Ask the Soapman
Hi, I have bought a cube of your baby shower gel and just love it. I am looking into your shea butter and have a few questions. On the wholesale page it says it is raw unrefined but when I looked at the question and answers to the Soapman it says you refine it yourselves and add rosemary extract. I am confused is it raw or refined. I am also curious how you remove the latex so that it still is an unrefined product. Hey – you’re right Shelly! How can our shea butter be raw, unrefined AND polished too?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
I have a front load washer so it’s not possible to mix the soap and the water and then add the clothes. Is there an alternative way to do this? Can I mix the soap with some water and that add it like i would the normal laundry soap (little cup in top of washer)? Yes – that should do it. There is a little hose from the cup to the inside of the machine. The soap can build up there over time. Dilute 1/3 cup of liquid soap with 2/3 cup warm water and use normally. Always add soap…
We have strand carbonized bamboo flooring in our kitchen, dining room, and living room. I had been steam mopping it until I was told that can affect the floor (the bamboo is I guess steamed and pressed to make the floor). I’ve also been told I shouldn’t use any traditional cleaners on it, but plant-based soaps are ok. Is your Liquid Sunshine Non-toxic Cleaner Concentrate safe for bamboo? I wouldn’t be using a traditional mop and bucket either as too much water is terrible for bamboo, but rather a thick, damp cloth. Thank you! Liquid Sunshine will be an ideal…
