Manufacturing + Packaging FAQ + Notes

Soaps

Our soaps may have variations in color and scent strength due to being made in small batches, and being handmade. Rest assured, all pots, pans, spatulas, spoons, and measuring cups used for making soaps are labeled and used only for soaps. These items are washed before and after each use to ensure a clean starting point. Each item is sprayed with alcohol to ensure a clean start. I ensure my hair is pulled back, and wear gloves when handling my products. Once the soaps are ready, they are then examined for imperfections, stray hairs/dust, etc. and wrapped in a shrink wrap bag, and then labeled. 

Soaps are typically slightly heavier than labeled, but they will never arrive at a weight less than the label. 

Cosmetics

Any cosmetic product available (lip balm, lip scrub, lip mask, and future items), has its own designated pots, pans, spatulas, spoons, and measuring cups. These items are washed before and after each use to ensure a clean start to the manufacturing process. Each container is also sanitized with alcohol before raw materials are put in. After the required setting time, items are evaluated to determine if they are up to standards. 

Q: How are these items protected/do I know they are safe?

A: Our cosmetics have not been evaluated by the FDA, but one piece from each batch has been personally tested to ensure there are no problems. Lip balms, scrubs, and masks all have a safety seal placed on the rim before sealing. Since some of these seals pop into the lid before fully sealing, items have a shrink wrap bag placed around them as well to ensure items arrive tamper-free. 

Packaging Notes

While there are many jars that we refuse due to significant issues, there are occasionally imperfections in our jars. This may mean a lid sits out on one end, or there may be a gauge or chip in the wooden lids. We try our best to save the imperfect items for our personal-use tests, but occasionally you may receive an item with a visual defect like these. It is perfectly safe to use and does not impact functionality or protection in any way. 

We chose eco-friendly options for many products, but due to varying interest, you may receive plastic packaging. We go for ones that can typically be recycled, but we encourage reusing for other projects when possible!