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INTERVIEW WITH: A. J. Abbley (Owner of The Gourmet Soap Chef)

by Merchants.com   (Aug. 2011)

Why did you start your business?

In 2004, I started researching "soap" because I felt my skin was not being properly nourished using commercial soap bars. Since that time, I have become somewhat of an "expert" on clean skin, because skin is on duty protecting the body every minute of the day. Skin is also our first line of defense against infections and attacks on well being.

In order to help the skin stay nourished, soft and supple, it really has to be taken care of (this rule applies to males and females alike). I've discovered, in order to prevent "wrinkles" from controlling skin now and in the future, soap should at least contain olive oil or aloe vera. These two ingredients help control skin cancer (from sun bathing). The aloe vera will heal the skin and the olive oil will help moisturize and nourish the skin. So, since skin covers the body from head to toe to help the body control the defense system against germs, I wanted my skin to be really clean. If skin is clean…the body will be healthy.

During my research, I discovered some commercial soap companies are putting fats, chemicals, hardeners and the like in their moisturizing bars. The FDA won't even let these companies call their bars "soap"...they are called moisturizing bars. Well, I didn't want those chemicals on my skin. So, I opened The Gourmet Soap Chef, and decided to give people custom soap bars that are pure and organic in nature. My company soap bases are made with vegetable oils and contain no animal by products, hardeners, detergents or filler such as wax or alcohol. In addition, all of my company soap bars are CUSTOM made to order, and no two bars are alike. Small imperfections in my soap bars are not flaws, but bring out the handcrafted quality of custom made soap. I also use 100% pure essential oils for constant aroma...as well as FDA cosmetic approved fragrance oils in today's popular aromas.

The Gourmet Soap Chef offers "gourmet decadence"...and if you...
 "Enjoy the Decadence...your skin will thank you!! "

What makes you different than other similar businesses in your community?

Each year, The Gourmet Soap Chef offers our Artistic Nutcracker soap bars to Ballet Companies to sell as a fundraising item during their Nutcracker ballet performances. During the Christmas holidays, the Nutcracker is presented across the United States by Ballet Companies. We offer our "Nutcracker" soap bars "at cost" to ballet companies, so they can raise money for their organization. Being a past President and Past Assistant Governor of  Rotary International, I sincerely believe in "Service Above Self".

What do you like most about your community?

Ashburn Farm is a very progressive community. I've only lived in this community approximately 3 years, but the infrastructure has more than doubled since my arrival. New shopping malls and theaters have opened two-fold in this area. I also enjoy being so close to Dulles Airport, and I'm approximately 30 minutes from Washington DC. It's a wonderful community to create a brand, and establish a new business in these hard economic times. (end)

Owner: A. J. Abbley

7 years in operation!

Father's Day beauty for him

Feather Article: written by Melissa Gray- on The Gourmet Soap Chef Products
National Beauty Editor for the Examiner Newspaper--Examiner.com

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Every year you try to figure out what to get your father for Father’s Day. Tired of giving him ties?  Is cologne getting boring? This year, try something different. Get him something good for his skin. The Gourmet Soap Chef ™ has a manly assortment of soaps that your father will enjoy and most definitely use.
The Gourmet Soap Chef’s™ soaps not only come in fabulous scents, but they contain things good for dad’s skin. With ingredients like mango butter and cocoa butter, your dad will be softening and conditioning his skin without even knowing it.

Products to try:
Massage bar – This soap with massaging nubs is a great way to relieve tension and sore muscles.  It comes in bold scents like: Fierce-4-Men, Intuition, Jacob’s Desire and Oatmeal, Milk & Honey.

Sports Themed Soaps – With a full selection of sport inspired soaps, there is sure to be one that your dad enjoys. These masculine scents come in the shape of his favorite sport: football, golf, basketball and golf. They may look like fun, but they also contain essential moisturizing ingredients.
So this year, get dad something you know he will use and enjoy!  Add a couple of washcloths, loofahs and The Gourmet Soap Chef soaps and you have a great bath basket.  All soaps from The Gourmet Soap Chef™ come in a stylish keepsake box that can be used again and again. This year buck the trend and visit The Gourmet Soap Chef™.


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Are you taking care of your feet?

It may not be the first thing you think of each day, but taking care of your feet is important, whether you’re a man, woman, young, old, or a dancer.

