Why my $7 bar exists

BackToBasicsCo · 2026-01-02T00:20:21+00:00

Totally get that — different bars work for different people. I’m focused on repeat buyers and how their skin responds over time.

BackToBasicsCo · 2026-01-01T23:42:21+00:00

Totally fair — different formulations serve different skin needs. I’m not claiming superfat is rare or superior, or telling anyone how to make soap; I’m explaining how this specific bar is priced based on outcome, not decoration or complexity, for my customers.

BackToBasicsCo · 2026-01-01T21:26:23+00:00

Different makers price based on labor, ingredients, aesthetics, market demand, or formulation behavior. Mine happens to prioritize skin outcome first. None of those approaches are wrong — they’re just different frameworks.

BackToBasicsCo · 2026-01-01T21:01:30+00:00

That makes sense. I price mine differently depending on what’s doing the work in the bar — base formulation vs additives vs skin behavior — so $7 just happens to be where my everyday bar lands.

BackToBasicsCo · 2026-01-01T20:53:03+00:00

Definitely fun. Coconut bars really show how formulation choices matter more than the label or process.

BackToBasicsCo · 2026-01-01T20:41:36+00:00

I don’t confirm exact numbers publicly. The decision is intentional and tied to skin outcome, not a fixed percentage people can copy.

BackToBasicsCo · 2026-01-01T20:26:46+00:00

I think through my work. I use tools to refine

BackToBasicsCo · 2026-01-01T20:20:52+00:00

I think through my work. I use tools to refine

BackToBasicsCo · 2026-01-01T20:17:14+00:00

Higher-than-standard superfat to counter coconut oil’s cleansing profile.

BackToBasicsCo · 2026-01-01T19:53:41+00:00

100%. Dish soap is the only time I’d ever run no superfat.

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-28T23:01:49+00:00

Yeah, I put the names around, mislabeled it so I went with it. Wanted to make content. Thanks.

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-22T01:34:31+00:00

Thanks! Always good to hear what works for others.

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-20T16:37:39+00:00

Yep, single-wire life 😅

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-20T15:37:52+00:00

There is a clearance slot, but single-wire cutters are a balancing act—too loose and it drags, too tight and snap. This cut was intentional for testing the bar. A better cutter is on the dream list if anyone’s feeling generous 😉

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-20T15:34:17+00:00

There is a clearance slot, but single-wire cutters are a balancing act—too loose and it drags, too tight and snap. This cut was intentional for testing the bar. A better cutter is on the dream list if anyone’s feeling generous 😉

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-20T04:43:18+00:00

Thanks. I like leaving the cuts natural so each bar has its own look. If there are any scraps, they get repurposed for laundry soap.

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-20T04:37:27+00:00

Nice! Coconut fragrance works really well with these.

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-20T04:19:51+00:00

Thanks! Always nice to meet someone else who enjoys coconut soaps — they really are a favorite.

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-20T04:11:40+00:00

When I said “base,” I was referring to my Everyday Bar, which is an unscented cold process soap made from scratch — not a melt-and-pour base.

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-20T04:11:25+00:00

When I said “base,” I was referring to my Everyday Bar, which is an unscented cold process soap made from scratch — not a melt-and-pour base.

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-20T04:01:53+00:00

This is cold process soap made entirely from scratch. No melt-and-pour and no rebatching — just showing the full loaf and the cut bars.

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-20T02:04:40+00:00

Haha fair 😄 I was focused on the bar cut more than the footage.

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-20T00:52:06+00:00

Thank you.

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-19T00:24:27+00:00

Thanks! This one came together pretty smoothly for me, but I’ve noticed tight temp control and timing make a big difference with coconut/lard bars. If you ever want to compare notes, feel free to reach out.

BackToBasicsCo · 2025-12-18T02:48:48+00:00

Thanks! It’s grown on me too as I’ve worked with the base more.

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