Welcome to Raven’s Claw Naturals!

We’re glad you found our website! Here are a few things you might want to know:

 

We’re Serious When We Say “Natural”

All of our soap is produced without the addition of synthetic detergents, such as Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS). There aren’t even any of the new detergents synthesized from nature, like cocamidopropyl betaine, the “natural” ingredient in many not-so-natural detergents and bars. This is really soap, full of natural glycerin and other skin-loving properties. Every bar, every bottle, every time.

When we say “natural”, it also means no artificial scents or colorants. None. Zero. If it’s labeled “100% Natural”, you can be sure there’s nothing but nature in there! Some of our products contain synthetic fragrances or colorants that are considered “bio-identical”. While these may be very close to, and even identical to their natural counterparts under a microscope, these will not carry our “100% Natural” designation. To read about our strict definition of “natural”, and the one exception to this rule, check out “OK, But Define ‘Natural'”.

 

Raven’s Claw Soaps Have Character!

Each of our soaps is created with a unique formula. Whether it’s the oils used, botanicals added, or fragrance and color, they’re all different in some way. Some have bubbly lather, others more creamy. Some are clean, simple luxury, and others have fun designs, wacky natural additives, or decorative shapes.

If the soap or its name inspires you to imagine a book, character, song, or other reference, that could be what inspired me, too! Or, maybe our interpretations are very different. That’s OK. The names help to keep track of which recipes are what, and I like to honor what inspired me. I am in no way affiliated with any character you might be inspired to see in the soap, nor with their owners. Sometimes, I’ll give an explanation. Other times, I believe an explanation might cross into copyright violation (not just illegal, but immoral), so I keep it to myself. Either way, the ingredients are listed so you can decide if it’s soap you want, no matter the name.

 

We Source Responsibly

While it is fairly easy to maintain the trees and plants that produce olive and coconut oils, some oils used in soapmaking aren’t farmed in ways friendly to the environment. While some of our soaps do include these oils, we work to source them from farmers using their land well. For more on why we made this choice, and how, please see “Why We (Sometimes) Use Palm Oil”.

 

Soaps are Clearly Marked for Vegans, Veggies, and Other Special Preferences

Many Raven’s Claw soaps are vegan friendly! On occasion, we do add honey to a soap, or use animal fat as necessary for a specific bar. We disclose those things, not just in the ingredient list, but in the product description. Just click the “additional information” tab under any product. For more information on why we see animal fat as a responsible option as necessary, please read “Why We Sometimes Use Animal Products”.

 

On Herbs and Essential Oils in Soap

At Raven’s Claw Naturals, we use many herbs and oils in our soaps. Some of our more natural-leaning friends also use these same herbs and oils for home remedies and healing. We are not permitted to ever suggest that any of our soaps might help with a specific skin condition or other issue labeled as “medical”. If you wish to find an herbal or natural treatment for a condition using soap, please seek the expertise of a naturopath or herbalist, or try the internet. After that, you’re welcome to buy our soap for whatever reason you desire.

That said, if Raven’s Claw soaps contain herbs or oils, they are of high quality. I began my journey by studying herbalism and aromatherapy. So if you happen to believe that one of our ingredients could be helpful to you, fantastic! Just don’t be surprised when you don’t find any healing qualities listed on this site – we are required to state that our soap is just soap, or be subject to testing as medicine. <Edited to remove monologue containing an overuse of words like “tyranny”, “traditional medicine”, “freedom”, and “co-opted health care”. It wasn’t very professional, to be fair. ;)>