{just look at those soft hands}
What is handmade soap?
Handmade soap is a cleaning agent created by combining oils, water, and lye. Oils attract the dirt which can then be easily washed away.
How do we make our soaps?
All of our soaps are made with natural ingredients, one batch at a time. Using the hot process method, the water and lye are mixed with the oils and cooked to saponification. The mixture is then poured into the mold and let to cure overnight. After 24 hours, we cut each of the bars by hand and let them dry for about a week. Then they are packaged and sent off to local stores. This summer we plan to learn how to make all the soap outside over an open fire, in preparation for off~grid living!!
What about lye?
ALL soap is made from lye. Lye by itself is very dangerous {so we wear lots of safety gear} but when it's saponified all of the lye magically disappears and makes an organically natural bar of soap!
Why buy handmade soap?
*ALL the ingredients can be found at your local coop and are of sustainable resources!
*We add no preservatives or petroleum based products
*All of the glycerine is retained for maximum moisture {Commercial producers remove it and sell it to cosmetic and food companies. Then they replace the glycerine with a synthetic version which is drying and irritating to the skin}
*Our packaging is made from recycled materials.
For the next week, we're offering a Buy 2 Get One Free Deal on any of our new soaps {while supplies last}!
Those sound sublime! I'm off to check them out. (:
ReplyDeleteEr.. They aren't on your Etsy shop?
ReplyDeleteI have a local lady here that I support by buying her handmade soaps. I have always had really sensitive skin and I itched all the time, so much so that I would bleed because I was scratching so much. However, now that I use handmade soaps I never have that problem.
ReplyDeleteI love that you're offering this to more people and I urge them to just give it a try. It's astounding how much better you feel when you take such good care of your skin!
Good luck with this new product! =]
LeeAnn
They look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOrdering three bars now! So excited! (:
ReplyDelete@Melissa Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I can't wait for you to try them:)
ReplyDelete@ LeeAnn and PrettyDreamer Thanks for your support:)
Oh, the boxes look great and congratulations on your new venture.
ReplyDeleteWarm wishes,
Tonya