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About Lovely
Handcrafted goods are fewer and fewer these days, in a world rife with convenience and plagued by immediate satisfaction. Our soaps will grant you immediate satisfaction, but that result comes from due process.
After hours of laboring with bulk ingredients, getting items to the ideal temperature, humidity and more.. The soap sits in its loaf mold for 12-16 hours and only then can it be pulled out and chopped up before it has to sit for 2-4 weeks to cure properly.
TRY OUR SUDS AND SEE WHY PEOPLE LOVE OUR ALL NATURAL, GMO-FREE, GUILT FREE, RESPONSIBLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS AND RECIPES!
After establishing some of the most beneficial relations in this industry we founded Lovely Suds in Spring of 2021. After turning over 400% the amount of product we set out to in our first 6 months, we are HERE TO STAY. We are a small, yet persistent, group cooperating to create some of the finest soaps we have been blessed to craft. Though we've got our sights on multiple more Master Soapers to join us as we grow, we are confident in our abilities to provide every customer with complete satisfaction. Due to the nature of our business plan we can scale as demand grows.
After satisfying all orders within our pre-order guidelines, we have enjoyed moderate success with multiple recurring customers raving to us that they want more. We're here for it.
Pre-Ordering is available once our inventory runs dry! We will be transparent about ALL delays in production, shipping or otherwise. Pre-Orders will not be cancelled, so please be certain before submitting your payments on Pre-Orders.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out via our Contact Form
We will get back to you ASAP. (Typical response time: 12-24 hours)
All the best, Lovely Suds team
Frequently Asked Questions
| What's different about cold process soaps? |
The cold process soap making method creates natural glycerin as a byproduct which acts as a humectant, attracting moisture to your skin so it stays hydrated, leaving your skin feeling nourished and refreshed. Some commercially made soaps can have a drying effect on skin which is why many people prefer to use cold process soaps such as our Lovely Suds range. |
| How is your soap different from commercial soaps? |
Short & Sweet:
Many brand-name "soaps" aren't soaps at all. If you start looking at the ingredients, you'll realize they're much more similar to detergents that you use to wash your laundry or dishes! During the soap-making process, a byproduct is created called glycerin. Large companies, for the sake of mass-production and cost efficiency, will replace glycerin with chemicals. Glycerin is worth more than all those chemicals combined, providing the sought-after soothing and moisturizing properties that you're looking for in your soap! We make soap the old-fashioned way. By cold-processing our soap, the glycerin forms naturally in our bars from plant-derived oils! This means you're getting a quality product that will help nourish and protect your skin. Go ahead and get dirty, you can lather, scrub, rinse and repeat with Lovely Suds! |
| Do you use tallow, lard or palm oil in your soaps? |
| No we do not. Whilst we understand that there are sustainable palm oils available for purchase, Lovely Suds does not have the resources to verify these claims and we have chosen not to include any palm oil in our soaps. Though many soap makers do use tallow and lard in their soaps, we have chosen not to. |
| Can I use this soap for my face? How about hair? |
Our signature soap recipes are specifically formulated for your skin, so anywhere you have skin... our soap is safe and plenty good for use! We have many users and customers who use our soaps for face and body. Please note that everyone's skin type is different so we recommend patch testing first. While our bars are not formulated to fight against acne, assist psoriasis, or relieve eczema, some of our formulas have reported positive results worldwide! This soap is not recommended to be used in place of Shampoo and Conditioner, but it won't harm you. We are looking into formulas and the feasibility to expand into Hair Care products, so let us know if this is something you're personally interested in! |
Why is there Sodium Hydroxide, a chemical, in Lovely Suds soap?! |
At Lovely Suds we believe transparency and education are a fundamental keys to life. In summary, our soaps are 100% vegetable based and there is absolutely NO lye (Sodium Hydroxide) in the final product. Lye is an essential ingredient in all handmade, cold processed soaps. It is the catalyst that turns the liquid vegetable oils we use (olive, coconut, etc) into the hardened product. At the end of the soap making process, due to the reaction, there is actually no lye left in the final product. We include lye in the ingredients section of our soap bars to be completely transparent on how we craft our soap. If you see any lye-free soaps out there, they are either made out of alternative chemicals or they are just advertising that because there is no lye in the final product. |
| I have sensitive skin, is this soap right for me? |
| Our soaps are formulated for general skin types and we recommend that all customers discontinue use if any skin discomfort occurs. While our bars are not formulated to be hypoallergenic, we've had many users and customers with sensitive skin report positive results when using our soap! If you have sensitive skin, we recommend checking out the Unscented & OatMilk & Honey soaps. |
| I have a Gluten sensitivity, are your soaps Gluten-Free? |
All of our products are gluten-free except our Pine Tar, Eucalyptus Greek Yogurt, and OatMilk & Honey bars, which contain oatmeal. Gluten-containing skincare products are not known to be harmful to those with gluten intolerance or celiacβs disease unless they are directly ingested. All of our soaps are made in a clean environment where no cross-contamination can occur. We specifically offer an Unscented option for those with a range of sensitivities so everyone has a better opportunity to enjoy Lovely Suds!
