Sweet Almond Oil
Find out what makes Sweet Almond Oil such a wonderful ingredient in skin care products and why this natural oil is such a powerhouse when it comes to skin care.
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Cocoa Butter
What exactly makes cocoa butter good for the skin? Read on to learn about its many benefits and why it's used in skin care products and soap.
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Bentonite Clay
What is Bentonite Clay and why is it good for your skin? What benefits does it provide when added to soap?
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Lavender
Lavender is not just a pretty flower; it is a powerhouse of natural goodness. Its soothing and calming properties make it a perfect ingredient for soap and skincare products.Â
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Raw Organic Wildflower Honey
Raw organic wildflower honey is a natural and unprocessed type of honey that is derived from the nectar of various wildflowers. It is known for its numerous health benefits, especially...
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Coffee
Coffee is not only a popular beverage, but it also offers numerous benefits for the skin. The rich antioxidants and natural compounds found in coffee can help improve the overall...
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Goat Milk
The addition of goat milk to handmade soap creates a very luxurious soap with a creamy lather that cleans and moisturizes well.  Goat milk is packed with alpha hydroxy acids, vitamins, and minerals but...
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Oatmeal
The oatmeal at Hickory Ridge Soaps comes in two forms:Â Colloidal & Ground.Ground oatmeal is ground whole oat kernels while colloidal oatmeal has been finely milled into powder form. When...
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Rose Clay
Rose clay is a natural and gentle kaolin clay that is also referred to as pink clay. Rose clay gets its beautiful color from the natural tinting of red oxides. ...
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Oxides
Oxides, even though synthetic are made from natural ingredients and are filtered of any impurities. They are considered nature identical. They can be used to achieve various natural colors in...
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Mica
Mica is a group of naturally occurring minerals that are used to color cosmetics and soap.  Micas are colored using pigments or dyes to achieve their desired color, are free...
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Titanium Dioxide
Titanium Dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral that Hickory Ridge Soap's uses to make soap white in color. It is used in many cosmetic products including sunscreen. Since titanium dioxide...
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Fragrance Oil
At Hickory Ridge Soaps we only use skin safe fragrance oils that are crafted specifically for cosmetic and soap products. Our fragrance oils are also pthalate free. Why do we...
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Sodium Hydroxide (Lye)
Sodium Hydroxide, also known as lye, is necessary in the making of soap.  Handmade soap is made with a process called saponification. This process is the mixing of lye (sodium hydroxide),...
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