cold processed bar soap with hemp oil

bergamot + chamomile

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Why pick empyri hemp soap?

  Everyone should be able to choose a soap that's good for their skin and good for the environment. For healthy skin and a healthy planet, choose hemp body soap. Cold processed and elevated with hemp seed for skin that is smooth, hydrated and confidently clean. Sustainably sourced ingredients and zero waste so that nourishing your skin can be part of the eco-solution.

• Why we made bergamot + chamomile

  Every empyri product is made with a custom essential oil blend, and our hemp seed oil soap is no different! This combination of bergamot and chamomile is light and earthy.
  
  Bergamot is akin to lavender, a relaxant. In aromatherapy, bergamot is used to alleviate tension. It promotes the perfect unwind after a long day or a tough workout. Chamomile is commonly known from its role in "sleepy tea" for its ability to promote relaxation and even sedation. In your soap it won't go that far, but it does reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Chamomile is gently and considered beneficial to skin conditions like inflammation and eczema.
  
  All empyri hemp soaps are formulated with hemp seed oil and hemp seed extract to hydrate skin with essential fatty acids. We made this product so that you can choose an environmentally friendly soap without sacrificing on soft, nourished skin.

• What do I use hemp soap for?

  Get squeaky clean all over
  You can use hemp soap for washing your face and body. Hemp seed oil is similar to our skin’s oils, so it cleanses using the process of “like dissolves like”. Plus added hemp seed extract is clinically proven to heal dry skin, so this bar will leave you squeaky clean without the tight, dry feeling that other bar soaps cause. Hemp soap works for hair washing too!
  
  Wash your hands
  At home, the best way to wash your hands is with soap and water. You can use hemp soap for hand washing, to remove dirt and germs. Create a lather with your hemp soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly and use a clean towel to dry. Using hemp soap will hydrate and repair your skin barrier (which is likely damaged from so much hand sanitizer!).
  And sometimes it’s the fragrance and foaming ingredients in liquid hand soaps that dry our skin out too. This bar’s organic bergamot and chamomile provide natural, safe fragrance. You don’t have to sacrifice on scent!
  
  Scrub support
  Every week, your skin works to shed dead skin cells but you can support this process with a gentle scrub and hemp soap. 1-2x per week, exfoliate your body using your hemp soap bar and a washcloth. We recommend our hemp washcloth – the natural fibres are a gently way to reveal fresh, hydrated skin.
  
  Gift giving
  There’s no skincare more universal than bar soap! Give self care and soft skin with bergamot + chamomile. Since its safe for all skin types and multipurpose, choose hemp soap for everyone on your list. Not sure which scent they’ll like best? Pick up our gift set for one of each plus some beautiful hemp textiles.

• Can you get high from hemp soap?

  No. You cannot get high from hemp soap.
  
  THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the cannabinoid in cannabis that causes a person to “get high”. THC is mainly sourced from marijuana, not hemp, in the flowers. Empyri uses hemp seeds and roots, so there is no THC in our hemp soap.

• Who is hemp soap good for?

  You, me and everyone in between!
  
  Children
  Empyri hemp soap is good (and safe!) for children because it contains zero CBD and zero THC. Hemp heals cradle cap, those flaky, rough patches that develop on a newborn’s scalp. The seed extract treats this dryness specifically, while the rest of the hemp soap creates a gentle lather for baby’s delicate skin.
  
  Elderly
  Full of essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6, hemp soap supports aging skin health with added hydration. The body produces less oil over time – this is the cause of “aging signs” like crepey skin and dryness. Use hemp soap to gently cleanse aging skin, which will drink up the added moisture from its nourishing oils.
  
  Pregnant women
  Remember: empyri hemp soaps are free of CBD and free of THC. To treat your pregnant skin’s hypersensitivity and dryness, choose hemp soap (and remember you’re not alone with these concerns!). We formulated this bar to be gentle on skin, without sacrificing on a rich lather. The added benefit of hemp seed extract will replenish your skin’s moisture. And it smells amazing - you deserve a little indulgence!

• What skin conditions does hemp soap help with?

  Acne
  Hemp soap helps with body acne by cleansing gently and providing much-needed moisture. This prevents a cycle of over-dry, over-oily that often leads to acne flare ups. Bergamot + chamomile are skin soothing, perfect for cleansing after a breakout when you don’t want to do further damage to your skin barrier.
  
  Eczema/Psoriasis
  Skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis need to be supported with proper hydration. All of the ingredients in our hemp seed oil soap are moisturizing in some way. Our hydration heros are hydrolyzed hemp seed extract - clinically proven to improve the texture of skin by reducing flakiness; hemp seed oil - works with the natural properties of your skin to cleanse, nourish and hydrate; and coconut oil - skin conditioner full of vitamins and essential fatty acids.

• How do I prevent my hemp soap from melting?

  To prevent your hemp soap from melting:
  

  1. Store soap in a dark & cool place while still in the box.
  2. Place soap on a well-draining surface after each use, like a hemp or bamboo soap dish.
  3. Remove your hemp soap from underneath running water.

  
  Empyri hemp soaps are firm. But like any all-natural soap, the oils that make it nourishing for your skin can also “melt” if left in water.

• Why does it say "cannabis sativa" on my hemp soap box?

  Let’s talk science, quickly…
  
  Hemp is cannabis. Marijuana is also cannabis. They are both species of the cannabis sativa plant genus. Our favourite comparison to help sort it out is citrus! Lemons are citrus. Limes are citrus. You wouldn’t say lemons and limes are the same, right? Same with hemp and marijuana – related, but still different.
  
  Jen is empyri’s founder and she’s a chemical engineer. With her science background, Jen couldn’t resist calling the products what they really are, which is cannabis! Our cannabis ingredients – seed oil, seed extract and roots are all hemp-derived.
  
  To continue your cannabis education, check out this video we made.

• How are hemp soap and body wash different?

  Here’s how empyri’s hemp soap and body wash are different:
  
  

  • No water – our hemp soaps are made with no water. Instead, they are full of oils to cleanse and nourish the skin. Body washes use water to create their creamy texture… and waste space!
  • Only nature – our hemp soaps are made with 100% natural ingredients and zero chemical surfactants
  • Waste free – our hemp soap boxes can be recycled or composted. No big plastic bottles in sight!