Why use Birch Sap?

We have been asked this question a lot lately. 

Aside from aiding in an absolutely amazing lather for our soaps,

there are a number of other good reasons why we use it.

Birch sap has been proven to reduce inflammation, purify and moisturize skin, provide amino acids, mineral, enzymes, proteins, antioxidants and vitamins that are all beneficial for your skin.

Where do we harvest our sap?

The birch sap we use in our products is harvested from trees on our Northern Ontario property each spring.

Preparing and Canning the Sap

We boil off the impurities and then filter it, before canning it into one litre mason jars. Each year we can at least 60 litres of sap, so that there is enough stored up for everything we need to make for a year. We want to provide all of the skin loving benefits of the sap, without compromising our quality.

Birch Sap Chemistry

Getting into the science of it, birch sap molecules are very small, which allows the skin to absorb it more effectively. It is also very rich in amino acids, sugars and minerals. This aids in moisture retention and the oil/moisture balance. This particular sap also includes niacinamide (vitamin B3), which will help balance your complexion, brighten your skin and stimulate cell turnover. The amino acids, enzymes, proteins, and antioxidants serve to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve texture and protect the skin from environmental factors. The reduction in inflammation makes the use of birch sap beneficial for those who have acne prone, sensitive or irritated skin as well.