Do you actually check your feet on a regular basis? Do you have cuts, bunions or blisters? Maybe an ingrown toenail? And if you have diabetes, checking your feet on a “regular basis” should be defined as every day.

Here are some tips for good foot health:
*Wear shoes that fit (especially if you‘re a woman). Also, as you get older, your shoe size will change, so measure before you buy (especially if you wear pointed toe high heel shoes).

*Keep your feet clean. Dirty feet can lead to additional health problems.

*Use creams or lotions to combat dry scaley skin on your feet.

*See your Doctor if you have a corn or other problems.

*Clip your toe nails to prevent ingrown nails.

*If your feet are swollen (it could be the sign of another health problem) see your Doctor.

And…most importantly..use foot care soap from The Gourmet Soap Chef. We list our soap as “dancer foot soap“, but we know if  it’s good enough for a dancer, it’s certainly good enough for your feet. We custom handcraft 4 types of soap bars to soothe tired feet:
(1) sugar scrub soap bars to remove and exfoliate dead skin.
(2) massage soap bars to relax the muscles in your feet. (with or without loofah scrub)
(3) olive oil bars to moisturize your feet. 
(4) peppermint soap bars to keep down odor.

Visit us at http://www.gourmetsoapchef.com/
…Enjoy the decadence…your skin (and feet) will thank you!!

Ballet Foot Soap for hard working Feet...

Attention ALL:
Ballet Dancers (professional and pre-professional) Students, Artistic Directors, Studio Owners, Ballet Mistress, Choreographers

As a dancer, it’s never to early to take serious care of your feet. Seventy five percent of all dancers will experience foot problems during their training and career. The foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and numerous tendons.

One way to avoid all of the common foot problems that most dancers experience is to train the dancer to take care of their feet now…to ensure a longer dance career in the future.

Every dancer should be massaging their feet daily, and using a soap bar that is designed specifically for their feet. The Gourmet Soap Chef has designed foot soap bars specifically for ballet dancers. Four primary essential oils that all dancers should use in their soap is peppermint, olive oil, lemon and eucalyptus.
Why?…because peppermint has antibacterial properties that will keep foot odor under control. Olive oil is another important property for your feet because olive oil moisturizes rough dry skin. Lemon essential oil is an astringent, and keeps bacteria under control especially in toe shoes and male ballet dance shoes. Eucalyptus essential oil is great because it boasts anti-inflammatory and analgesic qualities as a topically applied liniment ingredient.

Using the above essential oil soaps will definitely help your foot problems, and totally eliminate bacteria and athletics foot problems. The Gourmet Soap Chef offers 4 types of foot soap bars for the dancer, or anyone that is experiencing foot problems.

1). Sugar foot scrub--This foot sugar scrub will remove dead skin cells from the top of your foot and make your skin feel invigorated & soft.--Essential Oils used: Peppermint & Eucalyptus--$6.00 (2 bars per set).


2) Foot Massage Bar foot soap--Olive oil is one of the best skin moisturizers to soothe dry cracked feet. Dancers can order with or without the attached loufah scrub.--Essential oil used: Lemon essential oil--
$6.00 (2 bars per set)

3) Peppermint foot soap--Peppermint works as an antiseptic skin cleanser and is often used to relieve itching and scratching. Peppermint will also help eliminate foot odor. --$6.00 (2 bar set)

4) Olive Oil Foot Soap--Pure olive oil is the best way to moisturize your feet. When blended with aloe vera, the combination is a winner. This bar will give you healing as well as moisturizing. Aloe vera to heal your foot problems, and olive oil to soften dry skin.--$6.00 (2 bars per set)

You can buy these soaps in our store at http://www.gourmetsoapchef.com/
Foot Care now…will help alleviate foot problems in the future!

Lavender essential oil

"Women of ancient Africa had access to many natural botanical ingredients that are widely used today in skin care products. They knew the secrets of those ingredients. Egyptians more than any other culture, devoted themselves to beauty and its preservation; so much so, that they buried their natural skin care remedies and tools with the dead. They used natural oils such as sweet almond, baobab, marula and moringa. They also used botanical ingredients such as aloe, frankincense, myrrh, rose oil, honey etc. Being endowed with natural emollients like cocoa butter and avocado oil, they used these ingredients extensively in their beauty regiments".

