WHAT'S IN YOUR SOAP?
Anyone can make soap and say that it is all natural, the question is, what is in your soap? Do you know if your natural soap contains a chemical fragrance? Can you even pronounce the ingredients in the bar you bought from the store? Chemicals in soaps are very harsh and can cause skin damage over a period of time.
When starting our soap business, I wanted to offer you an all natural product, free from preservatives, chemicals, synthetic and lab made fragrances. Your skin is one of the largest organs you have and it absorbs whatever you put on it. We take pride in knowing that we carefully chose each and every ingredient, with you and your skin in mind. All of our ingredients are from Certified Organic resources and we also use locally sourced Goat Milk, Hops, Wine & Lavender Buds right here in Ashe County and the surrounding areas!
YOUR SKIN WILL TELL YOUR LIFE STORY...!
Organic Unrefined Coconut Oil
So many wonderful skin loving benefits for using coconut oil in soap. Coconut Oil is a healthy addition to our diets, a traditional beauty aid, and a proven ability for treating skin conditions, coconut oil's versatility is indeed very intriguing.
1. Coconut oil is very light and works wonderfully at controlling dryness.
2. It works well for your skin because most skin is very porous.
3. Coconut Oils healthy components can easily work inside and out for your skin.
4. It contains Vitamin E
5.It hydrates your skin, which holds more water, while reducing water.
6. Coconut Oil is almost 50% of lauric acid, with capric and caprylic acids making up another 18%.
7. The natural components of fatty acids act as disinfectants and antimicrobial agents when applied to the skin.
8. Both coconut oil and Vitamin E are powerful antioxidants know to have valuable anti-aging properties
9. Preventing skin from cracking and wrinkling.
10. Proteins in Coconut Oil, nourishes the skin, aids in maintaining cellular health and take part in tissue repair.
11. This also helps the skin to heal from small wounds and insect bites.
12. It penetrates deep within your skin to leave it firm, smooth and supple, giving you that younger looking healthy glow.
So many wonderful skin loving benefits for using coconut oil in soap. Coconut Oil is a healthy addition to our diets, a traditional beauty aid, and a proven ability for treating skin conditions, coconut oil's versatility is indeed very intriguing.
1. Coconut oil is very light and works wonderfully at controlling dryness.
2. It works well for your skin because most skin is very porous.
3. Coconut Oils healthy components can easily work inside and out for your skin.
4. It contains Vitamin E
5.It hydrates your skin, which holds more water, while reducing water.
6. Coconut Oil is almost 50% of lauric acid, with capric and caprylic acids making up another 18%.
7. The natural components of fatty acids act as disinfectants and antimicrobial agents when applied to the skin.
8. Both coconut oil and Vitamin E are powerful antioxidants know to have valuable anti-aging properties
9. Preventing skin from cracking and wrinkling.
10. Proteins in Coconut Oil, nourishes the skin, aids in maintaining cellular health and take part in tissue repair.
11. This also helps the skin to heal from small wounds and insect bites.
12. It penetrates deep within your skin to leave it firm, smooth and supple, giving you that younger looking healthy glow.
Organic Unrefined Cocoa Butter
Cocoa Butter is extracted directly from cocoa beans as a yellowish fatty acid. Cocoa butter contains no petroleum, preservatives or harsh chemicals. Here are some skin loving benefits of why we chose this for your soap.
1. Cocoa Butter is a natural antioxidant that clears and smoothes the skin.
2. It is frequently used for treating dry skin and stretch marks.
3. Excellent for removing makeup dirt and oil.
4.It easily absorbs into your skin and radiates a glowing sheen.
5. Helps with skin irritations and conditions such as eczema, rosacea & psoriasis
6. It has been known to help relieve acne, oily skin, clear blemishes other various other skin issues.
7. Cocoa Butter is rich emollient which is effective for rough , dry and dehydrated skin.
8. Rich in vitamin E, which helps in restoring elasticity to the skin and prevents stretch marks.
9. Cocoa Butter Is a special conditioning butter that adds a great lather while making a hard bar of soap.
10. Assist with skin irritations and conditions such as eczema, rosacea and psoriasis
11. Cocoa Butter is a natural source of vitamin E as well as a beneficial treatment for chapped hands, feet, lips, pregnant skin and other skin irritations.
Another great choice made with your skins need in mind.
