In Greek mythology, Atlas was the Titan god who bore the sky aloft. Atlas was a leader of the Titans in their war against Zeus and after their defeat he was condemned to carry the heavens upon his shoulders. He was later appointed guardian of the pillars which held the earth and sky asunder. Atlas was also the god who instructed mankind in the art of astronomy, a tool which was used by sailors in navigation and farmers in measuring the seasons. These roles were often combined and Atlas becomes the god who turns the heaven on their axis, causing the stars to revolve.
 
Our Atlas bars are, in part, inspired by "Blue Marble”, the famous picture taken December 7, 1972, by the crew of Apollo 17 as they sped toward the moon on NASA’s last manned lunar mission. Blue Marble is one of the most momentous, memorable, and awe-inspiring photos ever taken of our beloved planet. 
 
As Earth Day approaches (April 22nd), we hope that our stunning Atlas bars evoke that same exhilirating feeling of awe for the Earth arising from the realization that we live on a fragile and oh-so-precious planet. Our "globe" is an abstract, kaleidoscope-style version of the Earth, rising against a field of "stars" in space, with a golden sun in the distance. Atlas is a testament to our core philosophy of sustainability and #zerowaste approach, featuring soap shreds recycled from previous batches, as well as a fine example of our #utilitarianart approach to soapmaking. 
 
Atlas is scented in a deeply earthy harmony of herbs and spices. Punchy top notes of peppercorn, clary sage and coriander dive into a grounded heart of patchouli and moss, forged in a base of woody, resinous balsam. A mystical cauldron of herbal goodness! 
 
Pic 2: Marble sculpture known as the Farnese Atlas, dating to 2nd century Rome, housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy. The globe is the oldest known representation of the celestial sphere.
Pic 3: photograph of Earth taken on December 7, 1972, by either Ron Evans or Harrison Schmitt aboard the Apollo 17 spacecraft on its way to the Moon.
 
Approx 4-4.5oz bar
Handcrafted soap will continue to evaporate water and lose weight over time. This makes for a finer, harder, and longer lasting bar. 
 
Ingredients: Distilled water, Coconut oil, Hi-oleic Sunflower oil, Olive oil, Sodium hydroxide*, Shea butter, Avocado oil, Mango butter, Cocoa butter, Castor oil, Fragrance, Citric acid, Sodium lactate, Activated charcoal, Titanium dioxide & Mica
*None remains in final product