* Certified Fair Trade * Made with Organic Oils * Fair Trade Certified by IMO * Fair for Life * No Detergents * No Foaming Agents * Over 150 Years & 5 Generations of Soap Excellence * Certified Under the USDA National Organic Program * 100% Biodegradable! * Oregon Tilth Certified Organic One of humanity"s oldest and simplest products, soap is made by saponifying oils with alkali, with no waste generated. The alkali is either sodium (for bars) or potassium (for liquids) hydroxide, made by running electricity through salt water. No alkali remains in our superb soaps. All glycerin is retained. Our unique old world formula = high lather cleansing and smooth, mild afterfeel.