tone skin. Enriched with mineral-rich sea kelp and unrefined shea butter for a skin-soothing, moisturizing complexion and body soap.
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Product Overview
Good For: Normal to Oily Skin
Experience a mini-spa treatment for dull, tired skin, with every shower. People have traveled from all over the world to cover themselves in nutrient-rich Dead Sea mud which has been used since ancient times for glowing, healthy-looking skin.
Its unique properties can help unclog and deep clean pores to remove impurities as it revitalizes and refines the complexion. The fine, natural grains of the mud provides gentle exfoliation as it softly, yet effectively, sloughs off dead skin cells and leaves skin looking and feeling fresh and radiant.
The Dead Sea Mud used in this natural soap is not a powder, it is a mixture of pure Dead Sea Mud along with the nourishing mineral water harvested from the Dead Sea.
- Black Clay helps soothe and calm skin, clear congested pores, and draw out impurities that build up on the surface of the skin.
- Sea Kelp, a natural treasure from the ocean, helps hydrate and nourish the skin, promoting a healthy and revitalized complexion. Rich in minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and trace elements, it contains a broad range of nutrients similar to those found in seawater and human blood.
- Rich and creamy Unrefined Shea Butter paired with Extra Virgin Olive Oil are a dynamic duo for the skin. They moisturize and hydrate, soothe and calm dryness, and soften and smooth texture to leave skin feeling velvety smooth.
- The essential oil blend of toning citrus, uplifting rosemary and eucalyptus, combined with a touch of soothing lavender is like a breath of fresh air after a summer rain.
How To Use
How Should I Use Natural Soap to Clean My Face?
We believe in simple, effective cleansing for your complexion and that is accomplished with natural soap and water. The purpose of soap is to combine with oil and dirt on the body, which allows water to wash it away. The method you use to cleanse your skin, especially your face, is really personal preference. We thought we would share just a few examples. 
Hand Lathering is usually the suggested method for cleansing delicate facial skin.
- Use lukewarm water to create a creamy lather in your clean hands.
- Gently massage the lather over your face using circular motions with your fingers.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
Washcloth Washers: A washcloth can help remove dead cells and invigorate your skin. A gentle massage with a soft washcloth can help keep facial skin smooth and clean.
- Rub the bar on a soft, clean, wet cloth to create a creamy lather.
- Apply to your face by a gentle massage using circular motions.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
If you are using a washcloth:
- Exfoliating or scrubbing too hard may cause the skin to become red and irritated.
- Use a clean washcloth, especially if you are prone to acne. Washcloths can re-deposit dirt and grime right back onto your skin.
- Washcloths can have soft or rough fibers. You want to use soft, NOT rough fibers on your face.
Never share washcloths or other accessories and replace or clean them often.
A Few Other Pointers:
- Use warm, not hot, water to wash your face.
- Use cool water as a final rinse to close your pores.
- Avoid products made with synthetic ingredients that can irritate facial skin.
- Avoid products that contain alcohol which can cause skin to become tight and dry.
- Apply a moisturizer immediately after washing your face while skin is still damp.
Effective, Feel Good Ingredients
The goal is simple: to Harness the Power & Simplicity of Nature® to cleanse, soothe, heal, and protect your skin and hair!
Our unique formulas rely on moisturizing oils and butters, healing botanicals, and pure essential oils. We choose every ingredient with one end-result in mind….the BEST possible natural skin care for YOU!
Featured Ingredients
Dead Sea Mud
Dead Sea Mud: Legendary for its rich concentration of salt and rare minerals, the Dead Sea has long been praised for its healing qualities and therapeutic properties. At 1,290 feet below sea level, it is one of the most saline lakes in the world with a mineral concentration of 33%, compared to the average 3% in the world's oceans. Fed mainly by the Jordan River, the Dead Sea has no outlet and loses large amounts of water by evaporation into the hot dry air. This results in a giant reservoir of salts and minerals. The mud has spent tens of thousands of years soaking in the salts of the dead sea, absorbing its minerals. Each year, thousands of people visit the Dead Sea to float in the salty water and cover themselves with the mineral-rich mud. The water of the Dead Sea, which contains 21 minerals, many of which are found in no other sea or ocean, has been a beauty secret for millennia. Cleopatra went to great expense to obtain exclusive rights over the Dead Sea area. The Dead Sea’s most precious resource, Dead Sea Mud, comes from the sedimentation of plant and sea-life deposits over thousands of years. The mud is packed with organic nutrients, proteins, minerals, and natural enzymes that help hydrate the skin and reduce inflammation which may be beneficial for symptoms of psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. Dead Sea Mud stimulates blood circulation, rejuvenates the skin, and leaves the skin glowing and youthful-looking. It deep cleans...
