The Nature of Beauty introduces Arghand Soaps

Always on the lookout for natural and beautiful beauty products that also make a positive impact on other people, The Nature of Beauty, LTD announces the launch of Arghand soaps. Made in Afghanistan by a co-op of farmers working with former NPR journalist Sarah Chayes, these soaps are the beginnings of a growing effort to stabilize the region from within. In 1995, after going to southern Afghanistan to report on the war, Chayes decided to remain in the country to help the people rebuild their community. She knew that the land was good for more than growing opium, and that Afghanistan would never free itself from instability unless it could find a new export. So she began working with a handful of brave men and women, taking advantage of the growing demand for natural products by growing almonds, apricots, pomegranates, and the precious blossoms of Rosa damascena, and turning them into gorgeous soaps and luxurious body oils. Perservering despite constant danger of being attacked (Afghans are assissinated regularly for trying to rebuild the nation through efforts such as these, and women are particularly at risk), as well as unreliable electricity and scarce resources, they have made tremendous progress.

With soothing aromas and a unique, marbled design, these soaps are the perfect housewarming gift, hostess gift, mother-in-law gift, or even the man who just bought his first condo. To learn more about the farmers' co-op that is risking everything to rebuild their homeland, go to http://www.arghand.org/. You can also read about Chayes' experience in Afghanistan in her book, The Punishment of Virtue: Inside Afghanistan After the Taliban.