Natural Soap: Fresh Aloe
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Natural Soap: Fresh Aloe
Natural Soap: Fresh Aloe
A silky, olive oil–rich natural soap made with whole-leaf aloe and parsley for a gentle, refreshing cleanse with a light, quietly calming aroma. This Castile-style bar creates a smooth, lotion-like lather and leaves skin feeling clean, soft, and comfortably moisturized.
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Product Overview
Good For: Normal to Oily Skin
Fresh Aloe is a soap for those who appreciate simplicity — light lather, light scent, gentle cleansing, and a clean finish that never feels heavy. Built on a classic olive oil base, this Castile-style bar feels smooth and fluid in the hands, producing a silky lather that glides easily over the skin.
As you wash, the soap feels cool and calming rather than rich or buttery. Skin is left feeling refreshed and comfortable, with a soft, balanced finish. It’s especially welcome for skin that leans oily or prefers a lighter touch.
The scent is intentionally subtle. A faint, lemony freshness appears as the bar lathers, then quickly softens and fades. What remains is simply the feeling of clean, calm, moisturized skin.
Fresh Aloe is a quiet soap. It doesn’t announce itself, but it leaves behind exactly what many people want: skin that feels clean, soothed, and at ease.
Ingredients Behind the Feel
Every ingredient in this soap is chosen for a reason. Thoughtfully combined, they work together to create something richer than a simple cleanse — a carefully crafted bar that goes beyond ordinary soap.
Highlights of this recipe:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil — The foundation of this Castile-style soap, creating a gentle, lotion-like lather and a soft, conditioned skin feel after washing.
- Whole-Leaf Aloe Vera — Infuses the lather with a cool, creamy, silky glide that makes cleansing feel light and refreshing.
- Parsley — Brings a fresh, green character and a very mild exfoliating texture that adds interest without abrasion.
Aroma, Texture & Lather Notes
- Aroma: Light, clean, refreshing, and quietly calming with a hint of citrus
- Texture: Smooth bar with fine parsley flakes dispersed throughout.
- Lather: Silky, lotion-like lather with a lightweight feel.
- Exfoliation: Very minimal — from fine parsley flakes.
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Formulation Notes
- Olive oil–rich, Castile-style soap
- Superfatted for a mild, creamy cleanse
- Designed for sensitive, reactive skin
- Designed for skin that prefers a lighter cleanse
- Suitable for face and body
- Naturally scented with certified organic essential oils
Silky lather. Subtle freshness. A calm, uncomplicated clean.
How To Use
What Should I Use With My Natural Soap to Clean My Body?
The purpose of soap is to combine with oil and dirt on the body, which allows water to wash it away. The method you use to cleanse your skin is really a personal preference. We thought we would share just a few examples.
Bar Bathers rub the bar directly on their skin to create a creamy lather. Massaging the velvety lather into your skin before rinsing allows you to experience the best moisturizing properties of the soap. This is definitely the best way to use exfoliating soaps.
Hand Latherers create lather in their clean hands and use the lather to massage and wash the skin. This gentle, mild cleansing method may be good for those with sensitive skin.
Washcloth Washers use a washcloth to lather up. Washcloths are made out of lots of different textile textures, from soft cotton to agave fibers, and can provide very gentle to intense exfoliation. Be sure washcloths are laundered and dried often.
Puff Polishers use a mesh puff that works up a foamy, bubbly lather, even with hard water, to wash and gently exfoliate the skin. Poofs make natural soap last longer but can harbor bacteria, so rinse thoroughly after use and replace every few weeks or clean per manufacturer's instructions.
Loofah Latherers love their loofahs that exfoliate and help increase circulation. Whole loofahs can be breeding grounds for bacteria, so be sure they dry out properly after use and replace them every two months. If you would like something less abrasive, check out our Bath & Body Accessories.
Soap Sackers place their soap into a nylon soap bag. The fibers have a smooth texture for gentle cleansing. Soap sacks can be used for whole bars of soap or scraps that would normally be thrown away.
There is a large variety of bathing accessories available. If using any accessory, never share them with others and replace or clean them often.
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Effective, Feel Good Ingredients
The goal is simple: to Harness the Power & Simplicity of Nature® to cleanse, soothe, heal, and protect your skin and hair!
