
Frequently Asked Questions
About Our Ingredients
Handcrafted Soap
Indulge in the ultimate self-care ritual—a handcrafted soap experience artfully blended with nature’s finest butters, oils, and pure essential oils. Each bar delivers a sensorial escape, nourishing the skin while captivating the senses for a spa-worthy moment, every day. For the history of soap, what it is chemically, and how it’s made click here.
Shea Butter: Velvet Moisture
Shea butter wraps skin in luxury, lavishing it with deep hydration, antioxidants, and calming nourishment. Revel in velvety softness and radiant comfort with a formula perfect for sensitive and dry skin. Patch-testing is suggested for extra peace of mind, though allergy risks are rare.
Olive Oil: Mediterranean Silk
Olive oil infuses each bar with silky richness and age-defying antioxidants. It softly cleanses, all while preserving natural moisture—ideal for those seeking smooth, glowing skin. For oily or acne-prone skin, a simple test ensures it’s the perfect fit.
Castor Oil: Lush, Creamy Lather
Castor oil brings rich, conditioning lather, drawing moisture deep into the skin with each easy rinse. Its gentle anti-inflammatory properties transform daily washing into a nurturing ritual. Sensitive skin? A patch test provides reassurance.
Coconut Oil: Tropical Nourishment
Let the creamy touch of coconut oil hydrate, replenish, and rejuvenate, delivering a bubbly cleanse that feels like a vacation in every wash. Its richness is best patch-tested by those with oily or reactive skin, ensuring a perfect pampering experience.
Sodium Lactate: Silken Resilience
Sodium lactate is the unspoken hero, drawing in dew-fresh moisture and lending an enduring, silky touch to every bar. Enjoy resilient, velvety skin—no stickiness, just comfort for all, even the most sensitive.
Essential Oils: Pure Aromatic Alchemy
Transform your cleansing ritual into a holistic haven with thoughtfully selected essential oils. Each blend releases captivating natural fragrances that uplift, calm, or invigorate. Essential oils invite emotional balance, evoke cherished memories, and offer skin-loving benefits—from gentle antimicrobial action to antioxidant support. All blends are carefully balanced for safety and efficacy; if you are sensitive patch-tests are advised for new scents to ensure pure pleasure. If you are pregnant please consult your doctor if essential oils are safe for you.
Fragrance Oils: Pure Aroma
Fragrance oils sourced from leading suppliers are crafted with safety and wellness in mind, featuring formulations that are rigorously tested to meet strict industry standards for clean, nontoxic performance. Free from phthalates and harmful chemicals, each blend is designed to deliver captivating scents while ensuring peace of mind. Enjoy vibrant, sophisticated fragrances that enhance our creations, knowing every fragrance is thoughtfully developed for modern, health-conscious living.
Ritual: How to Use
Begin by wetting skin—let warmth awaken the senses.
Lather the artisan bar between hands, immersing yourself in fragrant botanicals and creamy foam.
Gently massage the lather over skin, savoring the bouquet of essential oils that elevate mood and well-being.
Rinse and pat dry; experience skin that feels renewed, luminous, and delicately perfumed.
For first-time use or sensitive skin, patch-testing is recommended for optimal comfort and confidence.
Choose artisan soap for an elevated everyday luxury. Each bar is a handcrafted celebration—a fusion of wellness, beauty, and nature’s aromatic artistry.
The Artisan Candle Ritual
First Burn: Setting the Memory
Burn the candle long enough for the melted wax to reach the edges of the container (about one hour per inch of diameter).
This prevents tunneling, where wax remains on the sides and the candle burns unevenly.
For most soy candles, the first burn should last 2–4 hours.
Wick Care and Maintenance
Trim the wick to ¼ inch (about 0.6 cm) before each burn to ensure an even, clean flame and minimize soot.
Remove any mushroom-shaped carbon buildup or debris before lighting.