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| How long do bar soaps last on the shelf? |
| The expected shelf life for our bars of soap is 24 months from time of creation. While it could last up to 24 months, we recommend using it prior to that for maximum fragrance. We highly advise storing unused soap in a dry, cool place while not in use. |
| Is Lovely Suds soap antibacterial? |
While our soaps are not formulated to be antibacterial, research shows that normal soap (like our cold-processed, all-natural organic soap) is as effective as antibacterial soap in preventing infectious illness and keeping good hygiene. Most soaps that are branded as antibacterial contain Triclosan, an ingredient found in a variety of body soaps, cleaning products, and toothpastes. Triclosan is thought to be a likely contributor to the development of antibacterial and antibiotic resistance, as well as damaging to the environment! If youβre looking to stay clean, stick with normal soap like ours! |
| I've always wanted to make my own soap, can Lovely Suds help me? |
We exist purely to carry on our own enjoyment of Soap making and secondly to help others gain enjoyment from the process or the product one way or another! Please reach out to us to see about joining the team, procuring discount ingredients, joining our Membership program (where you'll find tutorials, recipes and a group of Soap Loving fanatics!) or just to reach out with a simple question. We do our best to respond (not with a robot!) within 48 hours of receiving your contact. |
| Does Lovely Suds offer custom products? |
In short, Yes we can. For any and all special occasions you have coming up we can create custom designs to your specification and using your favorite fragrance(s).There is an approximate turn around time of 6-8 weeks dependent on your order and the intricacy. For all your needs, please get in contact with our team today. We will be happy to assist you personally! |
| I'm interested in the Lovely Suds Lifetime Membership, where do I sign up? |
As we are getting started, we are looking to lock-in longterm customers. This is an exclusive deal, typically offered to previous customers (who have bought $500 in soap) or potential contractors (our suppliers and artisans alike), but today and for an undisclosed amount of time we are offering a Lovely Suds Lifetime Membership. As a member you can expect the following: Early Bird Access, Sudserrific Discounts, Personal Promo Code unique to you to share with friends and family, An annual Birthday & Sudsiversary Surprise and Access to Proven Recipes and Tutorials! Soon we will be adding to the list of offered benefits, but we believe it is already value-packed for those choice members. Please contact us if you do not find the offer available in our shop. |
| Lovely Suds sells entire loaves, but what about bulk discounting multiple loaves? |
| Please contact us with your request and we will provide you with an answer within 48 hours. |
| Does Lovely Suds plan to expand their line of bar soap? |
We do! Initially we wanted to release 14 different types of READY-TO-USE soap. Due to many issues we had to reduce that to 7, and in the final days we had to reduce to just 6. Our initial offering is the best of the best, in our eyes, and we hope it will be for you too! Let us know what you want to see added to our line-up next! Keep your eyes on our featured products, as we intend to have at-least 3 more scents available by Mid-2022 with an expanding line of health and beauty products to follow. |