Our unique formulas rely on moisturizing oils and butters, healing botanicals, and pure essential oils. We choose every ingredient with one end-result in mind….the BEST possible natural skin care for YOU!
Featured Ingredients
Organic Parsley
Parsley leaf brings fresh, skin-refreshing benefits to soaps and shampoos. Known for its gentle cleansing, oil-balancing, and soothing properties, this vitamin-rich botanical helps support clearer-looking skin while adding a naturally soft green color and gentle exfoliation.
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Parsley leaf brings fresh, skin-refreshing benefits to soaps and shampoos. Known for its gentle cleansing, oil-balancing, and soothing properties, this vitamin-rich botanical helps support clearer-looking skin while adding a naturally soft green color and gentle exfoliation.
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Organic Aloe Vera
Aloe vera brings a soft, soothing touch to our soap and shampoo bars. Its cool, hydrating gel creates a creamy, gentle lather that feels kind to sensitive skin and scalp while adding light conditioning that leaves hair smoother, softer, and easy to manage.
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Aloe vera brings a soft, soothing touch to our soap and shampoo bars. Its cool, hydrating gel creates a creamy, gentle lather that feels kind to sensitive skin and scalp while adding light conditioning that leaves hair smoother, softer, and easy to manage.
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Organic Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon essential oil helps brighten dull skin, balance oil, and support a clearer, refreshed complexion. Its uplifting citrus aroma boosts energy, improves focus, and encourages a positive mood. Ideal for skin care, scalp care, and aromatherapy that refreshes both skin and spirit.
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Lemon essential oil helps brighten dull skin, balance oil, and support a clearer, refreshed complexion. Its uplifting citrus aroma boosts energy, improves focus, and encourages a positive mood. Ideal for skin care, scalp care, and aromatherapy that refreshes both skin and spirit.
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*Ingredient is Fair Trade Certified ^Used in the saponification process to turn oil into soap and glycerin. None remains in the finished product.
Certified Organic By OEFFA A USDA Accredited Organic Certifying Agent |
Overall rating: 4.88 / 5 from 75 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Natural Soap: Fresh Aloe is praised for its ability to leave skin feeling clean, soft, and hydrated, with a fresh and pleasant lemony scent. Customers appreciate the lather and the overall feel of the product, which is made with whole-leaf aloe vera and parsley in a soothing olive oil base.
Summary topics
- Skin Hydration (25%): Many customers raved about how their skin feels clean, soft, and hydrated after using the soap.
- Scent (21%): A significant number of customers raved about the fresh and pleasant scent of this soap, describing it as amazing and moisturizing.
- Lather Quality (10%): Customers appreciated the lather all Chagrin Valley Soap+Salve soaps have!
- Product Feel (12%): Customers loved the feel of the product, describing it as clean, soft, and fresh.
Review topics: [fragrance, feels, skin, issues, hair, smells, use, soap, bar, lather, aloe, suds, transition, moisturizer].
Review highlights
- "It smells so fresh and makes my skin feel so soft." —
- "I spent a day in the sun and my skin felt so nice after I used this soap to rinse away the sunscreen." —
- "My skin feels clean and soft." —
Reviews
Fresh and Natural
"Wonderful lather and natural scent that leaves my skin soft and clean! I got trial sizes for my first order and these soaps are gentle on my sensitive skin, leaving my skin feeling hydrated, not dry."
Great
"Another great organic soap."
Skin Soothing Soap
"I love, love, love the Chagrin Valley soaps and have used them for years! The particular bar I use will change with the seasons depending on how my skin responds to each. For the summer when there can be bug bites or too much yard work in the sun, I find the Aloe bar to be extra soothing. I've noticed new folks mentioning the soaps stay damp or don't last long. Attached is my time-tested way to keep them dry between showers - hope that helps. I cut the bars in half and find they last as least as long as commercially made soaps if not longer."
Lovely soap
"Love the quality of the soaps and products at CVSS. This soap is no exception, gentle with a nice soft clean scent"
Wonderful Soap!
"I received this Aloe Soap in a timely manner & in excellent condition. I'm very pleased with it and may order more!"
Nice soap!
"Smells good, lathers well. I cut a big bar into three pieces so it lasts longer."
