A gentle, unscented soap made with chamomile, calendula, turmeric, and chickweed infused in organic sunflower oil, then blended with honey and virgin shea butter. This mild bar creates a creamy lather that cleanses gently and leaves sensitive skin feeling moisturized, calm, and comforted after washing.
Good For: Sensitive Skin • Dry Skin • Irritated Skin
Chamomile & Calendula is made for skin that reacts easily and needs a gentle, uncomplicated cleanse. The lather is mild and creamy, spreading easily over the skin.
As you wash, your skin feels clean without feeling stripped or irritated. After rinsing, it feels soft and moisturized, without tightness or dryness. This is a bar that comforts sensitive skin.
There is no added fragrance or essential oils. Instead, a very light, natural herbal aroma comes through from the infused botanicals themselves — subtle and calming.
Gentle enough for both face and body, this soap is made for skin that does best with fewer extras and a softer touch — especially when it feels dry, sensitive, or easily overwhelmed.
Every ingredient in this soap is chosen for a reason. Thoughtfully combined, they work together to create something richer than a simple cleanse — a carefully crafted bar that goes beyond ordinary soap.
Highlights of this recipe:
Chamomile & Calendula — Time‑honored botanicals that help settle and comfort the skin, making them a natural fit for sensitive or easily irritated complexions.
Turmeric — Contributes to the bar’s warm golden color and supports its gentle, conditioning nature.
Chickweed — Included for its long tradition in formulas designed for sensitive or easily irritated skin.
Honey — Enhances the soap’s mildness and creamy, silky lather.
👉 Learn more about our Aroma, Texture & Lather notes
Gentle botanicals. Mild lather. A bar designed for sensitive skin.
The purpose of soap is to combine with oil and dirt on the body, which allows water to wash it away. The method you use to cleanse your skin is really a personal preference. We thought we would share just a few examples.
Bar Bathers rub the bar directly on their skin to create a creamy lather. Massaging the velvety lather into your skin before rinsing allows you to experience the best moisturizing properties of the soap. This is definitely the best way to use exfoliating soaps.
Hand Latherers create lather in their clean hands and use the lather to massage and wash the skin. This gentle, mild cleansing method may be good for those with sensitive skin.
Washcloth Washers use a washcloth to lather up. Washcloths are made out of lots of different textile textures, from soft cotton to agave fibers, and can provide very gentle to intense exfoliation. Be sure washcloths are laundered and dried often.
Puff Polishers use a mesh puff that works up a foamy, bubbly lather, even with hard water, to wash and gently exfoliate the skin. Poofs make natural soap last longer but can harbor bacteria, so rinse thoroughly after use and replace every few weeks or clean per manufacturer's instructions.
Loofah Latherers love their loofahs that exfoliate and help increase circulation. Whole loofahs can be breeding grounds for bacteria, so be sure they dry out properly after use and replace them every two months. If you would like something less abrasive, check out our Bath & Body Accessories.
Soap Sackers place their soap into a nylon soap bag. The fibers have a smooth texture for gentle cleansing. Soap sacks can be used for whole bars of soap or scraps that would normally be thrown away.
There is a large variety of bathing accessories available. If using any accessory, never share them with others and replace or clean them often.
The goal is simple: to Harness the Power & Simplicity of Nature® to cleanse, soothe, heal, and protect your skin and hair!
Our unique formulas rely on moisturizing oils and butters, healing botanicals, and pure essential oils. We choose every ingredient with one end-result in mind….the BEST possible natural skin care for YOU!
Organic Turmeric
Organic Calendula
Organic Honey
The Organic Sunflower Oil is infused with Organic Chamomile, Calendula & Chickweed
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*Ingredient is Fair Trade Certified ^Used in the saponification process to turn oil into soap and glycerin. None remains in the finished product.
Made with certified organic Sunflower Oil, Honey & Turmeric
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Overall rating: 4.962264 / 5 from 53 reviews.