Keep the wick centered while the wax is still soft after extinguishing.
Burn Duration and Environment
Burn soy candles for 2–4 hours at a time maximum. Extended or overnight burns can overheat the container and affect wax quality.
Always burn on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
Keep away from drafts, ceiling fans, and air vents—breezes can cause flickering, uneven burns, or soot.
Ensure the space is well ventilated but not windy.
Safety and Supervision
Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Keep away from flammable materials, fabrics, and curtains.
Always keep out of reach of pets and children.
Stop using the candle when about ½ inch (1.5 cm) of wax remains at the bottom to prevent container overheating or cracking.
After-Burn Care
Allow the wax to cool completely before relighting or moving the jar.
Place the lid back on once cooled to prevent dust buildup.
Clean residue from the rim or sides with a soft, dry cloth.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve scent and color.
Longevity and Scent Tips
Leave the room for a few minutes while burning if you stop noticing the scent—olfactory fatigue can dull perception.
For large or open spaces, use multiple soy candles for fuller scent throw.
Expect most properly maintained soy candles to provide 40 –75 hours of burn time depending on jar size and wick type.
Why Choose Soy?
Longer, more even burn: Enjoy hours more with each candle; optimal for daily rituals or special occasions.
No harmful soot or toxins: Maintain clean air and spotless surfaces, safe for families and pets.
Unmatched fragrance throw: Scent Safe oils and soy wax combine for consistent, room-filling aroma from the first burn to the last.
Earth-friendly elegance: Plant-derived, biodegradable, and renewably sourced for sustainable luxury living.
Curate an environment that soothes, inspires, and uplifts. With each premium soy wax candle infused with Scent Safe fragrance, elevate the everyday—where every light is an invitation to well-being and every breath is a celebration of comfort and care.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us here.
History of Soap
Soap has an ancient history dating back thousands of years and remains vital for self-care and wellness today. Cold process soap, crafted by hand, uses time-honored methods and natural ingredients to create a gentle and luxurious cleansing experience.
Soap originated as early as 2800 BCE, with evidence of soap-like materials in ancient Babylon and Egypt. Initially, soap was made by combining animal fats or plant oils with wood ash, used mainly for cleaning textiles and medicinal purposes. By the Middle Ages, soapmaking became established across Europe, particularly in regions like Southern France and the Mediterranean, where olive oil soaps such as “Castile soap” were prized for their quality.
Ancient Greeks and Romans improved soap formulations using scented oils for bathing rituals.
Artisanal soapmaking flourished alongside wellness and self-care traditions, supporting both health and luxury rituals throughout history.
How Cold Process Soap Is Made
Cold process soapmaking is a traditional technique that blends plant-based oils or butters—such as olive oil, coconut oil, and shea butter—with a sodium hydroxide (lye) solution. This method is valued for its ability to preserve the nourishing properties of natural ingredients.
Oils and lye are mixed, triggering the soap’s chemical transformation.
The mixture is poured into molds and allowed to cure for several weeks, creating a firm, gentle bar.
Cold process soap allows for artisanal touches such as essential oil blending, botanicals, and aromatic Mediterranean-inspired scents.
Chemistry of Soapmaking: Saponification
The key chemical process in cold process soapmaking is called saponification. During saponification, plant oils or butters react with sodium hydroxide (lye), producing soap and glycerin.
Oils contain triglycerides, which are made of fatty acids bound to glycerol.
When lye is added, it breaks these bonds, combining the fatty acids with sodium ions to form soap, while releasing naturally hydrating glycerin.
The full reaction can be described as:
Fat+NaOH→Soap+GlycerinFat+NaOH→Soap+Glycerin
Cold process soaps from Aurum Garland are thoughtfully crafted to honor these traditions, blending Mediterranean-inspired oils and essential oils in every bar for a naturally luxurious experience.
References:
General soap history and origins
Cold process soapmaking overview
Saponification chemical explanation