100% natural handmade soap is made with oils of olive, coconut, shea butter and rice bran. It contains activated charcoal for exfoliation. This soap is ideal for people who have medium to oily skin. Anise essential oil is known for its antiseptic, antioxidant and anti-wrinkling properties. It also removes and masks strong odors and the charcoal in the soap helps to absorb odor and impurities from the skin as well