Thoroughly cleanse your skin without stripping it of moisture with Ortigia’s Single Olive Oil Soap, a gentle bar formulated to help reduce skin damage and support healing. Each soap is enriched with natural olive oil and scented with botanicals native to Sicily, reflecting the island’s rich aromatic landscape. Choose from five evocative scents: Aragona: a sweet, powdery almond fragrance. Fico d'India: fresh fig and cedar inspired by Sicily’s iconic cactus plants. Florio: a clean, breezy blend of Sicilian spring flowers. Bergamot: distinctly green and strong, derived from the crushed leaves and zest of the bergamot orange tree (Citrus Aurantium Amara Bergamia). Curious about bergamot? Read our ingredient guide → WHY IT'S SPECIAL Olive oil base: nourishes and protects while cleansing. Natural Sicilian botanicals: authentic fragrances that capture the essence of the Mediterranean. Gentle formula: paraben-free, cruelty-free, and suitable for all skin types. DETAILS Size: 1.4 oz Paraben-free and not tested on animals Made with natural perfume and botanical ingredients Available in five distinctive scents Ideal for daily use on hands and body THE BRAND Founded in Sicily in 2006, Ortigia is the creation of Sue Townsend, founder of Crabtree & Evelyn, reimagined with a distinctly Italian sensibility. Working with small family-run companies that specialize in traditional methods, Ortigia crafts soaps, perfumes, and bath products using natural ingredients found exclusively in Sicily. Each piece captures the island’s vivid colors, rich aromas, and artisanal heritage, turning everyday rituals into moments of Mediterranean luxury.