How does Paradise Road Poison Oak & Ivy Soap work?
Every part of a poison oak, poison ivy, or poison sumac plant contains a sticky, irritating, oily sap called urushiol. Urushiol is absorbed quickly into the skin. When it penetrates, it triggers a severe allergic reaction. You can be exposed directly, or simply by touching things – tools, clothing, camping equipment, and even the fur of your pet – that have touched one of the poison plants. Fortunately, there is a plant, known as mugwort, which is a natural antidote to poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac. Mugwort, the active ingredient in our soap, binds chemically to the urushiol, allowing you to literally wash it off your skin.
