Superfatted St. John’s Wort (Kantaron) & Pure Olive Oil Soap Bar (140g)

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Known to the ancient Greeks as Hypericum, St. John's Wort has a long history intertwined with traditional herbal practices and folklore. Its name carries an almost mystical heritage, reflecting the ancient belief in the protective qualities of plants. Combined with pure olive oil, this soap turns an ancient botanical tradition into a simple daily ritual.

Journey to ancient Antioch, one of the historic soapmaking capitals of the Mediterranean world. Centuries of artisanal heritage inspire this traditionally kettle-crafted botanical cleanser. Expertly crafted in small batches by master artisans with nearly 40 years of experience, this natural bar combines pure red St. John’s Wort oil (Hypericum Perforatum, known historically as Kantaron)—revered since antiquity and relied upon by ancient knights for its miraculous skin-healing properties—with our food-grade virgin olive oil base for deep skin regeneration, scar care, and soothing inflammation relief.

Traditionally Kettle-Crafted: Cooked slowly in open copper kettles in Antakya, Turkey, following authentic hot-process methods by artisans with nearly 40 years of experience.
Food-Grade Virgin Olive Oil Base: Formulated strictly with pure food-grade virgin olive oil (Zeytinyağı) and Levant cottonseed oil, excluding low-grade industrial grease or animal tallows.
Enriched with St. John’s Wort (Kantaron) Oil: Infused with pure Hypericum Perforatum extract, naturally rich in hypericin, flavonoids, and essential fatty acids to promote cellular repair and soothe irritated skin.
Skin Healing & Scar Support: Supports natural skin tissue regeneration, assisting in the recovery of minor burns, surface wounds, acne scars, and environmental skin damage over time.
Soothes Redness & Inflammation: Calms sensitive, irritated, or weather-worn skin, comforting surface redness, eczema flare-ups, and sun-exposed tightness.
Strengthens Hair Roots & Scalp Care: Gently cleanses the scalp, strengthens hair follicles to help reduce hair fall, and shields both skin and hair strands from daily external oxidative stressors.
Multi-Use Head-to-Toe Care: A versatile 3-in-1 master bar ideal for gentle daily facial washing, restorative body care, and nourishing scalp cleansing for the entire family.
Zero Synthetic Additives: Completely free from chemical preservatives, synthetic thickeners, chemical hardeners, artificial colors, parabens, sulfates, silicones, palm oil, PEG, and synthetic perfumes.
Honest Unperfumed Aroma: Free from artificial perfumes or chemical scent fixatives, leaving a clean, subtle earthy-botanical aroma native to virgin olive oil, cottonseed oil, and fresh Kantaron extract.
Zero-Waste Jute Packaging: Wrapped in a 100% breathable Jute burlap pouch that acts as a natural curing cloth for the bar.
100% Soil-Biodegradable: Completely decomposes in garden soil within 12 months with zero microplastic residue.

Reclaim your daily cleansing routine with the timeless craftsmanship and restorative healing legacy of ancient Antioch.

Disclaimer: This artisan soap bar is intended solely for cosmetic cleansing and skin hygiene. It is not formulated for medical treatment, diagnosis, cure, or healing of any medical skin condition.

Product Specifications & Transparent INCI Breakdown

Net Weight: 140g (± 5g) per bar (Hand-cut; rustic variance celebrates authentic artisanal craft).
Bar Dimensions: ≈. 2.76 in x 2.76 in x 1.38 in (7cm x 7cm x 3.5cm).
Package Dimensions: ≈. 3.94 in x 2.95 in x 1.57 in (10cm x 7.5cm x 4cm).
Gross Package Weight: ≈ 150g.
Full INCI Ingredient List:Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Food-Grade Virgin Olive Oil)Hypericum Perforatum Oil (Pure St. John’s Wort / Kantaron Oil)Aqua (Pure Water)Sodium Hydroxide (Saponification Agent / Lye)Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil (Levant Cottonseed Oil)
Packaging Specification: Wrapped in 100% natural, breathable woven Jute burlap fabric.

