Below is a list of the main ingredients used in our “Thistle Soaps”, all these soaps contain Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, and sustainable organic Palm Oil. The properties of these oils are then enhanced by the careful choice and addition of one or more of the other oils and/or butters on the list. 

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Coconut Oil
• Organic Palm Oil (Soil Association Certified)
• Wild-Grown Ghanaian Shea Butter
• Avocado Oil
• Caster Oil
• Cocoa Butter
• Rice Bran Oil

ESSENTIAL OILS

An essential oil is the essence of the plant. It is from these essential oils that we choose the fragrances for the soaps. Some are used alone but mostly we blend them together to create complex aromas to pleasure the senses.

• Amyris
• Basil
• Bergamot
• Cerdarwood
• Cinnamon Leaf
• Clary Sage
• Coriander
• Frankincense
• Geranium
• Ginger
• Grapefruit
• Juniper Berry
• Lavender
• Lemon Eucalyptus
• Lemongrass
• Lime
• Mandarin
• May Chang
• Myrrh
• Patchouli
• Peppermint
• Petitgrain
• Pine
• Roman Chamomile
• Rosemary
• Spearmint
• Sweet Orange
• Tea Tree
• Vetiver
• Ylang Ylang

PLANTS, HERBS AND SPICES

These are used for colouring and texture. In addition, many, like Calendula and Nettle, have a long tradition of use in herbal healing and the “Thistle Soap Company” use their knowledge of these to bring that something special to their soaps.

• Alkanet
• Aloe Vera
• Avocado
• Basil
• Calendula (Marigold)
• Carrot
• Cinnamon
• Citrus Peel
• German Chamomile
• Ginger
• Lavender
• Mint from the garden
• Nettles from the garden
• Oats
• Rhooibos
• Rosemary from the garden
• Safflower
• Turmeric

 OTHER INGREDIENTS

• Green Clay
• Pink Clay
• Pumice Powder