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Could you tell me a little bit about your bi-products/waste?

February 16, 2013

Could you tell me a little bit about your bi-products/waste? I am in the manure and organic waste to energy field. The bi-product from soap making can be a great asset to this type of system, and I have a farm in your area that is looking at the possibility of one. So a few questions…. How much waste do you create? Would you be willing to divert this waste to a local farm for energy production purposes? What type s of waste do you have to possibly contribute? Thank you for your time! Chantal Beliveau, P.E. What a terrific…

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Do your products keep our ph balance and are they safe for the immune system?

February 16, 2013

I know that ph Balance is vital for the oxygenation of our cells, mineral absorption, enzymatic processes and metabolic processes. So my question is, do your shampoos keep our ph Balance and are they safe for the immune system? Hi Cristy, While we do not currently make shampoos, we do make a lot of products for your skin. Soap is the hygienic cleanser out bodies evolved to use. It washes away germs but does not harm our skin. Poorly made soap has excess alkali in it, and thus would have a pH that is harsh and drying on your skin.…

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Effects of eating and cooking with dishes washed in detergent? Are the chemicals getting transferred into our bodies?

February 13, 2013

I’ve read lots of your posts about the effect of detergents on skin when used in body cleaning products and laundry products. Another detergent I’ve been thinking about in my house is the one I use in my dishwasher. Is there any research into the effects of eating and cooking with dishes washed in detergent? Are the chemicals getting transferred into our bodies or do they always rinse off completely? Thanks for all the great information you provide on your website. ~Amanda What a great question. Back when I was a hippy I lived in a co-operative household. One of…

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Are your soaps gluten free and are the made in a gluten free area with gluten free utensils?

February 13, 2013

My Granddaughter is Celiac……Gluten is out of the question for her…..Are your soaps gluten free and are the made in a gluten free area with gluten free utensils? Thank You Kathy Hi Kathy, This reply came from a memeber of our staff with celiac. “Our soap is gluten free. Some people who are highly susceptible, especially those who have been recently diagnosed or who have had recent contact with gluten, may have issues with even the organic oats we use. Even though it is very rare that skin contact with oats causes reaction, these folks may wish to avoid those…

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I have a friend with pretty severe eczema on her face…. Do you have any suggestions?

February 8, 2013

I have a friend with pretty severe eczema on her face. It really flares up when she is stressed. My research indicates that it is probably a symptom of a deeper internal issue- maybe toxic buildup in the liver? Do you have any suggestions? You know Mary, I believe this is often the case. Especially if drug, food and feather allergies (pillows) and interactions have already been ruled out. Our skin and our livers (our filters) are intimately tied together. I look at it like this: Our liver blood filter gets clogged up and stays plenty busy with things like…

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Do you make a soap containing oats and Shea butter?

February 6, 2013

Do you make a soap containing oats and Shea butter? I have rosacea and think this would be helpful. Hi Kathy, Good call on both of these ingredients. Oats contain beta-glucans oat proteins which are soothing and anti-inflammatory. Shea butter contains polyglucasides which are also amazingly anti-inflammatory. We make two bar soap products you may like. Unscented Cocobutter has oats and organic cocobutter added. The Butter Bar has shea butter and anti inflammatory healing oils from calendula and St Johnswort. Try our new Green Gold Herbal Moisturizer as a topical soother. The new Unscented, which I recomend for you will be…

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Is your shea butter raw or you cook it in any way?

January 28, 2013

Is your shea butter raw or you cook it in any way? Thank you Hi Longina, Great question. Vermont Soap buys USDA certified organic shea butter in bulk right from a womans co-op in Ghana that was trained in basic methods of sorting a processing the shea nuts to maximize the shelf life of the shea butter. If you want some that is raw and unprocessed we can sell you some this way. We developed a process called “Polishing”. First we melt the shea butter and gently heat it while mixing in organic rosemary extract scentless preservative. This is the…

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Will you be developing hair care products?

January 21, 2013

Hi Larry, Wondering if you will be developing a line of all organic shampoos and conditioners and possibly a hold spray for men’s and women’s hair. Please check out Aubrey Organics. They are almost there but not completely organic and I am looking for all organic. I will keep my fingers crossed!! Thank you and have a good day! Hi Joan! Thank you for the suggestion. We think Aubrey is a good company too. Hair care is really really tough to do with a natural soap base and natural essential oils. There are a lot of different hair types out…

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How would you say your liquid soap compares to Tom’s®?

January 21, 2013

How would you say your liquid soap compares to Tom’s® of Maine? As you know Tom’s has been discontinued. I’ve tried sooo many liquid bath soaps and Tom’s was the only one that did not dry out my skin. The favor of a reply is requested. Hi Carol, I never tried the Tom’s product but here’s what I do know: There are 2 basic ways to make liquid soap. The first is to take a blend of detergent chemicals that is basically a mild shampoo base and thicken it. Table salt interacts with cocoamidpropyl betaine (coco betaine) to form a…

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Do you sell a specific dish washing soap?

January 21, 2013

Do you sell a specific dish washing soap or are any of your soaps suitable for using to handwash dishes? Thanks! Hi Carrie, All our liquid castile soaps are pretty interchangeable however Liquid Sunshine is our flagship cleaner/degreaser. Put a small amount of organic liquid soap in the wash water but also apply some directly to your sponge or applicator for best results. Best! Soapman

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