I am always thrilled to bring you an Organic product review. I believe this is something which is either over looked, or not given enough time to, in the fitness industry. It's not always about the biggest biceps or the flattest abs. It's simply about being healthy inside and out. Your environment has a huge affect on your hormonal system and how you react to weight loss and simply being "healthy." Vermont Soap Organics is a company which has been around since, well I was going to say 1984, but as the story goes, it was few years after that. For the fully history of Vermont Soap read the ever so engaging story.
When YHH received their package of fabulous Vermont products, the smell filled the room. Wow, you could smell all the natural ingredients as soon as you peeled away the tape of the box. With a box full of goodies and travel sample sizes, YHH decided to share. We passed on the travel size soaps to friends and family for their input.
One of the best products is the bar soap. YHH received several different "flavors" but the verdict was the love of the smell of Citrus Sunrise. Made with Coconut, Palm Kernel, and Olive oils, it leaves your skin feeling clean. Orange oil, Orange peel, and Rosemary extract give it a great fresh smell. And the best part? These soaps are one of the few organic soaps which actually foam. They are certified organic by Vermont's Organic Farmers and USDA Approved. (Travel sizes for only .99 each)Another soap favorite is the Butter Bar for soothing relief of dry and sensitive skin. I personally have always had dry skin and this was just the answer. A full 3.0 oz bar will last quite a long time if left to dry each time in your shower. Soap trays are available and come in handy. You can purchase all soaps un-boxed/per dozen for only $29.98. A dozen bar soaps should stock you up for quite sometime. Or wrap them yourself for great little gifts.
We also received the Foaming hand soap. I must say, the smell cuts through just about anything. Leaving your hands smelling fresh. Even after cutting an onion, the smell was gone. The Lemongrass Zen is the scent we have tested. It foams to a thick soap and only one pump is needed. Again, making this product something which will last longer than the store bought foaming hand soaps. These retail for $6.22 on sale! The Shower Gel is getting great reviews in my home as well. Add it to a buff puff in the shower it goes on smooth and leaves your skin feeling amazing. We received the Sweetgrass scent which has almost a woodsy type smell which is great for men and women. The shower gels retail for $8.78 or you can buy a gallon to refill your bottle for $39.98.
With many organic products to choose from, check out Vermont Soap Organics when making your next soap purchase.
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I was originally thrilled to find a USDA certified soap manufacturer, watching the videos on the internet assured me of their commitment to honesty and organic products. However, with some research I have discovered that Vermont Soap Organics is the most deceptive of them all. The soaps are not USDA certified, as that certification can only be met when a product is made up of 95% organic material (not including the water content). While Vermont Soap Organic does read "Certified Organic USDA Approved Vermont Soap Organics" with a little research you will find that is actually just a trademarked name owned by Vermont Soap. which can be found at this site:
http://socialmedia.trademarkia.com/certified-organic-usda-approved-vermont-soap-organics-85289002.html
There is no actual USDA certification logo anywhere on their website or products, I am not sure how they received their Vermont Organic Farmers Certificate of Compliance, but I highly doubt it is something that was obtained ethically.
Another deception can be found while watching their "organic" soap making videos, they are careful to say they are adding alkali which is just another word for lye. Lye is a combination of water and NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide) or KOH (Potassium Hydroxide), none of which are considered certified organic, but make up a large portion of their soap. Certainly not just 5%, which is what it would have to be to ensure it was USDA certified organic. It is impossible to make soap without Lye, which makes it impossible to have truly organic soap. The only true organic soap would be things like Soap Nuts, which are something completely different than what you would be used to with any traditional soap.
With soap companies and the use of the word "organic" becoming increasingly corrupt, it is very important to do some research on these so-called "organic" products. If you don't see the USDA certification logo on the SPECIFIC product you are looking at, it is most likely not certified organic. Even if the logo is on their site, it does not mean every product is certified.
Thank you for your input Claire. As I dive deeper into the organics and living healthier I am learning more. As this post was almost a year old, I have grown and read more on products. So I appreciate the input. As always, anyone is welcome to share their knowledge on Your Happy Hearts. This message had been stuck in my spam box and it's just now being posted by my approval. Sorry for the delay.
Blessings, from my heart to yours Angie Christine.
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