Ida's Soap Box

We probably use the word “soap” every day to simply mean some sort of cleansing agent. What we do not realize is that most of what we call “soap” is actually not soap at all! If it does not say "soap" then it is not really soap! So is there a real difference between a commercial soap purchased at your grocery store and a natural handmade soap bar? I will let you judge for yourself!

Saying a soap is "handmade" says nothing about the quality of the ingredients or the knowledge and skill of the soapmaker! Also, handmade soap does not always mean natural soap. Chagrin Valley is not just another soap company. We are committed to healthy skin, healthy people, and a healthy planet.

People often ask, "Do you make glycerin soap?" or "What is the difference between your soap and glycerin soap?" The term "glycerin soap" is a misleading term. All true soap made from scratch is glycerin soap.

I was introduced to Chagrin Valley shampoo bars in the summer of 2006. I couldn't believe the difference in my hair after just one use. It definitely felt odd while I was washing (but I knew that was going to occur after reading tips on the site---thanks Ida!). Once my hair dried it had so much more body...