Why SallyeAnder is ... "The Best Soap in America"

(and other frequently asked questions)

Our Guarantee

We want you to be completely satisfied with your order. We stand behind the products we make. We also realize that not all Natural Products are for everyone. That's why any problems will be cheerfully corrected. If any item you order does not meet your expectations, simply return it, and we will replace it, exchange it, or credit your original form of payment. Sponges, candles, ayates, shaving brushes, deodorant stones, loofahs and massage oils cannot be exchanged or returned. Please include your name, address, phone number and your reason for return to the address listed below.

We are sorry but shipping fees are not refundable.

 

 

Due to the volatility of the essential oils market,
prices are subject to change without notice.

Our Story
We started making soaps 25 years ago for our son Aaron Taylor. As a baby, he could not tolerate any of the bath products on the market. His skin would turn red with white spots. As a result, Gary decided to try making our own soap for him. Many recipies were still too harsh, so he developed his own process for a pure, natural and kind soap for him. The results were amazing!

Over time we heard the same story again and again from others. Gary's soaps helped them as well. Our selection of products has grown out of a need to help those with specific problems. About the same time, we started selling our soaps at small craft venues and would sell out rapidly. Karen started Home Parties, where she heard many wonderful personal success stories. A few years later, we quit our day jobs and entered the gift market. We solidified our look and created beautiful graphics to match our philosophy. Since then business has doubled each year.

Through all this growth and success - WE HAVE NEVER CUT CORNERS WITH OUR RECIPIES. Our soaps and cremes are still created with only edible ingredients and can still be used on newborns.

We NEVER USE:

» Parabens

» Alcohols

» Sodium Laurel Sulfate

» Artificial Dyes

» Synthetic chemicals or Foaming agents

» Artificial or Fragrance quality essential oils

» Coconut oil, palm kernel oil (they sound nice and are natural but when they are turned into soap can be disastrous for those with dermatitis).

» Animal by-products.We use only cow's milk, goat's milk, honey and beeswax which are clearly labeled.

We DO USE:

» Olive and soy as our base (for over 25 years!). We use only edible ingredients in all of our products.

» The finest and purest TRUE essential oils (at the time of this writing, sandalwood is over $1,200/lb.)

» PEOPLE! Our products are handmade in small batches by Gary in Minetto, NY (a short drive from Lake Ontario) then our products are hand cut, hand wrapped, hand labeled and hand shipped by our wonderful staff.

More FAQ's

1 - The name SallyeAnder was a nickname for Gary's adopted grandmother, Sadie. She ws an honest, sturdy woman of French-Canadian descent who lived on her family farm in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. As one of our closest family friends, she was a wonderful example of hard work and honesty. She was never taken in by what was cheap or phony. That is why we named our company (and one of our daughters) with her in mind.

2 - Our soaps are not created the same as other soaps, therefore their lather is different. We DO NOT add chemical lather enhancers. Instead, we recommend physically creating the lather - use a soft sponge or one of our ayate cloths for wonderful rich lather. Or just enjoy the natural creamy texture instead. Lather is not crucial for cleansing, it only means that the soap is dissolving rapidly.

3 - We create all our soaps from scratch. We NEVER use manufactured soap pellets or chips!

4 - Use soap savers with our soap. The use of these little vinyl wonders will double the life of a bar. Typically our 5 ounce bar on a saver will generally last 1-3 months, depending on type and usage.

There is no comparable soap to SallyeAnder, because no other company uses our recipes or quality ingredients.

We are committed to quality - always have been - always will be.

We NEVER test on animals and we NEVER will.