In ancient Greek mythology, the forests were alive with spirits - tree spirits, known as dryads, and other nature spirits, freely inhabited every part of our natural world - ancient beings whose lives were intertwined with the forests they called home. Dryads were (generally female) nature nymphs who were closely connected to the woods, groves, and forests, and the life growing within them, specifically the trees. They were not simply guardians of the forest; they were the souls of the trees themselves. While the tree flourished, so did its resident nymph, but when it died she, too, passed away. Some dryads could wander freely through the forest, but some were bound to a single tree their entire existence. Each trunk might shelter an unseen spirit, watching quietly from beneath the bark, listening to the wind pass through her leaves.
The forest was never an empty place waiting to be conquered by man. It was always an ancient living, breathing entity. Watching. Remembering. We must always and forever respect nature and our beloved Mother Gaia.
When you need to let off some steam, when the world gets to be too much, when the horrors of our current society overwhelm you - go to the trees. Wrap your arms around the trunk of your favorite tree (the older, the better), visit your favorite grove, and whisper to the dryads what ails you. Tell them what's being done to their brethern around the world. Tell them all about those who would see our sacred lands destroyed and harvested for profit. Tell them everything that hurts your heart and soul. Your message will travel, root to root, crown to crown, through the mycelium network, and in the whispers of the leaves on the breeze. Trust in the magick of the forest. Your message will be heard. The dryads are always listening.
Our first woodgrain design in years! Seriously, one of the most satisfying designs to pour as a soapmaker. Our Dryad bars boast a warm palette of woodsy browns, coppers, rusts, and a denim blue hue. We've scented Dryad in one of our newest favorites - a warm, welcoming blend that we can't get enough of lately! This one is an invitation to pause, reflect, and embrace the beauty of balance and simple comfort. Velvety woods, smooth sandalwood, and cedarwood smoke anchor the woodsy aspects here. The warm heart of cinnamon, carrot seed, ambrette, and cardamom adds a warm, lingering spiced energy that lingers, leaving a trail that is long-lasting, refined, and unmistakably sophisticated. The smoky, earthy richness will wrap you in endless comfort.
Approx 4-4.5oz bar
Handcrafted soap will continue to evaporate water and lose weight over time. This makes for a finer, harder, and longer lasting bar.
Ingredients: Distilled water, Coconut oil, Hi-oleic Sunflower oil, Olive oil, Sodium hydroxide*, Shea butter, Avocado oil, Mango butter, Kokum butter, Castor oil, Fragrance, Citric acid, Sodium lactate, Activated charcoal & Mica
*None remains in final product
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.