| Frequently Asked Questions |
Q. Why should I use homemade soap instead of store soap.
A. Most soaps you get from the store are not soap at all. What you are actually getting is a
detergent. The same type of detergent you would use for your dishes or laundry. It is very harsh
on the skin and can cause all kinds of skin problems. There are very few soaps on the market
today that are natural and don’t contain any other harsh ingredients.
Q. Why does homemade soap get mushy in the tub.
A. Because you are allowing them to remain wet. You have to keep your homemade soap out of
the water or it will disintegrate. Allow the soap to dry and it will harden up again. I don’t have any
problems with my soap getting mushy as long as they aren’t sitting in water and they last a long
time. Even commercial soaps or body bars will eventually disintegrate if allowed to sit in water.
Q. Do you have to use lye to make soap?
A. Yes. No lye, no soap. Lye is not your enemy... it's a fallacy to think you can make soap without
it (or some other caustic base substance to turn the fat molecules into soap compounds). When
correctly made and cured, homemade soap is milder than anything you can buy. Don't let the lye
thing put you off. The marketers out there who claim their soap has no lye have really confused
the public. They are being misleading when stating that. It just means they didn't use lye in their
portion of the manufacture... but in the beginning, it was used to saponify the fats. Notice on the
soap labels that word, "saponify" ... or "sodium tallowate"... "sodium cocoate", etc.? That means
tallow or coconut oil that have been made into soap with the use of sodium hydroxide (lye)... that's
the sodium part. I hope you give another thought to homemade. It's wonderful stuff!
Q. Do you use animal fats in your soaps?
A. No. We use only vegetable oils. Mostly olive oil which is the most gentle on the skin. Specially
for those with sensitive skin.
Q. Why is homemade soap so expensive?
A. Because of the time it takes to make the soap, the ingredients, and the curing time. Since we
make our soap in small batches, we don’t buy our ingredients in large quantities. If we did, we
couldn't ensure freshness and quality of the product that our customers have come to expect and
enjoy.
Q: Do your soaps contain glycerin?
A: YES! Glycerin is a natural part of the vegetable oils we use, so it is a natural part of our soaps -
unlike most commercial soaps. Since glycerin is a valuable commodity, commercial soap makers
remove it for sale, or they keep trace amounts for mention on their labels. Even smaller soap
makers participate in this glycerin removal. "French-Milled Soaps," for example, have had most of
their natural glycerin removed. Also, clear "glycerin soaps" are not more moisturizing than
handmade, vegetable oil soaps. To maintain their clarity, "glycerin soaps" contain alcohol, which
dries your skin.
Q: I have sensitive skin and can't use soap. Can I use yours?
A: Although we cannot guarantee it, chances are, yes. When we say "pure soap" we mean it. Most
skin sensitivities are aggravated by the synthetic ingredients in lotions, creams, make-up, and
soaps. Without these ingredients, however, there is nothing left to irritate your skin. Many people
who have had trouble with dermatologist recommended soap or "sensitive skin" soap have found
success with Kayjon's handmade soaps. This is because even doctor recommended sensitive skin
soaps contain many unnecessary chemicals that can, and do, irritate your skin. We recommend
our Unscented Soap for people with extreme sensitivities.
Q: Will your soap help with my eczema?
A: Yes! We have many customers with eczema, and they all write to say the same thing: "Thank
you!" Our soap does not heal eczema. However, it does minimize both the redness and the
itching. Again, remove the synthetic ingredients from soaps and there is nothing left to bother your
skin. After using our soap, you'll be surprised to see just how bad your eczema was before.
Q: What "all-natural preservative" do you use?
A: We use a plant extract that comes from the grapefruit seed. It gives our soap a shelf life of over
four years while not introducing synthetic chemicals into our product (or your skin!).
Q: Are your soaps biodegradable?
A: YES. However, if you do plan to use our soap outdoors, we ask that you use our Unscented Bar
so as to not introduce any foreign scents to your washing location.
Q: How do you color your soaps?
A: We use herbs, spices, and other plant products to color our soaps, such ground parsley or
strawberry puree.
Q: How big are your bars of soap?
A: All of our bars are priced at 4 oz. They are actually 4.5 to 5 oz. They are approximately the size
of a deck of playing cards and 1 inch thick.
If you have any questions you would like to see answered on our FAQ'S page, please send to
kayjons@kayjons.com.
