Introducing: Philip, The Queen's Rogue

As has been said many times at the farmer's markets where we show our soap, we don't make "pretty" soap in the way of many other soapers. Instead we make soaps that are very purposeful.

Philip, The Queen's Rogue is a moisturizing hand/body bar that we find to be one of our most popular. We find it difficult to keep this one on hand as it tends to go quickly. But don't worry, if it's not around when you stop by there is sure to be a new batch curing and on it's way.

Now, being moisturizing is a good enough purpose for most soaps, as so many handmade soaps can be a little drying.  (Note: we tend to "superfat" our soaps to ensure they are moisturizing.) However, Philip has a more ancient purpose. Legend has it that during the times of a bubonic plague outbreak over five centuries ago a blend of essential oils were used to ward off the disease. The blend? Cinnamon, clove, lemon, eucalyptus, and rosemary.

 Now, we all know how "truthful" legends are, so we take the story with a grain of salt. However, all five essential oils have been reported to have medicinal properties, but honestly, we just love the combination of all the oils together. So, even if the legendary oil blend did not help save the thieves, at least we know they all met their end smelling wonderful. (And by "wonderful" we mean something reminiscent of a warm spice cake.)