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With so many new — and plenty of familiar! — faces around here, we wanted to take a moment to share the story and mission behind Bend Soap Company. Here’s a little back-story to fill you in on where Bend Soap Company started and what’s happened over the years, as written by our Co-Founder, Marilee.
Watching a child suffer is so hard. As Dwight and I watched our son struggle with his eczema, we searched for a product that would help with his pain and itching. When no product was found in the stores, our research led us back to our very own farm.
We learned that fresh goat milk was rich in nutrients. Looking at our goats, we wondered… Could soap made with this milk be the answer to our son’s eczema
True, there were already plenty of soaps to choose from, but we discovered they are laced with toxins and junk! The more labels we read, the more we felt like lab rats who were slowly being poisoned.
“We need a pure soap!” Dwight proclaimed.
Keeping the ingredients simple and pure, he handcrafted his own bar.
Each day our son soaked in a bath of this pure, nutrient-rich soap, and before we knew it, his pain and itching were gone! We were so encouraged by the results, we made more soap and shared it with family, friends, bank tellers... Anyone who was interested.
The word spread and people started asking for more, and more soap. A small family farm business began and the soap was sold at craft shows up and down the west coast.
Wherever we went we always had travel soaps to share. Soon more natural products joined the soaps as we worked to provide natural solutions for more of our skincare needs.
The soap has not changed over the years, for its all-natural goodness is precious. As we grow, we choose not to compromise on the quality of the ingredients, for what goes on our skin is too great of importance to be careless.
To those who give our products a try, we hope you enjoy. It is our mission to make these products available to all. We want you to LOVE your skin… One bar at a time!
Welcome to the Bend Soap Co. family!
154 comments
I started using this soap because I have very dry skin. I love this soap. I try to use it every day but sometimes I get to busy and forget to put it on. Then I can really see the difference it makes.
Hello, just a quick note on why I purchase the Goat milk soap. My grand daughter suffers with eczema. She gets it on most of her body. But the soap has helped her skin calm down, not as much outbreaks. She is 7 years old and has a beautiful smile.
I started using this goat soap due to skin irritation and itching especially during the winter. After using this for a short time, I noticed a huge difference in my skin. No itching, dry skin. So I started using on my grandkids, who have very sensitive skin, and it is working great! So thankful for the soaps and the lotions! I never let myself run out!
I first received a sample of Bend Soap for Christmas a couple of years ago. I loved the various scents, and how it made my skin feel. I decided to order a second box, and then just kept ordering over and over again. I have never been disappointed with your products, but I am equally impressed with your family and mission. Your love for your family and your deep faith motivates me to continue supporting your business. We to support the small family businesses in this country, and I will do my part! May God bless your business, and your lovely family!
My sister and I first came across your soap at most likely the Mountain View Art and Wine Festival or the Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival. We loved your soaps, being able to smell them up close and personal, plus the added benefit of talking with Dwight on many occasions. I really loved the feel of the soap and the choice of scents. I really didn’t have any skin issues other than maybe a little dry skin, I have used this soap now maybe about 10 years (give or take, time goes by so quickly).
I do miss seeing you all at the festivals and I keep wanting to go up to Bend Soap to check out the facilities and meet the whole family.
I have given your soaps out for Christmas gifts and have passed on information to others who want to use natural products. I will continue to use your soaps and continue to forward the information on to others.
Thank you so much. Marlene