Ingredients
Our Ingredients & Sustainability
We believe good soap should feel simple: nourishing oils, pure essential oils, and time. No shortcuts, no mass production, just bars you can trust for daily use.
What we use
- Plant-based oils and butters such as olive, coconut, shea, and castor
- Pure essential oils for natural scent
- Botanical additions like oats and honey where appropriate
- Distilled water and food-grade sodium hydroxide (lye) for saponification
Each ingredient is chosen for how it feels on skin and how it aligns with our values.
What we avoid
- Synthetic detergents in place of true soap
- Unnecessary fillers and harsh additives
- Over-fragranced formulas that overwhelm sensitive skin
Why small batches matter
Small-batch production helps us minimize waste and maintain quality. We can watch every step, choose every oil with intention, and make sure each bar meets our standard before it reaches your home.
Sustainability
We encourage reusable packaging choices where possible and design bars meant to last with proper care. Keeping a bar dry between uses on a draining dish goes a long way toward making it last.
Natural ingredients, pure essential oil, gentle on skin, handcrafted with care in small batches, and sustainable. That is the whole promise behind Soaps by Mou.