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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
so what do you think about an apple scented soap?
Placed order on 2/15/21 & still haven’t received it. I sent a reply as per request of company if not received by Friday, 2/26/21. I have asked for a refund due to not receiving my order in a timely manner.
Years ago I attended a family camp out in Sisters and heard of the Johnson Family’s soap company. I didn’t think much of it at the time but years later when I started to develop sensitive skin, I thought I’d give them a try.
Bend Soap Company’s goat soap has been a real life saver for me. With Rosacea on my face and eczema on my hands and legs, it’s the only soap I’ve found that doesn’t irritate my skin. In fact, my eczema is practically goes away when I only use goat soap at home! The rosacea really calmed down too—until maskne became a thing.
Anytime I’ve tried another skincare product, my rosacea or eczema have flared so I’m a lifelong customer. Thanks for providing me with something that actually works for my skin!
I was wondering if you could or would ever make a liquid body wash soap. I’d prefer that over a bar of soap. Thanks.
Kind Regards,
Diana Taylor
I made my first purchase last year for Christmas gifts. I crocheted soap holders, face cloths and little baskets to put them in. I was so excited when I received the soap that I had to order more! I bought some for my husband because he had some scaley patches behind his ears that wouldn’t go away. As soon as he started using the soap it cleared up! Soooo, I’ve placed several more orders since then and love it so much! The girls I gave the Christmas gifts to loved them and the soap!