Ida's Soap Box

Chagrin Valley Natural Soaps and Shampoo Bars are handcrafted in small batches using the time-honored, old-fashioned Cold Process Method, which means that the soap batter is not heated by any external means.

Shea Butter, also known as African Karite butter, comes from the fruit kernels of the Karite Nut (Butyrospermum parkii) tree found in the savannahs of central Africa and has been used across the African continent for centuries. But, all Shea Butter is not created equal! Let's Find Out Why.

Cold-pressed from the Castor Bean, the oil is a popular healing agent for many skin problems and a natural remedy for dry skin. It is a fabulous ingredient in natural soap and shampoo, creating a rich bubbly lather. Castor bean oil is not poisonous. We actually eat many items that have a poisonous component before they are processed properly!

While it’s true that you are going to pay more for a bar of natural soap, commercial soaps can actually cost you more . . . and in more ways than just money.