My Soap Making Process:
Every batch of our soap is brewed by hand (by me!) in the time honored “Kettle Method”. This means big pots, wooden spoons and lots of arm muscles!
There is much preparation all leading to the thrilling moment when I pour the temperature perfect lye or ‘sodium hydroxide’, into the hot oils melted in my kettle and watch as the magic begins! Immediately, the hand stirring phase (with the handed down Frankie spoon!) gets under way. I stir and stir, thinking peaceful wishes, expansive thoughts, and simple prayers for the friends and strangers who will find sudsy enjoyment in the bars to come! Something specific for each batch!

Around 12 minutes, when the mixture begins to “trace”, time becomes of the essence. Precise action is required so the soap doesn’t cool prematurely! With one last stir, I add crushed botanicals and put the soap “to bed” - pour the creamy liquid into molds to be kept cozy under layers of warm woolen blankets (for 20 hours) to allow the soap to continue the process on its own.

Next the lids come off! I gently remove the firm soap and place it on my curing shelves where it spends another 24 hours in the open air.

And at long last – I hand cut the blocks of soap into fresh fragrant bars with my custom wooden soap cutter and trim them to perfection!
I’m always tempted to grab a few bars and jump into a bath right there and then! Of course it’s best to wait a couple of weeks to let retained water evaporate out of the bar, but … sometimes a girl can’t help herself!

Why Handmade?
Hand made soap retains precious vegetable “glycerin” - a natural humectant which attracts moisture to your skin. Did you know that glycerin is removed by commercial soap manufacturers for use in their more profitable products like lotions and resold to the consumer to combat the effects of drying soap? Not with hand made! Your skin will be naturally soft and nourished.

My hand made soap is created with fully disclosed, simple, healthy ingredients. Only the best, made with love!

No animal fats ~
No synthetic detergents ~
No chemical hardeners ~
No artificial preservatives ~

Hand made soaps soothe the soul.

*Do you know the largest organ in your body? That’s right, your skin! Created to breath, regulate temperature, generate new cells, protect your insides, and allow for a sense of touch, your skin is a miracle. Treat yourself with care!