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Sisal Soap Bags
Sisal Soap Bags
What is sisal? Sisal is a durable natural fibre harvested from the sword-shaped leaves of the Agave Sisalana plant. The Agave Sisalana plant is native to southern Mexico and grown... Read more...
The Difference Between Tallow & Plant-Based Soap
The Difference Between Tallow & Plant-Based Soap
I was recently asked what the difference was between our tallow and plant-based soaps, and I thought you might like to know as well. So let's jump in. The main... Read more...
Coconut Oil Allergy & Handmade Soap
Coconut Oil Allergy & Handmade Soap
A coconut allergy is a pretty big barrier when it comes to plant-based cold process soaps. Most, if not all, plant based cold process soap recipes are made with coconut... Read more...
Allergic To Olive Oil and Artisan Soap
Allergic To Olive Oil and Artisan Soap
An olive oil allergy can feel like an obstacle to enjoying handmade soap but it doesn't have to be.  I can substitute olive oil for avocado oil in any of... Read more...
Best Natural Soap made in Canada
Looking for the best natural soap made in Canada? Finding the best natural soap depends on two things 1) your values, and 2) what you’re looking for in a soap. As a soap maker I can tell you that there are endless possibilities when it comes to soap recipes and additives, and they are all good soaps.  To narrow down what the best natural soap is to you, you need to know a few things about yourself.   Your Values: What’s important to you   1.Do you want a plant-based... Read more...
Natural Soap Ingredients
Here at Hen Valley Soap, we only use natural ingredients in our soaps. Our fragrances come from essential oils and our colourants come from natural clays, indigo powder, activated charcoal, and cocoa powder. We have a variety of base recipes, here’s a breakdown of the ingredients we use for our soaps.   Oils Fats Butters Liquids Olive Oil Grass Fed Tallow Shea Butter Distilled water Organic coconut Oil   Avocado Butter Aloe Juice Castor Oil   Cocoa Butter Carrot Juice     Mango Seed Butter Guinness Beer      ... Read more...
The Benefits of Using Cold Process Soap
The Benefits of Using Cold Process Soap
You won’t regret making the switch to cold process soap. Actually, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner! Before we jump into the 16 benefits, I’ll explain what cold... Read more...
Our Grass Fed Tallow Soaps
Our Grass Fed Tallow Soaps
I make four different tallow bars here at Hen Valley Soap, each one is formulated differently to offer different results depending on your preferences and skin type. Two of the... Read more...
Care instructions for Cold Process Soap
Care instructions for Cold Process Soap
Since this is a cold process soap bar made from real fats without synthetic hardeners or petroleum-based waxes, it needs to be treated like the premium tool it is. Our... Read more...