The Sea Witch is a mythical being with fae ancestry. They work with the chaotic forces of the sea to create their magick. Often portrayed as evil or malicious, the sea witch is simply a force for balance in the waters. They are able to control the tides and the weather and many other aspects of seafaring life. They often use salt and sailors knots as containers for their magic. The nymph Calypso was portrayed in The Odyssey as a sea witch and was able to lure Odysseus' ship to her island, while repelling all other ships, and she used her powers to keep the weather perfect around her island to “seduce Odysseus into staying.” In medieval legends Sir Francis Drake “sold his soul to the Devil” in order to become a skilled admiral and he was assisted by sea witches.
Our Sea Witch complexion bar was our very first facial bar formulation, and it continues to be one of our best sellers! You raved about it - and for good reason! This nutrient and mineral-rich complexion bar not only offers a healthy dose of skin nourishment but also provides plenty of detox action as well. Suitable for all skin types.
Sea Witch is a bountiful blend of skincare gifts from the sea! Her base starts out with a traditional "solseife" brine solution - basically a seawater solution! This creates a deeply cleansing yet generously moisturizing soap that benefits many skin conditions. But of course, we didn't stop there! This bar is loaded with #vitaminsea benefits! Get your glow back with this beauty bar.
Ingredient Spotlight:
Kokum butter - a super star combination of moisturizing, skin cell regeneration, and antioxidant properties make it an excellent ingredient to combat the visible signs of aging!
Aloe vera - An anti-inflammatory super hero! The aloe leaf is high in antioxidants, Vitamin C, E & minerals which promote the healing of the skin, improve its natural firmness and elasticity. It's cool and moisturizing properties soothe, quench & replenish dry or damaged skin & hair.
French green clay - a mineral-rich clay mined off the coast of France, its unique green hue comes from is derived from iron oxides and decomposed plant matter, specifically kelp and seaweed. It's a powerful detoxifier and gentle exfoliator, lending improved skin texture and increased cell turnover, ensuring your skin looks and feels revitalized.
Dead sea mud - One of the best skin care ingredients in nature, particularly so for anyone with adult acne and/or mature skin who are looking to turn back the hands of time and purify the skin of all the toxins and dirt that can get lodged in the pores. It contains 26 natural minerals, which act like vitamins for your skin, and many of which can be found only in the waters of the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is unique due to its high concentrations of salts and minerals. It is particularly rich in magnesium, sodium, potassium and calcium.
Kelp powder - Kelp is a seaweed that’s rich in nutrients and grows in underwater “forests”. Like other types of seaweed, sea kelp is loaded with skin-nourishing nutrients, such as minerals, antioxidants, essential fatty acids and polyphenols. It’s especially beneficial for those with flare-prone skin conditions like eczema and acne. The high mineral content hydrates skin and helps retain moisture. A super skin benefit is sea kelp’s ability to penetrate and remove toxins.
Spirulina - this blue-green algae is an undisputed superfood - both topically and internally! Nutrient and mineral rich, loaded with essential fatty acids and antioxidants, this incredible gift from the sea protects the skin's barrier, prevents moisture loss, speeds healing, prevents bacteria overgrowth (great for acne!) and boosts collagen production.
Irish Sea Moss - blessed with a bounty of vitamins and minerals, Irish sea moss, aka red seaweed, is a skincare star! Its gel-like consistency in a water infusion helps skin retain moisture. It's high sulfur content can help balance the skin's bioflora, which may help with acne and rosacea. As an added bonus, Sea moss contains citrulline-arginine, a compound that helps synthesize collagen, which can support healthy skin.
Himalayan pink salt - harvested from one of the oldest and largest salt mines in the world near the Himalayas in Pakistan, this unique salt is believed to have been formed millions of years ago from the evaporation of ancient bodies of water. Containing as many as 84 trace minerals that aid our body’s natural detoxification process and promote the removal of bacteria.Pure mineral salts deeply cleanse pores, nurtures skin, and restores a healthy balance to unhealthy skin. They eliminate itching and irritation while moisturizing skin. Even more, they help reduce redness and inflammation caused by dry skin and chronic skin disorders.
MAKERS NOTE: We can't promise, nor do we make any claims that our botanical bars will provide you with any of these skin benefits. The science is still undecided on whether any botanical benefits survive the saponification process. We just hope that you enjoy the love, care and #plantmagic that we pour into our soap!
Approx 3oz 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 & Irish sea moss extract, Avocado oil, Coconut oil, Olive oil, Sodium hydroxide*,Plum kernel oil, Kokum butter, Rice bran oil,Sunflower oil, Castor oil, Irish sea moss, Sea salt, Dead sea clay, Aloe powder, Spirulina, Kelp powder, French green clay & Fragrance/Essential oils of: Eucalyptus, grapefruit, lavender & rosemary; topped with Himalayan pink salt
*None remains in final product
Sea Witch Artisan Botanical Bar
Handmade soaps need to breathe! We recommend storing your soap on a slatted or free draining soap dish so that it can air dry in between uses.
- Remove botanical toppings prior to use.
- Don't allow your soap to sit in a puddle of water.
- Use a wash cloth, loofah or soap saver bag to extend the life of your soap bar.
- Use your soap bar within one year of purchase. I know they're pretty to look at, but they're intended to be used so enjoy them! :)
- Store unused soap out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature fluctuations and high humidity conditions.