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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Soaps...

Olive oil soaps (also known as Castile soap) appear to have originated in the Kingdom of Castile around the 16th century, where it was made from olive oil only. Hence the name Castille, or Marseilles soap. (They all mean the same thing) Pure 100% olive oil soap. It is the mildest and most moisturising of all soaps. It has been produced in the olive growing areas of Europe for centuries.

Tradition says that modern day Castile soaps are very similar to, and most likely derived from, 'white soap' that has traditionally been manufactured in Northern Italy since the early 1600s. From Venice, where the oldest white soap factories were established, olive oil based soap then reached the Greek islands of Crete and later arrived in the South of France.

The extraordinary sense of balance and nurturing delivered to the skin by pure Extra Virgin Olive Oil soap is fantastically refreshing.

At Maclyn Grove, natural Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the base for all of our handcrafted and beautifully presented soaps.

We choose only the best natural ingredients to create our soaps.

Pure essential oils, chosen for their moisturising, soothing and aromatherapy properties, along with natural clays and other healing oils are combined to create soaps suitable for every skin type. All soaps are cured for months in a controlled atmosphere, to be sure they are long lasting, then wrapped by hand in gorgeous handcrafted silk papers.

We use no chemicals or artificial perfumes in our soaps.

All our soaps are handmade in small batches and wrapped in unique hand made silk papers.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is used to create Maclyn Grove gentle, moisturising and nourishing soaps, suitable for all skin types and ages. Is very rich in vitamins and also anti oxidants. Extra virgin olive oil is effective in neutralising free radicals which cause harm to skin.

It is one of the few oils to be able to penetrate the epidermis of the skin to aid in hydrating and softening dry skin, while allowing the skin to breathe naturally.

Extra Virgin Olive oil is so versatile it can copy and balance the sebum produced by skin cells, whether the skin is dry or oily or a combination of the two.

At Maclyn Grove, we believe the use of some artificial fragrances can be the cause of some skin problems, so have chosen to use only pure essential oils to produce a softly scented bar soap.

Extra Virgin Olive oil reduces irritation and inflammation and with the addition of beneficial pure essential oils your skin will be soft, healthy and glowing.

Extra virgin olive oil is well known to have restorative properties and it is these properties which forms the vision behind this range of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Soaps and skincare. Enjoy the difference!

Maclyn Grove Extra Virgin handmade olive oil soaps, are especially beneficial for people who suffer from psoriasis, eczema and other skin complaints.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Bar Soaps:

All our soaps are hand wrapped in handmade silk papers and extremely affordable.

Castile Soap: Unscented 100% Extra virgin olive oil soap.
Cinnamon Spice: Cinnamon, Patchouli, Vanilla and Lavender
Prairie Rose: Australian Sandalwood and Rose Geranium
Rose Blush: Rose and Lavender
Morning musk: Ylang Ylang, Patchouli and cinnamon.
Sweet Earth: Patchouli and Sandalwood
Great outdoors: Clove, Cedarwood and Lavender
Oatmeal Scrub: Oatmeal, Honey, Lime.
Gardeners friend: Sand, Pumice, Rosemary, Spearmint.
Baby Soap: Cocoa butter, Shea butter added.
Energise Me: Eucalyptus, Orange, Ylang Ylang.
Rejuvermint: Spearmint, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang
Stress Relief: Cedarwood, Patchouli, Lavender.
Kiss my Face: Sandalwood, Frankincense.
Peppermint Woods: Peppermint, Tea tree, Lavender.
Moisture Burst: Rosewood, Rosemary, Rose Geranium.
Itch Sooth: Tea tree, Thyme, Eucalyptus, Lavender
Lemongrass: Lemongrass, Lavender.
Lavender: Lavender true.
Vanilla Zing: Lemon Verbena, Vanilla bean

BIG BLOKE SOAP: A real blokey scent in a huge man sized bar!
Novelty Soap: Ask us about this humorous label.

Just Plain Old Soap - 100% extra virgin olive oil. Made with fresh Extra Virgin Olive oil to give a mild bar suitable for very sensitive skin.
Use as a bar shampoo or shaving soap. BONUS – use as an Eco-friendly pre-laundry stain remover. Rub stain with wet soap. Wash as usual, Voila! No more stains.

At Maclyn Grove we use traditional methods to create long lasting extra virgin olive bar soap. Our formula is unique and using a “cold soap making process” our soap retains all its natural glycerine. We are very careful and selective about adding further ingredients to our soaps. Only quality essential oils or botanicals are used to create luxury soap.

These ingredients are selected for their reputed benefit to the skin as well as the aromatherapy benefits impacting emotional and physical well being. Every cake of soap is made with the purpose of creating a pleasurable, nurturing experience.

Information about our Hand made soaps:

Lemongrass Soap
with Australian Yellow Clay

Australian golden yellow clay has a tonic effect on the skin. It is excellent for all skin types and is perfect for simple and effective face and body wash. The therapeutic properties of lemongrass oil are analgesic, antimicrobial. antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, and calming. It is a great overall tonic for the body and it boosts the nervous system, which is a boon when recovering from illness, as it also stimulates glandular secretions.
Lemongrass oil revitalises the body and mind. It helps to tone the muscles and tissues, Relieves muscle pains by making the muscle more supple. It helps with correcting poor circulation. It also is used for clearing up oily skin and acne, as well as athlete's foot. It alleviates excessive perspiration making it an excellent natural deodorant.