This natural soap, infused with chamomile, calendula, turmeric, and chickweed, is praised for its soothing effect on the skin and its ability to moisturize and calm. Customers also appreciate its light exfoliating properties and its positive impact on hair manageability and shine. The bar is valued for its quality and price.
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"My son likes the Calendula and Chamomile soap very much. It helps to keep his dry eczema skin moisturized after showering. It is the only soap that keeps his skin hydrated after bath. He has tried other soaps, but it doesn’t keep his skin moisturised."
— Ping2 (5/5)
"Great mild scent calming ingredients cleans without drying"
— Jennifer H. (5/5)
"I’m glad I tried this soap. I’ve loved every soap I’ve tried so far from Chagrin and this is another great one."
— Carrie C. (5/5)
"Very nice soap with good ingredients and pleasant, not overpowering scent."
— Joyce S. (5/5)
"Smells wonderful, so nourishing for my dry skin"
— Rae (5/5)
"I put a sample size bar of this in the bathroom for an option for better hand washing. I was shocked by my husband’s reaction to it. “Wow that soap is really great”"
— Susan (5/5)
"My skin loves this soap. I have a lot of skin sensitivity, and I love that I have 0 issues with this soap. Thank you for making a quality product."
— Laurie K. (5/5)
"Great soap as usual. Gentle on my sensitive skin. Cleans and moisturizes"
— Janet H. (5/5)
"I have sensitive skin. This soap bar is perfect. My skin feels soft and moisturized after using it. I love it."
— Laurie G. (5/5)
"This is amazing as both a face or body soap. I left a sample size bar in our bathroom expecting my husband would have no interest - he immediately came to tell me how much he liked this soap."
— Susan (5/5)
Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others.
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) says that for good hand hygiene all you need is plain soap and water.
Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community.
Five simple and effective steps can help reduce the spread of illness so you, your family, your friends and the general public can stay healthy.
CDC recommends cleaning hands in a specific way to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. The guidance for effective hand washing was developed based on data from a number of studies.
1. Wet your hands with clean, warm running water and apply soap.
2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap.
3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
To date, studies have shown that there is no added health benefit for consumers (this does not include professionals in the healthcare setting) using soaps containing antibacterial ingredients compared with using plain soap.
Information is taken from the CDC.gov website
Read our blog "Simple Soap Can Help Decrease the Spread Of Viruses"
People choose Chagrin Valley Soap for many reasons, but they all begin with one simple belief: a soap can only be as good as the ingredients, knowledge, and care that go into creating it.
Here are twelve reasons our customers choose our handmade natural soap:
Every bar is made through the traditional process of saponification using organic plant oils and butters—not synthetic detergents.
We use certified organic plant oils, botanicals, clays, herbs, and pure essential oils chosen for their unique benefits.
No synthetic detergents, artificial fragrances, artificial colors, filler ingredients, or unnecessary additives.
High-quality oils, generous superfatting, and naturally retained glycerin help create a mild, conditioning bar.
Every scent begins with a real plant—not a synthetic fragrance oil.
At Chagrin Valley, we scent our soaps only with pure botanical essential oils. Many of our recipes also include aromatic herbs, spices, flowers, and other plant ingredients that contribute their own subtle, authentic aromas.
We believe the scent of a soap should reflect the integrity of the ingredients that go into every bar.
Gentle cleansing and thoughtfully selected ingredients help respect your skin's natural balance.
Our Soaps Create Rich, Creamy Lather NaturallyBeautiful lather comes from carefully balanced plant oils—not synthetic foam boosters.
An extraordinary bar of soap isn't made by accident. It begins with exceptional ingredients, expert formulation, and the patience to let every bar fully cure—creating a bar that does far more than simply cleanse your skin.
Organic ingredients, minimal packaging, and concentrated bar soap help reduce environmental impact.
Each bar is formulated to achieve a specific balance of cleansing, lather, conditioning, and skin feel.
Organic certification, ethical sourcing, cruelty-free practices, and sustainable choices reflect our commitment to doing things the right way.
You are supporting a family-owned business committed to craftsmanship, transparency, and educating customers about natural skincare.
