Posted by Administrator on 7/31/2010 to Product Announcements

Let's try this again... Final formula change and new formula introduced:
Main "Flagship" Formula:
After we most recently modified our formula we noticed some improved characteristics in our soaps but unfortunately some negatives that over time became less and less acceptable. Without going into too much detail, we have been working on a completely balanced ("perfect") bar of soap for our main formula. Though we always want to offer several formulas, we desire our "main formula" to be our "flagship of what soap should be" (for the majority of people of course).
So the question remains, what about our last formula, why the changes? Because we are a progressive/responsive company (just like any other business really), we change based upon customer comments, demands, and environmental concerns. Recently, we made several decisions based upon the evidence we knew to be true at the time. After further investigation and observation, and further developments, we must respond again with a modified formula and will be proudly introducing it in the coming month. A bigger "wow" factor will be more obvious in our soap, and we will most likely be offering a series of truly remarkable discounts to our past customers who have tolerated our changes. Thanks for your patience, we are certain this most recent change will be a positive one.
Other "New" Formulas:
We will be adding several new hemp soaps, as already noted in past blogs. This took the "back burner" during our formula investigations. In addition to our modified "flagship formula" and hemp formula, we will be introducing a new, completely different, formula that was "found" during the investigative process. The soap will not have olive oil or shea butter in it, and yet still it will have a skin softening, and very clean, feel to it. We have not determined the exact title of our category, but it will most likely be called "Simple".
Ingredient Label Change:
It has come to our attention that the FDA does not approve of the way we list our ingredients, since they do not recognize "saponified" (could it be because they do not have jurisdiction over the soap making industry, and thus have never had to recognize such terms?). Though we are not technically under the authority of the FDA, some of our customers sell the soaps in such a way that suggests they are a "cosmetic", not a soap.We have never had an issue with one of our customers "butting heads" with the FDA until recently so we had never had to deal with the issue. However, with this issue now coming to our attention, we will respond by making available the "FDA way" of listing our ingredients, so that if you are selling the soap as a cosmetic, not simply as soap, you can have the correct ingredients. As always, use your best judgment. We will most likely make the changes on all labels we print in the coming weeks.
UPDATED New Packaging:
After investigating new/better packaging ideas for our customers. We will soon be offering "muslin cotton bags" for soaps. These will be a better alternative to the current "soap boxes" that are OK but not exactly original (nor are muslin bags, but it is still has a bit more of a "unique" factor). We will also be offering labels for these. Look for the muslin bags in the next week and the labels shortly after. Also, muslin bags will be available with (removable) "postal tags" or without (pictures will be available).