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In a nutshell:  Emma’s Soap is:

	A small producer of homemade soap, made in the South Hams, Devon, West Country
	Using a blend of natural oils to make nothing but Soap, unique recipe. Emma's recipe. Certified by a qualified chemist. ER111009
	No petroleum or mineral oils, no parabens, no artificial fragrances or colours, no SLS's or SLR’s. No Palm Oil
	Wrapped in Organic fair trade cotton, a reusable packaging
	Every business decision made, from manufacturing to waste or deliveries are made with an environmental and sustainable conscience
	Emma’s Soap endeavours to ensure that all its products are from ethically sustainable sources considering the world environment, animal welfare, workers rights and their health and safety; from oils to packaging
	Emma’s Environmental Sustainable Statement is available to view on-line

Emma’s Soap was developed for personal reasons, wanting to avoid any harsh chemicals that are in so many cosmetic products, such as Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and Ethyl Parabens, Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate. Petrolatum, synthetic colours and fragrances and more.

Whilst there are many alternative, natural, organic soap on the market, I was still not happy with their ingredients.  I noticed many products were in fact using Palm oil, a crop used for a myriad of purposes from an ingredient in food products to engine lubricants to a base for cosmetics

Environmental organisations have warned that by eating foods that use palm oil as an ingredient, western consumers are directly fuelling the destruction of orangutan habitat and sensitive ecosystems.

Why is it that oil-palm plantations now cover millions of hectares across Asia? The answer lies in the crop's unparalleled productivity. Simply put, oil palm is the most productive oil seed in the world. A single hectare of oil palm may yield 5,000 kilograms of crude oil.

We understand that there is not a Material Identity Card (MIC) scheme in place to trace the raw material of Palm oil from its origins and through all the refining processes, it is impossible to know exactly which plantations the oil has originated from. The industries involved do not provide any tracking of the origin of Palm Oil. Whilst lobbing is on going for an MIC scheme in most cases suppliers and purchasers do not know anything about the oil's origins; questioning the certainty of sustainable palm oil.

Minimum order: Emma has a minimum order for more details please register your interest below, should the line be successful. Emma will be happy to agree a repeat order amount.

Order Time: A batch of soap can be made in a morning, but it takes 4-6 weeks to cure, Emma keeps a substantial amount of stock ready for dispatch. Should you wish to place a large order, It would be more beneficial if such an orders was placed 5 weeks in advance of delivery.

Delivery: Delivery within a 40 mile radius of Strete is free, as we have existing delivery routes and will at all times try to co-ordinate journeys. Most of Devon and Cornwall may also be accommodated, depending on those existing journey destinations so please enquire.  Otherwise we will look for the safest, efficient, cost effective courier, at a cost to you.

The Product

Cold processed soap, the product we know of as soap is the result of mixing an acid with a caustic alkali.  When the alkali is diluted with water and added to the acid, a reaction called ‘saponification’ occurs. Once this has happened the alkali is on its way to being neutralized. After curing the soap for several weeks, the alkali is no longer evident.

All oils are from a cold press process avoiding chemical base solvents for extraction purposes. Where possible oils and butters are organic and or unrefined, ensuring only the best grade is used in the manufacturing of the soap, giving the end user a high grade product. Emma who also keeps bees uses their wax and that of a local bee keeper.

The art of soap making is in the ingredients, and the saponification calculations, whilst I am not going to give my recipes away, my basic ingredients are: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, and Sweet Almond Oil. From here I make 5 different soaps by adding either Jojoba Oil, Rosehip Oil, Avocado Oil, Organic Shea Butter or Cocoa Butter.  Finally each soap benefits from some essential oils, again recipes designed by me to benefit you the consumer.

For the complete range of Emma’s Soap please see our wholesale order form you will need to log in or register if you have not purchased from Emma’s Soap before.

Terms and conditions

Returns: due to the nature of the product, returns are only acceptable if unused, please contact Emma’s Soap within 7 days should any soap be damaged in transportation.

Storage: Emma’s Soap should be kept in its packaging and stored away from direct sunlight or extreme temperatures, as the product may fade, deteriorate or sweat if left in direct sunlight or heat.

Emma’s Soap dose not supply to online traders, party planners, or for resale on market/craft stalls. Emma’s Soap does not provide a custom labelling service.

Emma’s Soap is to be sold in the packaging and with the label supplied to you. Should Emma need to recall a batch, you will be advised and requested to remove the soap from sale, in such cases fresh soap will be re-supplied at courier cost to Emma.

Thank you for your enquiry, we look forward to receiving your order.

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