River Ridge Soaps FAQs

Our handmade soaps feature seven key ingredients: Olive Oil for moisturizing, sustainably sourced Palm Oil, 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 enhance our soaps with essential oils, natural colorants, fragrance oils, and cosmetic-grade micas for color and scent.

Gather 4-8 friends and contact Diane via call, text, or email to book a soap-making class. You'll create 1 lb. (4 bars) of custom soap, choosing your own colors, designs, and fragrances. For more details, visit the "Classes" tab on our website.

Visit our Olympia studio to enjoy $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 to maintain its consistency.

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