What sets Raincoast Soak Factory scents apart from the crowd?
We use only steam distilled therapeutic grade essential oils in our soaps. We do not use any fragrance oils. Fragrance oils are synthetic. Many people who have fragrance sensitivities are sensitive to fragrance oils, not essential oils. Fragrance oils have recently been documented by Stanford University as a major environmental hazard in our oceans and rivers. Fragrances often contain many ingredients which are not biodegradable and are carcinogenic. Fragrance oil do not have any aromatherapeutic benefits, unlike their essential oil counterparts. Essential oils contain powerful beneficial compounds used in aromatherapy, ayurvedic medicines and herbology. These oils are derived directly from plants. There are many qualities and grades of essential oils. The best quality being therapeutic grade. Raincoast Soak Factory only uses steam distilled therapeutic grade essential oils which are certified organic whenever possible. These oils impart a more subtle scent which is not overpowering li
