From the tea fields of Java we purchase green tea (Camellia Sinesis) that we use to render our green tea oil. We then mill the tea leaves to a fine powder, add a proper ratio of the ground green tea leaf to coconut oil, and heat the mixture until it is completely saturated. Then we strain the oil for remaining larger, abrasive particles, resulting in a smooth, creamy oil. This rich, green oil we add to the soap mixture at the end of the process as a "superfatting" agent. Superfatting is a process soapmakers use to ensure a softer, smoother, creamier, more emollient-rich bar of soap. In actuality, superfatting leaves some of the oils un-saponified (un-SOAP-afied) resulting in a moisturize-rich bar of soap while still maintaining the amazing cleansing properties of coconut oil. Green tea is becoming ever so popular for its amazing antioxidant properties for the skin and body. Anti-oxidants aid in preserving a more youthful appearance by hindering your body's natural oxidation process of aging. Chlorophyll (Chlorophyll) A dark green colored oil made from Alfalfa grass, is the most densely concentrated chlorophyll containing land plant on earth. Chlorophyll being rich in many vitamins and minerals works to nourish tired, exposed skin. Chlorophyll's strongest attribute is its ability to accelerate the formation of granulation tissue that forms the base for new tissue growth. Honey (also added at the end of the soap-making process in order to maintain all of the honey's botanical properties) lays down a clear, protective film that helps skin maintain moisture. It hydrates and soothes the skin and is thought to be slightly antiseptic and bacteriostatic. It is used as an emollient in soap. Aniseed essential oil (Illicium verum) is a warm smelling oil that draws water from the body, stimulates local circulation, and contains estrogen-like phytohormones. It has a tautening effect on the skin, strengthens the muscle tone, and increases the elasticity of the connective tissue and skin. An excellent treatment for mature skin, wrinkles, furrows, weakness of the connective tissue and cellulite.