What is Shea Butter?

Shea Butter is a natural fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. Rich in fatty acids and emollients to hydrate deeply into the skin. It is a source of vitamin A and E beneficial for conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and sunburn. Shea Butter protects the skin from free radicals damage, reducing the signs of aging and wrinkles. It is hypoallergenic, safe for most skin and does not clog the pores.

Why Goat Milk Soaps?

Goat milk soaps are popular because they are gentle on the skin, rich in nutrients, and help maintain the skin's natural moisture. They contain lactic acid, which gently exfoliates and can improve skin conditions like dryness and irritation. They are rich I fatty acids, and triglycerides which help hydrate the skin. Goat Milk is also Antibacterial and has Antifungal properties. Great for various skin types, especially those with dry, sensitive or eczema — prone skin.

How are the Wyo Winds Soaps Made?

All our soaps are handcrafted and made with natural ingredients which come directly from nature like plants, fruits and minerals. We only use Mica as a colorant as it is a natural fine ground mineral dust used as pigment. We use a process called saponification to make our soaps. All our soaps are cold pressed.

What is Saponification?

Saponification is a chemical process that converts fats or oils into soap and glycerol. We also use Lye in our soap formula. Lye, or sodium hydroxide, is an essential ingredient in soap making, as it reacts with fats and oils through a process called saponification to create soap.

Why a Cold Pressed Soap Process?

Cold process refers to a soap making practice and cold press to a method of extracting oil from seeds, fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Cold pressing is preferred because it’s a low-heat process, producing higher-quality oils, but in smaller quantities. The cold process that applies to Soap is a practice rooted in tradition. It’s also a process that emphasizes the absence of external heat sources. The result is soap, water, and glycerin. Cold-process soap has the advantage of a gradual, more natural chemical, resulting in a more nourishing, skin-compatible soap.