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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
Yes I like your soap I have ordered a couple times because my son family has really dry skin and grandson Eczema. that is what they got for Christmas your products.
Hi! Love your story. My niece lives in Bend, so I was introduced to your product through her. She even takes her kiddos to the goat farm! I especially love the unscented and lavender body lotions. My dry Arizona skin thanks you everyday! Supporting your company is my pleasure. Thank you ever so much!
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I follow Lisa Jacobson’s Club 31 Women. Several years ago she posted a list of gifts appropriate for moms, sisters, girl friends, etc. and there you were! I went to your site, read your story and have been happily using your Bend Goat Milk and lotions. I love the silky suds of the soap and how soft and clean my skin feels. As I’ve aged (80 yrs.) my skin has become dry and flaky. The Goat Milk Lotion quickly absorbs into my skin leaving it soft and hydrated with no oily residue. Your fragrances are de-light-ful — delicate and natural! My favorites are Hint of Lavender bar soap, and Island Coconut and Sweet Orange in the lotion! I’ve also enjoyed giving Bend baskets to friends! I’m a happy customer!
I noticed your message about your soaps helping those suffering from eczema as well as your recipe for laundry soap. Have tried both and am a believer! Thank you for coming to our rescue!♥️♥️
Our 4month old granddaughter had a bad case of eczema and a friend of ours told us about your products. Your products cleared her up very quickly. We actually used the unscented chapstick and it worked best. We would love to see the chapstick in a suave. We use our suave but it is grainy for infant, but love the products!