Yuan soaps in the press

Wonderful reviews by independent beauty bloggers:-

1. www.mywomenstuff.com/2008/11/27/yuan-handmade-organic-soaps-from-taiwan/

2.http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/12/29/review-yuan-handmade-natural-soaps/

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Mentioned in Star Two:

3. http://clovetwo.com/articles/story.asp?file=/2008/9/29/beautyhighlights/2120885&sec=beautyhighlights

4. Lian He Bao (East Malaysian Chinese Newspapers)

Magazines
4. Longlife Magazines Sept & Oct 08 issue
5. Merits Magazines Jan to March 09 issue
6. LOHAS Magazines Dec 2007 issue
More coming out....watch this space!

Coming soon (if no changes)
February 2, 2009, Sin Chew Jit Poh's Happy Sunday Section

Thank you to all media for all the support.

The Laundry Bar- The Cleaner

Ingredients: Oolong tea, mustard oil, citronella oil, fir oil, palm oil, coconut oil

It uses edible plant oil, and is free of petrified ingredients, surfactants, whitening agents and chemical essence.. Suitable for undergarments, brassieres, baby clothes, pillowcases, socks, towels, handkerchiefs, tableware, nursing bottles.

Personal views and experiences

My mother made me used this soap to wash my own clothes in my bathroom, suprisingly lasting but I think the downside its has no herbal smell. One customer was happy with the fact her child was not itching again after using this soap. Washing clothes with normal detergent could trigger allergies when you perpires and most of us don't when we have a stronger immune system.

Price: RM17.50

Disclaimer: These soaps are to help relieve your skin problems, not a medication or a cure all for your skin diseases. We believe natural soaps are the best when your skin is vulnerable .For total skin health,its all boils down to proper nutrition. Please consult a Nutritionist or your doctor for further information.

The Liquorice Soap- The Hair Riser

Ingredients: Liquorice, ginger, basil, cilantro,celery, cedar oil, beeswax, palm oil, olive oil, sunflower seed oil, coconut oil .

There are many uses for liquorice. Its aqueous solution which has a weak foamability is a natural surfactant. It is strong in inhibiting bacteria growth and inflammation. Raw ginger and pine essential oils have long been proven to be able to fight seborrhea and dandruff. It is also useful in reversing the process of balding. It is significantly effective in promoting cutaneous perspiration and simulating local circulation.

Personal Views and experiences

Mom uses this soap and the yellow sage soaps for her dandruff and scalp itchiness, and it seems to work. I can't say much as I have not really tried using it on my hair as I have dry hair, I could not let go of the Sage soap. I will update this space when I do.

Price: RM 29.50

Disclaimer: These soaps are to help relieve your skin problems, not a medication or a cure all for your skin diseases. We believe natural soaps are the best when your skin is vulnerable .For total skin health,its all boils down to proper nutrition. Please consult a Nutritionist or your doctor for further information.

Eucalyptus Soap- The Wake Up Call

Ingredients: Eucalyptus leaf, eucalyptus oil, mint leaf, pomelo rind, liquorice oil, punk tree oil, beeswax, olive oil, canola oil,palm oil, coconut oil

Eucalyptus benefits the respiratory system significantly through breathing. If you are mentally exhausted, it helps to refresh your mind and aids concentration. Good for the skin, eases athlete’s foot, insect bites, rashes and the clogging of pores.

Personal views and experiences

I have not much experiences with this soap to be honest, only enjoy sniffing the soaps. If you have tried it, maybe you could share with me

Price: RM29.50

Disclaimer: These soaps are to help relieve your skin problems, not a medication or a cure all for your skin diseases. We believe natural soaps are the best when your skin is vulnerable .For total skin health,its all boils down to proper nutrition. Please consult a Nutritionist or your doctor for further information.

