What Makes Handmade Soap Worth It?

I get this question a lot: why pay $10 for a bar of soap when the store has a three-pack for less? It's a fair question. Here's my honest answer, from someone who has been making soap her whole life.

It Starts With What's Inside

Every bar we make has the same three good things in it: shea butter, coconut milk and kaolin clay.

• Shea butter helps your skin hold on to moisture, so you don't step out of the shower feeling tight and dry.
• Coconut milk makes the lather rich and creamy.
• Kaolin clay is a soft, gentle clay that gives the bar a silky feel and helps lift away dirt and oil.

Our soaps are also sulfate-free. Many store bars are really detergents, and that's why they can leave skin squeaky and dry.

It's Made By Hand, Slowly

We make our soap in small batches using the cold-process method. After we pour it, each bar has to cure for weeks before it's ready. You can't rush it. That time is what makes a bar harder and longer-lasting in your shower.

Our Signature soaps take even more work. Each 7 oz bar is hand-piped on top, one at a time. They take a lot of time to make, and they sell out every time we make them.

It Lasts If You Treat It Right

A handmade bar can last a long time. The trick is to keep it dry between uses. Use a soap dish that drains, and keep it out of the direct spray of the shower.

Our Tip

If you're new to handmade soap, start with one bar and pay attention to how your skin feels an hour after your shower. That's where you'll notice the difference.

Ready to try one? Our Manuka Honey & Oats bar is a great place to start, or browse all of our handmade soaps.

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.