Why we named our company "Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve?" The majestic beauty of the nature that surrounds me in the Chagrin Valley was and continues to be, my inspiration for "all things natural."
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Natural Fragrance oils, made in a laboratory by isolating single aromatic components from the complex scent of an essential oil, lack the aromatherapeutic effect of true essential oils.
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Why has natural soap become skincare’s villain? This article explores how skin pH is shaped more by daily life than by cleansers, why research often misrepresents “soap,” and why formulation—not marketing claims—determines whether a skin cleanser is truly gentle.
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Bath teas or bathing herbs have been used in baths for thousands of years to relieve aches and pains, fight colds, boost circulation, or energize or relax your mind and body.
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Although, it seems like every day we hear about some new age-defying plant, tamanu oil is not a passing fad for the communities who have been using it for medicinal purposes for centuries.
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In handmade soap the natural colors and the scents from pure natural essential oils will change or fade over time. Let’s learn why.
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