FAQ’S

What is cold process soap?

Cold process soap is created by mixing oils, fats and/or butters with water and lye. Mixing lye with oils causes a chemical reaction called saponification ( the process in which oils become soap).

Is there lye in my soap?

No. The lye in the soap neutralizes during the curing process so there is no lye left in the finished product.

Why is the lye in soap?

Soap cannot be made without lye. It's a necessary ingredient in order to saponify the oils.

What is curing?

Curing is the process in which the soap is cut into bars and allowed to sit in a place without humidity and that has free air flow. The average curing time is 4-6 weeks but can be longer depending on personal preference and the recipe used. This is to allow bars to harden, lose excess moisture, and to become milder on the skin. The longer the bar cures the gentler, richer, and creamier the lather becomes.

How should I store my soap?

For a longer lasting bar store your soap in a dish that drains or any dry place.

 

How long will it take before I see results?

Results vary based on skin type, consistency of product use and duration of use. It can take anywere from a few days to a few months to see a change depending on these factors.

Do your Body Butters melt in trasnit?

Because our Butters are made with Shea Butter, they are succeptable to melting at just 90˚F. Unfortunatly there is no way to avoid this but, if your butter does arrive melted it is NOT ruined. The quality has not changed, just the consistency. To fix, just place the melted butter in the freezer (not refridgerator) until it has returned to a firm yet pliable consistency.

Do you ship internationally?

Currently not at this time but hope to in the near future.