About Grandma's All Natural Soap
Handcrafted in small batches. Rooted in a century of family tradition. Made with love and real ingredients.
Our Story: From Tuscany to Brazil to Your Doorstep
Every bar of Grandma's soap carries a story that spans three continents and over a century of family tradition.
It begins with Santa Lucia, a farmer's daughter born in Tuscany, Italy in 1904. When she emigrated to Brazil in 1917, she brought with her the resourcefulness of her upbringing — learning to make soap and essential oils from scratch, using plants from her garden and techniques passed down through generations.
After years of making soap for her 13 children, Santa Lucia opened a small soap shop in São Paulo, Brazil, where she and her family crafted bars for 25 years. Those beloved recipes — handwritten, time-tested, and full of wisdom — were discovered in a box of family keepsakes during a Christmas visit to Brazil. We brought them home to North Carolina, and Grandma's All Natural Soap was born.
A Century of Soap Making: Our Family Timeline
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1904 | Santa Lucia born in Tuscany, Italy |
| 1917 | Emigrates to Brazil; begins making soap and essential oils from scratch |
| ~1940s | Opens a small soap shop in São Paulo; crafts bars with family for 25 years |
| 2019 | Original family recipes discovered; Grandma's All Natural Soap launches in North Carolina |
| Today | Small-batch handcrafted soaps shipped across the USA, honoring Santa Lucia's legacy |
What Goes Into Every Bar
We hand-stir, hand-cut, and hand-wrap every single bar. We even make our own wrappers. Our ingredients are sourced from around the world — chosen for their purity and skin benefits, never for cost-cutting.
| Ingredient | Source | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Greece (family farm) | Deep moisture, anti-inflammatory, gentle on sensitive skin |
| Organic Coconut Oil | USA / tropics | Rich lather, cleansing, antimicrobial |
| Castor Oil | USA | Boosts lather, conditions and softens skin |
| Avocado & Almond Oils | USA / Spain | Nourishing, rich in vitamins A, D & E |
| Kaolin & Cleansing Clays | Morocco / France | Draws out impurities, silky skin feel |
| Pure Essential Oils | Africa, France, Australia, Egypt | Natural fragrance, therapeutic properties |
| Local Honey & Milk | Local NC farms | Humectant, soothing, creamy lather |
| Botanicals & Flowers | Morocco / France / USA | Antioxidant, soothing, natural exfoliation |
What we NEVER use: synthetic fragrances • parabens • artificial dyes • sulfates • harmful preservatives • fillers
Our Promise to You
- ✅ 100% natural from start to finish — no shortcuts
- ✅ Small-batch handcrafted for quality control in every bar
- ✅ Long curing period — every bar is fully cured before it ships, so it's mild, hard, and long-lasting
- ✅ Hand-stirred, hand-cut, hand-wrapped — even our wrappers are handmade
- ✅ Globally sourced, locally loved — the best ingredients from around the world, made in North Carolina
What Our Customers Say
"I've been using Grandma's soap for over a year now, and my skin has completely transformed. No more dry patches, no more irritation. I tell everyone about it."
"The story behind this soap makes it even more special. You can feel the care that goes into every bar. My whole family has switched, and we won't go back to store-bought."
"I ordered the olive oil bar for my sensitive skin and it's been a game changer. No fragrance, no irritation — just clean, soft skin. Grandma knew what she was doing!"
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🧭 Handcrafted in North Carolina • 🌿 100% Natural Ingredients • 📦 Ships across the USA