USA · 3 soaps
Mike's Natural Soaps was started by Mike Rytel in Portland, Oregon. In 2009, while still in graduate school pursuing a degree in classical philology Mike started dabbling with making soap for himself as a hobby. After sharing his soaps with family and friends, a business emerged and quickly grew until he opened his online store in 2011 and decided to pursue soapmaking fulltime...
Mike's · Tallow
The base of Mike's Natural Soaps shave soap is tallow-based and famous for its natural and wholesome ingredients which include a panoply of skin foods including Shea Butter, Kokum Butter, Avocado Oil, Kaolin Clay, Vitamin E, and Glycerin. Mike also adds Lanolin, a natural humectant derived from sheep wool which conditions the skins and creates a luxurious post-shave feel. The lather is characterized by ShaveSplash as creamy, due to the rich tallow content, and has ample cushion and good slickness. Whereas some soaps produce a denser or more stable lather due to additives which Mike foregoes, Mike's emphasis on natural ingredients results in a lather which is light, non-greasy, and protective, which as the name of his company implies feels natural and healthy. A high quality product which feels unique in the marketplace.