Vermont Soap

Foamer Soap Primer

February 13, 2020

I love foam. I like it on my skin and I like it on my beer. Foam is both fun and cool and at the same time. Not everyone knows or cares that the bubbles in foam always have an odd number of sides in the presence of gravity. Or that despite being 95% gas, a glob of foam continues to act like a springy solid. Or that increasing the liquid to gas ratio results in flattened bubbles that might just mimic the true shape of our entire universe! People like to see large quick bubbles from their soap. It…

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Organic Shower Gel – Yes Naomi, USDA organic shower gels DO exist!

January 30, 2020

Organic Shower Gel Yes Naomi, USDA organic shower gels DO exist! And they are not going away. USDA certified shower gels are here in many forms and they will absolutely play an increasingly important role in the future of wash off cleansing products. Remember that the mantra for the future of personal care is Natural-Organic-Sustainable. This is the future. And that future is already a multibillion-dollar movement and industry. I like to think Natural-Organic-Sustainable is what pretty much ALL products will look like in 20 years or so. And if you are reading this you probably do too. What we…

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Feeling your Oats or… Aveno Sativa the Unexpected Superfood

December 19, 2019

Feeling your Oats or… Aveno Sativa the Unexpected Superfood When I think of superfoods (ingredients that are especially high in vitamins, minerals and other botanical goodies) I think of exotic red berries from Brazil or peanut like legumes that grow on vines in the rainforests of Peru. Trust me. Oatmeal is not what most of us imagine when we think about superfoods! And yet…the lowly oat, formerly relegated to the food of choice for one’s horse is now recognized as a valuable food and cosmetic ingredient. That’s right, plain ole ordinary low-cost oats are amazing for your health both inside…

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Oiling Up for Better Aging

October 14, 2019

  I have a big problem with the phrase Anti-Aging. It sounds so military. As if aging is the enemy and we must martial all forces against it. The new term circulating through the trade rags is Better-Aging and I consider it to be a much more appropriate moniker. After all, we are talking about the natural cycles of human existence here. If a thing is like gravity (pretty much inevitable) the best that you can do is to practice doing it with grace. Nature based Better-Aging actives generally include anti-inflammatory botanicals and plant seed oils containing essential fatty acids.…

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Can people with latex allergies use Shea Butter bar soap?

October 14, 2019

Dear Soapman, After reading several reviews and blog posts, it looks like the Shea Butter handmade bar soap is a best seller and the most moisturizing out of all the handmade bar soaps. My question: Can someone with a latex allergy use this soap? The site noted in previous blogs/posts that VS removed the latex out of the shea butter moisturizer, rendering it safer for latex allergy sufferers, how about the handmade bar soap? Thank you, Soapman.   What a great question! Thanks for asking! Unprocessed “raw” shea butter DOES contain latex so you are wise to ask first. Fortunately…

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5 Ways to Reduce Packaging Waste by Shopping Vermont Soap

May 29, 2019

5 Ways to Reduce Packaging Waste by Shopping Vermont Soap Every choice we make as consumers impacts the environment, either positively or negatively. We are faced with options daily that can lead to better health for ourselves and our families, or that can lead to worsening our health and that of our environment. You’re already making a huge difference by buying natural and organic products. By using these products instead of their chemical-ridden counterparts, you are sparing our precious earth from harsh chemicals that end up in our water supply. And, you’re protecting your family by not putting toxins into…

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Are you Strong?

May 21, 2019

  Are you Strong? As in having a strong personal aroma that comes right out of your skin? Forget the social anxiety. VT Soap has some natural solutions for you and those that you love. They say good things come in threes but we have four amazing products for you to try. Tea tree Bar Soap with added aloe is a facial quality handmade soap for sensitive skin. Excellent for those small jawline pimples that pop out from time to time. Gentle and effective for everyday odor control. This is the gentlest tea tree oil containing product that we make…

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What is my lemongrass bath gel preserved with?

January 28, 2019

Dear Soapman, What is my lemongrass bath gel preserved with? I can’t find any preservatives listed in the label. Signed, Clean But Questioning Dear CBQ, Thanks for asking. Your Lemongrass Gel Soap is preserved against degradation through oxidation (air, heat and time) by use of anti-oxidant containing Rosemary extract. The addition of Rosemary extract to our products allows for a 3 year or better shelf life under normal conditions. Lemongrass oil is also a very good gel soap preservative. Although hard data is lacking, we here are all well aware that a lemongrass soap product will stay fresh much longer…

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What do you recommend for dishwasher soap or laundry?

January 10, 2019

Hi Amanda, Use Liquid Sunshine or another Castile liquid soap flavor of your preference like lavender or lemongrass. For more detailed information, here are some search results in our website database related to laundry. Thanks for keeping it natural! Soapman

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I’m trying to use more natural products with my hair and face care as well as going more minimal, and I’m wondering what you would recommend for a shampoo. Your bar soap? Body wash? Your Equine shampoo??

December 26, 2018

Hi Natalie, Thanks for writing and for your mission to cut out the chemicals. Handmade bar soaps are unlike any foaming product you have tried…when properly made and formulated. Order up one bar of the shea butter bar soap. Use it on face, body and hair. I believe that you will be quite surprised at the difference. The second product people usually try is the foaming hand soap. If happy with both we can start replacing your cleaning products with liquid sunshine. Best to you and a happy new year. The Soap Crew

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