[+] The Superfatting Guarantee: "Why doesn't this natural soap dry out my skin?"

Traditional hot-process soaps naturally have a higher alkaline pH. To protect your skin barrier, extra un-saponified botanical oils and cold-infused Kantaron oil are added at the final stage of our kettle brew. This leaves an ultra-thin, protective lipid layer on your skin post-rinse, preventing tightness and locking in essential natural moisture without chemical pH balancers.

"Why St. John's Wort (Kantaron)?" Ancient Feature

"Why St. John's Wort (Kantaron)?" Ancient Feature

The Knight's Remedy of Ancient Antiquity

For thousands of years across the Mediterranean and Levant, St. John’s Wort (Kantaron) oil was known as the premier botanical balm for skin recovery. Legend holds that ancient knights and warriors carried red Kantaron oil into battle to treat surface wounds, burns, and inflammation. In ancient Antioch, herbalists infused sunripened Hypericum Perforatum blossoms into virgin olive oil to create a deep red elixir prized for restoring damaged skin tissue and calming inflammation.

Cellular Regeneration & Soothing BioScience

Modern botanical science validates what ancient healers knew through experience. Rich in bioactive hypericin, hyperforin, and antioxidant flavonoids, St. John’s Wort oil works in complete synergy with our foodgrade virgin olive oil base. When superfatted into our hot-process kettle brew, these bio-nutrients penetrate surface skin layers to accelerate cell turnover, minimize the look of scarring and redness, strengthen hair roots, and protect the skin barrier against environmental oxidative stress.

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Superfatted St. John’s Wort (Kantaron) & Pure Olive Oil Soap Bar (140g)

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Traditionally Kettle-Crafted in Antakya!

Slowly kettle-cooked in open copper vessels in Antakya, Turkey, following time-honored hot-process methods by master artisans with nearly 40 years of experience.

FAQs

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Yes. St. John’s Wort (Hypericum Perforatum) is celebrated for its remarkable calming and restorative properties. Combined with our superfatted food-grade virgin olive oil base, it provides an exceptionally gentle wash that soothes redness, calms skinnirritation, and cleanses without stripping moisture.

Yes. Thanks to traditional kettle hot-process brewing and cold superfatting with virgin olive oil and Kantaron oil, this bar provides a gentle, non-stripping wash suitable for daily use on the face, hands, and full body.

Yes! This soap contains 100% plant-based botanical ingredients (Olive Oil, St. John’s Wort Oil, Water, Lye, and Cottonseed Oil) with zero animal by-products. It is 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free.

Absolutely. Kantaron oil is highly effective for scalp care. It helps nourish and strengthen hair roots, soothes scalp itch and dryness, and protects hair strands from environmental damage.

Yes. St. John’s Wort naturally contains hypericin and antioxidants that support natural tissue regeneration and cell turnover, helping to diminish the look of surface scars, minor blemishes, and post-acne marks over time with regular use.

No. It contains zero synthetic perfumes, artificial scents, or chemical scent fixatives. It carries a subtle, clean, earthy-botanical aroma derived naturally from virgin olive oil, cottonseed oil, and pure St. John’s Wort extract.

Avoid direct contact with eyes. May cause irritation to dry skin. If you don't have an allergy to this soap or any ingredients of it, you can use it comfortably. Consult your dermatologist if you encounter an unusual condition.

As a dense, hot-process artisan soap made without synthetic fillers, it is exceptionally long-lasting. Longevity depends on usage frequency and drying care; storing your bar on a slatted, self-draining wooden soap dish away from standing water will maximize its lifespan.

Natural kettle-crafted soaps need air to breathe and naturally release residual moisture. Synthetic plastic wrap traps moisture and degrades soap quality. Our breathable 100% Jute burlap protects the bar and decomposes completely in garden soil within 12 months.