Monday, March 17, 2014

Review & Giveaway: Bartlett Soap Company


This time last year, I decided to try to take on a “No ‘Poo” challenge.  After a couple of months shampooing my hair with the baking soda and water paste solely, I decided to go back to using shampoo.  Late last year, I started using Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap (Lavender Hemp) and though I enjoyed the scent, it left my hair feeling greasy even though my hair was styling just fine. I thought maybe it was because of our well water.  I decided to stick it out because after all, I had a lot more to use until the bottle was empty!  I was perfectly content in keeping up with using Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap until afriend of mine told me about a local woman who makes her own soap, lotion and shampoo. 

I looked at the Bartlett Soap Company’s website and loved the scents listed.  At the time, we were trying to save some money so I didn’t place the order right away.  It wasn’t until several weeks later that I emailed Jennifer to ask her some questions and placed my first order.

Jennifer, the owner of Bartlett Soap Company, is the nicest person you will ever meet: helpful, accommodating and an inspiration.  Jennifer started Bartlett Soap Company in her home October 2013 and was so successful she opened up a storefront in January because she spent most of her days delivering soaps locally!  As soon as I received my order, I found out exactly why her soaps, lotions and shampoo bars were doing so well in Tennessee.  The product is amazing!

About the product:
 Each bar is organically made using plant based oils like coconut, palm, avocado, olive, caster and shea giving the bars the rich soothing and cleansing properties needed to give your skin the pleasurable experience of fluffy lather, moisturizing, and the smoothing qualities that it deserves.

As soon as I opened the mailbox, the scent of the soaps came pummeling out.  It smelled soooo goooood!  I am sure the mail lady loved delivering this package! I used the shampoo bar a few days later and was pleasantly surprised at how clean my hair felt after just one use!  The greasy feeling from Dr. Bronner’s Soap was gone instantly and the light scent the soap left on my hair was very pleasant to get a whiff of throughout the day.  My hair styled no different than ever.  I was impressed from the very first time I used the shampoo!

My first order with Bartlett Soap Company
(Left to Right) Lotion Stick, Mens All-In-One and 3 Shampoo Bars
The sliver on top is the shampoo bar I have been using since the beginning of January!
They last a long time!!

The soap is the same way.  I purchased the men’s all-in-one soap to use as shampoo, soap and shaving…for myself!  I like masculine scents and this all-in-one definitely has a pleasant aroma.  The lotion stick is really thick and lasts a long time!  I use it as chapstick as well as on a dry patch I get behind my knees in the winter and it works wonderfully.

Now to the fun part: the giveaway!
I am so impressed with Jennifer and her product that I wanted to let everyone know about my new favorite soap and shampoo as well as give away one of her shampoo bars to one lucky follower.

Please note that her shampoo bars sell FAST!  I have been waiting for several weeks for more to be available, and they are available this very moment - but only 5 are left!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Winner to be chosen March 23rd at 12:00AM EST and announced on FB and Twitter shortly thereafter.

Good luck!!


DISCLAIMER:  I was in no way compensated for this review or giveaway.  All opinions are my own.

13 comments:

  1. I haven't ever tried it, nor do I use chemical-free shampoo. There are so many, many 'shoulds', and I just can't do them all.

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    1. I completely understand!! It is so difficult to do everything we "should" do. :-) For me, it's little steps. However, when it comes to food, all bets are off! I shouldnt be eating sugar, but I cannot help myself. Maybe next week... :-)

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  2. Bartlett, TN is close to where I grew up and where my parents live now. I'd love to visit her store when we're visiting my parents next! Thanks for sharing about this soap, I'm interested! :)

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    1. And, to answer the questions:

      I'd love to try the Lavender and Amber - lavender is currently my favorite scent!

      I've tried 'no poo' before without much success. Currently using a 'natural' shampoo.

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    2. Ginny is the one who informed me about Bartlett Soap Company and I'm so glad she did! They now have a customer for life! :-) Great product. And Lavender...oh how I love Lavender. It is so subtle but such a great scent! Thank you for your entries and comments!

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  3. I've been tempted to go no-poo, but I've heard that it is really difficult if you have hard water. We have very hard water. :(

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    1. We have well water and yes, the no-poo made my hair really heavy after a little while. The shampoo bar from Bartlett Soap doesnt have that issue though. I've been using it for months without any problems.

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    1. That sure does sound delicious. I'd be afraid it'd make me crave sweets all day smelling like that. :-) The shampoo leaves a bit of a scent on your hair and it is glorious! :-)

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  5. I think the Amber/Lavender Shea would smell amazing! Thanks!

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    1. That DOES sound great. :-) Maybe I will try that on my next order. :-) Thank you for your comment(s) and entry!

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  6. I do not currently use chemical-free shampoo.

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