River Ridge Soaps FAQs

All River Ridge soaps have seven ingredients: that have been developed over 25 years to create a highly moisturizing bar that lasts an extended time. Olive Oil- adds moisturizing properties and hardens the bar Palm Oil- the palm oil we use comes from a supplier that's part of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil Coconut Oil- this is what makes the bar a cleaning machine and creates bubbles in the lather. Sodium Hydroxide- this electrified salt turns oils into a soap molecule. Soap molecules have dirt-attracting properties and are very slippery. So the dirt just washes away. Cocoa Butter- we use all-natural cocoa butter that has not been deodorized. It adds hardness and moisturizing properties to the soap. Shea Butter- adds moisturizing goodness to every bar, creating a rich lather. Castor Oil- Castor helps keep the lather Each variety of River Ridge Soap then adds essential oils, natural colorants, fragrance oils, or cosmetic grade micas to color and scent the soaps.

Diane loves to teach how to make soap. It is a great party where you leave with 1 lb. (4 bars) of custom soap--made with your choice of color, design, and fragrance. Review other details on the "Classes" tab of the website. To schedule find 4-8 friends and call, text, or email Diane to schedule.

In-Person You always receive $1 off the online price if you visit in person. Just email, text, or call Diane to schedule a time for you to visit. Studio Sales We hold two Studio Sales (previously called Open Houses) a year--the first Saturday in November, and the first Saturday in May. All soaps are $2 off the online price and you receive a free full-size bar and catered treats just for coming!

The body butter is best left at home if the day is over 76 degrees. Since it is 99.8% oils it will melt back to those oils. If you do not have air conditioning and your house will reach higher temperatures in the summer keep the butter in the refrigerator.

Diane was an educator for 33 years. She has made soap since 1998 and it is her passion to create high quality products for a reasonable price. When she was a principal and leadership coach she made soap for a friend that sold it at the farmers market for 15 years. Now that she is retired her soaps are in boutiques across America. Although the business has grown each bar is hand made by her alone. She wakes early in the morning at 4am and makes soap until 6-7am. She recently moved to Lacey WA and has an entire two bedroom mobile home dedicated to her studio. She is passionate about her faith, her soap, and meeting people from all walks of life. If you live near Olympia or are visiting just text her and come visit and smell the soaps!