What’s the deal with handmade soap? Is it worth it?
Why should you buy handmade and handcrafted soap? Well, it's better - but why? Each one of our handcrafted soaps has a different formula - so it's not just the pretty colors and scents to look out for.
Why should you buy handmade and handcrafted soap? Well, it's better - but why? Each one of our handcrafted soaps has a different formula - so it's not just the pretty colors and scents to look out for. Each formula is created so each bar is a new experience. Do you recognize the ingredients in your bar soap that you purchased at the store?
Let’s pull a quick comparison - after a quick search for “What soap bar is best?” I stumbled upon an article that said that a brand that rhythms with Love is the best - but did you know that isn’t even soap? It’s a “Beauty Bar” but let’s do our comparison.
Here are the ingredients, as a soap maker I recognize more ingredients than you might - but take a quick look below and see how many you know what they are / what they do.
Ingredients/Ingrédients: Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Oleate, Water (Eau), Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Laurate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Kaolin or (ou) Titanium Dioxide.
Now let’s take a look at one of our soaps, our Fresh Coffee soap is made out of the following:
Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Brewed Coffee, Sodium Hydroxide, Cocoa Butter, Avocado Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Coffee Grounds, Castor Oil, Fragrance, Skin Safe Mica
Our soaps are made with ingredients you are familiar with and can pronounce!
But … why does it make it better? Our soaps are made with less chemicals than your average bar purchased at the store. With less chemicals - the soap is more pure and it gets right down to each ingredient and why they are good in the soap. Besides the absolutely incredible scent of the Fresh Coffee soap - it has tons of great oils that make up a fantastic bar of soap. Here is a description of some of the oils and why they are good in this soap.
Coconut Oil: provides cleansing to the bar to rinse away dirt and bacteria
Cocoa Butter: provides moisturizing to the bar, it also enhances how “hard” the bar is which means it will last longer
Avocado Oil: provides conditioning to the soap plus has a ton of great vitamins like vitamins A, B, D, and E
Grapeseed Oil: provides moisture and helps even out skin tone
Castor Oil: provides extra lather to the bar which makes it bubbly and creamy
Coffee Grounds and Brewed Coffee: Coffee grounds act as a gentle exfoliate in this bar and the brewed coffee helps stimulate blood flow
With being able to customize every handcrafted soap we can provide bars for people who are allergic to coconut oil, are vegan, are gluten free, etc. Each bar can be customizable because one bar does not fit all needs for everyone.
Have questions? Feel free to write us an email or shoot us a DM on our social media profiles.
Relaunch? Already? Why?
Yes indeed WHY should be asked. Planet Sprinkles has just celebrated it’s SECOND anniversary as a business. I’ve learned a lot of things over the last two years, even new things over the last few months. I have taken the last 2-3 months to really think about what the Planet Sprinkles BRAND is about - why do people like our products, who likes our products, how can we start being a more consistent brand all around.
I’ve taken the time to look at long term goals for the brand and I’ve come up with a lot of great ideas and things to share with you, when the time is right! So what is going to change?
In September, Planet Sprinkles will:
Launch new product lines (including a few special items for Fall)
Bring in a static line of products that have become fan favorites, this line will be available all year (think galaxy cat bath bombs and bergamot swirl soap!)
Revamp the website to be more user friendly
Website will have current available items only, orders can be placed online and picked up next day if local, items will ship out next day (pending holidays / weekends)
Full line of all products will be available at the Mercantile in Doylestown. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out - please go, it’s full of amazing artists and unique items!
Revamp of the subscription boxes to start marketing them earlier in the month so you see what you will be receiving in the mail before hand.
Mid / Late September I will be launching the Halloween line! Make sure you add us on socials to see what we are up to over the next few weeks!
For anyone who has taken the ride with me this far, I appreciate and love all of you very much. Any person who has purchased an item, shared a social post, etc etc etc etc - you all are the real MVPs and why this brand is continuing on and growing.
If you haven’t already - please sign up for the email list to be notified of all the new things we have going on. I promise I won’t spam you!
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… Already??
It’s that time of the year. Get ready to deck the halls. We are offering some pre-order holiday gifts this year. Check out our packaged gift ideas for your family and friends - prices ranging from $15 and up.
