Corrynne's Natural Soaps is a WA company who have been making cold processed natural soap and beauty products for 14 years. We pride ourselves on making natural soap products that don't contain harmful chemical ingredients. We always use Australian products where possible and have sourced 3 fantastic bentonite clays which are used in many of our products. These clays are high in minerals and act as a gentle exfoliant and rejuvenate the skin.

Our soaps contain coconut, palm and olive oils, water, herbs, sandalwood powder, French and Australian clays, spices, essential oils and sodium hydroxide. A small range of our soaps include fragrant oils and fd&c colours (food, drug & cosmetic grade).

Our palm oil is sourced from sustainable growers who have converted rubber tree plantations from two decades ago to palm plantations. Our palm oil is not sourced from rainforest cleared plantations and poses no threat to the endangered Orangutan population.

Our natural soaps are famous for their superior lather and moisturising properties. We include a very generous amount of essential oils which will enhance your showering experience. Corrynne's Nartural Soaps have an incredible smell which permeates through to the very last sliver.

None of our products contain any animal fats, sodium lauryl sulphate or propylene glycol. These are harmful chemicals which can be found in other similar products simply because they are cheaper.

We will always choose quality, environmentally friendly products over cost.

Happy Lathering!

Corrynne and Elise

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THE HISTORY OF SOAP

We have read many books regarding the origin of soap and this is what we have discovered.

Soap was first encountered in the ashes of a fireplace. Some fat from an animal being cooked dripped into the ashes below and formed a substance that came to be known as soap. This reaction between fat, potash and heat is known as Saponification (where soap derives its name), at this time they had not realised the full benefits and uses of this product, besides removing dirt. It became apparent during the Bubonic Plague (black plague) that the households using soap (this was the only cleaning product available to the general public) weren't affected by the plague and others soon learned that having a clean environment due to using soap prevented the spread of the bacteria. Soap rose to fame very quickly and the government were quick to tax the manufacturers. They even went so far as to lock their vats through the night to stop illegal operations that they couldn't tax.

To this day we use soap for the same reasons, to keep ourselves clean and in the process we eliminate bacteria and fungal diseases of the skin. The bonus is our soap leaves you feeling wholesome, healthy, clean and smelling beautiful.

WHAT IS IN OUR SOAP?

Ingredients:

Palm Oil; this is extracted from the ripened seeds of the palm tree. The very centre of the palm kernel contains the highest commercial source of Vitamin E. Palm oil goes through a few refining processes which enable it to be transported and also prevent it from going rancid. It is high in glycerine.(a moisture attracting substance that also adds a softness and gentleness to soap) Palm oil has been consumed for 4000 years It is a saturated fat which is perfect for making a longer lasting soap. As we have mentioned we only source palm oil from old plantations where there is no Orangutan's. One day we would love to buy our Palm oil (and coconut) from the Solomon Islands because there is not threat to the Orangutan's as they do not inhabit the islands. We are working on it.

Coconut Oil; Coconut oil is extracted from the flesh inside the coconut shell. Coconut trees produce 20 coconuts per month and these contain 70% oil. The left over meal is wonderful food for animals, high in quality fats. It gives animals shiny coats and energy. There is a misconception that coconut oil makes you gain weight. Coconut oil is a middle chain saturated fat that the body cannot store. It is converted into energy. Even the left over husk is compacted and used in gardening to hold water. Under coconut and palm trees other crops like bananas and cocoa are grown. It was once a great industry that has been destroyed by big corporations that began to invest in soya, cotton and more recently canola. In soap coconut oil makes a superior lather even in salty water. Coconut oil melts at very low temperatures and contains glycerine as well .Soap can be made using just coconut soap (see menu) but it is far superior when used together with palm and Olive oils.

Olive Oil; Olive oil requires no melting and is used for its moisturising properties and its rich creamy lather. We currently source first cold pressed virgin olive oil from Western Australia . It contains essential fatty acids and antioxidants A and E. All Corrynne's soaps contain olive oil. Castile soaps are made using a combination of Olive oil and a harder fat like Palm oil, or in the old days they used animal fat. We make a soap that is 50% olive oil soap (see menu). Soaps high in olive oil are amazing. It will remove stubborn stains from clothes and yet it is extremely gentle on the skin.

Sodium Hydroxide; commonly known as caustic, when mixed with water is called a lye. Lye being alkaline reacts with oils which are acidic to form soap. This reaction is called saponification. Caustic is found naturally in the ocean and inland lakes. It is now manufactured commercially and is the main cleaning product used in food manufacturing eg. The dairy industry. Caustic doesn't build up in the body like numerous man made chemicals. Soap is slightly alkaline which is the very reason that it works as it does, killing bacteria that causes acne, fungal diseases and other bacteria that are on the skin.