Cocoa Butter is extracted directly from cocoa beans as a yellowish fatty acid. Cocoa butter contains no petroleum, preservatives or harsh chemicals. Here are some skin loving benefits of why we chose this for your soap.
1. Cocoa Butter is a natural antioxidant that clears and smoothes the skin.
2. It is frequently used for treating dry skin and stretch marks.
3. Excellent for removing makeup dirt and oil.
4.It easily absorbs into your skin and radiates a glowing sheen.
5. Helps with skin irritations and conditions such as eczema, rosacea & psoriasis
6. It has been known to help relieve acne, oily skin, clear blemishes other various other skin issues.
7. Cocoa Butter is rich emollient which is effective for rough , dry and dehydrated skin.
8. Rich in vitamin E, which helps in restoring elasticity to the skin and prevents stretch marks.
9. Cocoa Butter Is a special conditioning butter that adds a great lather while making a hard bar of soap.
10. Assist with skin irritations and conditions such as eczema, rosacea and psoriasis
11. Cocoa Butter is a natural source of vitamin E as well as a beneficial treatment for chapped hands, feet, lips, pregnant skin and other skin irritations.
Another great choice made with your skins need in mind.
Virgin Olive Oil
Olive Oil comes from olives. the fruit of the olive tree. Olives are a traditional crop of the Mediterranean region. People make Olive Oil by pressing whole olives. Castile Soap is also made from 100% Olive Oil.
1. Olive Oil relieves dry skin.
2. Olive Oil helps in the reduction of scars and dark spots.
3. It also helps to minimize wrinkles.
4. Helps to remove makeup easily.
5. Helps to prevent common skin disease such as psoriasis, eczema, and acne.
6. Olive Oil helps in the treatment of skin rashes.
7. One of the best remedies for dry skin as it helps to exfoliate dead cells and flaky skin.
8. Olive Oil in soap contains only natural ingredients making it 100% biodegradable and not harmful to the environment.
9. It contains healthful antioxidants that give nourishment and elasticity to the skin.
10. Properties like these help protect against free radicals that can be damaging to our cells.
11. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by donating an electron, protecting the cells and tissues from damage and disease.
12. Olive Oil also contains Vitamin E, which also helps to protect against UV light, fine lines and wrinkles.
Olive Oil comes from olives. the fruit of the olive tree. Olives are a traditional crop of the Mediterranean region. People make Olive Oil by pressing whole olives. Castile Soap is also made from 100% Olive Oil.
1. Olive Oil relieves dry skin.
2. Olive Oil helps in the reduction of scars and dark spots.
3. It also helps to minimize wrinkles.
4. Helps to remove makeup easily.
5. Helps to prevent common skin disease such as psoriasis, eczema, and acne.
6. Olive Oil helps in the treatment of skin rashes.
7. One of the best remedies for dry skin as it helps to exfoliate dead cells and flaky skin.
8. Olive Oil in soap contains only natural ingredients making it 100% biodegradable and not harmful to the environment.
9. It contains healthful antioxidants that give nourishment and elasticity to the skin.
10. Properties like these help protect against free radicals that can be damaging to our cells.
11. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by donating an electron, protecting the cells and tissues from damage and disease.
12. Olive Oil also contains Vitamin E, which also helps to protect against UV light, fine lines and wrinkles.
Organic Unrefined Virgin Shea Nut Butter
Shea Butter is in skin care is outstanding! It provides so many skin loving benefits for the skin. Soaps and moisturizers are made from Shea Butter just for these very reasons. Below you will find a list of reasons we chose to use Shea Butter in our soaps.
1. Shea Butter helps moisturize pores without clogging them
2. Resists eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.
3. Resist wrinkles.
4. Includes Vitamin A, which helps rebuild skin cells.
5. It has no lily residue over the skin after absorption.
6. It helps to gradually fade scars away.
7. Shea Butter also provide a natural protection from UV radiation.
8. Helps to soothe burns.
9. Includes Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant
10. Shea Butter is Natural, so there are no side effects or harsh reactions on babies and on those that have sensitive skin.
All of the factors listed above makes our choice to use Organic Virgin Unrefined Shea Butter as an ingredient in our Natural Soaps.
Shea Butter is in skin care is outstanding! It provides so many skin loving benefits for the skin. Soaps and moisturizers are made from Shea Butter just for these very reasons. Below you will find a list of reasons we chose to use Shea Butter in our soaps.
