Cold Process Soap

Body Bar

A true cold process soap for gentle, everyday cleansing.

$5.00

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Made without

Our Body Bar is real soap, made the slow way. We blend olive, coconut, shea, castor and avocado oils and let them saponify through the cold process method, then cure each bar for weeks so it becomes firm, mild and long lasting.

Because cold process soap keeps its naturally occurring glycerin, the lather feels creamy and your skin feels comfortable after rinsing, not tight. Pure essential oils give each batch a soft, natural scent.

Ingredients

Saponified olive oil, Saponified coconut oil, Saponified shea butter, Saponified castor oil, Saponified avocado oil, Essential oils.

How to use

Lather between wet hands or on a cloth, cleanse, and rinse. Keep the bar on a draining soap dish between uses so it stays firm and lasts longer.

Good to know

Handmade in small batches, so color and scent can vary slightly from batch to batch. Patch test any new product, and stop use if irritation occurs. For external use only.

Real soap, made the slow way

Most bars sold as soap in the grocery aisle are actually synthetic detergent bars. Our Body Bar is true soap. We combine plant oils and butters through the cold process method, then give each bar several weeks to rest and harden before it goes out the door. The result is a firm, mild bar that keeps its naturally occurring glycerin, so skin feels comfortable after rinsing instead of tight. If you are curious about the difference, our guide to cold process soap versus commercial beauty bars walks through it.

A closer look at the oils

Olive oil

Olive oil gives the bar its gentle, conditioning character and a soft, lotion like lather.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil brings big, fluffy bubbles and real cleansing power, balanced by the richer oils around it.

Shea butter

Shea butter adds creaminess and helps the bar feel nourishing on dry skin.

Castor and avocado oils

Castor oil helps stabilize the lather so it stays dense and creamy. Avocado oil rounds out the blend with a soft, cushioned feel.

Essential oils

A light touch of essential oils gives each batch a natural scent that fades gently after rinsing.

What we leave out, and why

Harsh sulfates: no SLS or SLES, the detergents behind that squeaky, stripped feeling.
Synthetic fragrance: no parfum that can hide dozens of undisclosed chemicals.
Preservatives and additives: no parabens, no triclosan, no synthetic dyes and no phthalates.

Who it is for

The Body Bar is an everyday soap for the whole household. It suits people who want a simple ingredient list they can actually read, and anyone moving away from liquid body wash in plastic bottles. If your skin is very reactive, try it on a small area first, since even natural essential oils can bother some people.

How to get the most from it

Lather between wet hands or on a washcloth, cleanse, and rinse. The single biggest factor in how long a bar lasts is how it dries. Keep it on a draining soap dish, out of the direct stream of the shower, and it will stay firm for weeks of daily use. Follow with a moisturizer if your skin runs dry, especially in winter.

Questions about Body Bar

Is cold process soap good for sensitive skin?

Many people with sensitive skin find cold process soap more comfortable than detergent bars because it keeps its natural glycerin and skips harsh sulfates and synthetic fragrance. Everyone's skin is different, though, and essential oils can bother some people. Patch test on a small area first, and talk with a dermatologist if you have a skin condition.

What is the difference between cold process soap and regular soap?

Cold process soap is made by combining oils with lye at low temperatures, then letting the bars rest for several weeks. The finished bar contains no lye, keeps its glycerin, and is true soap. Many mass market bars are synthetic detergent bars made with surfactants, fragrance and preservatives instead.

How do I make a bar of soap last longer?

Let it dry completely between uses. Store the bar on a draining soap dish away from standing water and out of the direct shower spray. Cutting a large bar in half and using one piece at a time also helps, since a smaller surface stays firmer.

Does handmade soap contain lye?

All true soap is made with lye, but no lye remains in a properly made bar. During saponification, lye reacts with the oils and turns them into soap and glycerin. That is why the ingredient list reads as saponified oils rather than listing lye on its own.

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