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Dead Sea Mud: Legendary for its rich concentration of salt and rare minerals, the Dead Sea has long been praised for its healing qualities and therapeutic properties. At 1,290 feet below sea level, it is one of the most saline lakes in the world with a mineral concentration of 33%, compared to the average 3% in the world's oceans. Fed mainly by the Jordan River, the Dead Sea has no outlet and loses large amounts of water by evaporation into the hot dry air. This results in a giant reservoir of salts and minerals. The mud has spent tens of thousands of years soaking in the salts of the dead sea, absorbing its minerals. Each year, thousands of people visit the Dead Sea to float in the salty water and cover themselves with the mineral-rich mud. The water of the Dead Sea, which contains 21 minerals, many of which are found in no other sea or ocean, has been a beauty secret for millennia. Cleopatra went to great expense to obtain exclusive rights over the Dead Sea area. The Dead Sea’s most precious resource, Dead Sea Mud, comes from the sedimentation of plant and sea-life deposits over thousands of years. The mud is packed with organic nutrients, proteins, minerals, and natural enzymes that help hydrate the skin and reduce inflammation which may be beneficial for symptoms of psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. Dead Sea Mud stimulates blood circulation, rejuvenates the skin, and leaves the skin glowing and youthful-looking. It deep cleans...
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Black Clay
Black Clay, also known as Terra Black Clay, is a soft absorbent clay Montmorillonite clay, (like bentonite) named after the western region of France known as Montmorillon. Montmorillonite clays usually include the sediment of volcanic ash that was naturally deposited in seawater. It has a very fine, silky texture and a beautiful charcoal-black hue.
Black clay helps soothe irritation. Its healing powers are attributed to its rich oxygen and mineral content. It draws out impurities like a magnet to help rid skin of dirt and debris from everyday exposure to environmental pollutants which can help clear blemishes.
Rich in silica and other minerals, black clay provides gentle exfoliation and is often used in face and body masks to stimulate circulation, remove dead skin cells, absorb excess oil and improve skin tone leaving skin noticeably softer and smoother. For facial applications, it is great for normal to oily skin types.
Our mineral-rich French Clay is mined from natural mineral products. It is unwashed and mechanically pulverized into a very fine powder and dried without the use of any chemical treatments or additives.
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Black Clay, also known as Terra Black Clay, is a soft absorbent clay Montmorillonite clay, (like bentonite) named after the western region of France known as Montmorillon. Montmorillonite clays usually include the sediment of volcanic ash that was naturally deposited in seawater. It has a very fine, silky texture and a beautiful charcoal-black hue.
Black clay helps soothe irritation. Its healing powers are attributed to its rich oxygen and mineral content. It draws out impurities like a magnet to help rid skin of dirt and debris from everyday exposure to environmental pollutants which can help clear blemishes.
Rich in silica and other minerals, black clay provides gentle exfoliation and is often used in face and body masks to stimulate circulation, remove dead skin cells, absorb excess oil and improve skin tone leaving skin noticeably softer and smoother. For facial applications, it is great for normal to oily skin types.
Our mineral-rich French Clay is mined from natural mineral products. It is unwashed and mechanically pulverized into a very fine powder and dried without the use of any chemical treatments or additives.
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Organic Seaweed
Seaweed is a general term for a large variety of algae and marine plants found in the ocean, rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds. People have used seaweed for food and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Seaweed comes in many colors usually variations of green, red, black, or brown. The color of the seaweed affects how much light it absorbs through photosynthesis, so the color often determines how close the seaweed grows to the surface of the ocean. Seaweed can range in size from very tiny microscopic to very large. We use a few types of seaweed. Organic kelp, also known as Ascophyllum nodosum, is a deep green cold-water seaweed. It can be found in pristine waters off the coast of Iceland, Hawaii, Canada, and the Northwest United States. Organic Kelp is rich in vitamins A, B, E, D, K, and C, carotenes, and minerals iodine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, silica, iron, and zinc. Sea vegetables are believed to remove impurities from the skin, re-mineralize the skin, restore elasticity, and leave the skin feeling smoother and more supple. We also use an organic red seaweed called Dulse, Palmaria palmata, which grows in the cool waters of the Atlantic Ocean along the shores of North America, Ireland, and Norway. Dulse has a long history of traditional use for promoting beautiful healthy skin. Dulse is a rich source of protein, fiber, and minerals such as calcium, potassium, and iodine and is often used to make an exfoliating scrub. Seaweed provides moisture and gentle exfoliation....
