Appaclachian Spring Artisan Soap

Ingredients:
Olea Europaea Oil [Olive Oil] - Rich in vitamins A and E, provides gentle moisturizing properties, creates a mild and conditioning lather, excellent for sensitive skin

Distilled Water [Aqua] - Purified solvent that allows ingredients to blend together and facilitates the saponification process

Cocos Nucifera Oil [Coconut Oil] - Creates fluffy, cleansing lather with excellent bubbles, provides hardness to the bar, offers antimicrobial properties and deep cleansing

Hydrogenated Butyrospermum Parkii [Shea Butter] - Deeply moisturizing and nourishing, rich in vitamins A and E, adds creaminess to lather, promotes skin elasticity and healing

Sodium Hydroxide [Lye] - Essential alkali that transforms oils into soap through saponification (none remains in finished product)

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter [Cocoa Butter] - Provides rich moisturization, adds hardness and longevity to the bar, creates a protective barrier on skin, rich in antioxidants

Prunus armeniaca Kernel Oil [Apricot Kernel Oil] - Lightweight and easily absorbed, rich in vitamins A and E, nourishes and softens skin, adds silky feel to lather

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil [Castor Oil] - Creates stable, luxurious lather with large bubbles, acts as a humectant to draw moisture to skin, adds conditioning properties

Fragrance - Provides the signature Mountain Vibe scent experience

Sodium Lactate - Natural salt that creates a harder, longer-lasting bar, improves lather quality, helps soap release from molds more easily

Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Chromium Oxide Green, Iron Oxide - Natural mineral colorants that provide visual appeal and aesthetic design

Caring for Your Soap: Make It Last Longer
The Golden Rule: Keep It Dry Between Uses
Natural soap loves to stay dry when not in use. This simple principle will double or even triple your bar's lifespan.
Storage Solutions That Work

Use a Well-Draining Soap Dish: Choose one with slats, holes, or ridges that allow water to drain completely away from the soap. Avoid dishes where water pools.
The Two-Bar Method: Keep two bars in rotation. While using one, let the other dry completely. This technique can extend each bar's life by up to 50%.
Location Matters: Store your soap away from direct shower spray. A shelf or ledge works better than the tub's edge where water constantly splashes.
Soap Savers: Consider Sweet Abode's mesh soap savers. These allow you to use every bit of your bar while providing gentle exfoliation and excellent drainage.

Travel & Storage Tips
Let your soap dry completely before storing in a travel container
For long-term storage, keep unused bars in a cool, dry place—they actually improve with age like fine wine
Wrap stored bars in breathable paper, not plastic, to maintain their integrity

Signs of Happy Soap
Your bar should feel firm and dry between uses. If it becomes soft or develops a gel-like coating, it needs better drainage. Simply move it to a drier location and it will firm up again.
Maximize Every Bar
When your soap becomes a small sliver, press it onto your new bar when both are wet—zero waste and continuous enjoyment of your favorite scent.
With proper care, your handcrafted soap will provide weeks of luxurious, skin-nourishing cleansing while maintaining its delightful fragrance and beneficial properties from first use to last.

Wet your hands or body with warm water—not too hot, as this can strip away the soap's natural glycerin and essential oils. Work the bar between your palms for 5-10 seconds to create a rich, creamy lather. The natural ingredients in handcrafted soap produce a gentler lather than commercial bars, which means better moisturizing for your skin.
For Body Use
Apply the lather directly to your skin using circular motions, or transfer the lather to a washcloth or loofah for gentle exfoliation. Take a moment to enjoy the natural fragrance and let the nourishing oils work their magic. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat your skin dry to lock in moisture.
For Hand Washing
Simply roll the bar between wet hands until you achieve desired lather, cleanse for 20 seconds, then rinse clean. Our soap's natural glycerin helps prevent the drying effect of frequent hand washing.