N’Joy Soaps started because of my love for (and slight obsession) for beautifully handcrafted soap. Unlike mass-produced commercial soap that is full of unpronounceable chemicals and often dries out and irritates skin, I create small batches of cold processed (old fashioned) soap inside my home workshop in Cypress, Texas. Because my soaps are made by cold process method and are absent of synthetic additives, each bar needs to "cure" for 4-8 weeks before they are ready to use. The curing process allows for evaporation of the excess water and produces a nice, hard bar of soap. I know waiting can be difficult, but necessary in order to provide a good quality bar that will last (and not immediately turn to mush). All soap is hand poured and cut, and therefore can differ in appearance from one bar to the next, making it unique.

I use both essential oils and fragrance oils. Some products contain only essential oils, some products contain only fragrance oils and others contain a combination of the two. This will always be noted in the list of ingredients. All fragrance oils are formaldehyde & phthalate-free.

Colorants: All colorants are FDA approved for cosmetic use. This includes micas, glitters, pigments, clays, herbs, spices, activated charcoal), etc... All colorants are noted in the list of ingredients for each product.

Bath Fizzies are best when used within 6 months of purchase to ensure a longer lasting fizzing action. Store in an air-tight bag or container in order to avoid humidity/moisture setting them off.

FAQ

Does your soap contain glycerin? Yes! Glycerin is natural humectant (draws moisture to the skin) that is produced during the soap making process. Commercial soap makers remove the glycerin and sell it separately for a higher price.

What is Sodium Lactate (SL)? Derived from carbohydrate sugars and purified lactic acid (syrupy acid formed by sour milk) to specifications for cosmetics. The addition of SL aids in the hardening and curing phase of cold process soap. This product is not on the California Prop 65 list of toxic chemicals.

Why are there small opening/holes in the shrink wrap for soap? Soap, when made without commercial chemicals, needs to breathe.

What is Polysorbate 80? As you know, water and oil/butters do not like to mix with each other. In order for the skin loving oils to disperse and stay mixed with the bath water (and not remain a ring on the surface) an emulsifier needs to be included. This product is not on the California Prop 65 list of toxic chemicals.

What is coco betaine/Cocamidopropyl Betaine? A natural surfactant derived from coconuts which also produces a gentle foam. Coco Betaine is gentle enough to use in facial washes and baby formulations.

What is SLSA/Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate? Not to be confused with SLES (sodium lauryl ether sulfate) or SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), which are both harsh chemicals (can be irritating to the skin) and used in the majority of mass-produced cleansing products due to their extremely cheap price. SLSA (Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate) is a safe, natural surfactant and bubble/foaming agent derived from coconut and palm oils. It is mild and skin friendly and doesn't irritate the skin.

Feel free to email me if you have any additional questions at njoysoaps(at)gmail.com