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Handmade Soap Frequently Asked Questions: |
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Are your
products natural? |
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All of our
products are 100% natural and where possible, 100%
Organic. Our
handmade soap,
bath and body products, and
sponges and cloths are all comprised of natural,
renewable ingredients. Our
pure essential oils are all steam distilled or cold
pressed; we do not use oils which have been solvent
(chemically) extracted.
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Are your
products organic? |
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While we
try to use Certified Organic ingredients whenever
possible, sometimes cost and availability do not permit.
In this case we have source out ingredients that are
eco-friendly and vegetable derived.
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Do you use
parabens and phthalates? |
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No!!!
We do not use any parabens or other potentially
dangerous synthetic preservatives. When necessary
we use food grade preservatives, but all our soaps are
preservative free. Recent
studies show cause for concern for the use of
parabens and phthalates. We feel they are unnecessary,
potentially harmful and we choose to use natural
alternatives. The European Union sees the harm,
why don't you take some time to read more about
phalates.
Still want to know more about living naturally, visit
our
links page for more resources.
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Do you use
lye in your soaps? |
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Yes, we do
use lye. We use sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
in our bar soap making process. When making a true
soap (not a detergent bar like the commercial
alternatives) an acid and a fat is required for
saponification, which is the
process
that the ingredients go through to become soap. The lye
disappears during the saponification process and all
that is left is the all natural vegetabe derived soap.
Their is not more natural way to make soap, and it has
been the way for generations and generations, thousands
of years in fact.
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Do you use
any animal products? |
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All
Rainforest
soaps and
bath products
are vegetarian and many are vegan. The only animal
product we ever use is beeswax, and goat's milk and it's only in a few of
our products. Since we always list all of our
ingredients, there's no need to worry, because you
always know exactly what you're using.
We do NOT use any dead
animal products such as tallow, or lard in any of our
soap products. It might make our soaps a bit more
expensive than the drug store bought commercial brands,
but we think it is worth it.
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What makes
your products healthier than commercial products? |
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Most
people have heard the saying, 'You are what you eat'.
Recent studies suggest that what you put on your skin
can be absorbed into your circulatory system and spread
through your whole body. To see a list of all the
seemingly endless
benefits of
essential oils, we encourage you to do your
research. We've compiled some
resources for you on
going
natural, where you can find a valuable
information about natural vs. synthetic.
Unlike commercial soaps and detergent bars, Rainforest
Organics
soaps
include vegetable glycerin which occurs naturally during
the saponification process and acts as a humectant,
helping to moisturize and prevent the drying feel on the
skin that can be the result of using many common
commercial brands.
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Will your
soap lather? |
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Each type
of bar of
soap in our line will lather slightly differently.
Some have tiny rich bubbles while others have larger
firm suds. The nice thing with hand made soap is
that it does not contain synthetic flash foamers, so the
suds you get are just all natural goodness, not drying
or irritating.
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Q. |
Will your
soap sting my eyes? |
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A. |
Yes,
a bit - it's
soap. Don't put anything in your eyes. And unless
you have been naughty and feel you deserve it, keep it
out of your mouth too!!! |
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How long
does a bar of soap last? |
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There are
many variables, but generally much longer than
commercial soaps. Let your bar dry out between uses to
prolong life, or use one of our new soap savers.
It totally depends on use.
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Q. |
I still
have questions that have not been answered. Where can I
direct my question? |
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Feel free
to
contact us with any further questions that you may
have. |
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Rainforest Organics
Natural Soap Co.
#4 - 19257 Enterprise Way
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Surrey BC Canada
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V3S 6J8
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(604)530-8971 A Division of
Natraclean Industries Ltd. |
