Sulfate-Free Soap: Why We Never Use Sulfates
Every soap we make is sulfate-free. People sometimes ask, "Then how does it lather?" Great question! Here's the simple answer.
What Are Sulfates?
Sulfates are strong detergents. The most common are sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES). They're used in many shampoos, body washes and even toothpaste to make big, foamy bubbles.
Why Some People Avoid Them
Sulfates are very good at removing oil. Sometimes too good. For some people, they can leave skin feeling tight, dry or itchy. People with sensitive or dry skin often feel better without them.
How Real Soap Lathers Without Sulfates
Real soap doesn't need sulfates at all. When oils and butters are mixed with lye, they turn into soap, and soap lathers on its own. In our bars, coconut milk helps make the lather rich and creamy.
What's in Our Soap Instead
Every bar we make has shea butter, coconut milk and kaolin clay. Shea butter helps skin hold on to moisture, and kaolin clay gives a silky feel.
Our Other Sulfate-Free Products
Will Lather Look Different?
Sulfate-free soap often has a creamier, softer lather instead of big, airy bubbles. That's normal, and it cleans just as well.
Our Tip
Use a washcloth or pouf for extra lather.
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.