Therefore, since these ingredients are ancient (and they worked), why shoudn't we use them? The Gourmet Soap Chef custom designs soap, that "only" uses ancient essential oils and fragrances. Our lavender soap bars are highly sought after because lavender has healing health properties that soothe the skin.

The health benefits of lavender oil for the skin can be attributed to its antiseptic and antifungal properties. It is used to treat various skin disorders such as acne, wrinkles, psoriasis, and other inflammations. It heals wounds, cuts, burns, and sunburns rapidly as it aids in the formation of scar tissues. Lavender oil is added to chamomile to treat eczema.

Other health benefits of lavender essential oil include its ability to treat leucorrhoea. It is also effective against insect bites. The oil is also used to repel mosquitoes and moths. You will find many mosquito repellents containing lavender oil as one of the ingredients.

So why are you using commercial soap? Why not treat your body and skin to the properties of lavender...Enjoy the decadence...your skin will thank you !!
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Easter Angels..and Designer Soap

Easter is upon us... and many people are buying new clothes and gift giving because it's a time of new awakening and new beginning.

The Gourmet Soap Chef  is the designer of choice for artistic soaps... so of course we would include Angels in our artistic line of soaps. Angles are great gifts to receive at any time of the year...but have you ever received an Angel made of soap? We have a full collection of soap Angels from sleeping angels to baby angels. Please check out out collection at http://www.gourmetsoapchef.com/ and select your favorite angel and soap fragrance.

Choose from over 12 soap types (shea butter, goatsmilk, mango butter, cocoa butter, aloe vera/olive oil, coconut, moisturizing white & clear, sweet honey, avocado cucumber, olive oil or hemp oil. Feel free to also select your favorite essential oil or fragrance to compliment your soap choice.

Please note: all soap orders are individually handcrafted in order to ensure freshness, because we use no hardeners, wax, lye, fillers or detergents. So each bar is softer than a commercial bar of soap, and better for your skin. Besides... detergents are for your clothes...not your skin. So let an Angel wrap your body in lather this Easter Season, and protect you throughout the day. Enjoy the decadence...you skin will thank you !!

Do Men care about how they smell?

The Fierce 4-Men custom soap collection is brand new...and The Gourmet Soap Chef is proud to add it to their organic soap line. Each custom soap bar is a full man-size 6.5 ounces. The raised nodules will massage deeply into muscles to give you a relaxing massage each and every time you shower or bathe. So what are you waiting for?...Enjoy the Decadence...your skin will thank you!! http://tiny.Ly/2Xev

Soap Colors

The Gourmet Soap Chef  likes to design custom soap using beautiful colorants. Therefore, we only use colorants that are on the FDA Approved list.:

Annatto (no restrictions)
Beta-carotene (no restrictions)
Caramel (no restrictions)
Chromium hydroxide greens (no restrictions)
Iron oxides (no restrictions)
Manganese violet (no restrictions)
Mica (no restrictions)
Titanium dioxide (no restrictions)
Ultramarines: blue, green, pink, red and violet (no restrictions)
Zinc oxide (no restrictions)

Per the above list, we particularly like to use "mica" powders in our soaps because it’s non-toxic and comes in a variety of over 70 colors from 7 color groups: (yellow, orange, red, brown, green, blue and Neutral). Mica makes up about half of most mineral makeup. Mica is a mineral and is used in cosmetic make-up because it’s translucent, and keeps the skin glowing and healthy. So, if it's good enough for the cosmetic make-up used by most women/men (especially in the movie industry), it's good enough for our soap...plus it's FDA approved.
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Is your skin clean?

Your skin is on duty protecting your body every minute of the day. It’s also your first line of defense against infections and attacks on your well being. In order to help your skin stay nourished, soft and supple, you really have to take care of your skin (this rule applies to males and females alike). If you want to prevent wrinkles from controlling your skin now and in the future, you should be using a soap made with olive oil or aloe vera. These two ingredients also help control skin cancer (from sun bathing). The aloe vera will heal your skin and the olive oil will help moisturize and nourish your skin.

One of the problems to clean skin is this: many people don’t maintain proper hygiene. They wake up in the morning, put their clothes on and go out into the street. By mid-day, the bacterium on their skin begins to multiply and turn into something called “bad odors”. Remember, your skin is the largest organ covering your body. It covers you from head to toe to help your body control your defense system against germs. If your skin is clean…you’ll be healthy.

