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Hand crafted soap, made in small batches with quality ingredients, love, and a bit of fun.
Every ingredient in my soap has a reason for being. Some ingredients are for lather, others are for cleansing, and some are for exfoliation.
Oils & Butters
I use a variety of butters and oils. Each one brings a different property to the finished bar. Cocoa butter and shea butter are moisturizing, whereas coconut oil has cleansing and lathering properties. Olive oil is gentle and naturally antibacterial. Every combination of ingredients makes a different type of bar.
Fragrances and Essential Oils
All fragrances are purchased from reputable companies, and the manufacturer’s recommended safe usage range is always followed. We use both fragrance oils and essential oils, and sometimes both at the same time. Fragrance oils are synthetic, essential oils are distilled, and both have their place depending on the scent you want. Not all natural smelling things can be distilled, and not all synthetic fragrances are harsh.
Mica Colorants
All soap colorants I use are skin safe and approved for use in cosmetics. Mica is one of the most important mineral ingredients in cosmetics, used widely to add shimmer and sparkle. Some designs have more micas than others, and these soaps may produce a colored lather. This colorant should not stain your washcloth, shower, or your skin.
Hey, there’s lye in this soap!
Yes, there is lye (sodium hydroxide) in the soap making process. Soap is made by the chemical reaction of oils plus water and lye, and it’s called saponification. There is no lye left over after the saponification process has been completed because the ratio of oils and lye interact and produce soap. Saponification can take 24-48 hours, and once it’s done, the soap is safe for use. We cure the soap for 6-8 weeks so the remaining water can evaporate. The less water in a bar of soap, the longer it lasts. The cure time is a necessary step in the creation of soap.
Clay and Other Additives
In soap, clay is a natural and gentle exfoliant. Clay can add silkiness, creaminess, and slip to soaps, as well as their unique individual natural color. Additives like sugar for lather, salt for hardness, and silk fibers for a luxurious feel are added to our soaps for that extra bit of rich soapy goodness in each bar.
Why Use Handmade Soap?
The best part of handmade soap is that there are no detergents, stabilizers, synthetic agents, parabens, or phthalates added. Handmade soap may just feel better on your skin than something that is commercially produced in large quantities. The combination of oils, water, and lye produce glycerin, a humectant that attracts moisture from the air and draws moisture into the outer layer of your skin. Also, we think handmade soap looks way classier hanging out by your sink and in your shower than a commercially produced bar.