[{"id":412262170836,"handle":"cocoa-butter","title":"Cocoa Butter","updated_at":"2024-12-24T11:46:43+10:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCocoa Butter is extracted from the cocoa bean. It is an edible fat commonly used in food products (chocolate) and body products like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creams and soaps. It is rich in antioxidants and has a melting point at approximately 34-38 degrees celsius. Cocoa butter is solid at room temperature making it an excellent ingredient in body products due to its stability and long shelf life. \u003c\/span\u003e","published_at":"2023-06-02T12:23:14+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"INGREDIENT","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Floral \u0026 Romantic"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"bathbombs"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Spice \u0026 Citrus"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Australian Bush"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Specialty Soap"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"body butter"},{"column":"title","relation":"equals","condition":"peppermint foot and body"},{"column":"title","relation":"equals","condition":"lip balm"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2023-06-02T12:23:13+10:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":900,"src":"\/\/wholesale.thesoapbar.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/cocoa_butter.png?v=1685672594"}},{"id":405986705620,"handle":"coconut-oil","updated_at":"2024-12-24T11:46:43+10:00","published_at":"2022-08-26T21:39:30+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"INGREDIENT","published_scope":"web","title":"Coconut Oil","body_html":"\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-decs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Coconut Oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoconut oil is extracted from the 'meat' of mature coconuts—\u003cem\u003eCocos nucifera—\u003c\/em\u003eand is highly praised for its health benefits. This is a versatile oil with broad applications in the health and beauty industries. As an ingredient, it is prized by soap makers and the people who use handmade soap. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProperties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoconut oil has both moisturising and antibacterial properties, which is thanks to its rich medium chain fatty acid content, namely capric, lauric, and caprylic acids. It is also naturally high in vitamin E. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a base oil (carrier oil)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing an essential oil in aromatherapy or massage requires a base oil to dilute it, and coconut oil happens to be excellent for this purpose. We recommend using a fractionated coconut oil, as retail food-grade coconut oil is too thick and greasy. Our in-house carrier oil uses a blend of fractionated coconut oil and apricot kernel oil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoconut oil in soap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used as a soap ingredient, coconut oil creates a very rich lather. It is an effective cleanser that leaves skin hydrated and soft. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2023-06-02T11:42:02+10:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":900,"src":"\/\/wholesale.thesoapbar.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Abstract_Bell_Icon_1.png?v=1685670123"}},{"id":405987983572,"handle":"floral-and-romantic","title":"Floral and Romantic","updated_at":"2024-12-20T10:25:10+10:00","body_html":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Soap Bar floral and romantic collection have soft, sweet, and subtle fragrances; sophisticated and whimsical, yet elegant blends that are reminiscent of English country gardens in all their summer glory. Evoking visions of delicate, musk scented rambling roses covering stone walls, or archways into gardens filled with lavender, geranium, and herbaceous rosemary. Some of our floral blends are sweetened with lemongrass or grounded with patchouli to create familiar scents designed to calm and balance busy minds.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-08-26T21:40:22+10:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Floral \u0026 Romantic"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2022-08-26T21:40:23+10:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":900,"src":"\/\/wholesale.thesoapbar.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Photo_14-8-21_5_35_28_pm.jpg?v=1661514023"}},{"id":405986574548,"handle":"olive-oil","updated_at":"2024-12-24T11:46:43+10:00","published_at":"2022-08-26T21:39:27+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"INGREDIENT","published_scope":"web","title":"Olive Oil","body_html":"\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-decs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Olive Oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Olive oil is cold pressed from the fruit of the olive tree, or \u003cem\u003eOlea europaea\u003c\/em\u003e. It offers a broad spectrum of considerable health benefits, both internal and external, and is a much loved ingredient in handmade soaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of olive oil for skin care dates back thousands of years, with evidence for its use traced to Greece in the 7th Century BC. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProperties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike coconut oil, olive oil offers superb benefits for healthy, supple skin. It is packed with 'healthy' fats and essential nutrients, and is an elegantly simple way to nourish and moisturise your skin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive oil is very high in fat-soluble vitamins E and K, and is loaded with antioxidants, all of which are needed to protect the skin and keep it looking youthful. Among the beneficial fats found in olive oil are oleic acids, which moisturise the skin and strengthen connective tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it may sound counterintuitive, olive oil's antibacterial action makes it useful for fighting acne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a carrier oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it's for aromatherapy or massage, topical applications of essential oils require a carrier oil. Olive oil is well-suited for this purpose, with one caveat—while it is wonderfully beneficial for your skin, olive oil's aroma is quite bold, and you may find that it overpowers some essential oils. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive oil in soap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive oil is included as a primary soap ingredient because of its superlative skin-nourishing and moisturising properties, and provides a rich creamy lather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2023-06-02T11:42:30+10:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":900,"src":"\/\/wholesale.thesoapbar.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/olive.png?v=1685670151"}},{"id":405987033300,"handle":"rice-bran-oil","updated_at":"2024-12-24T11:46:43+10:00","published_at":"2022-08-26T21:39:41+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"INGREDIENT","published_scope":"web","title":"Rice Bran Oil","body_html":"\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-decs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Rice Bran Oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Rice bran oil is extracted from rice bran, the hard brown layer that coats the rice—\u003cem\u003eOryza sativa\u003c\/em\u003e—grain. It is a key ingredient in handmade soaps, and is popular as a cooking oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProperties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRice bran oil has a rich vitamin, mineral, antioxidant and omega fatty acid profile. For example, it is naturally high in such antioxidants as squalene, tocopherols and tocotrienols (both related to vitamin E), phytosterols, gamma oryzanol, and polyphenols. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRice bran oil in soap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a soft, gentle and emollient oil, \u003cstrong\u003erich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and as such is a favoured ingredient in cold process soap making. When used in soap, rice bran oil can be beneficial for dry or mature skin. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2023-06-02T11:41:04+10:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":900,"src":"\/\/wholesale.thesoapbar.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/rice.png?v=1685670065"}},{"id":405987098836,"handle":"rose-geranium-oil","updated_at":"2024-12-20T10:25:10+10:00","published_at":"2022-08-26T21:39:43+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"INGREDIENT","published_scope":"web","title":"Rose Geranium Oil","body_html":"\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-decs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Rose Geranium Oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/6856\/0295\/files\/rose-geranium_7abdbbf3-4556-4134-bb1c-f84d434a4718.jpg?v=1630054686\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/6856\/0295\/files\/rose-geranium_7abdbbf3-4556-4134-bb1c-f84d434a4718.jpg?v=1630054686\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose geranium essential oil is steam-distilled from the stems and leaves of the \u003cem\u003ePelargonium graveolens \u003c\/em\u003eshrub—commonly referred to as rose geranium. Its foliage smells strongly of roses, hence the name. The strength of the rosy aroma in the oil all depends on the stage of the leaves at distillation; steam-distilling the oil when the leaves have started turning yellow will produce a stronger rose aroma. Generally, the oil has a fragrance that is fresh and floral, with a hint of citrus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProperties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose geranium essential oil is rich in terpenes, including \u003cspan\u003ea-pinene, myrcene, limonene, linalool and geraniol. Terpenes are bioactive and vaporous, so their properties can be accessed through inhalation. They contribute to a 'glad to be alive' sensation, not unlike the feeling you get when walking through a forest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose geranium oil's terpene profile offers anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antidepressant, antimicrobial, anti-anxiety therapeutic properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use rose geranium oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose geranium oil can be applied topically, via diffuser, and in soap products. We recommend using a high quality Rose Geranium Essential Oil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTopical application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a therapeutic massage oil by adding 2 drops of rose geranium oil to a carrier oil. Gently apply to affected areas to assist in the relief of skin irritations such as eczema, or use for a massage to balance the emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 2-3 drops to bathwater for a deep soak to alleviate stress and PMT symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVia diffuser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiffuse oil of rose geranium in the air to help with depression and relieve anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn soap products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used as an ingredient in handmade soaps and bath bombs, rose geranium oil will help to balance oily skin, fight acne, and have an astringent effect on enlarged pores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEssential Oils are highly concentrated and must be used with care. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot to be taken internally.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo not use rose geranium oil for medical treatment without first speaking to a medical professional.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2022-08-26T21:39:43+10:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":636,"src":"\/\/wholesale.thesoapbar.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/rose-geranium.jpg?v=1661513984"}},{"id":405988507860,"handle":"sale","title":"Sale","updated_at":"2024-12-24T11:46:43+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe soap bar is located on the sunshine coast, Queensland, Australia, and produces boutique-style handmade soaps and natural body care products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","published_at":"2022-08-26T21:40:38+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"variant_compare_at_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"1"},{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"1"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2022-08-26T21:40:38+10:00","alt":"","width":1100,"height":825,"src":"\/\/wholesale.thesoapbar.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/istockphoto-464632404-1024x1024.jpg?v=1661514039"}},{"id":405989032148,"handle":"soaps","title":"SOAPS","updated_at":"2024-12-24T11:46:43+10:00","body_html":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"content-type\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur range of handmade soaps are crafted to make you and your skin feel amazing in a variety of different ways, be it a perfect start to the day or a relaxing deep cleanse. The fragrant properties of our soap range are emotive, evocative, and beautifully distinct. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe believe that using soap should be an experience—we craft each bar of soap not only to nourish the skin, but also to evoke a mood, to convey a sense of wellness in mind and body. We mix the ideal blend of oils, essential oils, and natural ingredients by hand to produce a range of nourishing soaps that are infused with unique characteristics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandmade: Your skin should be nourished by a soap that has been created with an artisanal level of care. We craft each soap bar by hand in order to retain the full benefits of the natural ingredients and essential oils that we use. We perfectly combine cold pressed olive oil, coconut oil, rice bran oil, and cocoa butter in our soaps to really nourish your skin with a rich, hydrating lather, as well as provide the antioxidants, free fatty acids, vitamin E, and phytosterols so important to good skin care. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNourish: \u003c\/span\u003eBy gently adding natural ingredients such as manuka honey, oatmeal, aloe vera, shea butter, goat’s milk, and dairy cream to our soaps by hand, we are able to ensure the rich nutritional value that your skin needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePurify and Exfoliate: \u003c\/span\u003eTo purify and gently exfoliate your skin, we use a combination of the finest Australian and French clays.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-08-26T21:40:53+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Soaps"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Floral \u0026 Romantic"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Spice \u0026 Citrus"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Australian Bush"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Specialty Soap"},{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"dishwashing soap"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2022-08-26T21:40:53+10:00","alt":null,"width":900,"height":900,"src":"\/\/wholesale.thesoapbar.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/soap-1.jpg?v=1661514054"}},{"id":405989195988,"handle":"wholesale","title":"Wholesale Collection","updated_at":"2024-12-24T11:46:43+10:00","body_html":"The Soap Bar Wholesale Collection is for approved wholesale customers. Please apply at the wholesale tab at the bottom of the online store menu. We welcome new customers so please get in touch if you are interested!","published_at":"2022-08-26T21:40:58+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"wholesale-only"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2022-08-26T21:40:59+10:00","alt":"The Soap Bar is happy to offer wholesale Soaps, Bath bombs and more to approved customers. ","width":900,"height":900,"src":"\/\/wholesale.thesoapbar.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Untitled_900_x_900px_-6.png?v=1661514059"}}]