Scents o' the Sea Soap
Patchouli, Rose Geranium, Ylang Ylang (said eelang eelang) Green clay

Patchouli oil is one of the most active and is a superb tissue regenerator, which helps to stimulate the growth of new skin cells. In wound healing, it not only promotes faster healing, but also helps to prevent ugly scarring when the wound heals.
Patchouli oil is very effective in sorting out rough, cracked and overly dehydrated skin and is used to treat acne, acne, eczema, sores, ulcers, any fungal infections, as well as scalp disorders. Patchouli has a great deodorising action.

Rose Geranium is uplifting oil has a great all-over balancing effect and this extends to the skin - where it helps to create a balance between oily and dry skin, keeping the skin supple and clearing congested skin. Rose geranium oil helps to balance the secretion of sebum and clears sluggish and oily skins, while the antiseptic properties make this oil an effective aid to help with burns, wounds, ulcers and other skin problems. Helps tone the skin

Ylang Ylang aids irritated, helps dry, acneic, oily and combination skin. Ylang-ylang oil has a soothing effect and its balancing action sorts out over-dry as well as overly oily skin by balancing the secretion of sebum, and has a stimulating effect on the scalp, which promotes more luxurious hair growth.

Green Clay is for tissue repair, to draw toxins from the skin, to normalise excessive secretions of oil or sweat. Green Clay also sometimes traded, as Sea Clay is by far one of the most majestic, most effective, and most commonly used mineral skin clays.

Sweet As…. Soap
Patchouli, Rose Geranium, Juniper Berry, Pink Clay

Pink Clay refines the texture of the skin. It improves the softness and has a toning effect. It is calming to inflammation and has cell-regenerating properties. Suitable for dehydrated and sensitive skin. Patchouli has a great deodorising action, and helps when feeling hot and bothered, to cool inflammations. This oil is a superb tissue regenerator, which helps to stimulate the growth of new skin cells. In wound healing, it not only promotes faster healing, but also helps to prevent ugly scarring when the wound heals. Patchouli oil is very effective in sorting out rough, cracked and overly dehydrated skin and is used to treat acne, acne, eczema, sores, ulcers, any fungal infections, as well as scalp disorders.

Rose geranium oil helps to balance the secretion of sebum and clears sluggish and oily skins, while the antiseptic properties make this oil an effective aid to help with burns, wounds, ulcers and other skin problems. Helps tone the skin This uplifting oil has a great all-over balancing effect and this extends to the skin - where it helps to create a balance between oily and dry skin, keeping the skin supple and clearing congested skin. It helps to relieve feelings of stress and anxiety, and to balance the hormone system. Juniper Berry has some good antiseptic properties that make it useful in treating acne, as well as other skin inflammations. Juniper berry oil has a tonic and cleansing effect on oily skin assisting in conditions such as fluid retention and where there is infection and/or discharge of the skin.

Sweet Earth Soap.
Sandalwood & Patchouli, Lavender, Green Clay.

On the skin, sandalwood oil relieves itching and inflammation. It is most effective in relieving dehydrated skin - making it great for anti-ageing skincare - and the astringent action has a great toning effect. Sandalwood is relaxing, harmonising and calming, which reduces tension and confusion and is ideal for use in depression, hectic daily lifestyles and states of fear, stress, nervous exhaustion, chronic illness and anxiety. Patchouli has a great deodorising action, soothes inflamed skin and assists faster wound healing preventing ugly scarring. This oil is one of the most active and is a superb tissue regenerator, which helps to stimulate the growth of new skin cells. Patchouli oil is very effective in sorting out rough, cracked and overly dehydrated skin and is used to treat acne, acne, eczema, sores, ulcers, any fungal infections, as well as scalp disorders.

Lavender oil tones and revitalises and is useful for all types of skin problems such as abscesses, acne, oily skin, boils, burns, sunburn, wounds, psoriasis, lice, insect bites, stings and also acts as an insect repellent. Lavender oil is one of the few essentials oils that can be used neat on the skin, and this is especially useful when treating a minor burn wound. Lavender oil relieves pain when used for rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago and muscular aches and pains, especially those associated with sport.

Green Clay is used as to repair tissue and to draw toxins from the skin, Green clay will normalise excessive secretions of oil or sweat. Sometimes traded, as Sea Clay, it is by far one of the most majestic, most effective, and most commonly used mineral skin clay.

Lavender Soap
White Clay

White clay is kaolinite. It comes from areas washed by running water. White is the least drawing of the clays, and is useful for sensitive skin. It has a high percentage of Aluminium silicate giving it exceptional healing properties. White clay can be used in place of talcum powder and is also the most appropriate for fine lines and wrinkles. Most suitable for sensitive, elderly or very young skin

White clay can be used to alleviate dry scalp disorders, greasy hair and to soften and condition the hair and skin.

Lavender oil tones and revitalises and it is useful for all types of skin problems such as abscesses, acne, oily skin, boils, burns, sunburn, wounds, psoriasis, lice, insect bites and stings. Lavender oil is one of the few essentials oils that can be used neat on the skin, and this is especially useful when treating a minor burn wound.
The therapeutic properties of lavender oil are antiseptic, analgesic, anti-rheumatic,, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, bactericide, carminative, deodorant, Lavender oil relieves pain when used for rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago and muscular aches and pains, especially those associated with sport.

We have a large range of olive oil soaps..

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