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Gilded Shimmer Soaps are our signature handmade soaps finished with a luxurious gold mica accent. To create the gilded effect, we mix gold mica with oil in a squeeze bottle and apply it to each bar. As the oil absorbs into the soap, it leaves behind a stunning shimmer of gold, giving every bar its unique, eye-catching finish. Combined with the natural shimmer of the micas swirled inside, these soaps deliver a truly gilded, shimmering experience.
Yes, our handmade soaps are gentle enough for sensitive skin and safe for all skin types. Each bar is crafted with natural ingredients and is sulfate-free, paraben-free, and vegan-friendly, making them a great choice for anyone looking for clean, skin-loving soap without harsh chemicals.
Absolutely! Our eco-friendly soaps are made with organic RSPO-certified (Responsibly Sourced) palm oil, ethically sourced lab-made micas, and biodegradable glitter. We also use plastic-free packaging, so you can enjoy a beautiful bar of soap while reducing your environmental impact.
Not at this time, but we hope to offer wholesale pricing for our handmade soaps in the future. Be sure to follow us or join our mailing list to be the first to know when wholesale becomes available.
Gilded Shimmer Soaps are lovingly handcrafted by me in Bellevue, Nebraska. As an independent small-batch soap maker, I personally formulate, pour, cut, and gild every bar — meaning each soap is truly one of a kind. Our commitment to handmade quality, natural ingredients, and sustainable, eco-friendly practices is at the heart of everything we create. When you buy a Gilded Shimmer soap, you're supporting a small business and bringing home a little piece of handcrafted luxury.
With proper care, a bar of our handmade soap typically lasts 4 to 6 weeks of daily use. To extend the life of your artisan soap, store it on a well-draining soap dish between uses and keep it out of direct streams of water. Because our cold process soaps are made in small batches without synthetic hardeners, allowing the bar to fully dry between showers helps it last even longer.
Each bar of Gilded Shimmer soap is handcrafted in small batches using the traditional cold process soap method. This artisan soap-making technique preserves the natural glycerin and skin-nourishing properties of our oils, resulting in a richer, more moisturizing bar than mass-produced commercial soaps. Every bar is hand-poured, hand-cut, hand-gilded with gold mica, and cured for 4 to 6 weeks to create a long-lasting, luxurious soap experience.
Our handmade soaps are made with high-quality, skin-loving natural ingredients including organic RSPO-certified palm oil, coconut oil, olive oil, castor oil, avocado oil, and skin-safe lab-made micas for color and shimmer. Every bar is sulfate-free, paraben-free, and vegan-friendly. We use essential oils and fragrance oils for scent and biodegradable glitter for a touch of sparkle. Each product page lists the complete ingredient list so you always know exactly what's on your skin.
We ship our handmade artisan soaps throughout the United States. Orders are typically processed within 1–3 business days, and standard shipping takes 3–7 business days to arrive. International shipping is also available. Because our soaps are handmade in small batches, please allow extra processing time during busy seasons and holiday periods.