Cruelty Free
Cruelty Free is a certification process through PETA that labels products that are not tested on animals. All companies that are included on PETA’s cruelty-free list have signed a statement verifying that they don’t use ingredients or create finished products that help conduct or pay for any tests on animals.
Paraben Free
Parabens are synthetic chemical preservatives, commonly used in beauty products like shampoo, lotion, and deodorants. Parabens can accumulate in your body, and have been linked to hormonal disruption and reproductive problems. In studies of breast cancer patients, parabens have been found in the tissue of cancerous tumors–yikes! If you want to avoid Parabens in your beauty products, keep an eye out for methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, and ethylparaben in the ingredients list.
Sulfate Free
Sulfates are synthetic chemical ingredients commonly used in beauty products and household cleaners, like shampoos and dish soaps. You can usually identify sulfates in an ingredients list by looking out for the most common types: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLC) and Sodium Laureth Sulfates (SLES). These chemicals, often derived from petroleum, are used to help form the “lather” we’re used to seeing in our beauty and cleaning products. When used in the shower or sink, these chemicals can flow through the pipes and into our waterways. Synthetic sulfates have been linked to allergic reactions, eye and skin irritation, and hair loss, and some studies suggest they contain carcinogenic ingredients.
Vegan
This product does not contain any animal products or byproducts, and has not been tested on animals.
Charitable
This company donates a portion of their time or profits to charitable efforts in their community or abroad.
Sustainable Manufacturing
Some or all of the energy used to make this product is produced via renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, or hydropower.
Handmade
We support small businesses and craftspeople who create each of their products with care. Handmade products are generally produced on a small scale, without the use of large energy consuming factories and production facilities. Buying handmade helps support art, communities, and people’s livelihoods.
Recycled Packaging
This product is packaged or shipped in materials that contain recycled content.
Made in the USA
This product was made in the United States. Buying locally made items helps to reduce harmful emissions that result from transportation during and after the production process. Purchasing products made in the United States also ensures that the items are produced in ways that meet strict safety and labor standards.
Handcrafted soap bars have been around since ancient times, dating back to 2800 BC–but just in the last few centuries have become industrialized, with synthetic chemicals becoming the new norm. Bestowed Essentials is taking us back to our ancient roots with handmade, non-toxic soaps made from love and solar power, all manufactured in a traveling hippie van! The Handmade Cucumber & Spearmint Soap is infused with cool cucumber to reduce inflammation and calm irritation, with a refreshing minty sRead Morecent to start your day. PETA Certified vegan and cruelty-free, for every order, Bestowed Essentials collects & recycles 1 lb of beach trash through their partnership with Ocean Blue Project!
janicotremi (verified owner) –
Feels great, but the bar does melt fast
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cindieland (verified owner) –
Love this bar! It works well and don’t have any problems with it. Just as a note, the scent is not super strong, but I can smell it in the shower and on my skin once I get out.
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Lauryn (verified owner) –
I love that this product is a part of the Ocean Blue Project. I was happy with how the soap lathered, but am not a fan of its scent.
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meghanhiryak (verified owner) –
The smell is nice and the packaging was eco friendly, but this bar melts so fast and does not dry. It stays squishy on the top, gets everywhere, and you go through it so quickly. Even when set in a draining soap dish! It cleans and does the job but with so many natural soap options out there I would give this one a hard pass.
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EarthHero –
Hi Meghan! We’re so sorry you aren’t loving this soap as much as you had intended. Our care team will be in touch shortly to assist!
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Pia (verified owner) –
love the smell and how my skin feels after each bath. Only problem i find is that it melts fast. I would cut it in half to make sure i get the most out of it.
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garoulady (verified owner) –
Got this soap to try other natural soaps. this one is a keep for sure. Even with Hard water it rinses off a treat leaving squeaky clean without any film. The spearmint is a tiny bit strong but nowhere near as bad as commercial junk and I liked the scent. Couldn’t really smell the cucumber but that’s ok. It lathered up beautifully and no allergic reaction for me which is a big plus. Definitely would be ordering this again and again for presents to others for Christmas and other gift giving.
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Michael (verified owner) –
My skin feels smooth and clean after bathing. Great Soap
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robin morton (verified owner) –
love my skin after bathing smells and feels delish
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