We've been taking a bath at least twice a day to beat the heat. RL swims in the morning, and sometimes again in the afternoon. The heat gets really bad, you often find yourself sweating right after you step out of the shower (yes, folks from the north, it's THAT bad here). Good thing we discovered SoTrue.
SoTrue Castile Soap is made from 100% pure saponified olive oil and is delicately scented with pure essential oils. Mild enough for newborn babies' skin, Castile soap is prized for its gentle cleansing and moisturizing properties. You can even use them on your hair!SoTrue because these soaps are TRUE Castile soaps, no other vegetable oils are added apart from pure olive oil. SoTrue because these are REAL soaps as they naturally contain glycerin and do not contain harmful chemicals.
Mia Rocha-Lauchengco's firstborn had eczema. So she did some research and found out that most baby soaps in the market weren't mild enough for her little girl's sensitive skin. From her research she learned that true Castiles were the best for babies, as they were also called "newborn soap" - being gentle and mild enough to use on newborn skin. And so started her quest for good, clean soap. But the Philippines didn't have much to offer when it comes to pure Castiles, so Mia decided to make her own soap.
She made some for family and gave some to close friends. She made soap on and off, until she got pregnant with her second child. Turns out, her little boy also has eczema. So she went back to making soaps for her kids. This time though, she thought of selling her Castiles. Thus, SoTrue was born.
Actually, a lot of the organic and homemade soaps out there are marketed as "Castile Soap", with the term
used
loosely
to
encompass
any
soap
that
uses
only
vegetable
oils (such
as
the
more
economical
coconut
and
palm
oils).
SoTrue Castile Soap, however, has chosen to be true to the definition of true Castile soap, upholding the centuries old soap-making tradition, by using only saponified pure olive oil (not pomace) and enriching it with therapeutic-grade essential oils from Australia, France and the United States. SoTrue Castile Soap contains none of the harmful, synthetic chemicals found in many beauty and cosmetic products available today, making it safe for use by children and pregnant women.
Mia says, "I am committed to making only soap I would use on my own young children. If I won't use them on my own kids, I won't give them to you."
This business sense sounds familiar, actually. As it is the same with NappyCakes. I wouldn't put anything on the diaper cake that I personally will not use for myself or my kids. So when I learned about Mia's soaps, I knew I had to give them a try.
Our favorite soap right now is SoTrue's Coffee Peppermint Bar. Hands down a winner, especially on hot, summer days.
Think cool and perk-me-up. I don't think I'll ever take a bath using another soap, especially in this heat. SoTrue's Coffee Peppermint Bar will surely awaken those senses and keep your body cool, long after you step out of the shower. I feel refreshed especially after using this on my face (And yes, because SoTrue is real Castile, you're sure it's mild and safe for your face, too).
Try their best-selling TLC line - the mildest soap variants for young children and those with sensitive skin. I want to try their Lavender Oatmeal Soap for RL, who, like me, suffers from skin asthma and eczema flare-ups.
Each bar of SoTrue Castile Soap is handmade and prepared in small batches to ensure the quality of each bar - making a very nourishing and moisturizing soap that is both luxurious and mild.
I love, love, love this soap! I have been raving about it for weeks. I've always associated pure, organic soaps to be those that melt right away (and melt a hole in your pocket at that), but SoTrue has proven me wrong on both points. In fact, we're still on our first bar (the secret to this is keeping it dry after use)! And they're not as pricey as I thought they would be.
We're talking real Castile Soap here.
SoTrue Castile Soap - So cool. So good. So true. Try it and let your skin feel the difference!
For orders and inquiries (and the list of available products), text Mia at 09175334206.
Or email her at sotruecastilesoap@gmail.com
http://sotruecastilesoap.com/
Mia Rocha-Lauchengco's firstborn had eczema. So she did some research and found out that most baby soaps in the market weren't mild enough for her little girl's sensitive skin. From her research she learned that true Castiles were the best for babies, as they were also called "newborn soap" - being gentle and mild enough to use on newborn skin. And so started her quest for good, clean soap. But the Philippines didn't have much to offer when it comes to pure Castiles, so Mia decided to make her own soap.
She made some for family and gave some to close friends. She made soap on and off, until she got pregnant with her second child. Turns out, her little boy also has eczema. So she went back to making soaps for her kids. This time though, she thought of selling her Castiles. Thus, SoTrue was born.
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| SoTrue Castile Soap - from L-R, Lemongrass Peppermint, Coffee Peppermint, Peppermint Cinnamon and Rose. In addition to the Castile Soap line, SoTrue has introduced SoTrue Naturals Skin Repair Balm - also one of my favorites! |
SoTrue Castile Soap, however, has chosen to be true to the definition of true Castile soap, upholding the centuries old soap-making tradition, by using only saponified pure olive oil (not pomace) and enriching it with therapeutic-grade essential oils from Australia, France and the United States. SoTrue Castile Soap contains none of the harmful, synthetic chemicals found in many beauty and cosmetic products available today, making it safe for use by children and pregnant women.
Mia says, "I am committed to making only soap I would use on my own young children. If I won't use them on my own kids, I won't give them to you."
This business sense sounds familiar, actually. As it is the same with NappyCakes. I wouldn't put anything on the diaper cake that I personally will not use for myself or my kids. So when I learned about Mia's soaps, I knew I had to give them a try.
Our favorite soap right now is SoTrue's Coffee Peppermint Bar. Hands down a winner, especially on hot, summer days.
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| Coffee Peppermint! Smells so good. My room smells so nice because of this bar. |
Try their best-selling TLC line - the mildest soap variants for young children and those with sensitive skin. I want to try their Lavender Oatmeal Soap for RL, who, like me, suffers from skin asthma and eczema flare-ups.
Each bar of SoTrue Castile Soap is handmade and prepared in small batches to ensure the quality of each bar - making a very nourishing and moisturizing soap that is both luxurious and mild.
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| SoTrue Castile Soaps, all in a row. |
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| Watch out for Limited Edition bars like this delicious-looking Christmas Bar! |
SoTrue Castile Soap - So cool. So good. So true. Try it and let your skin feel the difference!
For orders and inquiries (and the list of available products), text Mia at 09175334206.
Or email her at sotruecastilesoap@gmail.com
http://sotruecastilesoap.com/
Love your photos!
ReplyDeleteHey I like this! How much would a bar cost? We might get the package for mother's day too =)
ReplyDeleteIris, sorry, just saw that I didn't publish this! :P
ReplyDeleteNice post! I have been using Castile Soaps for a long time too, but for me, I find natural liquid soaps more convenient. True, its very difficult here in the Philippines to find natural products which me and my family found out after moving here. But recently, we came upon a local maker of natural liquid soaps. Here's their website: http://www.thecasadelorenzo.com
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