FAQs

How is your soap made?

Our handcrafted soaps are made with the old fashioned cold process method. This means that we achieve saponification simply by mixing oils (we use all plant-based oils) with a sodium hydroxide (lye) solution. Depending on the variety, we then add essential oils, herbs, botanicals, and mineral-rich clays. Our original recipes are carefully crafted to yield hard, bubbly bars of beautiful, natural soap.

Why do you use lye?

We get asked this question often…and the truth is that there is no such thing as soap made without lye! And while lye on its own is a caustic substance, once it has done its job in the soap making process, there is not a trace of it left in our finished product. Just gentle, cleansing soap!

Are your soaps organic, vegan, gmo-free?

We use 100% natural, sustainably sourced and gmo-free ingredients in our products. Many of the oils (such as coconut oil, castor oil, and rice bran oil, etc) and the herbs and botanicals (such as lavender, calendula, sage, turmeric, etc.) that we use are certified organic. Most of our soaps are 100% plant-based but we do make some that contain local goat milk, honey and beeswax. We never use animal fats. 

Do you use palm oil?

No, we choose to formulate our recipes palm free. 

Are your products really “all natural”?

While there is no officially recognized definition of "natural" in the world of skincare, we believe our products are as natural as you can get! You will not find synthetic ingredients in our products. This includes synthetic fragrances, dyes, and preservatives. Because there are no regulations on the use of the word “natural”, it is hard to know what you are buying sometimes. We encourage label reading and promise to be fully transparent in all of our labeling.

Where is your soap made?

All of our products, including our natural soaps, are made in small batches at our soap barn in Shaftsbury, Vermont. We use as many Made in the USA suppliers as possible and are proud to be a Made in VT brand.