The Cleopatra Ritual — Superfatted Donkey Milk & Pure Olive Oil Soap (140g)

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A timeless beauty ritual inspired by the enduring legend of Cleopatra. Donkey milk has long been associated with ancient beauty traditions and the luxurious skincare rituals attributed to queens of the ancient world. Blended with pure olive oil, this superfatted soap transforms an everyday cleansing ritual into a moment of softness, nourishment and timeless beauty.

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. Experience pure, elevated skincare made without synthetic chemicals or harsh foaming agents.

Traditionally Kettle-Crafted: Cooked slowly in open copper kettles in Antakya, Turkey, following authentic hot-process methods by artisans with centuries 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.
Zero Synthetic Additives: Completely free from chemical preservatives, synthetic thickeners, chemical hardeners, artificial colors, and synthetic perfumes.
Cold-Added Bio-Nutrients: Raw unpasteurized donkey milk is blended cold during the final stage of production, locking in unheated protective nutrients and active vitamins.
Active Natural Additive: Enriched with raw donkey milk, naturally abundant in Vitamins A, B1, B6, C, and E to soothe, smooth, and rejuvenate delicate skin.
Multi-Use Daily Care: Formulated as a versatile daily cleanser ideal as an all-in-one facial wash, deep body cleansing bar, and natural hair/scalp ritual for the whole family.
Rich Creamy Micro-Lather: Yields a dense, lotion-like micro-lather that cleanses thoroughly without synthetic SLS, SLES, or artificial foaming agents.
Honest Unperfumed Aroma: Free from artificial perfumes or chemical scent fixatives, leaving a clean, subtle botanical aroma native to virgin olive oil, cottonseed oil, and fresh milk.
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 pure ingredients 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).
Full INCI Ingredient List:
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Food-Grade Virgin Olive Oil)
Aqua (Pure Water)
Sodium Hydroxide (Saponification Agent / Lye)
Donkey Milk (Raw, Unheated Cold-Added Additive)
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 raw donkey milk are added at the final stage of our kettle brew. This leaves an ultra-thin,
protective lipid layer on your skin post-rinse, preventingtightness and locking in essential natural moisture without chemical pH balancers.

"Why Donkey Milk?" Ancient Feature

"Why Donkey Milk?" Ancient Feature

Legendary Royal Rituals

Throughout ancient Mediterranean history, donkey milk was celebrated as a luxurious skin elixir reserved for nobility. While royal traditions—such as those associated with Roman Empress Poppaea Sabina—immortalized milk baths across antiquity, ancient healers in trade hubs like Antioch prized raw donkey milk for its remarkable ability to calm, soften, and protect weatherworn skin against harsh Mediterranean winds. Collected in small batches across Mediterranean farmsteads, this rare biological elixir remains one of nature's most prized skincare ingredients.

Modern BioScience & Cold-Added Bio-Nutrients

Today, nutritional science reveals why ancient healers held donkey milk in such high regard. Rich in essential Vitamins A, B1, B6, C, and E, alongside high concentrations of naturally occurring lysozymes, immunoglobulins, and essential fatty acids, raw donkey milk works in complete synergy with our superfatted olive oil base. Blended cold during the final stage of our hotprocess brew, these unheated bio-nutrients preserve their delicate structures, supporting cell renewal, balancing surface moisture, and restoring a smooth, radiant glow to delicate facial and body tissue after every rinse.

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The Cleopatra Ritual — Superfatted Donkey Milk & Pure Olive Oil Soap (140g)

£8.50

Safe to use

Non-allergen

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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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Our soap is an artisan cosmetic cleanser intended solely for skin hygiene, not a medical treatment or cure. However, because it contains zero synthetic detergents (SLS/SLES), artificial fragrances, or chemical thickeners, it is exceptionally gentle. The cold-added superfatting process leaves raw donkey milk lipids and nourishing botanical oils on the skin barrier, soothing dryness and supporting a clear, even complexion. If you have dry skin, temporary mild irritation may occur; perform a 24-hour wrist patch test before full use.

Yes. Thanks to traditional copper-kettle hot-process brewing and cold-added superfatting, this bar serves as an all-in-one 3-in-1 ritual. It creates a lotion-like micro-lather that works as a facial cleanser, deep body wash, and hair/beard bar suitable for daily family use.

No. While our base is plant-based, this formula contains authentic raw donkey milk and is tagged 100% Natural Organic Additive. For 100% plant vegan bars, explore our Pure Olive Oil or Pine Tar varieties.

Our soap is traditionally made by the hot-process method. After the main saponification stage, raw unpasteurized donkey milk and virgin oils are blended cold during the final cooling stage. This protects the delicate vitamins, enzymes, and proteins from heat degradation.

It contains zero synthetic perfumes or artificial scent fixatives. It carries a subtle, clean, raw botanical aroma derived naturally from virgin olive oil, cottonseed oil, and unheated fresh milk.

Donkey milk has a pH level and protein structure remarkably close to human milk, making it exceptionally biocompatible with delicate facial skin. Combined with our food-grade virgin olive oil base and cold superfatting method, it offers a lighter, highly absorbable moisture barrier.

Avoid direct contact with eyes. If lather enters the eyes, rinse immediately with clean, cool water. If you do not have a known allergy to any ingredient in our INCI list, you can use the bar comfortably. If you experience an unusual skin condition or persistent irritation, discontinue use and consult your dermatologist.

Because this is a dense, hot-process artisan soap made without synthetic hardeners or chemical preservatives, its longevity depends on usage frequency and drying care. When stored between uses on a slatted, self-draining wooden soap dish away from standing water, a single 140g(±5g) bar is exceptionally long-lasting.

Handcrafted artisan soap needs to breathe to release residual moisture naturally. Plastic wrap suffocates soap and causes sweating. Our 100% natural Jute burlap allows air circulation during curing and decomposes in garden soil within 12 months with zero plastic waste.