Time-Tested Ingredients & Their Benefits
When you see ingredients like lye (sodium hydroxide) in our soap, don’t worry—this traditional component isn’t something to avoid, it’s the reason the bar is far more than just “soap.”
Lye: The Heart & Chemistry Behind Handcrafted Soap
A carefully balanced formula, not harsh residue. Lye is essential to saponify oils, turning oils and fats into soaps that cleanse gently—and after the process, there's none left in the bar. What remains? A skin-loving, nourishing soap.
A legacy of purity. People have been crafting lye soap for thousands of years—from ancient Babylon and Egypt’s earliest batches to the authentic Castile and Marseille bars beloved today.
Modern precision makes a difference. Today’s soap makers use accurate measurements, digital scales, and high-purity lye—meaning the gentle, effective soap of old is now even more skin-friendly.
Safe once saponified. Cosmetics experts confirm that while concentrated sodium hydroxide can be caustic, once it's fully reacted (as in our bars), it's safe—neutralized into the soap you’re using.
Why Stick with Time-Proven Ingredients in a Modern World?
It’s easy to assume newer is automatically better—but not always. Many modern cleansers rely on synthetic detergents and chemicals that can disrupt skin’s natural balance and cause irritation. Our bars, by contrast, rely on traditional, natural ingredients—and the land, not a lab—to treat your skin gently and consciously.
Our favorite soap ingredients
Lard
Why we love it: A traditional soapmaker’s secret for centuries, lard creates a hard, long-lasting bar with a creamy, moisturizing lather. It’s rich in natural fatty acids that nourish skin without stripping it.
Lye (Sodium Hydroxide)
Why it matters: Lye is the essential ingredient that transforms oils into soap through saponification. When done right, none remains in the final bar—just pure, gentle, cleansing soap.
Olive Oil
Benefits: Packed with antioxidants and vitamins A, D, and E, olive oil makes a soap that is gentle, conditioning, and hydrating, leaving skin soft and smooth.
Coconut Oil
Benefits: Creates rich lather and cleansing power while adding hardness to the bar. Coconut oil helps lift away dirt and oil without harshness.
Sunflower Oil
Benefits: A lightweight oil full of vitamin E and fatty acids, helping to lock in moisture and promote soft, healthy skin.
Powdered Cow’s Milk
Benefits: Milk soaps are legendary for their silky, creamy lather and skin-soothing properties. Full of natural lactic acid, milk gently exfoliates and hydrates, leaving skin feeling baby-soft.
Purple Brazilian Clay
Benefits: This natural mineral clay is rich in magnesium and helps detoxify and balance the skin, while adding a beautiful natural color to your soap.
Lavender Essential Oil
Benefits: Known for its calming aroma and skin-soothing properties, lavender helps relax the senses while supporting healthy skin.
Natural Green Bentonite Clay
Benefits: A gentle detoxifier, bentonite draws out impurities and excess oil, making it perfect for deep cleansing without stripping moisture.
Benzoin
Benefits: A natural resin historically used to condition skin and preserve freshness, it also adds a warm, vanilla-like scent.
Lemon Peel Powder
Benefits: A natural exfoliant that gently brightens and polishes the skin while adding a fresh, citrusy note.