A. Most soaps you get from the store are not soap at all. What you are actually getting is a
detergent. The same type of detergent you would use for your dishes or laundry. It is very harsh
on the skin and can cause all kinds of skin problems. There are very few soaps on the market
today that are natural and don’t contain any other harsh ingredients.
Q. Why does homemade soap get mushy in the tub.
A. Because you are allowing them to remain wet. You have to keep your homemade soap out of
the water or it will disintegrate. Allow the soap to dry and it will harden up again. I don’t have any
problems with my soap getting mushy as long as they aren’t sitting in water and they last a long
time. Even commercial soaps or body bars will eventually disintegrate if allowed to sit in water.
Q. Do you have to use lye to make soap?
A. Yes. No lye, no soap. Lye is not your enemy... it's a fallacy to think you can make soap without
it (or some other caustic base substance to turn the fat molecules into soap compounds). When
correctly made and cured, homemade soap is milder than anything you can buy. Don't let the lye
thing put you off. The marketers out there who claim their soap has no lye have really confused
the public. They are being misleading when stating that. It just means they didn't use lye in their
portion of the manufacture... but in the beginning, it was used to saponify the fats. Notice on the
soap labels that word, "saponify" ... or "sodium tallowate"... "sodium cocoate", etc.? That means
tallow or coconut oil that have been made into soap with the use of sodium hydroxide (lye)... that's
the sodium part. I hope you give another thought to homemade. It's wonderful stuff!
Q. Do you use animal fats in your soaps?
A. No. We use only vegetable oils. Mostly olive oil which is the most gentle on the skin. Specially
for those with sensitive skin.
Q. Why is homemade soap so expensive?
A. Because of the time it takes to make the soap, the ingredients, and the curing time. Since we
make our soap in small batches, we don’t buy our ingredients in large quantities. If we did, we
couldn't ensure freshness and quality of the product that our customers have come to expect and
enjoy.
Q: Do your soaps contain glycerin?
A: YES! Glycerin is a natural part of the vegetable oils we use, so it is a natural part of our soaps -
unlike most commercial soaps. Since glycerin is a valuable commodity, commercial soap makers
remove it for sale, or they keep trace amounts for mention on their labels. Even smaller soap
makers participate in this glycerin removal. "French-Milled Soaps," for example, have had most of
their natural glycerin removed. Also, clear "glycerin soaps" are not more moisturizing than
handmade, vegetable oil soaps. To maintain their clarity, "glycerin soaps" contain alcohol, which
dries your skin.
Q: I have sensitive skin and can't use soap. Can I use yours?
A: Although we cannot guarantee it, chances are, yes. When we say "pure soap" we mean it. Most
skin sensitivities are aggravated by the synthetic ingredients in lotions, creams, make-up, and
soaps. Without these ingredients, however, there is nothing left to irritate your skin. Many people
who have had trouble with dermatologist recommended soap or "sensitive skin" soap have found
success with Kayjon's handmade soaps. This is because even doctor recommended sensitive skin
soaps contain many unnecessary chemicals that can, and do, irritate your skin. We recommend
our Unscented Soap for people with extreme sensitivities.
Q: Will your soap help with my eczema?
A: Yes! We have many customers with eczema, and they all write to say the same thing: "Thank
you!" Our soap does not heal eczema. However, it does minimize both the redness and the
itching. Again, remove the synthetic ingredients from soaps and there is nothing left to bother your
skin. After using our soap, you'll be surprised to see just how bad your eczema was before.
Q: What "all-natural preservative" do you use?
A: We use a plant extract that comes from the grapefruit seed. It gives our soap a shelf life of over
four years while not introducing synthetic chemicals into our product (or your skin!).
Q: Are your soaps biodegradable?
A: YES. However, if you do plan to use our soap outdoors, we ask that you use our Unscented Bar
so as to not introduce any foreign scents to your washing location.
Q: How do you color your soaps?
A: We use herbs, spices, and other plant products to color our soaps, such ground parsley or
strawberry puree.
Q: How big are your bars of soap?
A: All of our bars are priced at 4 oz. They are actually 4.5 to 5 oz. They are approximately the size
of a deck of playing cards and 1 inch thick.
If you have any questions you would like to see answered on our FAQ'S page, please send to
kayjons@kayjons.com.
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