Ingredient Spotlight: Our Soaps
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Every bar of soap begins with plant-based ingredients.
Our cold-process soaps are crafted with a thoughtful blend of nourishing oils, creamy butters, and gentle botanicals, each chosen for how it feels on the skin and how it supports everyday skin care.
We believe that understanding what you use on your skin matters. Here’s a closer look at some of the ingredients that make our soaps so special.
Olive Oil - The Foundation of Gentle Care
Olive oil has been used in traditional soapmaking for centuries, and for good reason. Rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, it creates a mild, conditioning base that helps keep skin feeling soft and balanced.
In our bars, olive oil forms the heart of the formula, providing a gentle cleanse that never feels stripping.
Coconut Oil - For a Beautiful, Creamy Lather
Coconut oil brings cleansing power and bubbly lather to soap. It helps lift away dirt and impurities while creating that satisfying foam we all love.
We carefully balance coconut oil with conditioning oils and butters, so your skin feels clean but not dry.
Shea Butter - Deep Moisture & Comfort
Shea butter is pressed from the nuts of the African shea tree and is treasured for its rich, nourishing properties.
In soap, it adds silkiness and moisture, helping each bar feel creamy and gentle, especially for dry or sensitive skin.
Botanical Clays - Nature’s Purifiers
We love working with natural clays because they bring both beauty and function to our soaps.
Clays like kaolin, French green, and rose clay help gently draw out impurities, refine the feel of the skin, and add soft, natural color. Each clay has its own character, from calming and soothing to lightly detoxifying.
They’re one of nature’s simplest and most effective skincare ingredients.
Essential Oils & Fragrance Blends - The Story
Scent plays a powerful role in how we experience daily rituals.
We use a combination of essential oils and also high-quality, phthalate-free fragrance blends to create scents that feel comforting, elegant, and balanced. Many are inspired by botanicals, coastal air, herbs, and seasonal landscapes.
Every blend is tested carefully to ensure it’s gentle, long-lasting, and beautifully layered.
The Power of Botanicals
Beyond oils and clays, many of our soaps are infused with botanical elements - herbs, flowers, plant powders, natural extracts and even fruit, nut shells and various plant milks.
These botanicals connect each bar to the natural world and add subtle benefits, from soothing properties to gentle exfoliation. More importantly, they bring intention and meaning to every formula.
It’s skincare rooted in nature and tradition.
Slow Curing - Where the Magic Happens
After pouring, our soaps rest and cure for several weeks.
During this time, excess moisture evaporates, and the bars harden naturally. This creates a longer-lasting, milder soap that performs beautifully in daily use.
It’s a slow process - and one we never rush.
A Thoughtful Approach to Everyday Care
Each Le Silo Bleu soap is designed to be more than just a cleanser. It’s meant to be a small moment of comfort, care, and connection to nature.
From plant-based oils to gentle botanicals, every ingredient is chosen with intention - so your skin feels nourished and your routine feels elevated.