Soap Scrap Sacks

Important Info About Scrap Sacks

Since we only have a limited number of scraps available from our soap and shampoo production and a large demand, we have instituted the following measures to make this popular item available to more of our customers.

Thank you for understanding!

• We will offer Scrap Sacks when we have a few hundred available so they will not sell out so quickly.
  
  
• There will be no specific date when they will be for sale, but we will announce the date and time in our Newsletter a few days to a week before they go on sale. We sometimes also place announcements on our Facebook page after they go on sale.
  
  
• There is a limit of ONE (1) scrap sack per order ***that means 1 soap scrap sack OR 1 shampoo scrap sack per order.
  
  
• There are no rainchecks.
  
  
• If you place additional orders for scrap sacks, they can NOT be combined to save shipping.
  
  
• Scrap Sacks are only available online. No phone or email orders, please.
  
  
• The shopping cart will not save scrap sacks. If you place some in your shopping cart and come back the next day--they may not be available when you check out!

International Customers: We are sorry, but Scrap Sacks do not fit in the International Flat Rate Envelopes! 

Next Scrap Sack Sale

Middle or End of September -- The date will be in our newsletter (link to sign up).
The scrap sack sales begin at 12:00 noon Eastern Time

Cost for each One Pound Sack is $10.75 each

There is a limit of ONE (1) scrap sack per order ***that means 1 soap scrap sack OR 1 shampoo scrap sack per order.

(As soon as we know, we will add to the list. This is a tentative list and may change)

Tentative List for September 

Soap Scraps:

• Coffee Spice
• Citrus Woods Green Tea
• Grapeseed Tomato Shea
• Goatmilk Honey Oatmeal
• Castile (Olive) & Shea
• Adzuki Bean Complexion
• Coconut Cream & Shea
• Loofah Pumice Foot

Shampoo Scraps:

• Soapnuts Natural
• Rosemary Lavender Aloe
• Honey Beer & Egg
• Coconut Milk
• Ayurvedic
• Summer Sunshine
• Auburn Henna
• Babassu Marsh Mallow

We announce all of our general sales in our newsletter and later on social media.

Aren't all handmade soaps the same? . . .

The answer is NO!

Saying a soap is "handmade" says nothing about quality of the ingredients or the knowledge and skill of the soapmaker!

Chagrin Valley is not just another soap and skin care company. We are committed to healthy skin, healthy people and a healthy planet.

We are a USDA Certified Organic Company specializing in luxurious, organic, handmade soaps rich in natural glycerin for healthier skin.

It's all about the ingredients! Inspired by our love of nature, we use organic herbs, seeds, flowers, vegetables, fragrant spices, fruits, pure essential oils and purifying clays for their exceptional skin care benefits and to provide natural color, aromatherapy, texture, or gentle exfoliation. Nothing artificial, nothing synthetic, no GMO’s, just natural wholesome ingredients. 

Chagrin Valley's Natural Soap & Shampoo Bars Are...

• all natural
• made with USDA Certified Organic ingredients 
• handcrafted in small batches using the old-fashioned Cold Process Method
• made with sustainable and fair trade ingredients
• certified cruelty-free
• free of detergents
• free of synthetic fragrances
• free of synthetic colors
• free of artificial preservatives
• free of artificial foam boosters
• free of alcohol and petroleum products
• free of synthetic additives
• free of GMOs
• biodegradable
• mild and nourishing
• rich in natural glycerin
• magnificent long-lasting lather
• cured for 8 to 10 weeks 

Our soap making process uses only natural and organic ingredients. Why add artificial ingredients to a handmade product?

BLOG:  "Are All Handmade Soaps The Same?"

The Short Answer

Yes And No!

Although handmade soaps usually get better with age, we recommend using our unscented soaps within 12 months of purchase, and our scented soaps within 6-10 months for best results. 

Although the soaps will not be "spoiled" after that time, as the soaps age, the natural colors may fade.

Also, as you take a sniff you will notice that the pure scents from essential oils are lost from the soap surface, however, they may still be there when you lather up. 

I have found some ancient bars hiding in my closet that were years old. The scents were gone, but the lather was incredible!

The Long Answer

Just like fine wine, Chagrin Valley Handcrafted Soaps get better with age. Left to cure for several months, moisture will evaporate out of your bar of handmade soap and the soap will become slightly smaller, harder, longer lasting, and even gentler on your skin. The harder (older) the soap, the longer it lasts and the more lather it produces.

We allow our soaps and shampoos to cure for 8 to 10 weeks. This resting process assures a fine quality product. You simply cannot rush a good thing. 

What Factors Affect The Shelf-Life of Soap or Shampoo Bars?

The way in which soap is formulated has an effect of shelf-life. Chagrin Valley Handcrafted Soaps contain all natural fresh ingredients and no artificial preservatives. 

Superfatting: Superfat is the amount of oils left over after the soapmaking process is complete. The method we chose to superfat our soaps creates a bar with a high percentage of unincorporated oils. 

These oils are not consumed in the soap making process and remain to nourish your skin. These unreacted oils result in a soap that is more emollient, more moisturizing, and gentler on your skin, but it decreases the shelf-life.

We do not use synthetic stabilizers or preservatives to prolong shelf life. These ingredients can be skin irritants and are usually found in commercial soaps to extend their shelf life for up to 10 years. We use natural antioxidants, such as rosemary oil extract, to help prolong the shelf life of our superfatted soaps.

Ingredients: Different oils impart different qualities to soap. Some add lathering qualities, some moisturizing, some hardness, and so on. We use a larger percentage of extra moisturizing and conditioning oils in our soaps and shampoo bars than many other soapmakers. As a result, you may notice our bar soaps tend to be softer than those of other soapmakers, especially our shampoo bars which contain a large percentage of castor oil. These "softer" oils may also decrease the shelf-life. 

Commercial soaps are made with synthetic preservatives that can extend the soap’s shelf-life, yet harm your skin. Natural organic soaps are made with wholesome ingredients and essential oils.

How You Can Help Prolong Shelf-Life

• Natural soaps need to breathe. Exposure to air promotes hardening of your soap and contributes to longer-lasting quality. Soap should be left unwrapped in their boxes or wrapped with breathable materials. Tight wrappers cause humid conditions by preventing evaporation of moisture.
  
  
• Our soaps are packaged in breathable, recyclable, sustainable packaging! Keep your natural handmade soaps in a dry, cool place away from sunlight, excessive heat and humidity.
  
  
• Our scented soaps, like Lavender Rosemary, can be placed in a muslin bag or wrapped in a piece of cloth and put in your linen closet or dresser drawer to give a delightful fragrance to your linens and clothes while waiting to be used.