FAQ

How long does it take an order to ship?

  • 1-3 business days for order processing + USPS ground advantage shipping travel time (1-5 days depending on your location relative to Upper Michigan). Faster shipping travel time available at checkout

 

Where do you ship from?

  • Escanaba, Michigan USA

Is your soap manufactured in the USA?

  • Each bar is hand-crafted right here in the USA by team of master artisans.

Ingredients?

  • All of our premium cold process bars are made using: Organic shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil, corn oil, soybean oil, water and lye.
  • Many of our soaps also contain various additives such as oatmeal, sea salt, activated charcoal and more.
  • Soaps are also scented with essential oils and/or fragrance oil (natural or synthetic, varies with soap type - please read individual ingredients on each bar)
  • Some soaps have added colorants as well. Natural Mica Colors or Certified Water soluble FD&C and D&C colorant for personal care products (colorant approved "Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act") 

 Each soap, lotion, & deodorant will have the individual ingredients on the listing + back of the packaged product.

 

What about your deodorants?

Made in the USA. 
Placed in a white oval bottom fill deodorant container this formula glides on easily without adding too much product.  It has long-lasting effects and is free from aluminum, baking soda, talc, and GMOs.
Here are some aspects about the key ingredients.
Ingredients:  Fractionated Coconut Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Arrowroot Powder, Magnesium Hydroxide, Zinc Ricinoleate, Fragrance/Essential Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Shea butter, Jojoba Esters, Activated Charcoal
  • Fractionated Coconut Oil: A highly absorbing oil that is much less prone to staining and any irritations.  Being so lightweight this oil adds glide to the product without clogging pores but still provides needed oils to the skin to stay soft.
  • Stearyl Alcohol: This is a key ingredient in providing the structure of the bar. Formed from oils like Coconut, Palm, and Shea Butter this ingredient replaces waxes and allows the product to glide on without being sticky or occlusive.  It is highly water resistant for long-lasting effects but also provides a touch of slip.
  • Arrowroot Powder: This provides a drying effect to the product so that you do not feel greasy.  This soft powder is a key ingredient in our Body Powder which can be great for preventing chafing.
  • Magnesium Hydroxide: This is one of the key ingredients for actually deodorizing. It works to slowly adjust the pH of the armpits and create an environment that is non-conducive to growing bacteria. Similar to how Sodium Bicarbonate works but is much slower acting and as such has a longer acting effect while not often having the same irritation.
  • Zinc Ricinoleate: This unique ingredient comes from reacting Castor Oil and Zinc Oxide. The resulting ingredient is known for locking in odors along with providing structure to the bar.
  • Activated Charcoal:  The wonder ingredient that has found its way into products in all areas of life. Commonly used in filters, this ingredient is a powerhouse for cleansing and absorbing. We have added a touch of this to assist our other ingredients in the deodorant but not too much that it should cause significant staining.
  • Oils and Esters: These ingredients help to give the bar a great feel without needing other synthetic ingredients. We used oils that are known for being highly absorbent so as to not give a constant oily feel in the armpits or to cause added staining. Coconut Oil is also a known antibacterial oil.
It is important to note that natural deodorants are different than the propylene glycol versions that are in many box store and as such each customer interaction will be different.
Some containers may be difficult to twist up. Applying firm force while twisting is normally enough to solve this issue. In cases where the container will not give at all, you can try microwaving the deodorant in short 3-4 second bursts checking between each burst to see if the deodorant will twist up. Actual time will depend on the power of the microwave and the starting temperature of the deodorant.

Are your products cruelty free?

Yes, we source all of our products from cruelty-free manufacturers.

 

Do you make these products yourself?

No. I have curated a variety of products from different manufacturers in the USA. I research each company & only choose the best quality products. Products that I will be using myself. Products that I feel will work in harmony with our bodies, nature, & are ethically responsible. Each manufacturer I have chosen, handmakes these products, they source quality & natural ingredients. Each manufacturer prides themselves as being family businesses & all their products are made within their USA based facility.

We believe in transparency not just from the companies who make our products, but in ourselves as well. Please forward any questions to info@simplyvk.com

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