Essential Oils; Essential oils are extracted from leaves, seeds, fruits, flowers, grasses and wood. These are concentrated oil perfumes from Nature that influences how we feel. In a hot shower the pores of your skin open, including the nose and lungs and take in these aromas. Peppermint and Eucalyptus invigorates you in a morning shower and oils like Lavender relax you at night. The benefits are seemingly endless with science discovering more all the time. Most people can tell the difference between a manmade fragrance and an essential oil.

Australian and French Clays; I am rather passionate about clay. Early on in the soap making days I received some samples of French clays (arquiletz) to try in the soap. They were a beautiful olive green colour and a burnt pinky red and were stunning in the soap not only to look at but made the soaps silky to use. I read a few books on clay one called "Aroma and Clay Therapy" Translated from French by Rosemarie Ypma The other "The Healing Power of Clay" by Michel Abehsera, Another recent read was "The Clay Cure" by Ran Knishinsky

Basically clay(mud) has always be used by most cultures for numerous internal and external ailments, parasites, acid conditions, inflammations, poisoning( food or noxious plant ingestion), even today it has recently been used to absorb radiation internally for people that are over exposed. Clay acts like a lock and key. It locks onto a heavy metal or amoeba and will not let go. It bypasses the liver via the portal vein into the bowels for elimination. Skin conditions like dermatitis, acne, skin ulcerations, and even insect bites and sunburn can all be repaired by a clay poultice.

We were very lucky to come across a farmer who had some wonderful clay deposits that had undergone various studies at Murdoch University in Western Australia . These bentonite clays have very similar mineral compositions as the famous French clays. We have the clay milled to a powder to make it more user friendly. Look up our menu for more info on clay.

Herbs, Spices ,Sandalwood powder, honey, coconut, poppy seeds. We pack as many amazing ingredients in as possible for many reasons. Often the spices like cinnamon, clove and sandalwood powder help to lock in the essential oils . Various ingredients like coconut, rolled oats and coarse sandalwood are used for exfoliation. Oats are also high in silica, wonderful for the skin. Honey draws moisture to itself creating a soft soap.. The look of Corrynnes Soaps are enhanced by herbs like camomile, dill, peppermint and sage. We never want them to look like they popped out of a machine.

Fragrant oils; Fragrant oils are made in a laboratory using numerous ingredients to many to list . They have no benefits for your health. We have a small range of soaps containing them due to popular demand. As awareness of nature increases we can see our customers choosing more natural varieties over these.

FD and C food colours; Food, Drug and Cosmetic grade food colours are used. People love colours . Over the years I have experimented with colours. The brighter the soaps the better they sell. People chose colours depending on the mood and how they feel. Selling directly to the public for many years in the Fremantle Markets it interested me as to why many men would pick up the pink soaps. I would ask them if they were buying soap for someone else. They would often reply that it was for themselves and they didn't realize they were even chosing a pink soap. We do have a big range of soaps that have no FD and C colours like Lemongrass Camomile and honey which is coloured by its own ingredients, Teatree is coloured by ochres which are ground up rock and French clay lime lemongrass and cedarwood is a swirled soap with green and red French clays.

How Corrynne's Soap is made.

Our soap is made using a combination of the above ingredients. The palm and coconut (winter only) are heated to melt after which no further heat is applied. This is called the Cold Process Method. The glycerine that is found naturally in coconut and palm oils is not removed, resulting in a product that does not strip skin of its natural oils, has a natural superior lather and as no boiling is required, quality ingredients can be incorporated to enhance the soap.

The liquid oils are mixed with lye from 30 minutes to over an hour until they begin to solidify (called saponification). At this point herbs, clays, honey etc are added. The very last ingredient to be added is the essential oils.

The thickened mixture is poured into moulds and put into an incubator to lock in the natural heat that the soap creates for the next 8 hours. It can then be taken out and chopped up into bars .

Why shouldn't I buy 5 soaps for $1?

In order to answer this, I will explain in brief how commercial soap is manufactured.

Commercially very cheap products are used in the making of soap therefore a different process is required to correct this initial choice. The oils and caustic (higher percentage of caustic used) are boiled with salt until the glycerine rises to the surface and is syphoned off. Glycerine has a high value and can be used in many other products. The resultant soap is hard and dry which then needs to be ground into a powder and remixed. Other ingredients like foaming and whitening agents and preservatives (formaldehyde) are added to improve the smell, feel and look of the soap. It does nothing for the quality. The end product may last a long time in your bathroom however; this soap dries and irritates your skin. This type of product should not be used on sensitive skin. Not only is the glycerine removed but commercial soap doesn't contain any essential oils due to the expense.

There are many so called neutral pH soaps on the market. They are all bi-products of the petroleum industry. Most contain chemicals that are easily absorbed by the skin; these can interfere with your hormones and can quickly build up in your body. Some of these are carcinogenic and are extremely harmful to your health and the environment. Some of the worst offenders are sodium lauryl sulphate and propylene glycol.