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We are so excited for Sat. when Athens Farmers Market is open. Find us this weekend, May 27th for all your favorites! Normal Soap Company will be there along with many other fabulous makers and growers.  Can't wait to see you.

We love the enthusiasm from our students and customers when we teach a class or meet them at the Athens Farmers Market. The article is right when it says there is: art in a well-made bar. "You get up in the morning, and the smell of coffee brewing and soap in the shower are aromatherapy, "READ MORE https://www.nytimes.com/…/b…/smallbusiness/soap-making.html… Our next class is June 10th 4-7 p.m. Indie South workshop. Register on their website: http://indiesouthfair.com/product/soap-making/

We all know that 'natural' in food labels is largely unregulated and doesn't hold much weight (don't we?) so consumers should understand the products they buy... but what about soaps?We think it helps consumers to #knowyourfarmer and #knowyoursoapmaker too.When it comes to cosmetic products the FDA has authority in their safety and labeling. What is deceptive in labeling a product natural?In other words, if you are saying something untrue that misleads the consumer into purchasing your product over some other product, then what you’ve said is deceptive. This is a follow up to our glitter post because while handmade soaps are...

Oooh, pretty! Shiny! Sparkles! Glitter! But can you put it in soap or cosmetics? This is Marie Gale's question and as you read you find out that maybe the question isn't can you?, but should you? We've been questioning glitter since our company's inception. We've been asked to use it, put it on our soaps... but we've hesitated each time because it never felt like it fit our natural quality made soaps. Here' some good information about why our instincts were right. We believe in a soapers creative power but whatever your preferences are, it might just come down to...

16 lbs of Refreshing Boost soap topped with organic whole calendula flowers! This essential oil masterpiece features a synergy of Sweet Orange, Sicily Lemon, Australian Tea Tree, Spanish Rosemary, Eucalyptus globulus with a touch of Frankincense and top note of Tangerine! Wow! Refreshing indeed! #naturalsoap #athensmade #handmadesoap #locallove#normalsoapcompany #etsysellers #differencemakesus #immunityboost