So how can you keep your body healthy, when all the commercial soap companies are putting fats, chemicals and the like in their moisturizing bars, and you're using those commercial bars? Easy…start shopping for and using handcrafted custom soap bars that are pure and organic in nature. Our soaps bases are made with vegetable oils and contain no animal by products, detergents or filler such as wax or alcohol. High quality cosmetic grade colorants are used to create true colors for hue blending. In addition, all of our soap bars are CUSTOM made to order, and no two bars are alike. Small imperfections in our soaps are not flaws, but bring out the handcrafted quality of custom made soap. We also use 100% pure essential oils for constant aroma...as well as FDA cosmetic approved fragrance oils in today's popular aromas. So what are you waiting for? Clean your skin...then Enjoy the Decadence...your skin will thank you!!
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Translucent (clear) soap bars

Are you trapped in a world that only uses opaque solid rectangular bars of soap? Do you think about the soap you're using... or do you just get up in the morning, jump in the shower, grab the nearest bar of soap and go for it? Everything you put on your skin is absorbed immediately. Why would you not want to think about the soap you're putting on your skin?

Many people use expensive lotions to help combat the dryness from the commercial  detergent soaps they use. If you have the money to buy expensive lotions...more power to you. But I would like to suggest a "custom" translucent soap bar. These custom soaps smell good, they are attractive and can be obtained in many colors and fragrances.

But most people don't want to spend a lot of money on soap. But they will spend a lot of money on clothing, shoes and hair. They would rather use a detergent based commercial soap bar, instead of investing in their skin by  using a great custom  bar of soap.

Have you ever said to yourself...today I'm going to go soap shopping?  If you haven't...you should. Your skin deserves to be treated with respect because you won't get another skin for your body. You're stuck with the one you have. Sure, you can exfoliate the dead skin cells from your skin to give it a glow...but how many people in this economy can afford a spa visit every morning?

There are many custom translucent glycerin soaps on the internet. Do yourself a favor...next time shop for soap... instead of clothing or shoe shopping. Enjoy the decedance...your skin will thank you!!  (This blog brought to you by The Gourmet Soap Chef) http://www.gourmetsoapchef.com/

Are you really using soap or bar detergent?

Next time you buy a bar of soap, note whether the word "soap" is even used on the labeling or packaging. Much to my surprise, many "soaps" on the market aren't really soaps at all. Rather they are detergent bars. Only the substance that has been created through saponification may be called soap. All other substances will be called bars, as in cleaning bar, family bar, or moisturizing bar. (hmmmmm...something to think about).

Soap Bases & soap additives - Part II

As I mentioned in part I of this series, there are loads of additives on the market that can be added to soap bases. Additives are the ingredients that are used to really give a custom bar of soap that custom feel and flair. Some additives are best added to soap in liquid form or granulated power. But some people really want to see and feel the actual ingredient on their skin, and inside the soap bar as well. I personally have no preference...it really depends on the additive. Below are great additives for the soap bar:

Lavender flowers-lavender has been used for centuries for scent and truly adds a nice touch to soaps. Finely ground lavender leaves as well as lavender essential oil makes for a tryly lovely scent. Very relaxing.

Lemon peel-The oil in the peel is antibacterial in nature and contains high levels of vitamin C. Lemons are renowned as a food and cosmetic ingredient and some think are medicinal as well.

Oatmeal-has long been used to soothe sensitive or irritated skin. Works also as a great skin exfolliant to remove dry skin cells.

Pumice-we are all familiar with the traditional punice stone. But finely ground, pumice can be added to soap bars...but I would use it on hands and feet only, and not the body. Not recommended tor sensitive skin.

Rosemary-often used in cooking but can be used in a soap bar because it's very fragrant and can have a mildly astringent effect on the skin. I recommend using it in powder form.

Rose water-is an emollient (thick) liquid made from commercial rose oil; it lends to soap its gentle fragrance, softening properties and in some soap recipes...color.

Sage-is very pungent and has many antibacterial, astringent, and antibacterial qualities. Used in solid or oil form I like to mix it with palmarosa oil because the fragrance is fabulous.

Sweet Birch oil-has been used for years in Northern Europe to soothe skin afflictions such as eczema. In Scandinavia, people use birch twigs to flog their bodies after taking saunas. By jumping into icy water afterwards, they effectively trap the birch oil in their skin pores. I think it's easier to just include this oil into a soap bar.

