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saponification (noun) the act, process, or result of making soap: conversion into soap.*

mix fats and oils with an alkali - a strong base - and the results is soap. we use all natural plant fats and oils resulting in a clean bar.

soap cleans because it contains molecules that have a hydrophobic (water hating) and hydrophilic (water loving) end. when you use soap and water the hydrophobic end is attracted to dirt and oils. through emulsification the trapped dirt is rinsed away with water, leaving your skin clean.

we use a selected few ingredients in each bar of soap, keeping it simple and purposeful. each bar of soap is made with:

• minneapolis tap water: award winning! 
• coconut oil: it's extracted from the nut of the coconut palm tree and is known for its moisturizing properties. 
• olive oil: pressed from olives, olive oil moisturizes and contains antioxidant properties.
• shea butter: it comes from the nut of a shea tree, and contains fatty acids, and vitamins A + E.
• mango butter: it's made from the oil of mango seeds, and is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids and contains vitamins A, C + E. 
• sodium hydroxide (aka lye): an inorganic compound (NaOH); lye makes the soap become soap through saponification.
• 100% pure essential oils: made from plants, delivering the wonderful essence of the natural world.

sometimes we include: 

• botanicals like oatmeal, calendula, dried mint, or cornmeal
• mica to color the soap

and that's it! nothing more, nothing less.

then, we package using minimal materials - letting the soap breathe and the beauty shine. our packaging is plastic-free, all recyclable/compostable and designed to let you enjoy your soap from the moment you bring it home.

 

* “Saponification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saponification. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.