Friday, November 6, 2009

New Black Walnut Shampoo & Body Bar

Ditch the plastic bottle and avoid all those harmful chemicals! Our new multi-purpose truly natural Black Walnut Shampoo & Body Bar is perfect for the gym, at home, or travel. Featuring black walnut extracts and neem oil and scented with an invigorating lemon eucalyptus essential oil blend, this solid shampoo bar is for those who like to keep it simple and healthy. Simply rub the bar on wet hair to work up a thick lather, then shampoo and rinse as usual. Follow your shampoo with a lemon juice and water or an apple cider vinegar and water rinse for added shine.

Native black walnut Juglans nigra is known to be anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial and antiseptic and has many reputed health benefits. When rubbed on the skin, black walnut extract is said to be beneficial for eczema, psoriasis, and even skin parasites. External applications have also been known to kill ringworm. The brown stain found in the black walnut green husk contains iodine which has antiseptic and healing properties as well. Black walnut hulls can also be used to darken hair, but we're not claiming our soap will do any of this! We'd rather not bring on the wrath of the FDA or any other governmental body.

ps I tried to cover my gray at one point with black walnut hulls, and it was helpful (although not a miracle worker). Nowadays, I just let nature take it's course. Whatever will be will be.

2 comments:

ApronUnlimited said...

I have handcrafted soap for more that 12 years now. I agree with all of your beneficial "findings" on the black walnut. All of your soaps look so yummy. I love your pictures and your packaging. One of the best soap sites that I have seen in years.
Bunnie

soap bartender said...

Thanks Bunnie, coming from another experienced soapmaker, that means a lot! :o)