Your Skin

Your body may absorb up to 60% of any substance applied to your skin.

Your skin is a breathable, protective layer.

Exposure to harmful chemicals breaks down this protection and can cause side-effects such as rashes, itchiness or even eczema. "Parfum" or "Perfume" may contain allergens and as many as 200 chemicals. Animal derivatives, such as lanolin or tallow, may clog pores. Synthetic agents may dry the skin.

Use of emollient skin-care products allow a healthy skin to breathe and retain it's high moisture content. One of the best emollients is Olive oil.

The Soap Shed creates Olive oil based pure vegetable oil soaps, shampoos and shaving soaps that moisturize, soften and soothe.