"The smell of this is lovely. I think it’d probably be pf better use for me in the spring than early February"
Aloe soap
"I am loving this soap. I live in the southwest and my skin gets very dry. Seems I cannot keep enough lotion on my skin. Since I have been using this soap I do not have to lather lotion but every several days. Thank you."
A win for sensitive skin!
"The best for sensitive skin. I use this on my face and body. I've used almost all of this company's bars of soap! However, this one is my go to. I use this one to have my legs and its awesome. Other ones irritate my skin when shaving. Simple smell, easy to use. I cut it in half, to keep one piece for my face and the other for my body."
Amazing Soap!
"I love the Fresh Aloe Soap. I have sensitive skin and this soap has never dried out my skin like other soaps I've tried from other places. I have been using Chagrin Valley Soaps for years. They are the best!"
Q&A
- Am I able to buy 36 trial size all of different flavors? I own a B & B and I like to offer a small bar of soap to overnight guests.
- Hi Richard, Thanks so much for reaching out! Yes, you can order as many sample sized bars as you would like! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and have a great day! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
- Hello. I am excited to try these soap bars but I just want to clarify, are they for your hands only, or hands and body or hands, body and face? Even though reviews say they use it on body and face , I just want to be sure of intention from the maker. Thanks so much.
- Hi There, Thanks for your question! Our soap bars are meant to be used on your hands, face, and body! We do have a couple of bars that are labeled as Complexion bars that have slightly different formulations for different types of facial skin (i.e. oily, dry, acne prone); however, many customers find that they use and enjoy many of the other soap bars for all over body use! It really just depends on the person and how your skin reacts to the specific bar. We do recommend doing a patch test, especially when trying a new product on sensitive skin, to make sure that the bar works well for you before using it all over your face and body. Hope this helps! Thanks again for reaching out and please contact us anytime with additional questions! -Christina
- I have oily skin, was wondering if you can use the body soap for oily skin on your face? and the face soap for oily skin on your body? I know you can use shampoo bars for your body ,but not for your face.
- Hi There, Thanks for your question! Yes, you can use our Aloe, Aloe, Aloe soap on both your face and body. The citrus essential oils in this product can help to balance oily skin. Some other great bars to try for oily skin are our Bamboo Charcoal, Dead Sea Black Clay, and Neem & Tea Tree. We typically recommend trying a few sample sized bars to see which ones your skin reacts best to! Doing a patch test on a small portion of our skin is also beneficial when trying new products, especially on sensitive facial skin, to make sure that no irritation occurs! Hope this helps! Thanks again for reaching out and please contact us anytime with additional questions! -Christina
- hi, can I use this aloe, aloe, aloe bar for my hair which is very dry, wavy, thin? I need lots of moisture. thanks
- Hi There, Thanks for your question! While you can use our Shampoo bars as soap bars for your body, we do not recommend using our soap bars as shampoo as they tend to be far too heavy for your hair due to the amounts of oils and butters used in the soap bars. Thanks again for reaching out and please contact us anytime with additional questions! -Christina
- Is the Aloe soap coconut ( or palm oil ) free? I’m allergenic to any type of coconut preservatives.
- Hi There, Thanks so much for your question! Our Aloe, Aloe, Aloe Soap does contain coconut oil. You can find all of our ingredients for each product listed on the product page. We also have a feature on our website that allows you to filter our products based on different allergies/ sensitivities. At the top right hand side of the page there is a button that says, "Help Me Choose". When you click on this button, you can select the filters that suit you and find all of the products that we offer for that specific issue. Hope this helps! Thanks again for reaching out and please feel free to contact us at any time with additional questions!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Customers Choose Chagrin Valley Soap
Why Use Chagrin Valley Natural Soap?
People choose Chagrin Valley Soap for many reasons, but they all begin with one simple belief: a soap can only be as good as the ingredients, knowledge, and care that go into creating it.
Here are twelve reasons our customers choose our handmade natural soap:
It's Real Soap
Every bar is made through the traditional process of saponification using organic plant oils and butters—not synthetic detergents.
We Begin with Exceptional Ingredients
We use certified organic plant oils, botanicals, clays, herbs, and pure essential oils chosen for their unique benefits.
We Leave Out Ingredients Your Skin Doesn't Need
No synthetic detergents, artificial fragrances, artificial colors, filler ingredients, or unnecessary additives.
