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At Bearsville Soap Company, we pride ourselves on our naturally superior soap. When producing our soap, we avoided the many chemicals that are found in commercially made products.

Here are some of the common issues and unhealthy ingredients to watch out for:


Don’t Use Antibacterial Soap


Antibacterial soaps have become prevalent in households. It is estimated that 72% of liquid soap sold in the United States contains antibacterial ingredients. Its also in toothpastes, laundry detergents, etc.


Natural, chemical-free soaps already clean effectively. The use of antibacterial soap is not only unnecessary but may cause more harm than good:

  • Overuse of antibacterials promote drug-resistant superbugs that might otherwise be kept in check with little more than a wash.
  • Triclosan, active ingredient in most antibacterial soap, not only kills bacteria, but also kills human cells.
  • When common bacteria are wiped out by antibacterial soap, children aren’t exposed to them. Some exposure to bacteria in childhood can strengthen immune systems. Without exposure, children may be prone to allergies and asthma.

Triclosan

  • When triclosan comes in contact with your skin, it stays there for many hours. Triclosan is similar to the pesticide Agent Orange and can cause decreased fertility, birth defects, and damage to major body organs.
  • Triclosan can combine with chlorine in tap water to make chloroform gas, which the EPA classifies as a probable human carcinogen.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS)

SLS is a common ingredient in shampoos, liquid soaps, and toothpaste.

  • SLS is the active ingredient in garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers, and industrial strength soaps.
  • It can damage cell membranes and possibly cause hair loss.
  • It is also linked to skin and eye irritation, organ toxicity, developmental/reproductive toxicity, neurotoxicity, endocrine disruption, ecotoxicological, and biochemical or cellular changes, and possible mutations and cancer, as reported by the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep database.

Parabens

Parabens are in most skin care products. They preserve other ingredients and extend a product’s shelf life. There are many types of parabens: methylparaben, butylparaben, propylparaben, etc. They are something to avoid completely:

  • Parabens have have hormone-disrupting effects.
  • Parabens can cause diminished muscle mass and extra fat storing.
  • Topical parabens have been detected in human tumors.

Ureas

These chemicals have several concerns associated with them:

  • Ureas can release formaldehyde and cause joint pain, heart irregularities, and a weakened immune system.
  • Ureas are a primary cause of contact dermatitis.

Synthetic Colors

Synthetic colors are made from coal tar. They contain metal salts that may deposit toxins onto the skin, causing skin sensitivity and irritation. Animal studies have shown almost all of them to be carcinogenic. They will be labeled as FD&C or D&C, followed by a color and a number.


Diethanolamine (DEA)

DEA is used as a wetting agent in shampoos, lotions, creams and other cosmetics. It is linked to cancer, developmental/reproductive toxicity, allergies/immunotoxicity, and organ system toxicity.


Propylene Glycol, Propylene Oxide, Polyethylene Glycol

Propylene glycol is the main ingredient in anti freeze and is listed on the FDA government website as a known carcinogen.

  • It is found in hand sanitizers, moisturizers, shaving creams, deodorants, and baby products.
  • Propylene glycol weakens skin cells.
  • It is linked to cancer, developmental/reproductive toxicity, allergies/immunotoxicity, and organ system toxicity.
These are just some of the many harmful ingredients to avoid. Sadly, this list could go on and on. Rest assured you won't find these in our natural soaps. For more about our the ingredients in our soaps, see Our Ingredients. Thanks to the AwakingWillow for being a resource for this list.

