Natural Handmade Soap
Natural soap, what we’re famous for….
good, handmade soap makes an amazing difference in the feel of your
skin, experienced right away. Aromagregory soaps are made from
scratch in our Tennessee workshop.
Daily, vegetable oils are blended together with herbs and flowers
and real essential oils and stirred in pots to create fragrant
batches of luxurious, good soap.
Aromagregory soaps are completely vegetable-based with no animal
fats added. Our own recipe consists of olive oil, coconut oil,
soybean and shea butter. Since 1998, this unique and balanced blend
has created a long list of satisfied customers who have seen a
definite difference in the health of their skin. Many of our avid
soap customers have reported they now have little or no need for
lotions.Soaps sorted ALPHABETICALLY,
use links on far right
Soaps sorted by TYPE, see below
LAVENDERS, MILDS AND COMFORTING
SOAPS
soaps:
Chamomile Face Bar,
Calendula,
Lavender,
Lavender Lime,
Lavender Orange,
Lavender
Rosemary,
Oatmeal and Honey,
Shea Butter Bar
or
Tea Tree Lime. |
MINTS, UPLIFTING AND RENEWING
SOAPS
soaps:
Eucalyptus,
Garden Gate,
Lavender Spearmint,
Lemongrass Sage
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SPICES, PATCHOULI AND EXOTIC SOAPS
soaps:
Lavender Patchouli,
Pomander,
Patchouli,
Patchouli Mint,
Spice Tea or
Clove. |
USEFUL, SHAVING AND MOSQUITO
SOAPS
soaps:
Shaving Bar,
Coffee Chef soap,
Gardeners soap,
Hikers & Campers
Mosquito |
SOAP SAMPLERS, SOAP SETS
check out our 5-set soap sampler and our 3/4
pound bag of WHOOPS soap. |
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Additional Information:
Handmade versus “Over the Counter” Soap. What is the Difference?
The technical definition of soap is "the result of a chemical
reaction between a fatty acid and an alkali solution." Fatty acids
are the actual fat content of animal or vegetable oils; there are
many different fatty acids which combine to make up different oils.
The alkali solution is commonly known as lye and is usually sodium
or potassium hydroxide. (sodium hydroxide creates bar soap,
potassium hydroxide creates liquid soap) By this definition, soap
must be made from animal or vegetable fats/oils and lye. However,
note that in the finished product there is no free lye - it is all
combined into the resulting soap.
In the 1940's chemists discovered how to change the molecular
structure of some naturally occurring substances and also how to
synthesize necessary components. What they discovered was called
"detergent" (to differentiate it from soap). The big advantage to
detergents then and now is that they work well in cold or hard water
and can be formulated to clean specific types of dirt and stains.
Modern detergents (known as syn-dets, or synthetic detergents) have
become quite sophisticated and are seen in many, many forms. In
fact, the majority of the cleaning products on the market are
actually
detergents of some type or another. Even commercial bar soaps
commonly contain all or part detergents. As a result of these
developments, a common definition of soap has emerged. The common
definition of soap refers to any product that bubbles and cleans,
particularly if it is in a bar form. In our opinion, this is what
has created the confusion over what good, real soap actual is.
Hardeners, whiteners, lather boosters, chemical fragrances
(sometimes with as many as 500 separate chemical components to
create their unique scent) are often found in “over the counter”
store-bought, “soap” or detergent bars. Sodium tallowate, a common
ingredient in many manufactured soaps, is in fact derived from
rendered beef fat.
Aromagregory soaps are completely vegetable-based with no animal
fats added. Our own recipe consists of olive oil, coconut oil and
soybean.
Coconuts (the source of coconut oil) are grown in tropical regions
where they grow wild, but they are also cultivated in Thailand,
India, Indonesia, and Mexico. The coconut comes from the coconut
palm (Cocos nucifera), which is grown primarily in Malaysia as well
as Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, and parts of India and South
America.
Olives (the source of olive oil) is primarily a crop that comes from
Mediterranean countries. While some olives are grown in California,
95% of olives and the manufacturing of olive oil is still a business
centered around Italy, Greece and Spain.
Soybeans (the source of soybean oil) have been a crucial crop in
Asian countries since before written records were kept. However,
today, 45% of the soybean growing area and 55% of soybean production
is done in the United States. The addition of soybean to our main
soap recipe creates a stable, consistent lather and helps to support
American Farmers.
BENEFITS OF PURCHASING HANDMADE SOAP – OVERVIEW
• artisan made by hand, not machine manufactured
• includes American-grown soybean product
• all vegetable oils, contains no animal fats
• most soap selections are vegan friendly
• less likely to trigger allergies
• scented with real essential oils derived from plants
• colored with mineral oxides (same substance as mineral makeup)
Frequently Asked Questions about handmade soap:
Q: Does your soap contain lye?
A: soaps, both handmade and store-bought are initially made by using
lye (sodium hydroxide) or a similar caustic agent. The process of
soapmaking is a chemical reaction. When made properly, no lye
remains in the finished product; it is simply the catalyst needed
for turning oils into soap.
Q: Will your soap help my eczema?
A: Soaps are not allowed to be promoted as having curative or
medicinal properties unless they are treated as, and get tested and
certified as, medicines. So, we are not allowed to answer with a
“yes” or a “no”. But we have had several regular customers who have
stated that the soap has helped with problem skin. This may possibly
be attributed to the relatively natural ingredients in our soaps. It
may be preservatives, colorants or fragrances in commercial soaps
that cause unpleasant reactions. Our suggestion is for an eczema
sufferer to try our mildest bar, Oatmeal-Milk-and-Honey, and see how
it
works for their skin.
Q: Why do your soaps cost more than store-bought soap?
A: Simply, our soaps are created from expensive, luxury ingredients.
Q: How long does a bar of soap last?
A: Most couples tell us that a bar of soap lasts four to six weeks.
This is based on using the soap according to directions, by not
letting it stand in water; always use a vented or ribbed soap dish
or shower caddy to allow the soap to dry between uses and last
longer.
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