Yep, we are actively seeking to increase our line of wholesale soap and that is the reason for offering soap logs. This past winter I’ve had many requests from wholesalers wishing to purchase our handmade soap by the log so that they can cut the bars into sizes they want and add their own labels. Private label soap is a way you can add premium handmade soap to your list of products and keep the cost down. There are many terms for soap logs which include soap loaves, bricks and bulk soap. Use the “deli” approach and cut the log in front of the customer and charge by the ounce. It’s an interactive and interesting approach for the customer.
Who can benefit from offering handmade soap logs? Just about everyone. Adding quality, handmade soap to your current product line is great for:
*corporate gifts
* spas & salons
* tea houses
*boutiques & gift shops
*bookstores
*museum gift shops
*vitamin/nutrition stores
*natural product stores
*garden centers
*fundraising
*feed stores
And the list goes on….everyone loves premium luxury soap.
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One of the first questions I get from a new wholesale soap client is “What are your best selling handmade soap fragrances?” and “How do I choose, you carry so many fragrances? Let’s make it easy. You can’t go wrong having a selection of handmade bar soap that includes citrus, lavender and mint. Those simple fragrances please just about everyone. Don’t forget to include a floral like Gardenia or Plumeria and a spice like Applejack & Peel or Warm Citrus Spice. I know it can be overwhelming to choose from a large selection. Keep things simple. Start with six or eight different fragrances but include a citrus, lavender, mint, floral and spice fragrance. We have several different handmade soap bars within those categories to choose from. Enjoy the process!
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Oh I had a time today cutting a hugh batch of Lavender & Rosemary goat milk soap. I had so much to cut that the smell was overpowering and all I wanted to do was go outside and take a whiff of fresh air. I’m sure your wondering why I’d want to get away from fresh goat milk soap blended with lavender & rosemary essential oils. Let me explain. Freshly cut milk soaps have a funky smell initially which actually smells just like one of those old fashioned diaper pails you used to put baby diapers into. Oh my gosh, it’s bad! This is because the sodium hydroxide reacts with the milk protein and produces a bit of ammonia. Thank goodness the smell dissipates over a few days of sitting on the drying rack. This is because ammonia is very volatile and just evaporates off. What you have left is the lovely smell of your scented goat milk soap. All of our handmade goat milk soaps are favorites for wholesale soap customers.
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I had several batches of handmade soaps to make and had all my oils and lye solution measured out and sitting on the counter. Since I was making several batches of Oatmeal, Milk & Honey soap I had some oatmeal measured out. Well…I should NOT answer the telephone when I’m in the middle of making soap. I accidently knocked some of the pureed oatmeal over and it went right into a batch of oil that was meant for some shea butter soap. It crossed my mind that people have been asking for unscented soap so thinking quickly I added some more oatmeal along with some honey and decided to leave this particular batch of handmade soap unscented. Cut this morning it is looking quite nice. The smell is a natural oats & honey smell. I think I’ll call this soap Oats, Honey & Shea or it struck my mind while taking a photo that maybe just Simplicity will do
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This is a common question I get about my handmade soap. I think it comes from people buying handmade soap that hasn’t been cured long enough and “melts” too soon when in use. I like all my retail and my wholesale soap customers to be happy with the handmade soap they purchase. One of the things I pride myself in is how well my handmade soap is cured. Yes you can use it after two or three weeks but it will be too soft and will melt more easily and result in not so happy customers and I want HAPPY customers. I like to give my handmade soaps a good cure on our drying racks for several weeks prior to selling them. The drying room includes the drying racks with a fan for air circulation and a dehumidifier to help remove the moisture from the air. Why go to all the trouble you ask? Well, the Pacific Northwest is wet. Not a little wet but a lot wet. Without the dehumidifier and fan we have wet soaps. Handmade soaps retain all their natural glycerin which is a humectant (attracts and holds moisture) resulting in moisture being picked up from the air and landing on the soap trying to dry out on the racks and results in sweaty soap that you have to wipe off. Trust me it is not a pretty sight. One of the benefits of handmade soap is the natural glycerin it retains so we don’t want to get rid of it. We just have to learn to work around it. The answer is air flow and low humidity in the drying room. This makes for nice hard handmade soaps which last in the bath.
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In my “old” age I have got into fitness. I’ve been running and lifting weights now for about a year and a half which for me is a real milestone. Recently, I joined a “boot camp” at my gym. After running my three miles I faithfully participate in this camp. It’s a real challenge and when I’m on the third set of bear crawls I feel like I’ve lost my mind. We sweat a lot! Sometimes cry. It is pure pain. I was thinking what handmade bar soap I make that would be invigorating and refreshing after a good sweat. I’d like to give a bar of my handmade soap to my classmates. Personally, I like the Lemongrass or Peppermint & Tea Tree soap. Both of these handmade soaps get the dirt, grime, mud and sweat off nicely and the poppy seeds invigorate after a good work out. Think I’ll bring a bag of these to my next boot camp experience.
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already and I’m back at the Vancouver Farmers Market selling my handmade soap along with some natural bath and body care products. It is heartwarming to me that I have customers that continue to buy handmade soap from me year after year. I really appreciate the continued support I receive from everyone and I love visiting. That just makes my week end! This year I decided to change the booth display around. It is a bit different but I think it offers more room. I make quite a variety of handmade bar soap and need all the room I can get!
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