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Questions, answered.

The things we’re asked most. If yours isn’t here, write to us.

Orders and shipping

When will my order ship?

We pack every order by hand and send it within 2 to 4 business days. Once it’s on its way, delivery usually takes another 3 to 7 business days.

How much is shipping?

A flat $6 per order, and free on orders over $50.

Do you ship outside the United States?

Not yet, sorry. For now we only ship within the US. If you’d like to be told when that changes, drop us a line.

Can I change or cancel my order?

Write to us as soon as you can. If it hasn’t been packed yet, we’re happy to change or cancel it.

My order arrived damaged. What now?

We’re sorry. Email us within 14 days of delivery with a photo, and we’ll send a replacement or a refund. More on our shipping and returns page.

The soap

Is there lye in your soap?

Every true soap is made with lye, but none is left in a finished bar. It reacts with the oils during making and becomes soap and glycerin. Our ingredients page explains more.

Why does my bar look a little different from the photo?

Every bar is cut by hand and every swirl is poured by hand, so no two bars are identical. Small differences in size and pattern are part of it.

What gives the soap its scent and colour?

Most bars are scented with a skin-safe fragrance and coloured with micas, and each one is named on the label. If you’d rather avoid both, Neem has no added scent or colour.

Are your soaps vegan?

Every bar lists its ingredients in full, so you can check before you buy. Anything made with beeswax, honey or milk isn’t vegan; everything else is.

Why does it take weeks to make a bar?

After it’s cut, a bar cures for six weeks. The water evaporates and the soap turns harder and milder. A fully cured bar is gentler on skin and lasts much longer in the shower.

Care and skin

How do I make a bar last?

Keep it dry between uses. A soap dish that drains, out of the shower spray, makes more difference than anything else. Cutting a bar in half and using one piece at a time helps too.

Can I use it on my face?

Many people do, especially with our gentler, low-scent bars. If your skin is sensitive, try a little on your inner arm first.

I have sensitive skin or allergies. Which bar should I choose?

Start with Neem, which has no added scent or colour, and patch test before using it all over. If you’re unsure, ask us and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in a batch.

Gifts and bigger orders

Do you do gifts, favours or wholesale?

Get in touch and tell us what you have in mind, how many bars you need and when. Bigger orders need a little notice because of the cure.