How do I care for my soaps? TOP

Allow your soaps to dry between uses. Don't let them sit in a puddle of water in your shower or bath. We recommend you use a soap dish. If any soap is allowed to remain wet constantly it will quickly dissolve - so to get the maximum out of your soap let it drain well between each use.

Why is handmade soap better than commercial soap? TOP

Commercial soaps have harsh chemical additives. Many commercial soaps are not soaps at all, but detergents, which strip away natural oils from the skin.

Aren't soaps made with lye harsh and drying to the skin? TOP

No, because all the lye is used up in the process of making soap. The soap maker must precisely measure the oils and the lye so that when combined chemically (saponify) the combination of the two become soap. The actual soap is then cured for 3-4 weeks then pH tested to make sure the process is complete and that it will be gentle and mild to the skin.

Why is handmade soap more expensive than commercial soap? TOP

Commercially made soap is produced in large quantities and is manufactured by machines. Handmade soaps are made in small batches using the finest natural ingredients and are very labor intensive therefore cost more.

 
 
 

 

 

Do you have a physical storefront or shop? TOP

I do not have a shop at this time. Soap Potions products are only available through my secure online catalog.

What is glycerin? TOP

Glycerin is a by-product of soap making. In the process by which soap is made, the oils and lye not only create soap, they also create glycerin. Natural handmade soaps DO NOT remove this glycerin from the soap. Commercial soaps nearly always remove this glycerin, as it has tremendous commercial value. It is a component of lotions and many cosmetics. Glycerin, a humectant, attracts and retains moisture. If any glycerin is left on the skin after washing with a natural handmade soap, it will act as a moisturizer.

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