Ida's Soap Box Blog

If one brand of baking soda is “aluminum-free,” then other brands must contain aluminum, right? No, that is just not true. Baking soda does not and never has contained aluminum.

Castor Bean oil is a popular healing agent for many skin problems and a natural remedy for dry skin. It is a fabulous ingredient in natural soap and shampoo, creating a rich bubbly lather.

While it’s true that you are going to pay more for a bar of natural soap, commercial soaps can actually cost you more . . . and in more ways than just money.

We use the word “soap” every day to simply mean some sort of cleansing agent that we use on our skin. But most of what we call “soap” is actually not soap at all! So what is it?

Canola oil has gathered plenty of myths, but the organic, expeller‑pressed canola we use is clean, non‑GMO, and naturally skin‑friendly. This blog clears up common misconceptions and explains why organic canola remains one of our most reliable, conditioning, beautifully balanced soapmaking oils.

No one knows when soap was discovered, but there are various legends surrounding its beginning. According to Roman legend, soap was named after Mount Sapo, an ancient site of animal sacrifices.