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Seaweed is a general term for a large variety of algae and marine plants found in the ocean, rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds. People have used seaweed for food and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Seaweed comes in many colors usually variations of green, red, black, or brown. The color of the seaweed affects how much light it absorbs through photosynthesis, so the color often determines how close the seaweed grows to the surface of the ocean. Seaweed can range in size from very tiny microscopic to very large. We use a few types of seaweed. Organic kelp, also known as Ascophyllum nodosum, is a deep green cold-water seaweed. It can be found in pristine waters off the coast of Iceland, Hawaii, Canada, and the Northwest United States. Organic Kelp is rich in vitamins A, B, E, D, K, and C, carotenes, and minerals iodine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, silica, iron, and zinc. Sea vegetables are believed to remove impurities from the skin, re-mineralize the skin, restore elasticity, and leave the skin feeling smoother and more supple. We also use an organic red seaweed called Dulse, Palmaria palmata, which grows in the cool waters of the Atlantic Ocean along the shores of North America, Ireland, and Norway. Dulse has a long history of traditional use for promoting beautiful healthy skin. Dulse is a rich source of protein, fiber, and minerals such as calcium, potassium, and iodine and is often used to make an exfoliating scrub. Seaweed provides moisture and gentle exfoliation....
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All Ingredients
Dead Sea Mud is a natural product that is harvested from the shores of the Dead Sea. The color varies from a dark grayish-black to light gray-brown, depending on the season and weather. So, the color of our Dead Sea Black Clay Soap often varies.
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*Ingredient is Fair Trade Certified ^Used in the saponification process to turn oil into soap and glycerin. None remains in the finished product.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How To Wash Your Hands To Help Stay Healthy
Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others.
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) says that for good hand hygiene all you need is plain soap and water.
Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community.
Five simple and effective steps can help reduce the spread of illness so you, your family, your friends and the general public can stay healthy.
Hand washing is a win for everyone . . . except for the germs!
CDC recommends cleaning hands in a specific way to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. The guidance for effective hand washing was developed based on data from a number of studies.
Wash often and follow these five steps every time you wash your hands!
1. Wet your hands with clean, warm running water and apply soap.
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When dealing with cold and flu viruses, as you wash your hands the soap molecule burrows its way into the fatty envelope of a virus and literally pulls the virus apart.
2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap.
- Soap and friction help lift dirt, grease, and microbes—including disease-causing germs—from the skin so they can be rinsed down the drain.
- Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
- Lathering and scrubbing hands creates friction, which helps lift dirt, grease, and microbes from skin.
- The entire hand should be scrubbed. Microbes are present on all of the wrinkly surfaces of the hand, especially under the nails.
- How long are 20 seconds? About the amount of time it takes to hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
- The ideal length of time for handwashing can depend on other factors for example, if hands are very dirty or if you are caring for someone is ill.
- Evidence suggests that washing hands for about 15-30 seconds removes more germs from hands than washing for shorter periods.
4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
- If you are using a public restroom use a paper towel to turn off the faucet after hands have been rinsed.
5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
To date, studies have shown that there is no added health benefit for consumers (this does not include professionals in the healthcare setting) using soaps containing antibacterial ingredients compared with using plain soap.
Information is taken from the CDC.gov website
Read our blog "Simple Soap Can Help Decrease the Spread Of Viruses"
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Why Choose Chagrin Valley Natural Soaps
Aren't all handmade natural soaps the same? . . .
The answer is NO!
Saying a soap is "handmade" says nothing about quality of the ingredients or the knowledge and skill of the soapmaker!
Chagrin Valley is not just another soap and skincare company. We are committed to healthy skin, healthy people and a healthy planet.
We are a USDA Certified Organic Company specializing in luxurious, organic, handmade natural soaps and shampoo bars rich in natural glycerin for healthier skin and hair.