1. Shea Butter helps moisturize pores without clogging them
2. Resists eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.
3. Resist wrinkles.
4. Includes Vitamin A, which helps rebuild skin cells.
5. It has no lily residue over the skin after absorption.
6. It helps to gradually fade scars away.
7. Shea Butter also provide a natural protection from UV radiation.
8. Helps to soothe burns.
9. Includes Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant
10. Shea Butter is Natural, so there are no side effects or harsh reactions on babies and on those that have sensitive skin.
All of the factors listed above makes our choice to use Organic Virgin Unrefined Shea Butter as an ingredient in our Natural Soaps.
Organic Ground Steel Cut Oats
We all know that oatmeal is a superfood and it also does wonders for your skin here is a list that we thought was important for you to know!
1. Acne Treatment.
2. Lightens the skin tone.
3. Covers up odor.
4 Moisturizes your skin.
5. Exfoliates the skin naturally.
6. Reduces oil from the skin.
7. Great for treating dark spots
8. Relieves skin irritation and itching.
9. Imparts a calming effect
10. Removes wrinkles.
We all know that oatmeal is a superfood and it also does wonders for your skin here is a list that we thought was important for you to know!
1. Acne Treatment.
2. Lightens the skin tone.
3. Covers up odor.
4 Moisturizes your skin.
5. Exfoliates the skin naturally.
6. Reduces oil from the skin.
7. Great for treating dark spots
8. Relieves skin irritation and itching.
9. Imparts a calming effect
10. Removes wrinkles.
100% Organic Essential Oils
WE WILL NEVER USE A CHEMICAL, SYNTHETIC OR LAB MADE FRAGRANCE TO MAKE OUR NATURAL SOAPS!
Many soap companies claim that their soaps are all natural only to find out they used natural products...then add a chemical or synthetic fragrance to the batch. The batch now is considered not natural due to the chemical fragrance. We have found organic companies that source 100% Organic Essential Oils in order to stay true to making a 100% junk free soap just for you!
Here's a list of some of the Essential oils that we use: Bulgarian Lavender, Lemon Lemongrass, Orange, Tangerine, Peppermint, Litsea Cubea, Rosemary, Clove, Spearmint, Tea Tree, Patchouli, Geranium Rose, Rose, Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Palmarosa, Pine, Fir Needle, Grapefruit, Frankincense & Myrrh.
WE WILL NEVER USE A CHEMICAL, SYNTHETIC OR LAB MADE FRAGRANCE TO MAKE OUR NATURAL SOAPS!
Many soap companies claim that their soaps are all natural only to find out they used natural products...then add a chemical or synthetic fragrance to the batch. The batch now is considered not natural due to the chemical fragrance. We have found organic companies that source 100% Organic Essential Oils in order to stay true to making a 100% junk free soap just for you!
Here's a list of some of the Essential oils that we use: Bulgarian Lavender, Lemon Lemongrass, Orange, Tangerine, Peppermint, Litsea Cubea, Rosemary, Clove, Spearmint, Tea Tree, Patchouli, Geranium Rose, Rose, Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Palmarosa, Pine, Fir Needle, Grapefruit, Frankincense & Myrrh.
Lavender Buds
Taking soothing baths is one of the most enjoyable activities of the day. The soap you use when bathing not only affects your skin, it also affects your mood. Our Natural Lavender Goat Milk Soap is made from the aromatic lavender herb, a herb that is popular for its numerous health benefits.
The fresh, floral scent of lavender has a calming effect on the body and can even be used to treat stress, depression and anxiety. In addition, lavender oil helps with acne and other skin infections, This is all the more reason to use organic lavender soap in your bath.
GOOD ASHE LAVENDER FARM, Lansing North Carolina
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Locally Sourced Lavender Buds from Good Ashe Lavender Farm, located in Lansing NC, next time you are in the High Country of the Blue Ridge Mountains, make a reservation to stop in and visit the farm! You will love every minute of your trip.
Taking soothing baths is one of the most enjoyable activities of the day. The soap you use when bathing not only affects your skin, it also affects your mood. Our Natural Lavender Goat Milk Soap is made from the aromatic lavender herb, a herb that is popular for its numerous health benefits.
The fresh, floral scent of lavender has a calming effect on the body and can even be used to treat stress, depression and anxiety. In addition, lavender oil helps with acne and other skin infections, This is all the more reason to use organic lavender soap in your bath.
