River Ridge Soaps FAQs

We use seven key ingredients in our handmade soaps: Olive Oil for moisturizing, Palm Oil from sustainable sources, Coconut Oil for cleansing, Sodium Hydroxide to turn oils into soap, Cocoa Butter for hardness, Shea Butter for a rich lather, and Castor Oil to maintain lather. We also add essential oils, natural colorants, fragrance oils, or cosmetic-grade micas for color and scent.

To book a soap-making class with Diane, gather 4-8 friends and contact her via call, text, or email. You'll leave with 1 lb. (4 bars) of custom soap, tailored with your choice of color, design, and fragrance. For more details, visit the "Classes" tab on our website.

Visit our Olympia studio to get $1 off the online price. Email, text, or call Diane to schedule your visit. We also host Studio Sales on the first Saturday of November and May, offering $2 off all soaps, a free full-size bar, and catered treats.

It's best to leave Body Butter at home if the temperature is over 76 degrees, as it will melt. If your house gets hot in the summer, keep it in the refrigerator.

Diane was an educator for 33 years and has been making soap since 1998. Her passion is to create high-quality products at reasonable prices. After retiring, her soaps are now in boutiques across America. Each bar is handmade by her. She wakes up early to make soap and has a dedicated studio in Lacey, WA. Diane loves her faith, soap-making, and meeting people. If you're near Olympia, text her to visit and smell the soaps!