At Waterfall Glen Soap Company, we are committed to crafting the finest vegan bar soap for our customers, guided by our principles of sustainability, quality, and cruelty-free practices. Our dedication to these values has recently led us to make an important change in our soap formula—a change that not only enhances the quality of our vegan bar soap but also aligns with our commitment to ethical sourcing and affordability.
The Cocoa Butter Crisis: A Challenge Turned Opportunity
Over the past few years, the global market for cocoa butter has been volatile, with prices skyrocketing due to poor crop yields. The recent tripling of cocoa butter prices posed a significant challenge for us. Faced with the choice of either raising prices or finding an alternative ingredient, we chose the latter. Our mission has always been to provide exceptional vegan bar soap at a fair price, so we embarked on a journey to find a substitute that would meet our high standards without compromising on quality.
After extensive research, we discovered Kokum butter—a plant-based butter that offers many of the same benefits as cocoa butter, with some added advantages that make it a superior choice for our vegan bar soap.
Introducing Kokum Butter: A New Era for Vegan Bar Soap
Kokum butter, derived from the seeds of the Garcinia indica tree native to India, is known for its moisturizing and healing properties. It is a non-comedogenic butter, meaning it won’t clog pores, making it ideal for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin. Kokum butter is also rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, which help nourish and protect the skin.
One of the key reasons we chose Kokum butter as the new base for our vegan bar soap is its stability and ability to retain its structure at room temperature. This makes it an excellent alternative to cocoa butter, which can be more temperamental in different climates. Kokum butter's lightweight texture ensures that our soaps remain firm yet gentle, providing a luxurious lather that leaves the skin feeling soft and refreshed.
The Transition: What It Means for Our Vegan Bar Soap
The decision to switch from cocoa butter to Kokum butter in our vegan bar soap was not made lightly. We understand that our customers have come to expect a certain level of quality from Waterfall Glen Soap Company, and we are confident that this change will exceed those expectations. Kokum butter’s unique properties not only match those of cocoa butter but, in many ways, enhance the overall experience of using our soap.
With Kokum butter, our vegan bar soaps will continue to deliver the rich, creamy lather that our customers love, while providing even better moisture retention and skin-nourishing benefits. The subtle, earthy fragrance of Kokum butter also complements the natural essential oils we use in our soaps, creating a harmonious blend that is both invigorating and calming.
A Commitment to Continuous Improvement
At Waterfall Glen Soap Company, we are always striving to improve our products based on customer feedback and new information. The switch to Kokum butter coincided with our latest round of product updates, ensuring that our vegan bar soaps are the best they’ve ever been. While the new Kokum-based soaps won’t hit the market for several months, we’re excited to share this improvement with our loyal customers and new ones alike.
Why Choose Waterfall Glen Soap Company Vegan Bar Soap?
Our vegan bar soaps are handcrafted in Illinois with the utmost care and attention to detail. By choosing Waterfall Glen Soap Company, you are supporting a company that values ethical sourcing, sustainability, and cruelty-free practices. We are proud to offer a product that not only meets but exceeds the standards of the vegan community.
Our new formula with Kokum butter is a testament to our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. We believe that vegan bar soap should not only be kind to animals and the environment but also provide a luxurious, spa-like experience for our customers.
Looking Forward: What’s Next for Waterfall Glen Soap Company?
As we continue to explore new ways to enhance our vegan bar soap, we remain dedicated to our core values. We are constantly researching and experimenting with natural ingredients that can elevate the quality of our products while staying true to our mission. Our journey with Kokum butter is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see where it takes us.
In the meantime, we invite you to try our current range of vegan bar soaps and experience the Waterfall Glen Soap Company difference for yourself. Stay tuned for the launch of our Kokum butter-based soaps, which we believe will set a new standard in vegan skincare.
At Waterfall Glen Soap Company, we’re not just making soap—we’re crafting a better, more sustainable future, one bar at a time.