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HANDCRAFTED OLD-SCHOOL STYLE. MADE IN A TRADITIONAL COLD-PROCESS METHOD.
PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA. INGREDIENTS SOURCED DOMESTICALLY.
NO HARSH CHEMICALS. FREE OF GMOs, PHTHALATES OR PARABENS; CRUELTY-FREE & VEGAN.
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ZERO GRIT. A SMOOTH & GENTLE CLEANSE.
LIGHT GRIT LEVEL. REFINED PUMICE POWDER GENTLY EXFOLIATES & REVITALIZES SKIN.
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HEAVY GRIT LEVEL. PUMICE NATURALLY EXFOLIATES & REVITALIZES SKIN.
HAND-POURED SOY CANDLE. MADE FROM A NATURAL AND COMPLETELY RENEWABLE SOURCE.
MATTE BLACK GLASS VESSEL. 3.5" TALL x 3.2"WIDE; 20oz WEIGHT
ESTIMATED 60 HOURS OF BURN TIME. SOY HAS A LOWER MELTING POINT THAN OTHER WAXES, FOR A LONGER BURN.
CRAFTED WITH OUR WOODEN WICK. BURNS LIKE REAL WOOD (BECAUSE IT IS.)
PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA. COMPONENTS SOURCED DOMESTICALLY.
2.6oz NATURAL DEODORANT. SOLID FORMAT WITH SMOOTH APPLICATION.
ALUMINUM FREE. FREE OF ALUMINUM, TALC, PHTHALATES AND BAKING SODA.
ALL-DAY PROTECTION. FIGHTS ODOR FOR UP TO 24 HOURS.
PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA. HANDCRAFTED IN SMALL BATCHES.
2oz MOISTURIZING BALM. QUENCHES DRY SKIN AND LOCKS IN MOISTURE.
EMOLLIENT-RICH BEESWAX FORMULA. NO-NONSENSE BASE FORMULA OF BEESWAX, SHEA BUTTER & SUNFLOWER OIL.
TRAVEL FRIENDLY. SOLID FORMAT WON'T RAISE FLAGS WITH AIRPORT SECURITY.
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PREVENTS STATIC. INGREDIENTS DERIVED FROM COCONUT OIL TO PREVENT STATIC (AKA FLY AWAY HAIR.)
NO HARSH CHEMICALS. FREE OF PARABENS, PHTHALATES AND DYES.
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8 FL oz HAIR CONDITIONER. MILD ENOUGH FOR EVERYDAY USE AND GREAT FOR ALL HAIR TYPES.
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8 FL oz SHAMPOO + 8 FL oz CONDITIONER. MILD ENOUGH FOR EVERYDAY USE AND GREAT FOR MOST HAIR TYPES.
APPROXIMATELY 4.7oz SHAMPOO BAR. NATURALLY DERIVED PLANT-BASED FORMULA.
CONCENTRATED SOLID FORMAT. FORMULATED WITH LESS WATER - FOR A MORE POWERFUL DOSE OF CLEANSING AGENTS.
CLEANSES & CONDITIONS. PACKED WITH NATURAL MOISTURIZERS TO LEAVE HAIR SOFT & MANAGEABLE.
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2 FL oz FRAGRANCE. CONVENIENT & TRAVEL-FRIENDLY SPRAY BOTTLE.
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8oz LIQUID HAND SOAP. ORGANIC CASTILE FORMULA.
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PURE PLANT OILS. NO SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS, NO FOAMING AGENTS, NO CHEMICALS.
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MADE OF BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL. FROM NATURAL SUBSTANCES; NO PETROLEUM & BPA FREE.
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FOUR EXFOLIATING BARS. APPROXIMATELY 4.7oz EACH.
EIGHT SOAP BARS. APPROXIMATELY 4.7oz EACH.
SIX SOAP BARS. RANDOM ASSORTMENT OF IMPERFECT OR INCORRECTLY SIZED SOAP BARS.
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BEESWAX LIP BALM Weight
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SWAP ITEMS WHENEVER. CHANGE YOUR PRODUCT SELECTIONS AS OFTEN AS YOU'D LIKE.
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SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVES. GET EARLY ACCESS TO NEW AND SUBSCRIBER-ONLY PRODUCTS,.
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SOAP LIFT MADE OF BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL. PERFECTLY SIZED FOR BARS (3" X 5" X 1/4")
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DISTILLED PINE TAR. NATURALLY CLEANSES AND CONDITIONS SKIN.
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