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Merlot red wine soap - Handmade natural soap with Ticino Merlot - Gift for wine lovers - Vegan - Made in Switzerland - Cold Process


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  • Details
    Merlot

    Handmade soap with Ticino Merlot

    Viticulture in Ticino has a long history; The Romans already grew grapes here. Today Merlot is grown on over 80 percent of the vineyards in Ticino. My handmade Merlot soap was made with the award-winning IGT Balin from the Cantina Kopp winery from Crone Visini. It is ideal as a small gift for wine lovers.

    This cold-stirred natural soap contains sweet almond oil and cold-pressed olive oil as well as virgin coconut oil and cold-pressed castor oil. These oils and fats nourish the skin and give the soap a nice, stable lather.

    Weight: Fresh weight approx. 90g
    All of my soaps are handmade and hand cut, so size, shape and design may vary from bar to bar.

    Fragrance
    Sensual Merlot scent with fresh white floral nuances. Blends with exquisite Merlot wine, warmed by noble musk and apple wood.

    main ingredients

    Olive oil reduces the signs of aging due to its antioxidant properties. The skin is supplied with moisture and cell renewal is stimulated. It is rich in vitamin E, linoleic acid and chlorophyll.
    Coconut oil is rich in minerals, antioxidants and vitamins. It has an antibacterial effect. Coconut oil also moisturizes, relieves inflammation on the face and makes the skin nice and soft.
    Almond oil leaves skin hydrated and smooth. It also soothes dry and irritated skin by regenerating damaged cells. Almond oil naturally contains plenty of nutrients, especially vitamin E, the so-called tocopherol, which is often added to anti-aging products.

    Tips to extend the life of your soap
    Place your soap in a draining bowl (not flat on the tile or in a non-draining bowl!) and make sure it doesn't get wet between uses. This is optional, but it will definitely help your soap last longer.

    Ingredients:
    Ticino Merlot (Vinum) Coconut oil (Cocos Nucifera Oil) Babasu oil (Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil) Olive oil (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil) Rapeseed oil (Brassica Campestris Oil), Lye (Sodium Hydroxide) Castor oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil) Almond oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) Parfum, Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)

    Allergens contained in the fragrance: Benzyl Benzoate, Coumarin, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool

    Vegan: Yes, contains no animal raw materials
    Palm oil free: Yes, I don't use palm oil
    Overfatting: 8% of oils and fats are not saponified.

    About me
    All my products are handmade by me in very small batches in my studio in St. Gallen. My soap is cold process, which means I make the recipe from scratch with full control over all the ingredients. Each bar of soap matures for 4 to 6 weeks. This will ensure all the water has evaporated and will result in a tougher bar of soap that will last longer.

    Please note
    At Vivi Soaps, we are not medical professionals and do not claim that the use of our products could have a beneficial effect on any pre-existing physical and/or mental illness. The information in our listings relates to the properties of specific ingredients used in the product.
  • Shipping & Policies

    Shipping from Switzerland

    Processing time

    1 business day

    Customs and import taxes

    Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.

    Payment Options

    Secure options
    • Accepts Etsy gift cards

    Returns & Exchanges

    I gladly accept returns and exchanges

    Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery

    Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery

    I don't accept cancellations

    But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

    The following items can't be returned or exchanged

    Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:

    • Custom or personalized orders
    • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
    • Digital downloads
    • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)

    Conditions of return

    Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Care instructions

    Tips to extend the life of your soap

    Place your soap in a bowl that will drain (not flat on the tile or in a non-draining bowl!) And make sure it doesn't get wet between uses. This is optional, but it will definitely help your soap last longer

    How long do your soaps mature?

    My soaps mature 4 to 6 weeks open on the shelf so that they can dry well. My pure olive oil soap needs to mature for at least 6 months or more.

    What do you use titanium dioxide for?

    I use titanium dioxide to lighten the soap, depending on the raw materials, the natural soap can be green, yellow or brown. In nature, titanium dioxide is widespread in the form of the minerals rutile and ilmenite (together with iron). Titanium dioxide is non-toxic and not harmful to water.

    Which soap for extremely dry skin?

    All of my natural soaps are suitable for dry skin. Milk soaps in particular are ideal for dry skin.

    PH of soaps, don't they dry out the skin?

    Definitely no. Natural soaps (please do not confuse them with industrial soaps) are always basic. The pH value is 8.5 - 10. This is absolutely harmless to our skin. Amniotic fluid. E.g. has a pH value of 8.5 and let's be honest, is there a more beautiful and softer skin than baby skin?

    What is NaOH?

    NaOH aka caustic soda or sodium hydroxide is an essential ingredient in soap production. Our lye is made from common table salt dissolved in water, and electrodes add electricity to the mixture, creating chloride, hydrogen and lye. This material has been used in natural soap production for centuries. When used correctly, it can help make safe natural products. However, according to European cosmetic laws, you will not find sodium hydroxide on our labels as it is not included in the end products.

    Can children use natural soaps?

    Yeah sure! Children in particular benefit from the mild cleaning and natural care

    Custom and personalized orders

    Yes, of course I can. Just contact me directly, then we can discuss it.

    Versendest du auch ausserhalb der Schweiz?

    Ja ich versende auch in andere Länder. Leider kann ich dies nicht kostenlos anbieten!

    Es können Zölle und Einfuhrgebühren fällig werden. Bitte informiert euch über die gesetzlichen Bedienungen in eurem Land.

    Where do your raw materials come from?

    It is very different. Raw materials such as rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, hemp oil, goat and sheep milk, honey, herbs and plants come from Switzerland.
    Well-known raw materials such as coconut oil, shea butter, babassu oil, olive oil, grape seed oil etc. are often very transparent and easily traceable (fair trade etc.) available from wholesalers in the respective country. I don't use palm oil.

    I try to avoid other raw materials or to reduce their consumption. Often I have to rely on my feelings. Transparency is important to me so that I and my customers can decide yes or no.