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Lusitania Soaps

Handcrafted soap and skin care products using natural, sustainable traditions

Lusitania Soaps

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For the last 17 years, we have successfully created natural skin care products for family and friends, and now we decided to open a shop and share with everyone the love of what we do.

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OUR VALUES

GLOBAL GOOD
We actively work to meet the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health

Gender Equality

Lusitania Soaps

Simple, Elegant, Natural

About
Lusitania. Most people know the word in reference to the tragic loss of the British passenger ship in World War I, torpedoed by a German U-boat. The name Lusitania was given to the ship in honor of a Roman province located in the Iberian Peninsula, mostly what is now modern Portugal. That is where my grandfather built a farmhouse, where we were born, and where we first learned how to appreciate life. We honor all of those lost and the wonderous history a land and its people have given to the world. For better or worse, it’s a history worth noting, admiring, and sharing.

It all started around fifteen years ago when we decided to move away from synthetic ingredients in our household products for our daily routines, as much as we possibly could. We started with soap. Soap making was already an old tradition coming from my grandparents who lived in a farmhouse in southern Portugal. They were self-sufficient in a way that would make many modern people envious. They made their own lye, to be mixed with olive oil from their trees, and leftover lard from the pig they slaughtered once a year. They farmed wheat and rye, ground them in a windmill, and made bread in the brick-oven fired by wood. They harvested vegetables, legumes, and plenty of fruit. I don’t think my grand-mother ever felt very bothered for not having to use a supermarket. The farmers market was all she needed four times a year.

That sense of being self-sufficient always appealed to our family. To us that also represents freedom. Not that life was easy for my grandparents, as farm life is hard and strenuous. But it is pure, honest, and true. Looking back, we believed we needed a bit of that strength and courage if we wanted to free ourselves from the madness of the pollution we put in our bodies every day, from the most mundane products, like soap. I lost count of migraines I suffered because of fragrances in soap, shampoo, candles, etc. We then started to create our own laundry detergent, our own body lotions and cream, make-up remover, and lip balm. We also planted as many veggies as possible, like tomatoes we usually can for the winter months. Adding organic Jersey tomatoes to foods in January is truly special. We also started baking our own rustic bread. Too bad we can’t go to a windmill to grind our own grain.

It is that connection to nature that continues to inspire us to help others and ourselves by creating artisanal soap and skin care products. That history is rooted in a deep respect for the natural world. Each small batch is crafted in wooden molds. The absence of palm oil, a monoculture that is ravaging pristine forests, synthetic fragrances, synthetic colorants, parabens, phthalates, and plastic in shipment is our way to honor mother earth and each one of us.

Our Location
Long Valley, Morris County, NJ, USA

Valter Neto

Shop owner

Testimonials

Here are the latests reviews from our customers on the Etsy shop. We are thankful to all that shared their thoughts.

"Love the products…Great quality!!! The packaging is so beautiful. Very prompt delivery." Alice

"Absolutely amazing service and items! I had an issue with my delivery address and Valter and Augusta were super responsive and kind and fixed it very quickly. All of the items I purchased so far have been absolutely 5 stars, even for very sensitive skin like mine. All natural and smell great. Would definitely recommend!" Debra

"Nice feel, and a mellow scent (spicy)" Jeremy - About the lotion potion spice

"Ordered a set of soaps and they were shipped super fast. Arrived just in time for my trip to Maine to give as a gift. Beautiful packaging was perfect for the occasion! Will be returning to buy more." Inez

"I purchased these soaps as a housewarming gift, and the recipients loved them. They were packaged beautifully for presentation as a gift. Highly recommend!" athomewithcheryl

"I love oatmeal soap, and I'm always happy to find unscented varieties. Soap seems very well made and the packaging is lovely." Cara

"Amazing room spray! Smells like Christmas trees and candy canes...I can't wait for the holidays!" Cara

"My shave soap bar (in tin) came pretty quick, and after a couple uses, I’m really loving it so far. It foams up so nicely with my brush and a little water, and works super well for a nice comfortable shave. I would definitely recommend!" larasnarkus

"I ordered a few different scents/flavors of these lip balms but this grapefruit one is by far my favorite. It smells so crsp and light and feels great on my lips. Will definitely order more in the future!" larasnarkus

"I love this lip balm! The smell is light and refreshing and it feels so good on my lips. They maintain that moisturized feeling for a long time after applying so I don't have to keep re-applying constantly." amchav08

"This is super luxurious. I’ve been looking for a more natural makeup remover without essential oils or fragrance that makes it easy to remove waterproof makeup without having to rub my skin too much. This is it! It smells good and it removes waterproof makeup easily." Jacki

"Perfect balance of wonderful scent while lasting in the room." Grant

"love this oil, its perfect!" Renee

"Love how moisturizing this product is. I put it on before bed and when I wake up in the morning, my lips are still moisturized. Would recommend." Shasta W

"These soaps smell so good and feel so good on my body :)" Aida

"Absolutely love it. It's silky smooth and smells wonderful - spring and reminds of me being back in Portugal!!!" Pedro

"One of a few go-to scents for refills. It’s a beautiful and clean pine scent." Jay

"My order was shipped promptly, packaged beautifully with little gifts and the soap is superb." Linda

"The Lusitania Soaps shampoo bars go above and beyond my expectations. I first purchased them out of curiosity, in order to compare them with my fragrance free, pharmacy bought, liquid shampoo. I am allergic to artificial fragrances.\n I noticed right away that the luxurious lather was richer and made the experience more pleasant. I also love the fact that it does not take a plastic container and packs easily into my toiletry bag or sport bag. \nMy husband who has a dandruff problem and has been using coal tar shampoo for years tried it too. He first used the shampoo bar every other shampoo, and now does not use the dandruff shampoo anymore (and definitely does not miss its unpleasant smell!) The Lusitania Soaps shampoo bars are rich enough in oils and butters to maintain a healthy scalp and prevent flakes build up." Fay

"Beautiful packaging and with aromatic goodies added. Very nice." Matthew

"These soaps are outstanding! I entered the world of natural soaps after using store-bought bars for 30 years, and I can't imagine going back. I especially enjoy the beer \"flavors\" (don't eat them, I know it's tempting lol) and the longevity of each bar. A win-win!" Stephanie

"Love these lip balms! They're super-hydrating and keep my problematically-chapped lips feeling soft and smooth for far longer than many others I've tried. The Anise and Rum varieties are awesome." Stephanie

"This massage oil is AMAZING. It smells incredible, applies super-smoothly, and definitely sets a romantic mood. This really is a perfect treat to spoil your significant other with! USPS gave us some trouble with my order, but the seller was an absolute champion in helping getting everything squared away. 11/10 customer service. Incredibly kind seller and wonderful products that smell and feel wonderful. So happy I stumbled upon this store!" Stephanie

"I love love love this soap. No need to moisturize after showering, this soap makes my skin silky smooth." Mattornot

"I love these soaps. They are a perfect size to put in my travel bag. They smell good and are not drying on my skin." Patricia

"I LOVE this cream. I have dry sensitive skin and most lotions burn my skin. This one works great. I love the texture and smell and the results. I have tried so many lotions and this is my favorite. If you have tried lots of lotions and none work, try this. It's great. I can't say enough about it." Sherry