Wild Patchouli Soap- The Mint Cousin

Ingredients: Pogostemon Cablin, Edible Gynura, Patchouli oil, Rosemary Oil, Beeswax, Olive Oil, Sunflower seed oil

Wild Patchouli Soap Patchouli is a kind of herb that has been traditionally used to clear inflammation, dissipate heat, detoxify and clear bruises. For people who have bumpy skin, acnes and pimples, have hand eczema, athlete’s foot or sensitive skin.Its also great for skin inflammation. For hair, its suitable for those who has dry scalp but oily hair.

Personal views and experiences

So far my customers who has hand eczema, reported good results after using this soap. Once my granduncle contracted some skin rashes on his leg from jungle trekking, could not stop singing praises. One friend had some pimples on her forehead, see the pimples reducing after two weeks, now she refuses to try other variants as Wild Patchouli has became her daily bath companion.

Price: RM29.50

Disclaimer: These soaps are to help relieve your skin problems, not a medication or a cure all for your skin diseases. We believe natural soaps are the best when your skin is vulnerable .For total skin health,its all boils down to proper nutrition. Please consult a Nutritionist or your doctor for further information.

Cypress Soap- The Protector

Ingredients: Taiwan yellow cypress, juniper oil, cedar, beeswax, olive oil, canola oil, palm oil, coconut oil

Cypress grows on mountains stretching as high as 1,800m to 2,800m above sea level. It secretes an essential oil that has a powerful ability to kill bacteria. Works well for acne, pimple, nappy rash, bed sore, erythema, sebum secretion, itchy scalp, skin inflammation, allergic skin and athlete’s foot; also kills bacteria, stops itchiness and heals wounds.

Personal views and experiences

The Yellow Cypress is actually a protected species in Taiwan, a life span that could reach 4000 years old, its longevity is due ist own ability to wart off insects and birds as it secretes essential oil mentioned above.

During the World War 2, the Japanese took golds and Cypress trees with them when they left. In Japan, Cypress trees are highly prized for its strong sturdy wood which were used to make houses. Cypresses were also used to make bath tubs, when hot waters are poured in, the tub will then secretes the essential oil which will benefits the skin.

This is one of the last soaps I tried due to the not so interesting smell. However my interest was piqued when and few of my organic shop dealers were selling it very well, too well until I ran out of order. My cousin sister uses it to control her face skin inflammation, she found the soap helps to calm her skin. My partner from Singapore always imagine the great tree Cypress as his support whenever he uses the soap.

Price: RM29.50

Disclaimer: These soaps are to help relieve your skin problems, not a medication or a cure all for your skin diseases. We believe natural soaps are the best when your skin is vulnerable .For total skin health,its all boils down to proper nutrition. Please consult a Nutritionist or your doctor for further information.

Purple Gromwell and Roselle

Ingredients: Amebia euchroma, roselle, verbena, patchouli, petitgrain, eucalyptus oil, beeswax, olive oil, grape seed oil

It can reduce eczema and detoxify when used externally. This soap is created for those who develop prickly heat easily and whose skin is too oily and dull. For people with acnes, prickly heat, eczema and itchiness due to unknown causes inflammation, allergic skin and athlete’s foot; also kills bacteria, stops itchiness and heals wounds.Its also suitable to clear white heads and blackheads, helps heal the skin after "squeezing" pimples.

Personal Views and experiences

The first time I used it, I found out how "dirty" I was. Gentle rub on the skin can reveal hundreds of dead skins, and my elbows ended up smooth.

Price: RM22.50

Disclaimer: These soaps are to help relieve your skin problems, not a medication or a cure all for your skin diseases. We believe natural soaps are the best when your skin is vulnerable .For total skin health,its all boils down to proper nutrition. Please consult a Nutritionist or your doctor for further information.

Organic Lemon

Ingredients: Fresh lemon juice, lemon rind, lemon leaf, verbena, salvia, thyme oil, beeswax, olive oil

Lemon has an excellent natural ability to kill bacteria. It works well in removing old cells, lightening pigmentation, tightening pores, and gives the complexion a beautiful shine. Works well for removing old cells, lightening pigmentation, tightening pores, giving the complexion a beautiful shine.

