​From Seed to Soap
Homemade Botanical Olive Oil Soaps

​Grateful Gardener Soaps are made in small batches with simple recipes and quality ingredients.

• Ingredients include: saponified olive oil, Alberta sourced beeswax, pure essential oils and herbs, flowers and vegetables grown in my own garden. 
• I do not use artificial scents or colouring, preservatives, foaming agents or palm oil.
• The soap is packaged in unbleached parchment paper. ​

​Olive Oil has been used for thousands of years in the Mediterranean as a soap ingredient. The olive oil is saponified using sodium hydroxide to make glycerin and the fatty acid, sodium olivate. The glycerin created in the saponification process remains integrated in the soap.  Olive oil soap is also known as Castile soap.

Size and Pricing​
Large $6.00
Medium $5.00
Small $4.00
Sampler $2.00

Botanical Soaps Available

Calendula (Marigold) & Chamomile
soothing, anti-inflammatory, astringent, softening, good for mature skin
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Carrot
rejuvenating, rich in vitamin A, may be beneficial for dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, mature skin. 

Chamomile & Ylang-Ylang
mild, gentle for sensitive skin

Lavender
calming, deodorizing, antiseptic and may be beneficial for psoriasis

Lavender & Rosemary
see Lavender Soap and Rosemary Soap

Lavender & Sage
see Lavender Soap and Sage Soap

Lavender & Marjoram
relaxing, aromatic, herbal, antiseptic

Lemon Balm & Citrus
refreshing, uplifting, may have an anti-inflammatory effect helpful for acne

Marjoram & Cedar
woodsy, herbal, aromatic

Mint & Chocolate
purifying, nutritious, invigorating

Olive Oil Only
unscented, no herbs or essential oils added

Patchouli & Fennel
Earthy, soothing, relaxing, may have anti inflammatory effects

Peppermint
invigorating, fragrant, stimulating, may help acne

Pine Forest
Subtle scent of forest, calming

Rose Hip Oil
rejuvenating, nourishing, antiseptic, healing, rich in linoleic, oleic, and linolenic essential fatty acids, handpicked Alberta Rose petals.

Rosemary & Lemon Rosemary & Lemongrass
cleansing, may be beneficial for acne, dermatitis, eczema and any problem caused by excess oil production. 

Sage & Citrus
Sage & Sea Salt
antiseptic properties, may be beneficial for acne and sensitive skin, may help reduce excessive perspiration.

Spearmint
uplifting, milder alternative to peppermint soap

Spearmint & Tea Tree Oil
invigorating, soothing, healing, antiseptic

Rosemary & Mint Shampoo bar
olive oil based with conditioning sweet almond and jojoba oils, invigoration and refreshing rosemary and peppermint

Note: Some essential oils are not recommended for pregnant women such as lemon balm, cypress, marjoram, sage, rosemary, basil, thyme, hyssop
Reference: The Best Natural Homemade Soaps; 2014; Mar Gomez

Tip for caring for your homemade soap
Keep your soap in a soap dish with holes or elevated ridges or in a spot where it will not sit in water.
Your soap will last much longer if you allow it to dry out between uses.