For thousands of years, man has depended on the earth for food, shelter and medicine. Many herbs have powerful medicinal properties, and many are known for aiding in specific skin irritations and ailments. After decades of applying synthetic treatments to the skin, even physicians are once again returning to the natural healing power of herbs. Please do your own research and ask your physician about natural remedies if you have questions about the use of herbs and their oils. We cannot make claims as to the effectiveness of our products in treating ailments. Every person reacts differently to the same product. We DO however, assure you that we use 100% natural herbs and essential oils in our products. We grow many of the herbs used in our soaps for color and texture in the shadow of Mt. Rainier, organically. We use artesian spring water, or sometimes glacier water from Mt. Rainier itself in our products as well. At Rainier Soapworks, we strive for quality in many ways – ingredients, preparation, fragrance and value. We strive for a product that will nourish your skin and your mind, giving you peace and refreshment.

**Note: Due to overwhelming demand, some of our latest soaps are scented with synthetic fragrance oils for those that enjoy those fragrances. We will note that clearly on the soap descriptions. If it’s marked "100% natural", you can be assured it is 100% natural! Also, many of our soaps are 100% vegetable for those that desire a vegetable soap made without animal products. Our products are all tested on family and never on animals.**

Lemongrass - Sedative, insecticide, acne, athletes foot, muscular pain, poor circulation, colitis, indigestion, headaches and stress related condition; True lemony-grassy scent; fresh and invigorating.

 Palmarosa - Acne, minor skin infections, scars, sores, wrinkles, and stimulates new cell growth. Controls the production of excess sebum on the skin.  Palmarosa oil is distilled from the tops of the plants and is imported from Nepal. It has a floral-rose/grassy scent. It is used today in Ayurvedic medicine.

Grapefruit - tones the skin and tissues, muscle fatigue, obesity, stiffness, and water retention; Grapefruit oil is cold pressed from the peel of the Grapefruit. It has a fresh citrus scent.

Ylang Ylang - Used for high blood pressure, depression, oily skin, and insomnia. Ylang Ylang is native to Indonesia and the Philippines. The scent is thought to have aphrodisiac qualities. The flowers and essential oil are sedative and antiseptic. The oil has a soothing effect.

Rose Water -   Distilled from rose petals, this is mildly sedative, antidepressant and anti-inflammatory. Rose water is mildly astringent and makes a valuable lotion for inflamed and sore eyes. We use this in our French Pink Clay Facial Mask.

Roman Chamomile - The oil is distilled from the flowers grown in the USA. It has a sweet and fruity aroma. Chamomile was a sacred herb of the Saxons. Traditional uses: to relieve muscular pain, as a sedative, ease anxiety and nervous tension, to help with sleeplessness. **Roman Chamomile should be avoided during early pregnancy.

Lime - Anemia, brittle nails, oily skin, arthritis, high blood pressure, poor circulation, bronchitis, asthma, and throat infections; lifts depression and aids in cheery moods. 

Petitgrain - Natural deodorant, Antiseptic, digestive aid. Distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree and imported from Africa. It has a sweet, woody-orange floral scent. Petitgrain was one of the ingredients of the original "eau-de-cologne". Some traditional uses: for relieving respiratory infections, to ease nervous tension, muscle spasms, for relieving joint inflammation, to balance the central nervous system, for stress relief and restful sleep.

Star Anise - Colds, arthritis, and bronchitis, also known to aid those with eczema; It also has an expectorant and antispasmodic action that is helpful in countering menstrual pain, asthma, whooping cough and bronchitis. The mild hormonal action of anise seeds may explain its ability to increase breast-milk production and its reputation for easing childbirth and treating impotence and frigidity. Anise essential oil is used externally to treat lice and scabies. 

Spearmint - Good for acne, sinusitis, skin irritation; Distilled from the flowering tops of the Spearmint plant. It has the familiar fragrance of chewing gum. Traditional uses: for relieving bronchitis and sinusitis, to ease nausea and headaches, for relieving colds or flu, to stimulate, energize and relieve fatigue. Our organically grown Spearmint is grown here in Washington in the Yakima valley.

Geranium - Burns, eczema, ringworm, wounds, water retention, and nervous tension; Geranium oil is distilled from the leaves of the plant and is imported from Egypt. It has a leafy rose scent.  Traditional uses: reducing stress and tension, easing pain, balancing emotions and hormones, PMS, relieves fatigue and nervous exhaustion, lifts melancholy moods, lessens fluid retention and repel insects.  

