
Sweet Almond Oil
Find out what makes Sweet Almond Oil such a wonderful ingredient in skin care products and why this natural oil is such a powerhouse when it comes to skin care.

Cocoa Butter
What exactly makes cocoa butter good for the skin?Β Read on to learn about its many benefits and why it's used in skin care products and soap.

Bentonite Clay
What is Bentonite Clay and why is it good for your skin? What benefits does it provide when added to soap?

Lavender
Lavender is not just a pretty flower; it is a powerhouse of natural goodness. Its soothing and calming properties make it a perfect ingredient for soap and skincare products.Β

Raw Organic Wildflower Honey
Raw organic wildflower honey is a natural and unprocessed type of honey that is derived...

Coffee
Coffee is surprisingly good for the skin, it contains antioxidant properties which may ...

Goat Milk
The addition of goat milk to handmade soapΒ creates a very luxuriousΒ soap with a creamy ...

Oatmeal
The oatmeal at Hickory Ridge Soaps comes in two forms:Β Colloidal & Ground.Ground o...

Rose Clay
Rose clay is a natural and gentle kaolin clay that is also referred to as pink clay.Β R...

Oxides
Oxides, even though synthetic are made from natural ingredients and are filtered of any...

Mica
Mica is a group of naturally occurring minerals that are used to color cosmetics and so...

Titanium Dioxide
Titanium Dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral that Hickory Ridge Soap's uses to mak...

Fragrance Oil
At Hickory Ridge Soaps we only use skin safe fragrance oils that are crafted specifical...

Sodium Hydroxide (Lye)
Sodium Hydroxide, also known as lye, is necessary in the making of soap.Β Β Handmade soap...
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What is Cold Process Soap?
Cold process soap is a type of soap that is made by mixing oils and lye through a chemi...
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How to Perform a Skin Patch Test.
What is a Patch Test? A patch test is a simple and essential step to ensure the safety ...
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10 Reasons to Switch to Handmade Soap.
Why should you switch to handmade soap? Handmade soap has gained popularity in recent y...