Why our ingredients matter
At Laver Handcrafted Soap, our ingredients are at the heart of everything we create. We meticulously select each one for its intended purpose and respect for your skin, ensuring every bar nourishes rather than strips. Our soaps feature pure, skin-compatible fats and oils like Pure tallow - rendered 4 times, olive oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, almond oil, and castor oil. These work harmoniously to gently cleanse while replenishing moisture and supporting the skin’s natural barrier.
We also enrich our formulas with luxurious shea, mango, and cocoa butters for deep moisturization, and incorporate natural extras such as raw honey, oatmeal flour, and fruit and vegetable juices for added skin-loving benefits. Thoughtfully used essential oils provide natural fragrance and aromatherapy, while natural clays and dried botanicals offer texture, beauty, and gentle exfoliation. Even lye, crucial for true soapmaking, transforms completely, leaving behind only gentle, skin-safe soap.
Every ingredient in a Laver Handcrafted Soap bar has a reason to be there—no fillers, no shortcuts, just honest ingredients thoughtfully combined to create soaps that care for your skin the way nature intended.
Your ingredient questions, answered
We want you to feel safe, confident, and cared for when you choose Laver Handcrafted Soap. Every ingredient is selected to nourish, protect, and respect your skinânothing unnecessary, nothing harmful. We aim for transparency, quality, and genuine nourishment, ensuring you can trust our soaps for yourself and your family.
Is lye safe in soap?
While lye is essential for true soapmaking, it is completely transformed during the process. In a properly made and cured bar, no lye remainsâonly gentle, skin-safe soap.
Do natural soaps cleanse effectively?
Yes! Our carefully balanced blend of oils and butters cleanses effectively while preserving the skinâs natural moisture, unlike commercial soaps with harsh detergents.
Are your soaps suitable for sensitive skin?
Our soaps are formulated with nourishing fats, soothing ingredients like oats, honey, and clays, and are free from unnecessary additives. Many with dry or sensitive skin find our soaps gentler and more comforting.
Why do you use tallow in your soaps?
We use pure, thoughtfully sourced tallow because it closely resembles the skinâs natural oils and provides exceptional nourishment. Itâs valued for its skin-repairing properties and has been a staple in traditional soapmaking for generations.
How are your soaps fragranced?
We use essential oils carefully and intentionally, ensuring they are never overpowering. For those who prefer simplicity, we also offer minimally scented or naturally exfoliating options.
How our ingredients care for your skin
The natural oils and butters in Laver Handcrafted Soap are chosen because they work with your skin, not against it. Each one plays a specific role in cleansing, nourishing, and supporting overall skin well-being, turning everyday cleansing into something moreâan experience that supports healthy skin, comfort, and a sense of calm.
Nature's touch, handcrafted with care
At Laver Handcrafted Soap, we believe skincare should nourish both the body and the spirit, starting with ingredients nature intended. Discover how our commitment to quality and integrity creates soaps that truly care for your skin the way it deserves.