Ida's Soap Box

They say that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” However, when imitation is being used to intentionally mislead for profit, it’s not flattery – it’s unfair. We should be flattered that we have built a company worth imitating, but we are disappointed by the unethical practices of some of our competitors.

With your busy life, it can be hard to stay up to date on the latest Chagrin Valley news and hot topics in natural skin care. Join us as we share information, discuss our products, tell stories about our company and staff and reveal a recipe or two.

The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reported on August 30, 2013, that independent testing revealed that cocamide diethanolamine (cocamide DEA), a cancer-causing chemically-modified form of coconut oil, was discovered in 98 shampoos, soaps, and other personal care products sold by major national retailers.

Labor Day is so much a part of our culture that we rarely pause to consider its purpose and meaning. Labor Day is often more associated with fairs and a long weekend, than its original meaning -- a celebration of workers.