We do it all ourselves--from start to finish--from our hands to your hands--from our family to yours! Thank you!
🌿Want to learn more? Read our complete guide: Why Use Natural Soap? 12 Reasons to Choose Chagrin Valley Soap.
How long a natural soap bar will last depends on:
For one person showering every day, a well-drained bar should last for about one month.
Natural soaps are normally softer than commercial soaps because they retain their natural glycerin (which is removed in commercial soap production) and contain no artificial hardening chemicals, synthetic waxes or free alkali.
We also superfat our soaps (add extra oils or butters) and use "softer" oils so that Chagrin Valley natural soaps are more emollient and leave skin feeling moisturized.
Different oils impart different qualities to soap. Some add lathering qualities, some moisturizing, some hardness, and so on. Compared to other natural bars, we use a larger percentage of extra moisturizing and conditioning oils in our soaps and shampoo bars. These oils produce a bar that may not be as hard as bars with less conditioning oils.
How you use the bar will also affect its lifespan. For example, do you use a washcloth, an exfoliating accessory, or only the bar? Although exfoliating loofahs and sponges are great they will use up the soap much faster than a washcloth or the "only the bar" purists.
Our Natural Soap Will Last A Long Time With Proper Care
Cute Story: A customer called to say she loved our soaps but could not buy them anymore because they did not last as long as other soaps. A week later she called to place an order and apologize. Her husband, who would NEVER use her natural soaps before, fell in love with her new Juniper soap . . . and he showered twice a day!
To maximize the life of your soap, keep it in a well-drained soap dish so it can dry between uses.
We sell a handcrafted solid white oak soap dish. The deep ridges are perfect for keeping your all natural handcrafted soap dry between uses. White Oak is the wood used in shipbuilding.
A tip passed on by one of our customers whose kids always leave the soap in a water puddle: cut the large bars in halves. Then alternate the halves, allowing a longer drying time between uses.
NO! Adding antibacterial chemicals to soap does not keep your family safe from germs.
I understand why folks (especially those with children) are choosing products labeled “Antibacterial,” hoping to keep their family safe in the war against germs.
According to Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER).
"Consumers may think antibacterial washes are more effective at preventing the spread of germs, but we have no scientific evidence that they are any better than plain soap and water.
In fact, some data suggests that antibacterial ingredients may do more harm than good over the long-term.”
Simply washing your hands with old-fashioned natural soap and water rids your skin of most fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Soap does not kill germs, it surrounds them and carries them away.
Please read our blog: Antibacterials: More Harm Than Good!
If you think about it, your skin type is not even the same for all of the areas of your body.
The skin on your face is different from the skin on your hands, which is different from the skin on your back which is different from the skin on your feet ...etc.
Although your skin type is determined by genetics, it will also be affected by other factors and can change with time.
Understanding your skin type is a good starting point before trying or switching to natural products.
There are typically five types of healthy skin: normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive.
NORMAL SKIN
This skin is balanced, neither too dry nor too oily. It has regular texture, no imperfections and a clean, soft appearance, and does not need special care.
OILY SKIN
Oily skin is the result of excessive secretions of sebum, an oily secretion of the sebaceous glands. Oily skin tends to attract more dirt and dust than dry skin and may be prone to blackheads, acne, and excessive shine. It is frequent in adolescents and often seen with acne or blemish-prone skin.
DRY SKIN
For some people dry skin is caused by external factors such as the weather, low air humidity, sun, or hot showers, and it is often temporary.
However, for others it may be a lifelong condition. Dry skin is a result of a decrease in natural oil production which often results in skin that is flaky and has a rough appearance. Dry, cracked skin is often prone to skin disorders, such as eczema.
SENSITIVE SKIN
Truly sensitive skin easily reacts to external stimuli. The skin is often fragile, thin or fine-textured, dry, and prone to allergic reactions.
Sensitive skin often feels uncomfortable, tight, red or itchy. It is a delicate skin that needs a lot of TLC.
COMBINATION SKIN
Combination skin is just what is sounds like, it has characteristics of both dry and oily skin. The area with more oil is usually the T- zone (forehead, nose, and chin), while the skin on the cheeks is normal or dry.
