Ida's Soap Box

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve uses beans from local Rising Star Coffee Roasters to create handmade, organic coffee body products!

In a book published in 1880 titled, “Decorum: A Practical Treatise On Etiquette And Dress Of The Best American Society,” John Ruth wrote, “Many heads of hair require nothing more in the way of wash than soap and water.”  Unlike liquid detergent shampoos which work in both hard and soft water, natural shampoo bars can take some experimenting to get the right technique and the right bar.

Apple Cider Vinegar is a great addition to any hair care regimen and can be a critical part of a natural shampoo bar regimen. It can help decrease tangles and frizzy hair, restore life to hair and remove build-up. Here are some tips, FAQ's and Recipes for using Chagrin Valley's Apple Cider Vinegar Rinses.

He's [my son] been battling dryness since birth and I have tried relentlessly to find something - anything - to help alleviate the tightness and dryness for him - well, I found it!! After drying him off I could NOT believe how soft his skin was and his hair also!!!