Rosewood - Anti-depressant, antiseptic, bactericidal, aphrodisiac, deodorant, tissue regenerator; Rosewood is distilled from the wood and imported from Brazil. It has a sweet, woodsy-floral, spicy scent. Our Rosewood is purchased from renewable rainforest sources.

Fir Needle - Analgesic, antiseptic, deodorant, expectorant, stimulant; Coming from the Douglas Fir tree here in Washington State.

Pine - antiseptic, anti-rheumatic, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, disinfectant, restorative, rubefacient, stimulant, insecticide and tonic

Nutmeg - Analgesic, anti-oxidant, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, digestive, gastric secretory stimulant; Distilled from the nutmeg seed and imported from East Indies. It has a spicy, nutmeg fragrance. Some traditional uses: for warming muscles, easing muscle aches and pains, to invigorate or stimulate the mind, an aphrodisiac, to stimulate heart and circulation, for relieving nervous fatigue.

German Chamomile - Analgesic, anti-neuralgic, bactericidal, febrifuge, hypnotic, nerve sedative; Chamomile grows wild in Europe and west Asia. Related species are found in North America and Africa. Its flowers help to ease indigestion, nervousness, depressions and headaches, being ideal for emotion related problems such as peptic ulcers, colitis, spastic colon and nervous indigestion. Chamomile's essential oil has anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic and anti-microbial activity. Externally, it is used for skin irritations and Eczema. 

Cinnamon - Anti-diarrheal, anti-microbial, antiseptic, digestive, parasiticide, Cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka, growing in tropical forests and being extensively cultivated throughout the tropical regions of the world. Cinnamon has a long history of use in India and was first used medicinally in Egypt and parts of Europe from about 500 BC.

Clove - Antibiotic, antihistamine, anti-rheumatic, anti-oxidant, antiviral, aphrodisiac 

Bergamot - Eczema, boils, psoriasis, and colds; Bergamot oil, expressed from the peel, assists in avoiding infectious diseases. In cosmetics it is used in preventing oily skin,  Psoriasis and acne.  Bergamot oil is also used to relieve tension, relax muscle spasms and improve digestion.

Lemon - Anti-microbial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, bactericidal, diuretic, insecticidal, stimulates white corpuscles.

Sweet Orange - Antidepressant, inflammatory, bactericidal, digestive, stimulant; Orange oil is cold pressed from the orange peel and is from the US and Brazil. It has a fruity, sweet scent. Traditional uses: to brighten mood, calm and reduce stress and as a natural disinfectant. 

Lavender - Analgesic, anti-rheumatic, antidepressant, deodorant, diuretic, insecticide, sedative; Lavender has long been prized as one of the most soothing of all herbs. Pure Lavender is purchased from Bulgaria and France for our use. 

Tea Tree - Anti-infectious, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, fungicidal, immuno-stimulant, anti-parasitic; Many price Tea Tree oil for it's ability to heal irritated skin and solve acne problems.

Peppermint - Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-pruritic, antiseptic, antiviral, astringent; **NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE DURING PREGNANCY**

Patchouli - Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antiviral, bactericidal, deodorant, diuretic, fungicidal;  It is also employed for headaches and fever. Patchouli essential oil is used in aromatherapy to treat skin complaints. It is thought to have a regenerative effect on skin tone and to help clear conditions such as eczema and acne.

Rosemary - Anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-rheumatic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, fungicidal, restorative **SHOULD NOT BE USED BY PREGNANT WOMEN!**

Clary Sage - Anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, deodorant, euphoric, regulator of seborrhea, sedative; regarded as a tonic, calming herb that helps relieve period pain and premenstrual problems. Owing to its estrogen-stimulating action, it is most effective when levels of this hormone are low.**USE WITH CARE DURING PREGNANCY**

 Soaps are labeled with all ingredients for anyone with allergy concerns. If you would like detailed information before ordering, or would like some direction in which scent to buy for it's particular herbal properties, this is not a problem! Please email us from the "Contact Us" page and we will get back to you immediately! Please just remember that we are NOT physicians. You should always check with a physician before using essential oils as their power is real.

A Short History of Medicine:
     
     "Doctor, I Have an Earache"
    
     2000BC  "Here, eat this root"
     1000BC  "That root is heathen, say this prayer"
     1850AD  "That prayer is superstition, drink this potion"
    1940AD  "That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill"

  1985AD  "That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic"
     2000AD  "That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root"
 

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Disclaimer: We in no way imply that our products can cure any skin condition. If you have a skin condition, please consult with your physician before using any new bath product. As with any product, if rash or irritation develops, discontinue use immediately. Avoid contact with the eyes as we use pure essential oils, some of which can irritate eyes.