For more information on skin type and help with product recommendations for your individual needs, please read our blog, What's Your Skin Type?
We often receive emails from concerned customers that have read about the devastating effects that palm plantations can have on tropical forests.
At Chagrin Valley Soap we treasure our planet and its inhabitants. We know that although we play a very small part, we must always make choices that are ecologically and socially responsible.
As the global demand for palm oil continues to increase we want to be part of the global initiative that changes how that palm oil is grown.
Our Palm Oil is grown and manufactured according to standards for sustainable practices set forth by Palm Done Right.
Certified sustainable by RSPO (The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) and Palm Done Right
Our USDA organic palm oil variety carries RSPO Certification, otherwise known as Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, guaranteeing the sustainability and traceability of the palm oil production throughout the supply chain.
It has RSPO-IP (Identity Preserved) certification which is one of four certification levels offered by the RSPO and carries the highest and strongest level of sustainable guarantee with traceability of each lot of palm oil back to the field of origin. With Identify Preserved sustainable palm oil, the entire batch of palm oil is from a single identifiable certified source and kept separate from all non-certified batches.
Palm Done Right presents the first fully integrated, 100 percent organic supply chain in the palm oil industry. Palm Done Right requires a fair labor certification, organic certification, Non-GMO Project Verification, and has the highest level of certification — Identity Preserved — offered by the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
As the global demand for palm oil continues to increase, we believe that if both manufacturers and consumers demand Certified Sustainable palm oil, producers will grow Certified Sustainable palm oil. That is the only way to really protect our rainforests.
If there is no demand for sustainable palm oil, growers will continue their cheaper unsustainable practices, because no one is paying them for a sustainable product. (If you build it, they will come!)
Please read our blog, "Will A Palm Oil Boycott Really Help?"
Yes, they are!
Chagrin Valley natural soap and shampoo bars are made with natural and organic ingredients and are biodegradable when used properly.
They’re thoughtfully crafted to break down naturally in the environment, which makes them a responsible choice for everyday use and for outdoor adventures when used with care.
By definition, biodegradable means capable of being broken down by living organisms, such as naturally occurring bacteria, into simpler substances that are not harmful to the environment.
Natural soap made with plant oils, butters, and clays can biodegrade efficiently — but where and how it’s used matters.
Bringing a biodegradable soap on a camping or backpacking trip is a wonderful way to stay comfortable and refreshed outdoors. However, even biodegradable soap should never be used directly in lakes, rivers, or streams.
You may see claims online suggesting that biodegradable soap or shampoo is safe to use directly in rivers and streams.
While these claims are often made with good intentions, they overlook an important part of how biodegradation actually works.
The bacteria responsible for breaking down natural soap live primarily in soil, not water.
That means soap — even biodegradable soap — breaks down most effectively when it comes into contact with organic soil, not freshwater sources.
Even biodegradable soap will pollute lakes and streams if it is not used properly.
So while our soaps are biodegradable, they are designed for mindful outdoor use, not for bathing, washing dishes, or cleansing directly in natural water sources.
A few simple practices help protect waterways and support natural breakdown:
These methods help surround the soap with organic matter, speed up decomposition, and reduce runoff.
Yes — when used responsibly.
Many commercial soaps, body washes, shampoos, and dish detergents contain synthetic surfactants, artificial fragrances and colors, and chemical preservatives.
Since these ingredients do not break down quickly, traces can persist in the environment for many, many years and can have a potential negative impact on plants and animals.
A biodegradable natural soap made with plant-based ingredients breaks down more readily when exposed to soil bacteria, making it a far better choice for outdoor use — as long as it’s used thoughtfully and away from waterways.
Biodegradable doesn’t mean anywhere.
It means used with intention and respect for nature.
That philosophy is at the heart of how we make our soaps — and how we encourage them to be used.
There’s no substitute for nature. Together, we can protect it from impacts like overuse, trash, and harming endangered wildlife by following the principles of "Leave No Trace."
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