Cruelty Free
Cruelty Free is a certification process through PETA that labels products that are not tested on animals. All companies that are included on PETA’s cruelty-free list have signed a statement verifying that they don’t use ingredients or create finished products that help conduct or pay for any tests on animals.
Paraben Free
Parabens are synthetic chemical preservatives, commonly used in beauty products like shampoo, lotion, and deodorants. Parabens can accumulate in your body, and have been linked to hormonal disruption and reproductive problems. In studies of breast cancer patients, parabens have been found in the tissue of cancerous tumors–yikes! If you want to avoid Parabens in your beauty products, keep an eye out for methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, and ethylparaben in the ingredients list.
Sulfate Free
Sulfates are synthetic chemical ingredients commonly used in beauty products and household cleaners, like shampoos and dish soaps. You can usually identify sulfates in an ingredients list by looking out for the most common types: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLC) and Sodium Laureth Sulfates (SLES). These chemicals, often derived from petroleum, are used to help form the “lather” we’re used to seeing in our beauty and cleaning products. When used in the shower or sink, these chemicals can flow through the pipes and into our waterways. Synthetic sulfates have been linked to allergic reactions, eye and skin irritation, and hair loss, and some studies suggest they contain carcinogenic ingredients.
Vegan
This product does not contain any animal products or byproducts, and has not been tested on animals.
Charitable
This company donates a portion of their time or profits to charitable efforts in their community or abroad.
Sustainable Manufacturing
Some or all of the energy used to make this product is produced via renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, or hydropower.
Handmade
We support small businesses and craftspeople who create each of their products with care. Handmade products are generally produced on a small scale, without the use of large energy consuming factories and production facilities. Buying handmade helps support art, communities, and people’s livelihoods.
Recycled Packaging
This product is packaged or shipped in materials that contain recycled content.
Made in the USA
This product was made in the United States. Buying locally made items helps to reduce harmful emissions that result from transportation during and after the production process. Purchasing products made in the United States also ensures that the items are produced in ways that meet strict safety and labor standards.
Handcrafted soap bars have been around since ancient times, dating back to 2800 BC–but just in the last few centuries have become industrialized, with synthetic chemicals becoming the new norm. Bestowed Essentials is taking us back to our ancient roots with handmade, non-toxic soaps made from love and solar power, all manufactured in a traveling hippie van! The Handmade Dead Sea Mud & Tea Tree Soap features tea tree oil, a natural antibacterial, paired with a generous dollop of Dead Sea mud toRead More prevent over drying of the skin. PETA Certified vegan and cruelty-free, for every order, Bestowed Essentials collects & recycles 1 lb of beach trash through their partnership with Ocean Blue Project!
kelby1021 (verified owner) –
My husband loves this bar soap to use in the shower and says it’s moisturizing. I joke that he “eats” soap but it lasts him about 4-5 weeks.
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larissabeauchamp (verified owner) –
The soap worked well and didn’t dry out my skin or leave it too oily, but the bar was gone in maybe six weeks. I kept it dry and everything but it just didn’t last.
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kacieross (verified owner) –
My skin felt great with this bar
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Lauryn (verified owner) –
This is my favorite scent of bar soap that I have tried so far from Bestowed Essentials. An added plus is that it contains a NATURAL antibacterial. As always, I love that the company is involved in the Ocean Blue Project. They are giving their customers a chance to do their part through the purchase of their product.
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joannepark817 (verified owner) –
This soap has a lovely earthy smell. My hands wear dry and flakey before, but after using this soap a couple times my skin healed up nicely. It worked a lot better compared to the old soap bar I used. It lathers very easily. It also helped with my acne.
However, I recommend putting this bar inside of a metal tin after use. It will melt away like ice otherwise.
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Admin EarthHero –
Thank you for your feedback and suggestion, Joanne! 😀
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HappyCustomer (verified owner) –
I like the smell of the soap, which surprises me since I don’t like the smell of tea tree oil. I use it to wash my face and so far it hasn’t caused my skin to get too dry. I have sensitive skin, and this soap works well. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 since it seems like a soft(ish) soap and won’t last as long as a harder soap. I have to store it out of my shower, and it really has to stay dry (don’t leave in a dish soap where it can turn to goop on the bottom if left wet). I use a biodegradable soap saver underneath the bar. I like that this company aims to be as minimal waste as possible.
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