Frequently Asked Questions

Isn’t soap just soap? Nope.
Many commercially made bars are actually detergent-based cleansers rather than true soap.

True soap is created through the reaction of oils and lye, which naturally produces glycerin - a humectant known for helping attract moisture to the skin.

I use nourishing plant oils like olive oil, along with shea and cocoa butters. No fillers, harsh detergents, or chemical hardeners - just thoughtfully formulated soap to cleanse gently without leaving your skin feeling dry or stripped.

If you’ve ever bought a bottle of good olive oil, you already understand what quality ingredients cost.

My olive oil soaps are made primarily with olive oil, along with plant butters like cocoa and shea, which cost significantly more than the detergent base used in many commercial soaps.

Making soap is also more involved than most people realize. Small-batch production, a team of one, and a 4–6 week cure time all go into creating a bar thats made with care every step of the way.

After it’s cut, handmade soap needs time to cure in open air. This takes about 4 weeks for an olive oil-based soap and about 8 weeks for a sea salt soap.

During that time, water slowly evaporates, the soap becomes milder, and the bar hardens naturally. This helps create a richer lather and a soap that feels gentler on skin.

Yes, mostly. Some are 100% natural and most sit between 94-96%.

I use high-quality plant oils, butters, and select organic ingredients throughout. For fragrance, I use a thoughtful blend of essential oils and clean, phthalate-free fragrance oils.

One ingredient worth mentioning is mica colorants. Created and lab-tested for skin applications, it's the same ingredient that colors your eyeshadow and most makeup.

Designed to sit safely on your skin for hours in a make-up application, mica colorants are also safe to use in a wash-off product.

Every product description includes a full ingredient list, so you always know exactly what's inside.

Everything is vegan except the Sea Sponges, which are technically an animal organism.

I use all plant-based ingredients and substitute candelilla wax anywhere a recipe might traditionally call for beeswax.

I'd never offer you something my own family doesn't use. And I never test on animals - all my testers are happy-to-consent adults.

That's called frosting, and it's actually a good sign - it means your candle is made with real, natural soy wax. It's completely normal and doesn't affect the scent or burn quality at all. Think of it like the bloom on a good piece of chocolate. It just means it's the real thing.

If something arrives damaged, just reach out and I’ll make it right, always.

For bath and body products, returns aren’t something I’m able to offer - it’s simply the nature of personal care items. Unused candles are the exception, and I’m happy to accept those back ➝ Read the full Shipping & Returns policy here.

I also do my best to describe each scent as accurately as possible, so you’ll find detailed scent notes and descriptions throughout the shop.

And if a scent just isn’t your thing? Scent is personal. Handmade soaps and candles also make thoughtful gifts, and sharing one with someone you know might just make their day.

I ship via USPS or UPS, whichever gets your order to you most efficiently.

Shipping is a flat $5.99 for packages under 12 oz, $8.99 for orders over 12 oz, and free on orders of $100 or more within the Continental US.

Once your order ships, you’ll receive a tracking number by email so you can follow it every step of the way.

During warmer months, I may adjust shipping timing slightly to help prevent products from spending unnecessary time in hot delivery trucks. ➝ Read the full Shipping & Returns policy here.

Use a draining soap dish. Handmade soap naturally retains its glycerin and doesn’t contain the chemical hardeners often found in many commercial bars. Because of this, it can soften more quickly if left sitting in water.

A draining soap dish, in a wood or slatted style, allows the bar to dry completely between uses and helps you get the most out of every bar.