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Black Amber Musk, Patchouli, and Black Pepper
The Maker’s personal reserve.

The "Blatant" Comparison

Ingredient Category

Standard Manufacturer Bar

Gottfried’s Premium Bar

Why It Matters

Total Base Oils

Typically 3 (Coconut, Palm, Olive)

8 Premium Oils(Extra Virgin Olive, Coconut, Castor, Palm, Shea, Cocoa, Argan and Sweet Almond Oil)

More oils create a complex, "multi-dimensional" skin feel.

Olive Oil Content

Often uses a lower percentage of olive oil, or relies more heavily on lower-cost base oils

Extra virgin olive oil(represents 40% of our base oils)

A high olive oil content delivers a more premium, skin-comfort-focused formula

Butters

0% – 5% (often none at all)

High % Dual Butters (Shea & Cocoa)

Butters are expensive; they provide the "richer feel" standard soap lacks.

Luxury "Soft" Oils

0%

Argan, Sweet Almond and Castor Oil

These are high-cost oils that nourish the skin rather than just cleaning it

Palm Oil Usage

~33% (Bulk Filler)

Strategically Low % and responsibly sourced

We use Palm for stability, but rely on Cocoa Butter and Shea for creaminess.

Active Additives

None (Scent/Color only)

Hydrolyzed Silk & Kaolin Clay

These transform the bar from a "wash" into a "skincare treatment."

Honey Content

None

100% Raw Honey

Real honey is a natural humectant that draws moisture into the skin.

Vitamin E

None

Pure Vitamin E (Antioxidant)

Protects oils from oxidation and supports skin barrier repair.

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