Is There Really Such a Thing as Chemical-Free Soap?
You'll see "chemical-free" on a lot of soap labels. Here's the truth: everything is made of chemicals, even water and shea butter! So no soap is truly chemical-free. What people usually mean is "free of harsh ingredients." That's a better question to ask.
Even Natural Soap Is Chemistry
All real soap is made by mixing oils or butters with lye. That's a chemical reaction. When it's done right, no lye is left in the finished bar. What's left is soap and natural glycerin.
What You Probably Want to Avoid
- Sulfates like SLS and SLES, which can dry out skin.
- Parabens, a kind of preservative some people prefer to skip.
- Phthalates, which can hide in some fragrances.
- Lots of fillers that don't do anything for your skin.
What We Put In
Every bar we make has shea butter, coconut milk and kaolin clay. Our soaps are sulfate-free, we don't use parabens, and our fragrance oils are phthalate-free. If you want essential oils only, look at our PURE collection.
How to Shop Smart
- Don't trust the front of the box. Read the ingredient list.
- Look for ingredients you recognize near the top.
- Ask the maker if you're not sure. We're always happy to answer.
Our Tip
Instead of looking for "chemical-free," look for "simple and gentle." That's what your skin really wants.
Try a simple, gentle bar like our Sea Salt Agave.
A little about us: I'm Gracie, a third-generation soap maker. My grandmother started our family's soap making, and I'm proud to carry it on. We're a small, faith-centered family business in Waddell, Arizona, and we make everything by hand in small batches.
