Vermont Soap

Vermont Soap Commits to Public Television

March 27, 2017

I freely admit to an anti-television bias. As a spreader of “broad and shallow” societal cohesion it has no peer. But frankly I get tired of cacophony of the whole TV thing. Visual and audial sensory overload just makes me want to curl up with a good book anyway. Thank goodness we have Public Television. Described as “Television for Citizens”; PBS provides entertainment, education, and in-depth news coverage for people looking for something more than the usual glossy fare of mainstream offerings. And let’s face it; TV ads are out of control. Whether it is the sudden increase in volume…

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5 Great Uses of Castile Liquid Soap

July 14, 2016

Reusable Cleaning Wipes While we love the idea and the convenience of disinfecting wipes, we hate the waste and the chemicals used. That’s why we like to make our own! Here’s how: Mix 1 cup water and 1/8 cup (2 tablespoons) of your favorite Castile Liquid Soap in a quart mason jar. Try Peppermint Magic, Lemongrass Zen or Sweet Orange for kitchen wipes; Country Lavender, Tea Tree or Pine Woods for bathroom wipes! Always add soap to water, not the other way around. For the wipes, either buy some cotton dishcloths or use an old t-shirt cut into wipe-sized pieces.…

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Vermont Soap Takes the Pledge

July 12, 2016

Vermont Soap CEO Larry Plesent signs a Voluntary Sworn Statement that Vermont Soap’s products are not made or co-mingled with genetically modified materials. Sue Hoxie (President, Addison County Chamber of Commerce) and Vermont Soap Legal Counsel Michael Polletta look on. Vermont Soap made history today as the first soap and cosmetic company to pledge support of Act 121, Vermont’s landmark GMO labeling law. Non-food companies are not currently required to label GMO content but Vermont Soap wanted to show their support for honesty in GMO labeling by signing the Vermont State Affidavit voluntarily. GMO labeling is in the news again…

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Bounty of Vermont Day at Lantman’s Market!

July 5, 2016

Between 11am and 4pm on Saturday the 23rd of July, Lantman’s will have a tent filled with excited Vermont entrepreneurs who provide the finest goods Vermont has on offer. Often small companies’ products get overlooked when sitting next to mass-marketed items, merely because they’re less familiar. With this in mind, Bounty of Vermont Day allows those small Vermont companies to shine through – allowing customers to become more familiar with local goods and the people who create in our bountiful state!

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Tent Sale

June 21, 2016

Our Tent Sale at the Vermont Soap Factory Outlet on Exchange Street in Middlebury keeps on going! Save up to 50% on dents, bents and discontinued items. Tuesday – Saturday from 10-4 for the rest of June. Stop on by! Tuesday – Saturday 10am-4pm Closed Sunday and Monday 616 Exchange Street Middlebury, VT 05753

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Vermont Soap has a Formula for Cleaning Homes the Nontoxic Way

June 14, 2016

By KEN PICARD | SEVENDAYSVT.COM | JUNE 13, 2016 The curing room in Vermont Soap’s manufacturing facility in Middlebury may be one of the most fragrant spots in Vermont. As dozens of soap bars cure on drying racks like aging craft cheeses, the air is laden with the rich aromas of pine, peppermint, lavender, lemongrass and other essential oils. But, unlike the scents added to most conventionally produced soaps, shampoos, toiletries and home-cleaning products, none of these odors comes from artificial chemicals or toxic ingredients. In fact, the earthy reddish hue of some of the bars is derived from lobster…

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Deodorants with ethical food labels on the rise

May 23, 2016

Consumer skin sensitivities and wellness concerns are driving the niche, according to Vermont Soap CEO and founder Larry Plesent. To keep up with demand, his company just launched another underarm protection product that meets USDA organic food standards. Read the full article by Deanna Utroske here    

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Advice for Washing Pets and Stuff Outside

May 2, 2016

Washing your stuff, lawn furniture or your pets outside on concrete sidewalks, pavers, poolside, etc. may leave a soapy residue that you will have to clean off afterwards. This is more difficult to do if it is left to bake into the porous surface. Additionally the washing area will become cleaner and then the surrounding area and may look different until the rest of the area is cleaned. Please keep this mind when planning big washing projects and if possible do it on the lawn.

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Spicewood Deodorant Wins Natural Beauty Award

April 13, 2016

Vermont Soap and Spicewood Organic Deodorant racked up another award by making the Better Nutrition’s Best of Natural Beauty 2016 Shopping List. According to the editors: The masculine scent is reminiscent of Old Spice but not overpowering. The combination of coconut oil, cornstarch, rosemary extract, and essential oils work to keep you smelling great all day.

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Detergent Sensitivity

April 8, 2016

What is it, and how do I know if I have it? Detergent sensitivity is much more widespread than people generally realize. Up to 12% of the population may in fact be detergent sensitive to one degree or another. Potential misdiagnosis include eczema, psoriasis, and chronic dry skin which is made worse by exposure to detergent chemicals. Detergent sensitivity differs from detergent allergies, which are believed to affect less than 1% of the population. An allergy is a protein antibody your body creates in response to a protein molecule entering the bloodstream and being marked as an invasive substance. Detergents…

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