Soap FAQ

Caring for your handmade soap.

Thank you for choosing one or more of our scents. now that you have them, you'll want to do everything you can to make them last.

Handmade soaps have a naturally high glycerin content. This means they need to dry out between uses. If not, the glycerin will attract water and cause the soap to start to breakdown quickly and your beautiful new soap will turn to a mushy mound in no time. To prevent this don't let your soap sit in containers that are bowl-shaped or allow the water to pool at the bottom of the dish. Also beware that those built in "soap dishes" in your shower, they often don't drain well either.

Be sure to store your soap in a dry place out of the stream of water and in a well-draining soap dish. Slatted wood soap dishes are better as they help wick away the moister and drain off excuses water allowing your soap to dry properly. these soap dishes are also known as soap savers.

Unused soaps need to be stored in a cool, dry place - preferably not the bathroom. A linen closet is an excellent storage area, and it will make your linens smell fresh and good as well. If you need to transport the soap and are concerned about the scent moving to other items (such as food), wrap the soap in waxed paper to prevent the scent transfer.

Precautions: As with any soap, keep it out of your eyes or it will sting (rinse thoroughly with plain water if this occurs), and discontinue using if irritation develops. Be sure to check the ingredients if you have allergies. Be aware that some soaps have ingredients that may bother sensitive skin (cinnamon, citrus, mint, etc.), and that exfoliants can be scratchy. Soap is slippery when wet, so take care not to step on a wet bar while in the shower. Finally, we know the soaps smell really good, but please do not eat the soap.