It's all about the ingredients! Inspired by our love of nature, we use organic herbs, seeds, flowers, vegetables, fragrant spices, fruits, pure essential oils and purifying clays for their exceptional skincare benefits and to provide natural color, aromatherapy, texture, or gentle exfoliation. Nothing artificial, nothing synthetic, no GMO’s, just natural wholesome ingredients.
Chagrin Valley's Natural Soap & Shampoo Bars Are...
- all natural
- made with USDA Certified Organic ingredients
- handcrafted in small batches using the old-fashioned Cold Process Method
- made with sustainable and fair trade ingredients
- certified cruelty-free
- free of detergents
- free of synthetic fragrances
- free of synthetic colors
- free of artificial preservatives
- free of artificial foam boosters
- free of alcohol and petroleum products
- free of synthetic additives
- free of GMOs
- biodegradable
- mild and nourishing
- rich in natural glycerin
- magnificent long-lasting lather
- cured for 8 to 10 weeks
Our soap making process uses only natural and organic ingredients. Why add artificial ingredients to a handmade product?
"Are All Handmade Soaps The Same?"
"12 Reasons to Use Natural Soap"
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Why isn't the USDA Organic or OEFFA Organic Logo On This Product?
USDA Organic Certification was created for food production (not the personal care industry) and as a result is based on organic farming and agriculture standards.
The list of allowable non-agricultural ingredients (like clay, salts, mud, etc) is based on raw materials used in farming. Agricultural ingredients have a biological origin and are made up of carbon. Non-agricultural ingredients have a non-biological origin.
For example, ingredients that come from plants and animals are agricultural, whereas salts, clays, baking soda, pumice, and water are non-agricultural.
Since clays like kaolin and bentonite have farming/agricultural uses, they appear on the list. Unfortunately, ingredients like Pumice, Dead Sea Mud, and Bamboo Charcoal are not used in farming or food production and thus do not appear on the list. Sometimes an ingredient, such as Magnesium Hydroxide, appears on the list but can only be under certain circumstances. Magesium hydroxide can only be used as a nutrient supplement for animals.
Products that contain these ingredients like our Sensitive Skin Deodorants, Clay Facial Masks, and Bamboo Charcoal, Loofah Pumice Foot, and Dead Sea Mud soaps, as well as our Mud & Clay and Rosemary Mint Charcoal Shampoo Bars cannot display any organic symbol or even state that they are organic.
Since we are a certified organic company, we must follow the rules of the USDA. Even though these products are made with certified organic ingredients that meet the same rigorous standards as those required for our "Organic" products, we cannot call them "organic." Sadly if you are not a USDA Certified Organic company, you can do whatever you want :-(
For more detailed information, please read our blog, "What Do All of the Organic Labels Mean?"
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Don't I need to use antibacterial soap to protect my family from germs?
The Short Answer
NO! Adding antibacterial chemicals to soap does not keep your family safe from germs.
I understand why folks (especially those with children) are choosing products labeled “Antibacterial,” hoping to keep their family safe in the war against germs.
According to Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER).
"Consumers may think antibacterial washes are more effective at preventing the spread of germs, but we have no scientific evidence that they are any better than plain soap and water.
In fact, some data suggests that antibacterial ingredients may do more harm than good over the long-term.”
Simply washing your hands with old-fashioned natural soap and water rids your skin of most fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Soap does not kill germs, it surrounds them and carries them away.
The Long Answer
Please read our blog: Antibacterials: More Harm Than Good!
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How Long Will A Bar of Natural Soap Last?
Short Answer
How long a natural soap bar will last depends on:
- how many people are using it
- how often you bathe or shower
- how you use the bar
For one person showering every day, a well-drained bar should last for about one month.
Longer Answer
Natural soaps are normally softer than commercial soaps because they retain their natural glycerin (which is removed in commercial soap production) and contain no artificial hardening chemicals, synthetic waxes or free alkali.
We also superfat our soaps (add extra oils or butters) and use "softer" oils so that Chagrin Valley natural soaps are more emollient and leave skin feeling moisturized.
Different oils impart different qualities to soap. Some add lathering qualities, some moisturizing, some hardness, and so on. Compared to other natural bars, we use a larger percentage of extra moisturizing and conditioning oils in our soaps and shampoo bars. These oils produce a bar that may not be as hard as bars with less conditioning oils.