Is it time for the holidays… already? With the pandemic and everything being crazy this year, I can’t believe it’s almost Halloween and Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner.
This year - like many others - I’m committing to purchasing more things from local stores than other years. I hope you will join me with this mission, by supporting my new and small business.
I started Planet Sprinkles in the height of the pandemic. While others were baking bread, stocking up on toilet paper, I was starting a new journey into an unknown territory. The first time I cut into a brand new loaf of soap… I knew I had found my passion.
With that - this year - I ask that you join my mission and support small local businesses near and far this holiday season.
Planet Sprinkles is offering several new products this winter. I will be selling gift packages in a variety of different price ranges ($15-$75). Each package will be filled with handcrafted beauty products made by me! As a mom, I love to pick up pre-packaged thoughtful gifts for my friends and family. Each package will be wrapped beautifully and ready to be hand delivered to your friend or family member.
Since this is my first holiday season - please consider pre-ordering anything you would be interested in for this holiday season. I will be making a certain amount of items over the pre-orders. Certain items require a 4-6 week cure time - which is why I’m sending out so early! In mid November - I will be able to show pictures of the products and packaging.
Anyone who purchases a pre-order will start to receive their items starting in the beginning of December. If you have ANY questions or concerns please reach out to me.
What are we offering?
Gift Certificates: $10-$100
First - we have added gift certificates to the website. Please consider purchasing a gift certificate if you aren’t sure what kind of beauty products they would like. You can purchase your gift certificate in many different amounts here.
Fa La La Llama: $15
Deck the halls with llamas singing carols in the snow - well doesn’t that sound amazing! To get the full details on this package including scents click here.
What’s included:
1 4oz. Bar Soap with Llamas on top
1 4oz. Lotion
1 Beautifully Wrapped Box with crinkle paper
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Whoops I forgot to buy for (insert name here): $15
There is nothing like forgetting to pick up a small gift for your postal worker, daycare worker, teacher, or your distant Aunt that is going to be at the holiday festivities this year. This is the perfect package of peppermint and holiday memories. To get the full details on this package including scents click here.
What’s included:
1 4oz. Bar Soap
1 4oz. Lotion
1 Beautifully Wrapped Box with crinkle paper
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Well… this year has been something…some would say it’s been a dumpster fire of a year… a year most of us will never forget. From Zoom meetings, toilet paper shortages, online school… and do Lysol wipes even exist anymore? Let’s ring in the new year – and don’t forget to wash your hands! To get the full details on this package including scents click here.
What’s included:
1 8 oz. Bonfire Liquid Hand Soap
1 3.5 oz. 2020 Dumpster Fire Shaped Bath Bomb
1 Beautifully Wrapped Box with crinkle paper
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Have someone who loves Christmas and can’t get enough? Do they have to have two trees set up in their house to fit the amount of ornaments that they have? Do they love to relax in the bath? This is the perfect set for them! Scents will be various holiday themed scents. To get the full details on this package including scents click here.
4 3.4 oz Painted Flat Decorated Bath Bomb Ornaments
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Baths R Us: $25
Do you have a friend who just loves baths? This is the perfect gift for your friends or just for yourself featuring a great range of scents! Includes 6 round 4oz. bath bombs ranging from some great holiday scents to some tried and true scents like lavender and vanilla. To get the full details on this package including scents click here.
6 4 oz. round bath bombs
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Perfect Winter Night: $30
Grab a blanket, sit back and watch the snow fall, sip on your hot cocoa and enjoy a wonder winter night. To get the full details on this package including scents click here.
What’s included:
1 4oz. Bar Soap
1 4oz. Bar Soap
1 8oz. Liquid Hand Soap
1 Beautifully Wrapped Box with crinkle paper
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The 12 Days Of Christmas: $75
Well – this is the big one! Included in this great package is 12 different products to indulge in this year – or split it up and give some out to your friends and family. To get the full details on this package including scents click here.
1 4 oz. Bar Soap
1 4 oz. Bar Soap
1 8 oz. Liquid Hand Soap
1 4 oz. Lotion
1 4 oz. Whipped Body Butter
1 4 oz. Snowflake Bath Bomb
1 3.4 oz. Painted Flat Decorated Bath Bomb Ornament
5 Shower Steamer Variety Pack
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