GOOD ASHE LAVENDER FARM, Lansing North Carolina
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Locally Sourced Lavender Buds from Good Ashe Lavender Farm, located in Lansing NC, next time you are in the High Country of the Blue Ridge Mountains, make a reservation to stop in and visit the farm! You will love every minute of your trip.
Boondocks Beer...Fermented Hops
I know what you're thinking, just pop open a bottle of beer and pour it into your bath. Incorrect! Gary and our friends over at Boondocks Brewing, in the heart of our small town, West Jefferson, NC, provides us beer to make our famous Boonedocks Man Natural Soap Bar. We also use a little Goat's Milk to ensure that this bar gives you the best bath or shower you ever had. Here's a few benefits as to why we use beer in our soap!
1. Beer Hops are know to have skin softening amino acids, which will help soothe irritated skin.
2. Yeast used to make beer has antibacterial properties, which is said to help fight against acne.
3. Beer also contains Vitamin B, needed to help moisturize the skin.
4. Beer Soap also has the ability to help maintain the skin's PH-Balance.
5. Great for shaving and moisturising the skin after a good ole' shave
As Gary would say, "Who Wudda Thunk...Ms. V could make soap with my Beer!"
Come visit our friends at Boondocks Brewing Tap Room & Restaurant located in Downtown West Jefferson, NC!
WHERE DO WE GET OUR GOAT MILK?
Heritage Homestead Goat Dairy
Heritage Homestead Goat Dairy is nestled on 17 acres in the mountains of Ashe County just outside of Jefferson, North Carolina. Carol and Lon Coulter purchased the old Florence Kelly home place in 1994, which had been a working cow dairy until the early 70s. To help clear the briars and brambles that had taken over the farm, the Coulters purchased goats. One thing led to another and soon enough Carol was milking goats and taking cheese classes. For the last 6 years the Coulters have worked toward becoming a licensed dairy and in January of 2009 Heritage Homestead was licensed.
The Coulters raise Saanens, Alpines and a few Nubians. Their wonderful sweet milk is made into farmstead cheese sold at local farmers’ markets and select retail shops. The goats are milked for 8 months out of the year and bred and kid in mid March-April and the cycle begins again.
What benefits does Goat's Milk have for your skin?
Mother Nature definitely blessed us with Fresh Goat's Milk, one of our most nurturing ingredients yet! For centuries it has been used in skin care and is well known for its excellent moisturizing properties. Goat's Milk has alpha hydroxy acids and lactic acid which help remove dead skin cells from your skin. This leaves your skin feeling smoother and looking younger. These acids can also break down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together! Removing dead skin cells helps many different skin conditions by removing the irritation and itching. Other water-based soaps may use harsh chemical acids to accomplish this, which frequently leads to skin-damaging results.
Commercially made soaps contain harsh chemical ingredients, Goat's Milk is rich in fatty acids and cholesterol which will help improve dry skin. It is also rich in Vitamin A, which is also known to have anti-aging properties To improve dry skin, the lipid barrier must be restored and rehydrated. Goat Milks high cholesterol and fatty acid levels may replace missing fats while providing moisture to allow for better water retention.
Goat's Milk Soap is a gentle, traditional soap with many potential benefits. Its creaminess lends well to conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin, as it keeps skin nourished and hydrated thanks to its non-stripping properties. Our Goat's Milk Natural Soap may help keep your skin looking youthful and acne-free due to its content of exfoliating lactic acid
So go ahead and get your favorite Goat's Milk Bar of soap and if we don't have what you like, email us and we will make it just for you! Also call ahead to schedule a visit to Heritage Homestead Goat Dairy, Carol and Lon have the best cheese in the High Country!
Heritage Homestead Goat Dairy is nestled on 17 acres in the mountains of Ashe County just outside of Jefferson, North Carolina. Carol and Lon Coulter purchased the old Florence Kelly home place in 1994, which had been a working cow dairy until the early 70s. To help clear the briars and brambles that had taken over the farm, the Coulters purchased goats. One thing led to another and soon enough Carol was milking goats and taking cheese classes. For the last 6 years the Coulters have worked toward becoming a licensed dairy and in January of 2009 Heritage Homestead was licensed.
The Coulters raise Saanens, Alpines and a few Nubians. Their wonderful sweet milk is made into farmstead cheese sold at local farmers’ markets and select retail shops. The goats are milked for 8 months out of the year and bred and kid in mid March-April and the cycle begins again.