How you use the bar will also affect its lifespan. For example, do you use a washcloth, an exfoliating accessory, or only the bar? Although exfoliating loofahs and sponges are great they will use up the soap much faster than a washcloth or the "only the bar" purists.
Our Natural Soap Will Last A Long Time With Proper Care
- Don't let your soap sit in water
- Store soap on a well-drained soap dish
- Allow soap plenty of fresh air to dry between uses
- Never place soap where shower water can continuously hit it
- If your bar ever gets waterlogged and becomes gooey, simply set it on a draining soap dish or stand it on its edge for a few days and let it dry out thoroughly
Cute Story: A customer called to say she loved our soaps but could not buy them anymore because they did not last as long as other soaps. A week later she called to place an order and apologize. Her husband, who would NEVER use her natural soaps before, fell in love with her new Juniper soap . . . and he showered twice a day!
To maximize the life of your soap, keep it in a well-drained soap dish so it can dry between uses.
We sell a handcrafted solid white oak soap dish. The deep ridges are perfect for keeping your all natural handcrafted soap dry between uses. White Oak is the wood used in shipbuilding.
A tip passed on by one of our customers whose kids always leave the soap in a water puddle: cut the large bars in halves. Then alternate the halves, allowing a longer drying time between uses.
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Do Your Natural Soap And Shampoo Bars Have An Expiration Date?
The Short Answer
Yes And No!
Although handmade natural soaps usually get better with age, we recommend using our soaps within 12 months of purchase. Our scented soaps should be used within 3 months after removing them from the box.
Although the soaps will not be "spoiled" after that time, you may notice some changes as natural soap ages.
- some natural colors may fade over time
- the scents from pure natural essential oil scents will fade over time
The changes in color and scent happen even more quickly in our sample size bars.
These small natural soap bars have a much greater surface area to volume ratio which allows essential oils to evaporate from the surface more quickly. However, the scent may still be there when you lather up.
I have found some ancient bars hiding in my closet that years old. The scents were gone, but the lather was incredible!
The Long Answer
For a more detailed discussion please read our blog, "The Shelf Life, Color & Scent of an All Natural Soap."
How You Can Help Prolong Shelf-Life
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Natural soaps need to breathe. Exposure to air promotes hardening of your soap and contributes to longer-lasting quality. Soap should be left unwrapped in their boxes or wrapped with breathable materials. Tight wrappers cause humid conditions by preventing evaporation of moisture.
- Our soaps are packaged in breathable, recyclable, sustainable packaging! Keep your natural handmade soaps in a dry, cool place away from sunlight, excessive heat and humidity.
- Our scented soaps, like Lavender Rosemary, can be placed in a muslin bag, old clean sock, or wrapped in a piece of cloth and put in your linen closet or dresser drawer to give a delightful fragrance to your linens and clothes while waiting to be used.
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Why Does the Smell of Natural Soap and Shampoo Bars Made with Essential Oils Change?
My natural soap bar doesn't smell the same as the last one
We sometimes receive emails that go like this:
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I just reordered [some soap]. It is my favorite bar but it does not smell the same. Did you change the recipe?
- This name of this bar is "lavender . . . " but I smell more of the other essential oils than lavender. Why do you call it lavender?
The good news is that when you purchase natural soap from an organic skincare company, it is scented with only pure essential oils.
The bad news is that when you purchase natural soap from an organic skincare company, it is scented with only pure essential oil.
The scent of an essential in any totally natural product can and will change over time and from batch to batch.
Essential Oils are a Natural Ingredient
Essential oils come from nature. The quality and scent of essential oils are affected by yearly weather conditions and varies from crop to crop and region to region.
This makes it very difficult to produce finished products in which the scents are always exactly the same.
Most commercial soaps (and skincare products), even some of the "natural" ones that contain some essential oils, are made with at least some synthetic fragrances oils, nature identical oil, or natural fragrance oil. Using any synthetic fragrance ensures a more consistent scent.
Essential oils are temperamental to work under any circumstance. But while a natural essential oil scent blend may change a bit in a cream or oil, these blends are especially unpredictable when making cold processed natural soap.
After all my years of soap making in never ceases to amaze me just how much the actual soap making process changes the scent of an essential oil blend.
Natural Soap and Essential Oils
Why We Use Only Real Plant Essential Oils?
Natural Fragrance Oil? . . . Really?
Why Are Synthetic Fragrance Oils So Popular?
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