Tea Tree oil-is definitely used for healing the skin. The aromas is very pungent, but when used in a soap bar, the smell becomes somewhat likea eucalyptus smell. Very strong scent. But has great medicinal properties when used in a steam shower.

Vitamin E oil-this oil is so powerful and great it can be used in undiluted form and has been used for centuries to soothe the skin and prevent wrinkles. People know about vitamin E...they just don't use it as often as they should. So if wrinkles are beginning to creep onto your face from sun or weather...use vitamin E!
more to come...

The Healing properties of handcrafted soap

There is plenty of evidence today about the healing properties of handcrafted soap. People that suffer from psoriasis, hand sensitive skin and eczema find instant relief when they switch to handcrafted soap. This fact is true because handcrafted soap is very mild and chemical free. The soap we manufacture is made from vegetable based oils such as coconut oil, olive oil as well as mango butter do not contain the harmful chemical found in commercial bar soaps that are sold on the market. Handcrafted soap is special because it contains Glycerin. Glycerin is a clear liquid that absorbs water from the air and is a key factor in keeping skin soft and healthy. It should be noted, glycerin is especially good for children because they also have delicate skin.

Lotions and skin creams have high contents of glycerin, because glycerin is the by-product that commercial soap makers often extract for resale for lotions and skin creams. They don't leave it in their commercial soap bars because they want the profits from reselling the glycerin. Since this is the case, that glycerin is better for your skin and our skin absorbs anything that is put on it...stop using caustic commercial skin soap and make the switch to pure glycerin. Enjoy the Decadence, your skin will thank you!

Soap Bases and soap additives-Part I

Additives are soap enhancers that not only change the overall look of a given soap, but which also lend their own special qualities to it. Soap enhancers range from honey, a fabulous skin softener, to aloe vera which has healing qualities for burns and skin abrasions. All additives give gourmet qualities to facial and body soaps.

Below are some additives and soap bases that may surprise you, but can be added to soap bars. But the benefits they bring to your to your skin, are well worth buying handcrafted soaps versus commercial soap bars. Below. I've listed a few additives as well as some soap bases. I will add more in blogs to come.

Almond Meal-acts to unclog skin pores and absorbe excess oil from the skin. The finely ground kernels of blanched almonds will gently exfoliate and give you baby soft skin.

Aloe Vera Gel-used alone (a piece cut directly from the plant), this gel will assist healing extremely quickly. When placed into a soap bar, the results are amazing. Your skin will radiate because all imperfections on your skin will disappear.

Avocado-the oils in this delicious fruit were used in cosmetics during ancient times. So if it's good enough for Cleopatra, it's good enough for the soap bars of today.

Carrots-high in vitamin A. When used as an oil i soaps the vitamin E comes forward to help stretch marks and other marks on your body. Results are not instant, but they promise to surprise you with continued use.

Cocoa butter-is an emollient and adds soothing properties to any soap. Many women use cocoa butter to erase stretch marks. It can also be used on burn scars. Using it as a pure soap bar not only makes your body feel extra soft, but it definitely will erase stretch marks on most body types.

Coffee-coffee grounds are reputed to remove kitchen odors from your hands. If you peel onions, cook fish or use garlic, coffee in a soap bar will remove odors immediately.

Cornmeal-cornmeal absorbs oil and if too much is used it can be mildly abrassive. But it will unclog skin pores and make your skin look radiant and "glowing".

Cucumbers-when liquified or used as an oil, acts as a mild gentle cleanser and astringent.

Glycerin-has no lyeor caustic properties, and is a sweet colorless by product that acts as a soothing skin emollient. It lathers really well. It's great for sensitive skin and for people that don't want fragrances in their soap bars. But it's too soft for the commercial soap bar because it contains absolutely no hardeners (stearic acid).

Honey-this sweet fragrant gel has beenused as an emollient for centuries and makes a great addition to soap bars.

More to come...

Handcrafted cold process soaps and LYE

Some soap companies on the internet are boasting they are "handcrafted" from scratch using a method called "cold process". So what is cold process, and what ingredients are included to make soap using this process. Well, before cold process will make soap bars...you have to add key ingredients: lye, animal fats and water. Lye? I've heard about lye... and according to ask.com, " Lye is an extremely caustic agent", and the soap maker has to be careful to have just the right concentration.