Our Soap Helps Keep Skin Naturally Moisturized
High-quality oils, generous superfatting, and naturally retained glycerin help create a mild, conditioning bar.
The Scents Come from Real Plants
Every scent begins with a real plant—not a synthetic fragrance oil.
At Chagrin Valley, we scent our soaps only with pure botanical essential oils. Many of our recipes also include aromatic herbs, spices, flowers, and other plant ingredients that contribute their own subtle, authentic aromas.
We believe the scent of a soap should reflect the integrity of the ingredients that go into every bar.
Our Recipes Support Healthy Skin
Gentle cleansing and thoughtfully selected ingredients help respect your skin's natural balance.
Our Soaps Create Rich, Creamy Lather Naturally
Beautiful lather comes from carefully balanced plant oils—not synthetic foam boosters.
Quality Is Worth the Investment
An extraordinary bar of soap isn't made by accident. It begins with exceptional ingredients, expert formulation, and the patience to let every bar fully cure—creating a bar that does far more than simply cleanse your skin.
Our Soaps Are Kinder to the Environment
Organic ingredients, minimal packaging, and concentrated bar soap help reduce environmental impact.
Every Recipe Has a Purpose
Each bar is formulated to achieve a specific balance of cleansing, lather, conditioning, and skin feel.
Our Company Values Are Built into Every Bar
Organic certification, ethical sourcing, cruelty-free practices, and sustainable choices reflect our commitment to doing things the right way.
Every Purchase Makes a Difference
You are supporting a family-owned business committed to craftsmanship, transparency, and educating customers about natural skincare.
We do it all ourselves--from start to finish--from our hands to your hands--from our family to yours! Thank you!
🌿Want to learn more? Read our complete guide: Why Use Natural Soap? 12 Reasons to Choose Chagrin Valley Soap.
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How To Wash Your Hands To Help Stay Healthy
Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others.
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) says that for good hand hygiene all you need is plain soap and water.
Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community.
Five simple and effective steps can help reduce the spread of illness so you, your family, your friends and the general public can stay healthy.
Hand washing is a win for everyone . . . except for the germs!
CDC recommends cleaning hands in a specific way to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. The guidance for effective hand washing was developed based on data from a number of studies.
Wash often and follow these five steps every time you wash your hands!
1. Wet your hands with clean, warm running water and apply soap.
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When dealing with cold and flu viruses, as you wash your hands the soap molecule burrows its way into the fatty envelope of a virus and literally pulls the virus apart.
2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap.
- Soap and friction help lift dirt, grease, and microbes—including disease-causing germs—from the skin so they can be rinsed down the drain.
- Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
- Lathering and scrubbing hands creates friction, which helps lift dirt, grease, and microbes from skin.
- The entire hand should be scrubbed. Microbes are present on all of the wrinkly surfaces of the hand, especially under the nails.
- How long are 20 seconds? About the amount of time it takes to hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
- The ideal length of time for handwashing can depend on other factors for example, if hands are very dirty or if you are caring for someone is ill.
- Evidence suggests that washing hands for about 15-30 seconds removes more germs from hands than washing for shorter periods.
4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
- If you are using a public restroom use a paper towel to turn off the faucet after hands have been rinsed.
5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
To date, studies have shown that there is no added health benefit for consumers (this does not include professionals in the healthcare setting) using soaps containing antibacterial ingredients compared with using plain soap.
Information is taken from the CDC.gov website
Read our blog "Simple Soap Can Help Decrease the Spread Of Viruses"
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Are All Handmade Soaps the Same? Why Choose Chagrin Valley?
Aren't all handmade natural soaps the same? . . .
The answer is NO!
Saying a soap is "handmade" says nothing about the quality of the ingredients or the knowledge and skill of the soapmaker!
Chagrin Valley is not just another soap and skincare company. We are committed to healthy skin, healthy people, and a healthy planet.
We are a USDA Certified Organic Company specializing in luxurious, organic, handmade natural soaps and shampoo bars rich in natural glycerin for healthier skin and hair.
It's all about the ingredients! Inspired by our love of nature, we use organic herbs, seeds, flowers, vegetables, fragrant spices, fruits, pure essential oils and purifying clays for their exceptional skincare benefits and to provide natural color, aromatherapy, texture, or gentle exfoliation. Nothing artificial, nothing synthetic, no GMO’s, just natural wholesome ingredients.
