About Us I began making soap for my own use because I have very sensitive skin. I wanted
a more natural product that would leave my skin feeling clean and soft. I discovered many of the cleansing bars, purchased
commercially, were not really soaps but detergents. I loved making the soaps and made them for my family and friends. People
became interested in my "homemade" soaps and asked if I would sell them.....
Handcrafted soaps are much kinder to your skin because the glycerin
remaining in the soap after the curing process (which takes approximately 3 - 4 weeks) is considered a natural emollient.
Our soaps also benefit from the natural additives we use. Additives are substances which can change the look as well as enhance
the qualities of a given product. We want the soaps (and our other bath/body products) to look appealing but our focus is
on skincare. It’s the additives that really make a difference. You can add a cucumber fragrance oil to your soap or
lotion and it smells nice but that’s all. To enhance your product with the true benefits from the cucumber, you need
to add the actual cucumber (organic is preferred). We make a practice of adding organic vegetables, oatmeal, teas, etc. Herbs
are selected primarily for their benefits to the skin and, secondly, for their appearance. We use locally grown fruits, vegetables,
etc whenever possible and we purchase our ingredients from suppliers in the USA to help promote more jobs for Americans.
When we select the vegetable and/or
plant oils used in making our products my background in Chemistry and Biology has certainly helped. I chart out the properties
of each oil and select the ones most appropriate for sensitive skins; ones with additional cleansing, lathering and moisturizing
properties. The recipes we’ve developed consist of the highest quality vegetable and plant oils, top of the line essential
oils, extracts and fragrance oils. When we add a colorant, we use FDA approved cosmetic grade colorants.
But don't be fooled! Not all "handmade"
soaps are made from natural ingredients. Some "melt and pour" glycerins contain petroleum by-products. It’s
always wise to check the ingredients when buying any skincare product.
Your friends in Florida,
Priscilla & Jim
