What is handcrafted soap? Mixing water, fat, and lye results in a solid composed of soap and glycerin through a process called saponification. In times gone by, lye was leached from wood ashes. It was an inexact process which sometimes resulted in soap that was mushy and harsh. Now lye is made in a standardized process, so we can get perfect soap every time. Once saponification is complete, there is NO lye present in the soap. You cannot make handcrafted soap without lye, if someone tells you their soap was not made with lye, then they are probably trying to sell you detergent!
What about other kinds of soap you can buy? Soap is an unusual product in that manufacturers are not required by the FDA to list ingredients, so it can be very difficult to know what you are putting on your body. Many "supermarket soaps" are not even soap at all, they are detergents made from synthetic chemicals. Those that are actually soap are often made with undisclosed ingredients and have their naturally-occurring glycerin removed, which results in soap that can be harsh and drying to your skin. So-called "Glycerin Soaps" are generally detergent "soaps" and chock full of chemicals. Read the labels (if you can find them!), ask questions, and you will be amazed at what is out there.What’s so special about our Soaps?
We are proud to list every thing that is in our soaps. We use only quality vegetable oils, distilled water, genuine essential oils, herbs, flowers, and spices. We use no artificial fragrances, and no artificial colors. We create in small batches to preserve the natural glycerin and to maintain strict quality control. We age our soaps for at least one month to be sure you will get a perfect bar. We also use a large percentage of Castor Oil in our soaps, which make them a superior multi-purpose soap, good for washing your face and body, and also excellent for use as a Shampoo. Handcrafted soap lasts, if you keep it dry between uses a bar should last you for weeks, and you can use up every scrap of our soaps, they will not crack or splinter at the end like detergent bars. Some of our customers swear by our unscented "Tiny Angel Castile" as a pre-treatment for laundry stains, just rub the bar onto the stain and wash as usual.What did people do before Shampoo & Conditioner? Or "Skin Care Regimens"?
They had handcrafted soaps they used on a daily basis, and that was all they needed! It’s no secret that the same big companies who make detergent soap and shampoos also make the lotions and conditioners you *need* to use afterwards. Hmm... We don’t make any claims about our soaps, except that they will get you clean and that they smell heavenly. But it seems like folks back then had the right idea. Many of our customers have told us that using handcrafted soap eliminates the need for lotions and hair care treatments. Some customers have told us that using handcrafted soap has improved their skin conditions, rashes, and other skin sensitivities, as well. Handmade soap can take the place many of the costly items you are buying now, saving you money and letting you live a more natural and chemical-free lifestyle.