Winter air can be harsh to our sensitive skin, leaving you feeling dry and chapped. Indigo is a beautiful natural herb used for more than its magical blue color, it has the ability to soothe and soften dry rough skin. It also has mild antibacterial properties and the ability to keep away insects and other pathogens! Blue from natural indigo is mixed into this soap base to give a beautiful color. Indigo is great for sensitive skin of all types and ages! What is in your summer beach bag?  Sunscreen, body oils, serums and more are common summer beach bag items. Adding a gentle cleansing soap to your skincare routine is also an important and overlooked item. Adding a beautiful handmade bar of soap to your beach bag, or overnight bag can make your skincare a little more luxurious and special. Not only summer colored with natural indigo blue, this bar is packed full of benefits for your skin. It is naturally antibacterial and even has the amazing power to keep away insects and other pathogens that are not good for your skin.  Try a bar today, your skin will thank you! Tryptanthrin is nitrogen rich, found in indigo that helps to flush away toxins and irritants. Indirubin is a dynamis isometric compound that helps to support the skin’s natural barrier function. It helps dry itchy skin. Japan’s Samurai wore protective layers of indigo dyed cotton beneath their armor to help heal their injuries.  It was often used for traditional firefighter uniforms to help protect them from burns, and indigo dyed blankets were used to wrap newborns in.