Is Handmade Soap Worth the Cost?

Handmade soap costs more than a pack of store-bought bars. I understand why people wonder if it's worth it. Here's an honest look at what you're paying for.

Better Ingredients

Every bar we make has shea butter, coconut milk and kaolin clay. Good ingredients cost more than the detergents and fillers in many store bars.

Time

We make our soap by hand, in small batches. After we pour it, each bar cures for weeks before it's ready. That takes time and space.

Skill

Soap making is a craft. I'm the third generation in my family to do it, and it's taken years to learn. Our Signature soaps are hand-piped on top, one bar at a time.

How It Lasts

A well-cured bar, kept on a dish that drains, lasts a long time. Our everyday bars are about 5 oz, and our Signature bars are about 7 oz. When you compare by size, the gap gets smaller.

How It Feels

This is the part you can't see on a price tag. If a store bar leaves your skin tight and itchy, and you spend money on lotion to fix it, a gentler soap may actually save you money.

So Is It Worth It?

For our customers who come back again and again, yes. But the best way to know is to try one bar and see how your skin feels.

Our Tip

Make one bar last: keep it dry between uses and out of the shower spray. Read more in How to Store Handmade Soap.

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.