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Restore your skin through the power of oriental herbs

About Yuan Skincare & Soap 阿原肥皂

Clean, natural, herbs-based luxury. Yuan Skincare & Soap 阿原肥皂 offers a wide range of all-natural handmade soaps, haircare products, and award-winning skincare products, crafted using natural and eco-friendly ingredients to restore your skin and hair through the power of oriental herbs.

All Yuan products contain no artificial chemicals.
All Yuan products contain no artificial chemicals and steroids.

Made of 100% natural herbs grown in the scenic Yangmingshan National Park, Taiwan, each of our soap is handmade through 18 steps of natural soap-making process, and condensed for 60 days to preserve the benefits and healing properties of the medicinal herbs.

Farmers at Yuan Farm in Taiwan
Farmers working at Yuan Farm in Taiwan
Yuan Farm in Taiwan
Yuan Farm in Taiwan
Yuan Cold Process vs Hot Process
Yuan Cold Process vs Hot Process

Our handcrafted soaps are prepared using the Cold Process Method, which allows them to last longer than most commercial soaps on the market.

Our soaps contain a high concentration of herbs like Mugwort which effectively relieves itch from eczema, acne and other inflammatory skin conditions. We keep the original scents to retain the full effect of the infused herb essences.

Our Hero Products

    1. MUGWORT CLASSIC COLLECTION: 

Mugwort: Eczema Saviour
Mugwort: Eczema Saviour

ABOUT THE MUGWORT HERB:

Mugwort Herb
Mugwort 艾草

“In Korea, mugwort is regarded as a healing herb for its antibacterial, anti-fungal, and skin-protective properties.” Source: https://www.allure.com/story/mugwort-benefits-korean-skin-care-ingredient

Mugwort efficiently treats dry, irritated skin due to its calming, anti-inflammatory characteristics. Dermatologist Rachel Nazarian of New York City believes it’s even effective for skin diseases including eczema (or atopic dermatitis) and psoriasis.

MORE BENEFITS OF MUGWORT IN SKINCARE & HAIR CARE:

    • Relieves skin issues like eczema, acne, itch and body odour
    • Contains a soothing, natural scent that relaxes the mind
    • Suitable for eczema-prone and sensitive skin & scalp

WHY YOU SHOULD TRY YUAN MUGWORT CLASSIC COLLECTION:

2. ALPINIA SPECIOSA COLLECTION:

 
Alpinia is suitable for dry and mature skin.
Alpinia is suitable for dry and mature skin.

ABOUT THE ALPINIA HERB:

yuan-alpinia-soap
Alpinia Speciosa 月桃

Alpinia enhances the skin structure by encouraging the synthesis of collagen with hydrofluoric acid which is effective in retaining moisture and results in firmer and more youthful skin. Suitable for mature skin, especially women undergoing menopause.

MORE BENEFITS OF ALPINIA IN SKINCARE & HAIR CARE:

    • Improves skin elasticity & strengthens damaged hair 
    • Boosts skin hydration by retaining skin moisture
    • Contains anti-aging properties

Awards & Certifications

Yuan Skincare & Soap is officially certified by Amazon as Climate Pledge Friendly.
Yuan Skincare & Soap is officially certified by Amazon as Climate Pledge Friendly.

Climate Pledge Friendly recognizes products with improvements in at least one aspect of sustainability. The Climate Pledge Friendly initiative is part of Amazon’s commitment to preserving the natural world.

Yuan Skincare & Soap is also certified by Amazon as Compact by Design.
Yuan Skincare & Soap is also certified by Amazon as Compact by Design.

Compact by Design is a new sustainability certification created by Amazon to identify products that, while they may not always look very different, have a more efficient design.

Yuan Mugwort Body Wash - The Best Body Wash Award by Her World Beauty Award 2022
Yuan Mugwort Body Wash – The Best Body Wash Award by Her World Beauty Award 2022

Yuan Skincare & Soap’s very own Mugwort Classic Body Wash was awarded Best Body Wash for the Her World Beauty Awards 2022: Best Beauty Products. Read more on our blog..