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What is Soap?
Real soap is made through a process called saponification, where natural fats or oils are
combined with an alkali (like lye) to create a gentle, effective cleanser. The FDA has strict rules
about what can and can’t be labeled as soap, and to qualify, a product must:
1. Be made primarily of alkali salts of fatty acids—which is just a fancy way of saying oils or
fats mixed with lye.
2. Get all of its cleansing power from these alkali salts—meaning no synthetic detergents.
3. Be marketed strictly as soap—if it claims to moisturize, deodorize, or kill germs, it’s
considered a cosmetic or even a drug.
In short, true soap is simple, straightforward, and made the way it has been for centuries. But if
your “soap” contains synthetic detergents, it’s something else entirely.
What is a Beauty Bar?
Beauty Bar Defined A beauty bar might look like soap, feel like soap, and lather up like soap—but it’s not actually soap. Unlike real soap, which is made by combining natural fats or oils with lye (a process called saponification), beauty bars are made with synthetic...
New Year Body Care Routine: Nourish Your Skin with Goat Milk Products
The start of a new year is all about fresh beginnings and creating habits that make us feel our best. While many of us focus on fitness or nutrition, there’s another resolution that deserves a spot on your list: improving your body care routine. Your skin works hard...
How We Choose Our Fragrances at Friendly Goods Company
At Friendly Goods Company, fragrance is all about finding the right vibe. Join our husband-and-wife team as we share the fun, simple process behind choosing the perfect scents for our handcrafted products. From fresh Lavender & Sage to sweet Almond & Cherry, it’s always about striking the perfect balance for every mood.
Benefits of Fair Trade Body Care Products
More consumers are seeking body care products that not only nourish the skin but also support ethical and sustainable practices. This guide explores the importance of choosing Fair Trade Certified ingredients like coconut oil and shea butter, highlighting how they promote fair wages, community development, and environmental sustainability.
The Natural Benefits of Our Goat Milk Lotion
Rich in Vitamins and Minerals Goat milk is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals that are essential for skin health. It contains high levels of Vitamin A, which is crucial for repairing damaged skin and maintaining overall skin health. Vitamin A can also help to...
It’s Festival Season!
Festivals–or markets, fairs, craft shows– have been such awesome experiences for DeLia and me and many of our weekends are spent attending local events in and around our hometown on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Navigating Skincare Ingredients: A Guide for Sensitive Skin
At Friendly Goods, we understand that caring for sensitive skin can be challenging. Here’s our guide to help you become a savvy ingredient reader and learn how to identify potential irritants in your skincare products!
Is Goat Milk Soap Good For You?
When it comes to skincare, the choices can be overwhelming. If you’re looking for a natural alternative that nourishes your skin while providing gentle cleansing, goat milk soap might just be the answer. Here’s why!
Exploring the White Tea & Ginger Fragrance
As our most popular fragrance, it was time we dove into the reason we combined these two scents together. Ginger can have calming and soothing effects when used as a fragrance, thanks to its unique properties.
The Moisturizing Magic of Goat Milk Soap
When it comes to choosing a soap that keeps your skin moisturized, goat milk soap from Friendly Goods is the clear winner. Its unique combination of fatty acids, natural humectants, and gentle pH balance makes it the best choice for hydrated, healthy skin.
Benefits of Goat Milk for Sensitive Skin
We know that sensitive skin can be challenging to manage, especially due to its reaction to various products and environmental factors. Finding the right skincare solution can make all the difference: goat milk. Learn why we use it in our soap bars and lotion!
CJ Price Joins Friendly Goods as Partner to Lead Marketing
Exciting News: We are beyond thrilled to announce a significant addition to the Friendly Goods family. CJ Price has joined us as a partner! CJ has a proven track record of helping brands grow and succeed.
One Year of Friendly Goods
Friends, it’s hard to believe we’ve officially been open for business for one year! DeLIa and I cannot thank you enough for not only supporting our small business by purchasing our products, but also stopping us in the streets…
The Nourishing Benefits of Goat Milk Soap
Goat milk has become a star ingredient in natural skincare products, and for good reason– especially in ours! This gentle milk has many benefits that make it an amazing addition to soaps, lotions, and creams.
Local Soap Shops: A Natural Choice Over Department Store Beauty Bars
In a world dominated by mass-produced products and department store chains, there’s something truly enchanting about discovering the beauty of local businesses. Just like how indulging in fresh veggies from a farmers market enhances our culinary experiences, opting for soap from a local soap shop over generic beauty bars from a department store brings about a host of benefits
We Won Our First Pitch Competition!
Friendly Goods Company, a Chestertown, MD-based skin and body care company founded by Samuel and DeLia Shoge, was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Ratcliffe Foundation’s Shore Hatchery Program at Salisbury University.“Participating in Shore Hatchery was an exhilarating...
The Difference Between Soap and Beauty Bars: Why Natural Soap is the Better Choice
“Wait a minute, you’re trying to tell me the “soap” I’m buying at the store isn’t soap?”“Yep.”“That white, slightly curved bar, in white packaging isn’t…soap?”“Nope.”Crazy, right? These are the same questions we asked when we learned this the first time.Turns out, the...
Why You Need To Switch to Goats Milk Soap
When we were first experimenting with making soap, like most people when you’re discovering a new hobby, we stuck to the simplest of ingredients. In the case of soap making, it was olive oil, coconut oil, and alkaline. We learned, however, that soap-making can be very...
