Our Natural Soap vs. Commercial Soap

Our soap is handmade entirely from scratch, using vegetable oils and butters that are rich in emollients and skin nourishing properties, like Vitamin E. Commercial soaps, and even some handmade soaps, contain tallow (animal fat), lanolin (from sheep fleece), pigments, and dyes which can cause skin sensitivity.  We DO NOT use these ingredients, ever!

Our soaps contain 100% of the glycerin byproduct from our cold process soap method. Most commercial soap makers remove the glycerin that occurs naturally in soap, leaving behind a product that is harsh and drying to skin. Our soaps should not be confused with the clear glycerin soaps that are common on drug store shelves today. Clear soaps contain alcohol and other harsh chemicals. They also tend to be quite soft and do not last.

While store-bought soap typically contains synthetic fragrance, our soaps contain nature's best  essential oils for scent. Our soaps have been used extensively and with great success by adults and children of all skin types. Even those with sensitive, problem skin swear by the moisturizing qualities of North Country Soaps.  Some individuals have extreme sensitivity, even to natural ingredients, so we recommend that those people test all products on a small area of skin, such as the inside of the forearm, before committing to use.  In the unlikely event that you experience an adverse reaction, please contact us, and we will happily replace or refund your money.