When I heard that a famous chocolate candy-maker was going to substitute vegetable oil for cocoa butter, I was aghast! How dare they mess with my luxurious treat!! One of the representatives for the company said that this change would save the company a lot of money as cocoa butter is much more costly than vegetable oil. He went on the explain that the consumer wouldn't know the difference. Hmmm.... does that make it OK to substitute an inferior ingredient to save them money... when the consumer can't tell the difference? I think not! By the way, I never noticed a reduction of price after this occurred.
What does this have to do with soap-making? Plenty! We soap-makers pride ourselves in choosing and buying very quality ingredients to make our beautiful soaps with. We know the difference in making a soap with the very cheapest oil/shortening and luxurious oils and butters such as coconut oil, palm oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, aloe oil, olive oil, and such like. We know that the more expensive oils/butters produce better lather, have more healing qualities, and last longer than cheap vegetable oils.
The cocoa Bean
Our handcrafted, artisan soaps may seem a little over-priced to some, but when you look into the skilled craftsmanship, artistry, scrupulous oversight of all ingredients purchased, research going into making very healthy skin-loving products, careful & precise blending of these ingredients, and all the beautiful wrapping that goes into making just one batch of soap, it's easier to understand.
When you purchase artisan, natural, handcrafted soap made by a soap-maker who truly loves their business, you have purchased true quality and will not be disappointed as I am not when biting into a quality bar of great chocolate! :)
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