Chagrin Valley's Natural Soap & Shampoo Bars Are...
- all natural
- made with USDA Certified Organic ingredients
- handcrafted in small batches using the old-fashioned Cold Process Method
- made with sustainable and fair trade ingredients
- certified cruelty-free
- free of detergents
- free of synthetic fragrances
- free of synthetic colors
- free of artificial preservatives
- free of artificial foam boosters
- free of alcohol and petroleum products
- free of synthetic additives
- free of GMOs
- biodegradable
- mild and nourishing
- rich in natural glycerin
- magnificent long-lasting lather
- cured for 8 to 10 weeks
Our soapmaking process uses only natural and organic ingredients. Why add artificial ingredients to a handmade product?
"Are All Handmade Soaps The Same?"
"12 Reasons to Use Natural Soap"
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How Big are Chagrin Valley Natural Soap and Shampoo Bars?
Although we get asked this question often, it is a very difficult one to answer, because the bottom line is . . . how old is the bar? Is It freshly cut or has it been allowed to cure?
Handmade soap and shampoo bars made using the cold process method and at the end of the soap reaction (saponification), they still contain water. The curing process allows excess water to evaporate.
Our freshly cut full-size bars are soft and weigh approximately 6.0 to over 6.5 ounces.
These bars will lose approximately 12% of their weight as most of the water evaporates during the first 6 to 8 weeks of curing time. This means that an average fresh bar, at 6.5 ounces will weigh approximately 5.7 ounces after about 8 weeks.
At Chagrin Valley Soap, our soap and shampoo bars are cured for about 10 to 12 weeks before selling and moisture will continue to evaporate over time as the bar ages. So, as our soap and shampoo bars sit waiting for a new home they will continue to shrink in size.
Some soap makers use the fresh-cut weight on their packaging, but we feel that is an inaccurate description. We use the average weight of our bars after at least a 10 week curing time.
While some companies allow their soaps to cure for only 4-weeks, but we know that our longer, slower curing time ensures a milder, harder, longer-lasting bar, with a very rich lather.
Some soap companies shrink wrap their soap bars to help prevent continuous shrinkage due to evaporation. We have a few big problems with that idea. First of all, we know that we definitely do not need any more plastic added to our planet. Secondly, although we know there will continue to be a small weight (and scent) loss over time, we prefer that over sacrificing the quality of our soap.
Since each of our soap/shampoo recipes is different and the percent of liquid used varies, the amount of water that evaporates over time and the bar size will also vary.
The average weight of Chagrin Valley full-size natural soap and shampoo bars is about 5.2 to 5.6 ounces after 10 weeks of curing. The average full-bar dimensions in inches are approximately 3.75 x 3 x 1.
Our Mini Bars of Soap and Shampoo (Loofah Foot, Pet Bars & Camping) weigh approximately 3 to 3.6 ounces.
Our Natural Soap and Shampoo Trial Size Sample Bars weigh approximately 1.5 to 2 ounces.
Summary of the variation in weight
- Our soaps are a handmade product
- As our curing bars sit and wait for a new home, they will continue to lose water weight and shrink a bit
- Since all of our recipes are different, the amount and type of liquid used to make each recipe differ and the more liquid used in the recipe, the more they will shrink as they cure
- In Winter the dry heat will often cause bars to shrink a bit more
- No plastic wrapping
- The good news is that the older bars will last longer and lather even better
Compare our bar size! Most handmade soap companies sell full size bars that are about 3.5 to 4.5 ounces. Our customers have told us that they like the larger size bars.
When you compare the prices of other soaps, please compare SIZE and ingredients as well!
For a great explanation of the process involved in making soap please read our blog, "How We Make Soap"
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Don't I need to use antibacterial soap to protect my family from germs?
The Short Answer
NO! Adding antibacterial chemicals to soap does not keep your family safe from germs.
I understand why folks (especially those with children) are choosing products labeled “Antibacterial,” hoping to keep their family safe in the war against germs.
According to Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER).
"Consumers may think antibacterial washes are more effective at preventing the spread of germs, but we have no scientific evidence that they are any better than plain soap and water.
