ABOUT + FAQ
WHO ARE YOU?
I’m Bee! The artisan + laborer of THE BODY COVE. What started as a therapeutic hobby to overcome depression, ended up blooming into something much more purposeful than I could have ever imagined.
The journey of soap making led me to a community of amazing people, from different backgrounds and walks of life. My mission is to be a safe space for this community. To create earth friendly, fresh produce based products using locally + ethically sourced ingredients; emphasis on those who suffer from troubled skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, skin sensitivities, skin allergies + chronic ailments.
WHAT MAKES YOUR SOAP DIFFERENT?
You won’t find fresh fruit + vegetable bar soap on the shelves at big box retailers. What you’ll find are cosmetic bars masking as soap, containing harsh detergents, sulfates, artificial lathering agents + fragrance that often leave your skin dry + covered in residue.
You’ll also notice the word “soap” isn’t present on their labels. The FDA requires true soap to be crafted using only natural ingredients to legally display “soap” on a product label.
THE BODY COVE bars are true soap, meaning they only contain raw earth ingredients, most of which you can eat (tempting, but please don’t eat the soap). These ingredients help your skin retain its natural moisture, and keep it soft + supple.
WHY FRUIT + VEGGIES IN SOAP?
The natural sugars in fruit + vegetables help to create abundant lather and added moisture. They also provide vitamins + minerals that skin can safely absorb. You can find specific information on the produce used in the product descriptions of each bar.
IS YOUR SOAP PALM OIL FREE?
Yes. The overuse of palm oil in the food + cosmetic industry has contributed to many environmental problems like deforestation and the removal of indigenous peoples + animals from their natural habitats. While palm oil itself is skin safe, the acquisition of it is not to those in the environment.
DOES YOUR SOAP CONTAIN ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCE?
No. I blend therapeutic grade essential oils from bark and flowers for scent. Artificial fragrances are known to cause headaches + discomfort in some. They are also terrible for vaginal health/pH maintenance.
ARE YOUR SOAPS VEGAN?
All soap is plant based with the exception of the following bars:
RAW CARROT + HONEY SOAP
GOAT MILK + HONEY SOAP
RASPBERRY YOGURT SOAP
*Ethics are of the highest importance regarding ingredients + sourcing. Our raw honey is sourced from Weeks Honey Bee Farm here in GA. Goat milk is sourced locally + ethically from naturally raised goats at Capra Gia Farm in Carrollton, GA. Organic herbs are sourced from Sevananda Natural foods store in Atlanta, GA.
It's important you know the how + where when shopping for personal care products, and we believe in full transparency. If you have any further questions regarding our ethics, please GET IN TOUCH.