The Holy Lama Rainforest vetiver soap is a softly fragrant ayurvedic bar, made with plant-based oils. You receive it in a special wrapper pressed from areca palm leaves. The packaging is part of the experience, and unwrapping it is a small, calm ritual.
The character of the vetiver aroma
The vetiver aroma is gently fresh, slightly earthy and calming. In the ayurvedic tradition it has a cooling character, so it feels especially nice on summer days. While you are using the soap, the aroma softly fills the bathroom and then slowly fades – it is not heavy or overly sweet, more like a quiet walk through a forest.
What is inside
The main plant-based oils in the soap include vetiver, turmeric, cedar wood, patchouli and other ingredients traditional in ayurvedic soap making. The full, detailed list of ingredients (INCI) is printed on the packaging, so you can see every component clearly. If you have known allergies, it is wise to check the list before use.
About the palm leaf packaging
The soap arrives in a natural cover pressed from areca palm leaves. Since the palm leaf is a living natural material, small marks, differences in pattern and slight changes in shade are perfectly natural – they are not a fault, but part of the handmade nature of the wrapper. If you prefer a cleaner, more uniform packaging, it is worth looking at the cardboard-box version of this line.
How to use it
Rub the soap onto moist skin or a sponge, work up the lather and rinse with lukewarm water. After use, place the bar in a soap dish with holes so it can drain – this way it lasts you longer. As ayurvedic soaps are made with natural ingredients, it is best not to leave them standing in water.
Storage and life of the bar
Store the soap in a cool, dry place, and let it air. One bar usually lasts you for a few weeks with daily use, depending on the amount you use and the hardness of your water. The product arrives from India, carefully packed so it reaches you in perfect condition.