Natural Soap

“Is Handmade Soap Really That Different?”

Hey friends! Stacie here from Momma Bears Creations.

When I tell people I make soap by hand in our Enola, PA home, I usually get one of two reactions:

Reaction 1: “Oh, that’s nice! Smells good!” walks away

Reaction 2: “Wait, is there actually a difference between handmade and what I buy at the store?”

The honest answer: YES. Big difference. But not always in the ways you’d expect.

The Label That Made Me Do a Double-Take

Hey friends! Stacie here. A few years ago, I was at the grocery store picking up some basics, and I found myself in the soap aisle. (Once you start making soap for a living, you can’t help but read every soap label you see - it’s an occupational hazard!)

I picked up one of those famous brand-name “beauty bars” - you know the ones, they’re in every store, every commercial, they’ve been around forever.

Hello Enola Neighbors! Let’s Talk About Soap.

Living right here in Enola, PA, we all appreciate the sense of community and the simple goodness life offers near the Susquehanna. But have you ever thought about the soap you use every day? Switching from commercial bars to natural, handcrafted soap can make a surprising difference for your skin, and you can find fantastic options made right here in your hometown!

As your local soap makers at Momma Bears Creations, we wanted to share why making the switch is a choice you can feel good about.

“Which Soap Should I Use?” - The Question We Get at Every Craft Show

Hey friends! Stacie here (Momma Bear). You know what question we hear most at craft shows and at our Carlisle Creative Vibes booth?

“Which soap is best for my skin type?”

Usually followed by: “I have dry skin… I think? Or maybe sensitive? Actually, my T-zone gets oily but my cheeks are dry. What do I even have?!”