FAQs

FAQs

Natural and Handmade Soap

What is Natural Soap?
Natural soap is free from synthetic materials like artificial fragrances or dyes. At Best Made Soap, we prioritize essential oils derived from plants, including leaves, petals, and bark, to create natural fragrances.

While some soaps may contain synthetic fragrances, we balance them with natural clays and herbs, avoiding harsh preservatives or artificial dyes. Each soap varies in its level of naturalness, but our focus remains on quality and minimal processing.

What is Handmade Soap?
Handmade soap is crafted in small batches using traditional methods, ensuring every bar is unique and high-quality.

Unlike "melt-and-pour" soaps, all our soaps are made entirely from scratch without relying on pre-made bases.

Soap Oils

What are the Best Oils for Soap?

The choice of oils plays a vital role in crafting a soap that balances lather, skin-friendliness, and moisturizing properties. Each oil contributes unique benefits, ensuring a luxurious and effective soap.

Coconut Oil:
Coconut oil is renowned for its ability to produce a rich, bubbly lather. It effectively cleanses the skin by removing dirt and oils, making it a key ingredient in soap-making. However, in higher concentrations, it can be drying for sensitive skin. To mitigate this, we carefully balance coconut oil with other moisturizing ingredients to retain its cleaning and lathering benefits without sacrificing skin comfort.

Palm Oil (Palm Done Right):
We are proud to use sustainably sourced palm oil certified by the Palm Done Right initiative. This ensures that our palm oil is responsibly harvested without harming rainforests, wildlife, or local communities. Palm oil contributes to a firm, long-lasting bar of soap with a creamy lather. Its high vitamin E content adds nourishing properties that support healthy skin. Using Palm Done Right palm oil reflects our commitment to ethical and eco-friendly practices.

Other Ingredients We Love:

  • Olive Oil: A skin-conditioning oil that delivers intense moisture and a silky feel.
  • Sunflower Oil: Known for its skin-soothing qualities, it adds softness to the soap.
  • Shea Butter: A luxurious addition that enhances richness and provides a creamy, smooth texture.
  • Botanicals (like Aloe): Natural extracts and ingredients that amplify the soap's skin-nourishing properties.

At Best Made Soap, we carefully blend these oils to create a balanced bar that is gentle yet effective, ensuring an exceptional experience with every use.

How is Soap Made? Saponification Process:
Soap is made through a chemical reaction called saponification, where sodium hydroxide (lye) combines with oils to create soap and glycerin.

At Best Made Soap, we use precise ratios to ensure that the sodium hydroxide is fully consumed, leaving behind a safe, gentle product. This method is central to all our natural, cold-process soaps.

Maximize Your Handmade Soap's Life

  • Dry Storage: Use a ventilated soap dish or rack to keep your soap dry between uses.
  • Avoid Constant Water Stream: Wet the soap only when needed, then set it aside.
  • Lather Smart: Use a washcloth or loofah to create more lather and use less soap.
  • Dry Thoroughly: Allow your soap to dry completely after each use.
  • Soap Saver: Place leftover soap scraps in a soap saver bag or loofah.
  • Cool & Shaded Storage: Keep your soap away from direct sunlight and heat to extend its life.

What Are the Benefits of Handmade Soap?

Pure & Natural: Our soaps are crafted with natural ingredients like essential oils, herbs, and plant-based butters. They are free from harsh chemicals, synthetic fragrances, and artificial colorants.

Nourishing for Skin: Handmade soaps retain natural glycerin, unlike commercial soaps, which often strip it away. This ensures your skin stays hydrated and nourished.

Eco-Friendly Commitment: Our soaps are made with sustainably sourced ingredients and minimal packaging, promoting less waste and a smaller carbon footprint.

Safe for All Skin Types: Designed to be gentle, our soaps are free from detergents, sulfates, and harsh chemicals, making them ideal for sensitive skin.

Excellence in Every Bar

Quality First: We prioritize high-quality, eco-friendly ingredients over low-cost alternatives. Our products are GMO-free, feature responsibly sourced oils, and are made using top-tier supplies.

Transparent Ingredients: Each product—whether soap, lotion, scrub, balm, or more—comes with a detailed ingredient list for your confidence and peace of mind.

Traditional Craftsmanship: Our soaps are uniquely made using a "modified cold process" in wooden molds, resulting in distinctive character and superior quality.

Ethical & Sustainable:

  • Certified Organic Palm Oil: Responsibly sourced to avoid harming rainforests.
  • Cruelty-Free: No testing on animals.
  • Phthalate-Free Fragrances: All fragrances are free from harmful chemicals.
  • Made in the United States: Proudly crafted in the USA with ethical practices.

Our Promise

At Best Made Soap, we deliver more than just soap. Every bar embodies our commitment to quality, sustainability, and ethical craftsmanship. Experience the difference with Best Made Soap, your natural choice for everyday care.