Too much lye would cause the soap to burn the skin, and too little will keep the soap from hardening. The word "caustic" is very scary. Why would I want to put that on my skin? No I wouldn't!

Many household products contain lye,( the chemical sodium hydroxide). Lye is a caustic, alkaline chemical, which means it dissolves sticky substances like fat, and has a high degree of reactivity with other materials. Lye, in a flake, granular, or liquid form, is very dangerous and can cause damage to surfaces and "people".

Lye is formed thru a process called Sponification (The process by which soap is formed). It occurs when fats and/or oils are combined with an alkali or LYE. After sponification, the fats and animal by products are often exposed to hydrogen which further hardens it. So yes...it's handcrafted soap, but looks what's in it...LYE. Do you really want that absorbed thru your skin?

I don't consider LYE to be a natural product that I want to work with, or have on my body. But...the decision is up to you. Do you want "handcrafted" cold process soap or do you want something better for your skin? The decision is up to you. Be careful!

Do you really know what's in your commercial soap bar?

What type of environmental footprint are you creating using commercial soap? What are the chemicals in a commercial bar doing to your skin? These are questions most people don't ask themselves, when they purchase a bar of soap from their local grocery store or department store. So let's answer question #2 first..what chemicals are in a commercial bar of soap? Well, there's...BHT which is a preservative and a common skin irritant, sodium stearate which is an emulsifier and is also used as a stabilizer in most plastics. stearic acid a hardner, coconut acid which is the sodium salt of coconut oil, titanium dioxide which is a whitner used in house paint, sodium isethionate which is a "BIG" word for "detergent", sodium chloride? we all know that is SALT, industrial cleaning products better known as trisodium EDTA (WOW), and let us not forget trisodium etidronate which is a preservative and chemical that's put in commercial soap to prevent soap SCUM. Soap SCUM (Yuk!!). Commercial soap also has this little beauty called sodium dodecylbenzonesylfonate which is a synthetic detergent as well as a skin irritant.By now you're probably saying..Is there more? Yes, there's more. How about sodium tallowate or cow fat, and let us not forget sodium cocoyl isethionate or synthetic detergent. Synthetic?...Yes synthetic...you read correctly.

That was question #2..now, let's answer question #1. What type of environmental footprint are you creating using commercial soap? Ans: You're washing your body with detergent each and everyday. Detergent is only good for one thing...and that's washing your clothes. Detergent strips your skin of natural oils. (that's why people buy expensive lotions to replace the oils).

Detergents are a petroleum based product like kerosene and gasoline. You take a bath every day lathering up thinking you're getting clean. Your skin is absorbing those chemicals..are you feeling sick? Could be your soap. So I guess the next question is this...do you love your skin and want to treat it with care... or do you want to stop putting detergent on your largest organ (your skin), and finally treat it with care and give it the decadence it deserves? Only you can answer that question. I have already told you most of the soap available is not really soap at all, but is detergent. The most common ingredient in conventional bar soap is tallow, beef fat, and lye. Ooh...sounds yummy...beef fat (yuk!!). Well those are the facts, I didn't make them up. If you want a solution to using commercial soap...here it is...glycerin or hand crafted soap. last Friday ·

Why you should use handcrafted soap

I'm the Gourmet Soap Chef and I'm located at http://www.gourmetsoapchef.com/
Many people still use commercial soap bars and probably never think twice about it. But there are some really big drawbacks to using commercial soap bars on your skin.

Many soap bars contain animal by products, detergents, fillers such as wax or alcohol...not to mention hardeners (that's why your soap bar is so dense). Using handcrafted soap eliminates excess film and buildup on your body that commercial soaps often leave behind...you can see the build-up with the ring that's left in your bath tub or your shower floor. (ugh!!) That's soap film...

I have some really good tips to help keep your skin soft and supple...the way it's suppose to be. The first handcrafted soap you should use is "Cornmeal Pore Cleansing". Yes, you read right...Cornmeal. Cornmeal is suitable for cleaning clogged pores because it's a gentle abrasive and stimulant. It imparts a nice straw coloring to a soap bar and is gentle to your skin. It's the first step you should try if you want to get your skin back to that "baby-butt smooth state".  If your skin is too sensitive for a gentle cornmeal cleansing, try our glycerin soap bars. end