Why Handcrafted Soap?
Why All Natural Handcrafted Soap?
Why you may ask, should I buy handmade soap when I can get more soap for less money at the grocery store?
Generally, the commercial soaps carried at most chain stores, etc. are full of chemical additives, additives that not only dry out your skin but can lead to rashes and other irritations. This is not only because of the synthetic additives in the soap but also because most soap companies take the glycerin out of their soap.

Handmade Soap is soap in its true, pure form. It gently cleanses away excess oils and bacteria, but doesn't strip your skin of its natural oils.
IF the commercial soap company does put in some natural ingredients along with its synthetic ones, they do so in such small quantities as for it to be inconspicuous in the soap. Its main purpose is to catch the eye of the consumer and give them the illusion that this soap is more natural. f you read the ingredient labels though, the soap is still primarily made with synthetic ingredients.
Handmade soap is a cleanser made with simple ingredients that are good for your skin. In the handcrafted soap making process, oils and fats are combined with lye to produce soap and glycerin. Some people may question the use of lye in handmade soap. The fact is that all soap is made with lye. What needs to be made clear is that once the process of saponification is complete, the lye and oil molecules have combined and chemically changed into soap and glycerin.

Lye must be used to make the soap, but there should never be any remaining lye in the final bar to hurt the skin. Saponification is the chemical reaction created by combining these oils or fats with lye and water.
Soap is made by adding water, oil and butters together, along with something to form them into soap (an alkali). That ingredient is Sodium Hydroxide which is lye. For liquid soaps, it is Potassium Hydroxide. The chemical reaction is called saponification. The soap maker must calculate the correct amount of lye for the specific oils used in each recipe. If too much lye is used, the bar may be hard and crumbly. If too little, the bar becomes soft and will become rancid faster, due to the natural oils & butters that are used in handmade soap.
Saponification is a chemical reaction that takes place when oil is mixed with an alkali solution, such as sodium hydroxide (lye), water & oils or butters. In other words, the oil and lye combine to make soap. When the proper amounts are used at the proper temperatures, all of the lye and oil are consumed by the reaction and only the soap remains
The resulting reaction creates soap and glycerin. Soap cleanses the skin while glycerin moisturizes it. Many of our handmade soaps also contain butters and other oils to increase the moisturizing effect of the soap and herbs and other natural items for an exfoliate.
Glycerin is naturally produced during the soap making process. In fact, pound for pound, glycerin costs more than soap, which is why most soap companies remove the glycerin from the soap and sell it to manufacturers of lotion. We do not remove the glycerin from our handcrafted soap, so when you purchase soap made by us, it contains all of the naturally occurring glycerin.

Usage and Storage
Since handcrafted soap has no synthetic chemical preservatives but has natural preservatives such as , grape seed oil extract or Vitamin E, your bar of handcrafted soap needs more care and diligence to insure a long life. Handcrafted soap is best stored out of water so that it air dries. Rest your soap on a draining soap dish or stand it on its side, out of the spray range of the shower head. If left in water, handcrafted soap tends to dissolve due to the soap and glycerin molecules that wash clean with water.
Porch.com Article - Advice Soap Making.
Reviews from our Etsy shop
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Lorenzo RGreat natural quality. Excellent Seller, with fast secure shipping. Thank you.Great natural quality. Excellent Seller, with fast secure shipping. Thank you. HideReviewed ProductSea Kelp and Moss Natural Soap with Chamomile Herb and O...Posted on
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Bonnie LLove how makes my skin feel and the scent is light.Love how makes my skin feel and the scent is light. HideReviewed ProductGreek Olive Oil Soap with Mediterranean Sea Salt Natural...Posted on
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Julia SGreat bar of soap! I just it had more coffee grounds for better exfoliation.Great bar of soap! I just it had more coffee grounds for better exfoliation. HideReviewed Product100% Hawaiian Kona Coffee and Hawaiian Coconut Milk SoapPosted on
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AmLovely . . . .Lovely . . . . HideReviewed ProductOrganic Greek Olive Oil Natural Handcrafted (Face and Bo...Posted on
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Sharon WThis was my second order and i cant express enough this soap rocks!!!! will continue to order from this seller and love supporti... Read MoreThis was my second order and i cant express enough this soap rocks!!!! will continue to order from this seller and love supporting small businesses HideReviewed ProductBrazilian Rainforest Oils Bar Soap with Acai Berry Butt...Posted on
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Sharon WThis was my second order and i cant express enough this soap rocks!!!! will continue to order from this seller and love supporti... Read MoreThis was my second order and i cant express enough this soap rocks!!!! will continue to order from this seller and love supporting small businesses HideReviewed ProductGreek Olive Oil Soap with Mediterranean Sea Salt Natural...Posted on
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Sharon WThis was my second order and i cant express enough this soap rocks!!!! will continue to order from this seller and love supporti... Read MoreThis was my second order and i cant express enough this soap rocks!!!! will continue to order from this seller and love supporting small businesses HideReviewed ProductHandmade Soap Volcanic Ash Patchouli and Cocoa Butter 10...Posted on
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Sharon WMy second order, love these soaps and also all natural no chemicals !! Will continue to purchase from seller.My second order, love these soaps and also all natural no chemicals !! Will continue to purchase from seller. HideReviewed ProductAged Limited Edition Organic Extra Virgin Greek Oil Pepp...Posted on
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Sharon Wwhat an amazing soap, all natural and what i been looking for and also supporting a family owed companywhat an amazing soap, all natural and what i been looking for and also supporting a family owed company HideReviewed Product100% Natural Dead Sea Mud Handcrafted Soap Aged 1 Year W...Posted on
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Sharon Wwhat an amazing soap, all natural and what i been looking for and also supporting a family owed companywhat an amazing soap, all natural and what i been looking for and also supporting a family owed company HideReviewed ProductOrganic Greek Olive Oil Natural Handcrafted (Face and Bo...Posted on
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Sharon WThis is amazing soap, all natural and exactly what i was looking for and also supporting small family owned companyThis is amazing soap, all natural and exactly what i was looking for and also supporting small family owned company HideReviewed ProductHandmade Soap Volcanic Ash Patchouli and Cocoa Butter 10...Posted on
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Laurie JItem arrived on time, and as described.Item arrived on time, and as described. HideReviewed ProductOrganic Greek Olive Oil Natural Handcrafted (Face and Bo...Posted on
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Alejandro VTruly great stuff I don't come across a lot of dead sea so would highly recommend. Thanks again. Shipped fast and safe great gre... Read MoreTruly great stuff I don't come across a lot of dead sea so would highly recommend. Thanks again. Shipped fast and safe great great great customer service. Thank you so much. HideReviewed ProductDead Sea Mud Soap Black Mud From Israel With Anise and...Posted on
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Emily PNice yummy soap, smells great.Nice yummy soap, smells great. HideReviewed ProductPosted on
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Sasha RWonder experience dealing with Natral Handcrafted Soap Co. seller was communicative and cooperative & I will be a loyal customer... Read MoreWonder experience dealing with Natral Handcrafted Soap Co. seller was communicative and cooperative & I will be a loyal customer moving forward. HideReviewed Product100% Hawaiian Kona Coffee and Hawaiian Coconut Milk SoapPosted on