bath & body

The Capanema Farmers supply our Community Trade Soya oil. Thay are based in Brazil and we have been trading with them since 2000. The soyabean farmers in Capanema believe in preserving nature and their traditional way of life. Long before the idea of organic certification came into being, they were cultivating their crops and rearing their animals, firm in the belief that they wanted to maintain the purity of the land. Soya oil is well known in the cosmetic industry for its moisturising properties and is a great base for hair and body products. Eudafano Women's Cooperative supply The Body Shop with marula oil. They are based in Namibia and we have been trading with them since 2000. Everybody benefits from this trading relationship; customers get an amazing range of high performance products; more than 5000 women in rural communities of Namibia, who have very few opportunities to earn money, benefit from fair trade; while The Body Shop provides great products in a socially-responsible manner.

Community Trade organically grown soya oil from Capanema Farmers in Brazil - is very rich in essential fatty acids that help to restore the skin's moisture barrier, thus helping to restore moisture, smoothness and suppleness. Community Trade marula oil from Eudafano Women's Co-operative in Namibia - Which is a very effective moisturiser that also helps to condition the skin overtime. Provides essential fatty acids that help to restore the skin's moisture barrier, thus helping to restore moisture, smoothness and suppleness. A blend of essential oils including Polynesian ylang ylang, kukui and Tahitian Vanilla - These are known for their aphrodisiac properties, to help soothe the skin and for their sweet sensual fragrance, respectively.

If you enjoy using this product, try other Massage Oils in the Cultural Touches Massage range, such as Harmonising Massage Oil, inspired by traditional Thai massage or Unfragranced Massage Oil, inspired by traditional Swedish spa therapies.

Pour a small amount into the hands, rub the palms together to warm the product. Apply using light pressure to the body. Suitable for intimate body massage.