In fact, some data suggests that antibacterial ingredients may do more harm than good over the long-term.”
Simply washing your hands with old-fashioned natural soap and water rids your skin of most fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Soap does not kill germs, it surrounds them and carries them away.
The Long Answer
Please read our blog: Antibacterials: More Harm Than Good!
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Why Does the Smell of Natural Soap and Shampoo Bars Made with Essential Oils Change?
My natural soap bar doesn't smell the same as the last one
We sometimes receive emails that go like this:
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I just reordered [some soap]. It is my favorite bar but it does not smell the same. Did you change the recipe?
- This name of this bar is "lavender . . . " but I smell more of the other essential oils than lavender. Why do you call it lavender?
The good news is that when you purchase natural soap from an organic skincare company, it is scented with only pure essential oils.
The bad news is that when you purchase natural soap from an organic skincare company, it is scented with only pure essential oil.
The scent of an essential in any totally natural product can and will change over time and from batch to batch.
Essential Oils are a Natural Ingredient
Essential oils come from nature. The quality and scent of essential oils are affected by yearly weather conditions and varies from crop to crop and region to region.
This makes it very difficult to produce finished products in which the scents are always exactly the same.
Most commercial soaps (and skincare products), even some of the "natural" ones that contain some essential oils, are made with at least some synthetic fragrances oils, nature identical oil, or natural fragrance oil. Using any synthetic fragrance ensures a more consistent scent.
Essential oils are temperamental to work under any circumstance. But while a natural essential oil scent blend may change a bit in a cream or oil, these blends are especially unpredictable when making cold processed natural soap.
After all my years of soap making in never ceases to amaze me just how much the actual soap making process changes the scent of an essential oil blend.
Natural Soap and Essential Oils
Why We Use Only Real Plant Essential Oils?
Natural Fragrance Oil? . . . Really?
Why Are Synthetic Fragrance Oils So Popular?
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Do Your Natural Soap And Shampoo Bars Have An Expiration Date?
The Short Answer
Yes And No!
Although handmade natural soaps usually get better with age, we recommend using our soaps within 12 months of purchase. Our scented soaps should be used within 3 months after removing them from the box.
Although the soaps will not be "spoiled" after that time, you may notice some changes as natural soap ages.
- some natural colors may fade over time
- the scents from pure natural essential oil scents will fade over time
The changes in color and scent happen even more quickly in our sample size bars.
These small natural soap bars have a much greater surface area to volume ratio which allows essential oils to evaporate from the surface more quickly. However, the scent may still be there when you lather up.
I have found some ancient bars hiding in my closet that years old. The scents were gone, but the lather was incredible!
The Long Answer
For a more detailed discussion please read our blog, "The Shelf Life, Color & Scent of an All Natural Soap."
How You Can Help Prolong Shelf-Life
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Natural soaps need to breathe. Exposure to air promotes hardening of your soap and contributes to longer-lasting quality. Soap should be left unwrapped in their boxes or wrapped with breathable materials. Tight wrappers cause humid conditions by preventing evaporation of moisture.
- Our soaps are packaged in breathable, recyclable, sustainable packaging! Keep your natural handmade soaps in a dry, cool place away from sunlight, excessive heat and humidity.
- Our scented soaps, like Lavender Rosemary, can be placed in a muslin bag, old clean sock, or wrapped in a piece of cloth and put in your linen closet or dresser drawer to give a delightful fragrance to your linens and clothes while waiting to be used.
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How Long Will A Bar of Natural Soap Last?
Short Answer
How long a natural soap bar will last depends on:
- how many people are using it
- how often you bathe or shower
- how you use the bar
For one person showering every day, a well-drained bar should last for about one month.
Longer Answer
Natural soaps are normally softer than commercial soaps because they retain their natural glycerin (which is removed in commercial soap production) and contain no artificial hardening chemicals, synthetic waxes or free alkali.
We also superfat our soaps (add extra oils or butters) and use "softer" oils so that Chagrin Valley natural soaps are more emollient and leave skin feeling moisturized.
Different oils impart different qualities to soap. Some add lathering qualities, some moisturizing, some hardness, and so on. Compared to other natural bars, we use a larger percentage of extra moisturizing and conditioning oils in our soaps and shampoo bars. These oils produce a bar that may not be as hard as bars with less conditioning oils.
