What do we think about this?

[Stacyspy]

Galaxy, look at the top of the photo and read the shadow backwards...that's how I found it...lol

 

[jenneelk]

Yeah I zoomed in on the area cause i wanted to see since I'm in California and travel the state a ton.
We have annual passes to Disney and headed back to Monterey this weekend. Plus family in SD, LA, north.. So I want maybe pop in sometime if I can. Always love stopping at soap shops when I can find them and this is an interesting one.

 

[Saponomancer]

Stacy: Thats the site I just found, myself and I'm just sort of staring at it a lot

I like how they say anyone who doesn't sell 'fresh' soap made that day is some how cheating their customers

 

[Stacyspy]

Also the part where they say they list every ingredient in the products, but if you pick a soap, it just tells you the extra ingredients, not all the ingredients. :wtf:

Stacy: Thats the site I just found, myself and I'm just sort of staring at it a lot

I like how they say anyone who doesn't sell 'fresh' soap made that day is some how cheating their customers

 

[not_ally]

I have to admit, when I see stuff like this I am really tempted to email the business/shop and say: "Please note that almost all of your advertising is illegal/sanctionable under current FDA requirements, and could result in, among other things, prosecution/fines/product confiscation/business closure. As well as misleading consumers, such advertising is damaging to the hand-made soaping industry, and other responsible soap-makers/sellers who are willing to comply with relevant regulations. Sincerely, not_ally, Esq."

And then I come to my senses

 

[doriettefarm]

I triple-dog-dare you to do it not_ally!

 

[galaxyMLP]

Oh my gosh! I thought you were joking about the pre-cancerous lesions thing. You were not. This is awful!!!

You know whats even worse about that body butter? The name is in papyrus font.

 

[jenneelk]

Omg NotAlly - They would likely think it's from FDA.. you sound so official! ha. But then you do have a background for that.

 

[not_ally]

Doriette, the problem is that people like this will get scared for about a minute and then just ignore it, which will irritate me even more (and since I am somewhat anal) make me want to follow-up. But the only way to really get a response is to turn them in to the FDA and let them know I am doing that. I am not willing to do that, not b/c I care about these people, but it could have negative/unintended consequences for sellers generally, even the responsible ones. Unlikely, but I am still concerned about stuff like that.

If you guys want I will send them the one email and let you know if they respond ...

 

[TeresaT]

Theresa, sorry to burst your new found information bubble but I believe (could be wrong) newbie was being sarcastic.

Lye is usually formed by leaching water through the ashes of burnt trees and such. However, that is usually potassium lye and makes a soft soap.

Ha! So was I. You are so sweet to set me straight, though. That's awesome!

 

[TVivian]

You know whats even worse about that body butter? The name is in papyrus font.

I just laughed so hard!!!!

 

[galaxyMLP]

Ha! So was I. You are so sweet to set me straight, though. That's awesome!

I thought that could be the case but, I only realized that after I posted it of course. I thought "oh, duh, shes probably being sarcastic". I left it jusssst in case though.

 

[TeresaT]

I just laughed so hard!!!!

Me, too! Reverse snorted my water.

 

[KristaMarie]

This is terrifying! Along with everything else, how is she claiming to be the only one doing what everyone here can do? Ugh.

ETA: well, I don't think anyone would claim their lye is not synthetic haha

 

[snappyllama]

Now, now, I think we are all lacking a generosity of spirit with this one... Aren't we all aware of the tremendous overhead of making magical products in alternative energy yurts?

Before this shop came along, I exclusively sourced my beauty products from cave homes powered by dogs on treadmills. Then the shop exclusively selling teepee-made B&B powered by thermal vents opened up and I had another option. Now I hear about this exciting new shop! Thanks for sharing! A girl likes to have options.

 

[jenneelk]

Now, now, I think we are all lacking a generosity of spirit with this one... Aren't we all aware of the tremendous overhead of making magical products in alternative energy yurts?

Before this shop came along, I exclusively sourced my beauty products from cave homes powered by dogs on treadmills. Then the shop exclusively selling teepee-made B&B powered by thermal vents opened up and I had another option. Now I hear about this exciting new shop! Thanks for sharing! A girl likes to have options.

Yeah at first I was like oh no.. I think we are in trouble and getting told so for being mean.
Then I kept reading and choked on my coffee just a wee bit... :clap:

 

[Retropixie]

The sad thing is that people like this are the ones that ruin it for the rest of us. I wonder if she is doing nothing but MP and not CP? I would have said something to her about her claims....but I tend to speak up when I see something like this.

If only we had all thought to mark up our shea that much! Dang it!

 

[Saponomancer]

Also the part where they say they list every ingredient in the products, but if you pick a soap, it just tells you the extra ingredients, not all the ingredients. :wtf:

yeah I was looking at that too, because I was seriously wondering what kind of recipe they were using that made it hard enough they could even begin to think about selling it after making it in the morning

I wonder if the 'only shop in usa' thing is actually referring to them selling same day and not the no synthetics claim

in which case- yeah they are because everyone else knows better

 

[jenneelk]

It's cold process and it's as 'fresh as possible since it needs to sit 4 weeks to cure and complete the process'. From the business

 

[boyago]

Now, now, I think we are all lacking a generosity of spirit with this one... Aren't we all aware of the tremendous overhead of making magical products in alternative energy yurts?

Before this shop came along, I exclusively sourced my beauty products from cave homes powered by dogs on treadmills. Then the shop exclusively selling teepee-made B&B powered by thermal vents opened up and I had another option. Now I hear about this exciting new shop! Thanks for sharing! A girl likes to have options.

whoa whoa whoa, lets not drag the yurts into this.
-boyago (Renewable energy student and aspiring yurt builder)

Also in their our process page they specifically mention Lush in negative light so if anybody wants to drop a dime you could let their corporate lawyers do the heavy lifting.