What benefits does Goat's Milk have for your skin?
Mother Nature definitely blessed us with Fresh Goat's Milk, one of our most nurturing ingredients yet! For centuries it has been used in skin care and is well known for its excellent moisturizing properties. Goat's Milk has alpha hydroxy acids and lactic acid which help remove dead skin cells from your skin. This leaves your skin feeling smoother and looking younger. These acids can also break down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together! Removing dead skin cells helps many different skin conditions by removing the irritation and itching. Other water-based soaps may use harsh chemical acids to accomplish this, which frequently leads to skin-damaging results.
Commercially made soaps contain harsh chemical ingredients, Goat's Milk is rich in fatty acids and cholesterol which will help improve dry skin. It is also rich in Vitamin A, which is also known to have anti-aging properties To improve dry skin, the lipid barrier must be restored and rehydrated. Goat Milks high cholesterol and fatty acid levels may replace missing fats while providing moisture to allow for better water retention.
Goat's Milk Soap is a gentle, traditional soap with many potential benefits. Its creaminess lends well to conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin, as it keeps skin nourished and hydrated thanks to its non-stripping properties. Our Goat's Milk Natural Soap may help keep your skin looking youthful and acne-free due to its content of exfoliating lactic acid
So go ahead and get your favorite Goat's Milk Bar of soap and if we don't have what you like, email us and we will make it just for you! Also call ahead to schedule a visit to Heritage Homestead Goat Dairy, Carol and Lon have the best cheese in the High Country!
Organic Raw Honey...
Did you know Honey you may purchase at the grocery store has been found to have more corn sugars in it than natural raw honey. They also remove the pollen, this removes all the great benefits that you would obtain from using or consuming honey. So when you live in the High Country of the mountains you have access to the best of the best. My neighbor Wayne Berry, of A Berry Patch Farm lives right next door, how much more locally sourced can it get. Here's a few reasons why we use honey in our Natural Soap.
1. Raw Honey is Antimicrobial, this prevent the growth of certain bacteria.
2. Adding Raw Honey to Natural Soap, adds to the lather giving you a nice bubbly bar of soap.
3. Honey is great for damaged or dry skin due to antioxidant and humectant properties.
4. Raw Honey helps kill bacteria that may cause acne and will help skin heal faster
5. Humectant properties help to moisturize and smooth the skin, raw honey does that naturally.
6. Raw Honey is also good for you inside and out.
7. Helps to protect the skin while under the sun.
8. Honey also supplies the skin with enough nutrients for growth of new tissue
9. Raw Honey is an emollient, used as a way to smooth and soften the skin while reducing any patches of rough, dry and flaky skin.
10. Raw Honey also is and Antioxidant, by destroying free radicals, antioxidants on the skin will help protect the skin from sun damage and promotes looking younger.
Visit Wayne & Jeanne Berry at the Ashe County Farmers Market or call 336.977.6576 to schedule a visit!
Did you know Honey you may purchase at the grocery store has been found to have more corn sugars in it than natural raw honey. They also remove the pollen, this removes all the great benefits that you would obtain from using or consuming honey. So when you live in the High Country of the mountains you have access to the best of the best. My neighbor Wayne Berry, of A Berry Patch Farm lives right next door, how much more locally sourced can it get. Here's a few reasons why we use honey in our Natural Soap.
1. Raw Honey is Antimicrobial, this prevent the growth of certain bacteria.
2. Adding Raw Honey to Natural Soap, adds to the lather giving you a nice bubbly bar of soap.
3. Honey is great for damaged or dry skin due to antioxidant and humectant properties.
4. Raw Honey helps kill bacteria that may cause acne and will help skin heal faster
5. Humectant properties help to moisturize and smooth the skin, raw honey does that naturally.
6. Raw Honey is also good for you inside and out.
7. Helps to protect the skin while under the sun.
8. Honey also supplies the skin with enough nutrients for growth of new tissue
9. Raw Honey is an emollient, used as a way to smooth and soften the skin while reducing any patches of rough, dry and flaky skin.
10. Raw Honey also is and Antioxidant, by destroying free radicals, antioxidants on the skin will help protect the skin from sun damage and promotes looking younger.
Visit Wayne & Jeanne Berry at the Ashe County Farmers Market or call 336.977.6576 to schedule a visit!