Methylene Blue Sea Moss Tallow Soap Bar
The Alpinia Labs Blü Sea Moss Tallow Soap Bar is
a cold-process face and body soap bar formulated
with USP-grade methylene blue, Irish sea moss
(Chondrus Crispus), and grass-fed beef tallow.
Saponified olive oil base, coconut oil for lather,
and sodium lactate for bar hardness. No synthetic
fragrance. No parabens. No artificial colours
beyond the natural blue tint of methylene blue.
Handcrafted in Florida.
This is a topical soap product. It is not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent
any disease or medical condition.
THE FORMULA
This bar brings together three ingredients
rarely found together in a single cold-process
soap — USP-grade methylene blue, Irish sea moss,
and grass-fed beef tallow. Each ingredient is
included for a specific reason. Nothing
decorative. Nothing hidden.
USP-GRADE METHYLENE BLUE
The same purity specification as the Alpinia
blu capsule range — applied to a topical
soap formula. USP-grade means the methylene
blue in this bar meets the purity and quality
specifications of the United States
Pharmacopeia. Not cosmetic grade. Not
industrial grade. The cleanest specification
available — in a cold-process bar.
Methylene blue gives this soap its natural
blue colour. The blue tint is the ingredient.
No dye. No colourant. Just methylene blue
doing what methylene blue does.
SEA MOSS — CHONDRUS CRISPUS
Irish sea moss (Chondrus Crispus Extract)
is a natural algae rich in minerals including
iodine, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
It has a long history of use in skincare
for its naturally high mucilage content —
the gel-like substance that gives sea moss
its characteristic texture and its reputation
as a deeply hydrating botanical ingredient.
In a cold-process soap bar, sea moss
contributes mineral content and a naturally
smooth lather that feels different from
a standard olive oil soap.
GRASS-FED BEEF TALLOW
Tallow is rendered beef fat — one of the
oldest soap-making fats in history and
one of the most skin-compatible. Its fatty
acid profile closely mirrors the sebum
naturally produced by human skin —
predominantly oleic, palmitic, and
stearic acid — which is why it has
been used in skincare for centuries
before synthetic alternatives existed.
In a cold-process formula, tallow produces
a hard, long-lasting bar with a dense,
creamy lather that olive oil alone
cannot achieve.
THE COLD PROCESS METHOD
Cold-process soap making preserves the
natural glycerin produced during
saponification — the same glycerin
that commercial soap manufacturers
typically extract and sell separately,
leaving behind a harsher bar. Cold-process
bars retain this glycerin, which
contributes to the bar's skin-feel
compared to commercially manufactured
soap.
This bar is handcrafted in Florida
using the cold-process method.
FOR FACE AND BODY
Formulated for use on both face and body.
The tallow base and olive oil combine to
produce a bar that cleans effectively
without the stripping effect of SLS-based
soaps. Suitable for daily use.
To use on face: lather in hands first,
apply gently, rinse thoroughly. Do not
leave lather on skin for extended periods.
Avoid eye area.
THE NATURAL BLUE COLOUR
This bar will be visibly blue. The colour
comes entirely from the USP-grade methylene
blue in the formula — not from added dye
or colourant. The intensity of the blue
may vary slightly between batches as a
natural result of the cold-process method
and the concentration of methylene blue.
Methylene blue can temporarily tint skin
slightly blue on first use — this fades
quickly with rinsing. This is normal and
expected with any methylene blue topical
product.
FULL INGREDIENTS (INCI)
Saponified Olive Oil (Olea Europaea
Fruit Oil), Saponified Coconut Oil
(Cocos Nucifera Oil), Beef Tallow
(Bos Taurus), Sustainable Palm Oil
(Elaeis Guineensis Oil), Sea Moss
(Chondrus Crispus Extract), USP
Methylene Blue (Methylene Blue),
Sodium Lactate
No synthetic fragrance · No parabens ·
No phthalates · No artificial colours
(blue tint is naturally from methylene blue)
HOW TO USE
Lather the bar in wet hands or on a
washcloth. Apply to face or body.
Rinse thoroughly. For best results
use daily. Store on a dry soap dish
between uses — do not leave sitting
in water.
Note: This bar may leave a faint
blue tint on white flannels or
washcloths. This is normal and will
wash out. Keep away from surfaces
that may stain.
HANDCRAFTED IN FLORIDA
Every bar is handcrafted in Cape Coral,
Florida. Not mass-produced. Not
outsourced. Made in the USA.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This is a topical soap product. It is
not intended to diagnose, treat, cure,
or prevent any disease or medical
condition. The information provided
is for informational purposes only
and does not constitute medical advice.
Keep out of reach of children. Avoid
contact with eyes. Discontinue use
if irritation occurs.
Manufactured by Alpinia Labs ·
Cape Coral, FL 33909 ·
alpinialabs.com