Personal Care – Raw Shea Butter Soap

“Love Grows”

This is a curious soap—the packaging doesn’t try to present anything but a budget, generic variety—from the name: “Personal Care” (what?), to a little rectangle asking you to “compare” it with other (more expensive) soap, to the red circle, permanent price-tag: $1.25. Can’t get much cheaper. Yet, the ingredients look pretty good—I think—I’m no chemist! There’s a couple that might be paint-melters—but it’s all probably okay—I’ve been fine with it. You never know about fragrance, as far as the irritability factor—it’s always a wildcard. But fragrance, as far as pleasing—I can claim my opinion, and this one is very nice. It’s fairly strong and interesting—I really like it. I can’t put my finger on what it is, but the package says: made with “Rosemary Extract”—so I’m guessing it’s rosemary! Interesting. The soap feels nice, and it’s tan in color. There is also shea butter and glycerin, so okay! The package also includes the company address, Delta Brands, in Tarrytown, NY, and it says: “Made in Turkey”—so maybe they are an importer. We know that very good soaps come from Turkey. I even looked at the Delta Brands office on the map, nothing secret about it, I could drive over there and do an interview. It’s in the Hudson River region, and the interesting thing is, the perfectly square office building is surrounded by a parking lot that is full of trees! I mean, not totally full, but a lot of trees. I’ve never seen so many trees in a parking lot! It’s not a bad idea, I’ve got to say. Also, it’s about one mile from the Eldorado Diner (this area, you always know a diner will be close!) which is where I’d likely be going for lunch if I worked there.

Soap Review No. 220