YOU WOULDN’T BELIEVE HOW MANY DIFFERENT DEFINITIONS OF “NATURAL” THERE ARE THESE DAYS. WHEN IT COMES TO THE INGREDIENTS IN OUR PRODUCTS, WE BELIEVE IN COMPLETE TRANSPARENCY SO YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS. THIS IS WHY WE INSIST ON LISTING EVERY INGREDIENT ON OUR SOAP BARS, EVEN THOUGH IT’S NOT REQUIRED BY LAW. WE USE ESSENTIAL OILS AND FRAGRANCE OILS TO SCENT OUR PRODUCTS (SOMETIMES BOTH AT THE SAME TIME!). BUT WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN?

ESSENTIAL OILS ARE OILS FROM PLANTS. THE OIL IS DERIVED FROM THE “ESSENCE OF” THE PLANT’S UNIQUE FRAGRANCE, USUALLY EXTRACTED BY STEAM OR SOLVENT. THE ESSENTIAL OILS WE USE ON OUR PRODUCTS ARE CAREFULLY SOURCED FROM AN EXTREMELY REPUTABLE COMPANY WITH VEGAN, CRUELTY FREE, FAIR TRADE, AND KOSHER CERTIFICATIONS. BE AWARE THAT ALTHOUGH THESE OILS ARE STRAIGHT FROM THE PLANT, THEY CAN STILL TRIGGER ALLERGIES, AND CERTAIN ESSENTIAL OILS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN OR PREGNANT WOMEN. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU’RE UNSURE ABOUT WHAT’S OKAY TO USE.

FRAGRANCE OILS ARE AROMA BLENDS DEVELOPED IN A LAB. MANY OF THESE OILS ARE CREATED BY TAKING ESSENTIAL OILS AND SIMPLY ENHANCING THEM WITH ADDITIONAL FRAGRANCE NOTES. THE OILS WE USE ARE HIGH QUALITY, PREMIUM GRADE AND COME FROM A CERTIFIED VEGAN AND CRUELTY FREE SUPPLIER. ALL OF OUR FRAGRANCE OILS HAVE BEEN TESTED AND DEEMED SKIN-SAFE BY THE FDA, AND ARE FREE OF PHTHALATES AND PARABENS.
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WHEN YOU’RE LOOKING AT THE INGREDIENT LIST ON OUR PRODUCTS, YOU’LL NOTICE WE INDICATE “ESSENTIAL OIL” AND/OR “FRAGRANCE” SO YOU KNOW WHAT’S INSIDE. YOU’LL SEE THE PHRASE “SCENTED WITH 100% ESSENTIAL OILS” ON MANY OF OUR PRODUCTS FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO AVOID FRAGRANCE. AT THIS TIME, ABOUT HALF OF OUR BAR SOAP SCENTS ARE SCENTED WITH ESSENTIAL OILS ONLY, AND THE OTHER HALF CONTAIN FRAGRANCE OILS OR A BLEND OF BOTH.

WE COLOR OUR PRODUCTS WITH AN ARRAY OF CLAYS, NATURAL MICAS, AND CHARCOAL. OUR MICA COLORANTS ARE ETHICALLY MINED AND COME FROM A VEGAN AND CRUELTY FREE SUPPLIER.

EVERY SINGLE ONE! WE ARE VEGAN OWNED AND OPERATED, AND OUR PRODUCTS ARE CERTIFIED VEGAN AND CRUELTY FREE BY BOTH LEAPING BUNNY AND PETA. IN ADDITION, ALMOST ALL OF OUR INGREDIENTS ARE SOURCED FROM VEGAN COMPANIES. VEGAN ISN’T JUST A WORD TO US, IT’S A LIFESTYLE. WE’RE FREQUENT VENDORS AT VEG FEST AND LOVE GIVING BACK TO OUR LOCAL ANIMAL SANCTUARIES. ERIN IS A BOARD MEMBER AT TINY HOOVES SANCTUARY - CHECK THEM OUT!

IT DEPENDS. ARE YOU USING THE BAR FOR OCCASIONAL HAND WASHING OR ARE YOU SCRUBBING HEAD-TO-TOE IN A DAILY SHOWER? LEFT NEXT TO A SINK, OUR BARS COULD LAST MULTIPLE MONTHS. IF IT’S SEEING HEAVY USE IN THE SHOWER, IT MIGHT LAST A WEEK. THE KEY TO MAKING YOUR BAR LAST AS LONG AS POSSIBLE IS KEEPING IT DRY. ALWAYS PLACE YOUR BAR ON A SOAP DISH WITH DRAINAGE WHEN IT’S NOT IN USE, AND MAKE SURE IT’S NEVER SITTING IN WATER. IN THE SHOWER, KEEP YOUR BARS AWAY FROM THE DIRECT STREAM OF WATER, AND HANG IT USING A SOAP NET IF THERE’S NO PLACE FOR A DISH.

ARE THESE SOAPS JUST FOR YOUR HANDS? OR CAN YOU USE THEM ON YOUR BODY? YOU CAN USE OUR BARS WHEREVER YOU’D LIKE ON YOUR BODY. IN FACT, WE ENCOURAGE IT! IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR AN AMAZING FACIAL BAR, CHECK OUT PEPPERMINT TEA TREE.

LYE, OR SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ENABLES SAPONIFICATION, WHICH IS THE CHEMICAL REACTION REQUIRED TO MAKE SOAP. WHILE IT’S A NECESSARY INGREDIENT USED IN THE MANUFACTURING OF TRADITIONAL BAR SOAP, OUR EXPERTISE AND CAREFUL CALCULATION ENSURES THAT NO LYE REMAINS IN THE FINISHED PRODUCT. SO GO AHEAD - WASH YOURSELF WITHOUT WORRY!

The ingredient information on this website or any other such website/store that sells Perennial Soaps, LLC products have not been reviewed by the FDA. These products or statements made in any written material, electronic or otherwise, are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Please note that due to the handmade and natural nature of our products you may find variation in color, and aroma from batch to batch.

A Note on Allergies: Please be sure to check if you have any known sensitivities to cosmetic ingredients and/or essential oils. Should you have any ingredient questions please feel free to contact us.

Pregnant or Nursing Folks: There are many all-natural essential oils that pregnant or nursing mothers have been recommended to avoid. Pease be sure to check with your physician regarding any oils, extracts and supplements you use during pregnancy or around children.