How you use the bar will also affect its lifespan. For example, do you use a washcloth, an exfoliating accessory, or only the bar? Although exfoliating loofahs and sponges are great they will use up the soap much faster than a washcloth or the "only the bar" purists.
Our Natural Soap Will Last A Long Time With Proper Care
- Don't let your soap sit in water
- Store soap on a well-drained soap dish
- Allow soap plenty of fresh air to dry between uses
- Never place soap where shower water can continuously hit it
- If your bar ever gets waterlogged and becomes gooey, simply set it on a draining soap dish or stand it on its edge for a few days and let it dry out thoroughly
Cute Story: A customer called to say she loved our soaps but could not buy them anymore because they did not last as long as other soaps. A week later she called to place an order and apologize. Her husband, who would NEVER use her natural soaps before, fell in love with her new Juniper soap . . . and he showered twice a day!
To maximize the life of your soap, keep it in a well-drained soap dish so it can dry between uses.
We sell a handcrafted solid white oak soap dish. The deep ridges are perfect for keeping your all natural handcrafted soap dry between uses. White Oak is the wood used in shipbuilding.
A tip passed on by one of our customers whose kids always leave the soap in a water puddle: cut the large bars in halves. Then alternate the halves, allowing a longer drying time between uses.
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Are Chagrin Valley Ingredients & Products USDA Certified Organic?
Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve is a USDA Certified Organic Company
The most important consideration in any business is its customers. Today's world of misleading claims, false advertising, and simple deception, often leaves consumers trying to discover the truth about personal products and their ingredients.
- We want our customers to know that we are committed to transparency in everything we do.
- We want our customers to know that when we say "organic," we mean it.
- We believe that in becoming a USDA Certified Organic company, our customers do not have to wonder if we really use certified organic ingredients or if our organic products are truly organic.
- So we choose to be a certified organic company and abide by the strict standards required for organic certification.
Some of my favorite products are made with ingredients that just do not exist as certified organic. Why? At this time there are no standards created for ingredients specifically used in the personal care product industry. Organic certification of personal care products is based on the organic food standards set by the National Organic Program of the USDA.
But since we are a certified organic company, we are required to submit documentation that even our "non-organic ingredients" were produced without the use of toxic pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), sewage sludge, or irradiation.
Certified Organic Education Series
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- Why We Chose USDA Organic Certification—and Why It Matters
- Organic Soap & Shampoo: What Really Matters
- Why We Believe in Natural Skin Care
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Is Your Palm Oil From Plantations That Protect Our Rainforests?
We often receive emails from concerned customers that have read about the devastating effects that palm plantations can have on tropical forests.
At Chagrin Valley Soap we treasure our planet and its inhabitants. We know that although we play a very small part, we must always make choices that are ecologically and socially responsible.
As the global demand for palm oil continues to increase we want to be part of the global initiative that changes how that palm oil is grown.
Our Palm Oil is grown and manufactured according to standards for sustainable practices set forth by Palm Done Right.
Certified Sustainable
Certified sustainable by RSPO (The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) and Palm Done Right
Our USDA organic palm oil variety carries RSPO Certification, otherwise known as Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, guaranteeing the sustainability and traceability of the palm oil production throughout the supply chain.
It has RSPO-IP (Identity Preserved) certification which is one of four certification levels offered by the RSPO and carries the highest and strongest level of sustainable guarantee with traceability of each lot of palm oil back to the field of origin. With Identify Preserved sustainable palm oil, the entire batch of palm oil is from a single identifiable certified source and kept separate from all non-certified batches.
Palm Done Right presents the first fully integrated, 100 percent organic supply chain in the palm oil industry. Palm Done Right requires a fair labor certification, organic certification, Non-GMO Project Verification, and has the highest level of certification — Identity Preserved — offered by the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
As the global demand for palm oil continues to increase, we believe that if both manufacturers and consumers demand Certified Sustainable palm oil, producers will grow Certified Sustainable palm oil. That is the only way to really protect our rainforests.
If there is no demand for sustainable palm oil, growers will continue their cheaper unsustainable practices, because no one is paying them for a sustainable product. (If you build it, they will come!)
Please read our blog, "Will A Palm Oil Boycott Really Help?"
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