Personal Views and experiences

Just love the smell, pure lemon, unlike synthetic lemon fresheners in the market.

Price: RM29.50

Disclaimer: These soaps are to help relieve your skin problems, not a medication or a cure all for your skin diseases. We believe natural soaps are the best when your skin is vulnerable .For total skin health,its all boils down to proper nutrition. Please consult a Nutritionist or your doctor for further information.

Organic Oats

Ingredients: Buckwheat, oats, mineral water, beeswax, olive oil, grape seed oil, canoala oil , sunflower oil

Natural cereal crops are highly nutritious and have a rather good effect on preventing dry and weak skin. Oats Soap has been supported by loyal users, especially atopic dermatitis patients who have extremely sensitive skin, or skin that is oily underneath but dry on the surface. Children, people with extremely sensitive skin, as well as women during and after pregnancy will find this soap useful.

Personal view and experiences

Works well for my friends' children who has dry skin. and mosturising enough for sensitive skin users. My mum who runs an organic confinement services, sometimes helps to bath the babies and she will bring this soap along. The little spots and their first skin peeling will heal very fast which results in better skins!

Price:RM22.50

Disclaimer: These soaps are to help relieve your skin problems, not a medication or a cure all for your skin diseases. We believe natural soaps are the best when your skin is vulnerable .For total skin health,its all boils down to proper nutrition. Please consult a Nutritionist or your doctor for further information.

Organic Mung Bean & Job's Tear Soap-The Nurturer

Ingredients: Mung Bean, Job's tears, cinnamon oil, clove oil, beeswax, olive oil, grape seed oil

Mung bean works better than vitamins C and E in improving the condition of pigmentation, freckles and ugly spots. Job’s tears are useful for esquamative and rough skin. Especially suitable for people who always wear make-up and those who go under the sun frequently, as well as those who itch easily after shower.

Personal view and experiences

Its quite normal for me to have some skin inflammation and pimples on my chins as signs of bad digestion. So I was quite surprised after three washes, my skin inflmmations and pimples started to fade as well, plus it cleanses my makeup quite well however I still have to use eye make up remover for my eyeliners.

Price: RM 22.50

Disclaimer: These soaps are to help relieve your skin problems, not a medication or a cure all for your skin diseases. We believe natural soaps are the best when your skin is vulnerable .For total skin health,its all boils down to proper nutrition. Please consult a Nutritionist or your doctor for further information.

Sishen Chinese Soap- The Healer

Ingredients:Tuckahoe, chinese yam, gorgon gruit, lotus seed, job's tears, chinese angelica, palm oil, camomile, frankinsense, parsley oil, olive oil, canola oil.

The nature of Sishen Chinese herbs is warm and moisturising. Its rich starch content leaves your skin smooth after wash. Its ingredient, Chinese angelica, can reduce swelling, stop pain, purge pus and boost the muscles, regardless of oral consumption or external application. Serving as an anti-oxidant, its extract can also reduce skin darkening and pigments formation, and increases the skin’s ability to fade melanin.

As it has job's tears in the ingredients, it helps to reduce water retention.

Personal views and experiences

Sishen was my first love. The sweet smell makes it hard for me to put it down and I was smelling the soap on and off when it first came. Then I read somewhere that it helps to calm you down (probably I was overstressed then).

Chinese Angelica is great with healing wounds thus making it suitable for diabetic patients and those who suffer from cuts and bruises. Sishen is also mosturises and great with pigmentation on your arms due to overexposure to the sun.

Price: RM29.50

Disclaimer: These soaps are to help relieve your skin problems, not a medication or a cure all for your skin diseases. We believe natural soaps are the best when your skin is vulnerable .For total skin health,its all boils down to proper nutrition. Please consult a Nutritionist or your doctor for further information.