Shantara's Soaps...Where Better Skin Begins

My name is Anita and on this blog I share my love of sustainable farming, gardening, goat raising and soap making. I am also a life-long lover of horses and our current herd consists of 5 beautiful horses. This blog is about living close to the land...

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If you get to the Lynchburg Community Market this week, right across from our booth is a Christmas Tree for elders in the community. If you are able, please take a bulb and bless a senior in our area with a few necessities they need. Common items they listed were bath towels, warm lap robes, bathrobes, pants, socks, etc. Nothing expensive, just basic things. What a wonderful idea! #christmasforelders #dontforgetourseniorsthischristmas (at Lynchburg Community Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/B49uUoRnCp9/?igshid=o3bjtrze85u0

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You can't have a farm without a pig, right? 🌻This little girl is our sweet Petunia. Spoiled rotten. Lives with the goats and has two dogs as best friends. So far we haven't found anything she won't eat. #lovepetunia #mypetpig https://www.instagram.com/p/BvhxNaKHN5t/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14nkhy2g93tsu

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It's all in the family! Mama, daughter and son. Mama and daughter are both expecting babies very soon.🐐 They still find time for snuggles though. ⚘⚘⚘ #ilovegoats https://www.instagram.com/p/BvRQwR2ADLl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fd9yo40mai1p

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Laundry Soap Samples. $1. These are at available at the @lynchburgcommunitymarket, or shoot us a message and we we'll get one out to you. #ecofriendlylaundrysoap #handmadeforever #stopanimaltesting #justsaynototide https://www.instagram.com/p/Bud4wRTgGwQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1aruaym5spph9

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As more and more people strive to remove unessassry chemicals from their homes and lives, we try to help where we can by creating simple products with minimal ingredients like this Laundry Bar/Stain Stick. This is a big 8+ ounce bar containing ONLY coconut oil. No other oils are used in the making of this bar and it has no added scent. This is a vegan bar and contains zero animal products. We think you'll like it and may soon offer it in Tea Tree and Orange essential oil varieties. #laundrybar #stainstick #ecofriendlylaundrysoap https://www.instagram.com/p/BuXU6IWHrIp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1juv7zy5x15kq

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Another face scrubby done. I love this color! I've got piles of these little scubbies made for the market, and a couple orders going out today. I have a cute pattern for a crocheted holder for them too. Maybe I'll get brave enough to try it later on today once all of the orders have been processed and packaged. #ilovecrochet #crochet #ecofriendlyoptions #handmadegift #handmadesoap https://www.instagram.com/p/BuWeJtInKCy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vih6dxfr83ej

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I finally figured out the pattern for these cotton facial scubbies. They are 4 inches across and the perfect size for a reusable makeup pad or face cloth. The wonderful thing about cotton is that it can be washed and dried hundreds of times, and just gets softer and nicer with each wash. $3.50 each. Available in sets of any number for a slight discount. #reusablemakeuppad #makeupremover #ecofriendlyfacialcloth https://www.instagram.com/p/BuTixqZng6Y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1aatkoxaq81a4

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Eight little soaps all wrapped up and ready to be put into organza drawstring bags. These are popular as gifts for all occasions, but are especially nice as bridesmaid gifts or for lucky winners of baby shower games. Our shop link is at the top of our page our bio. Search "soap samples" in our shop to be transported right to the listing for these cities. Customization is always available. #smallsoaps #soapfavors #soapbusiness #goatmilksoap #handmadesoap #virginiamadesoap #virginiabusiness https://www.instagram.com/p/BuRM6RaHx8j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1k2y45e04zrey

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Come see us today. We are set up near the Timberlake Pharmacy on Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, Va. It's a rainy day out there but it's dry inside and not too hot! #babyitscoldoutthere #craftfair #soapsales #handcraftedsoap https://www.instagram.com/p/BuOseK-nM-G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10eau8je0i1eb

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Who could not love this face? I feel like I met this dog somewhere in another life and now here we are together again. She is an old soul-dog. Words just cannot explain it. On this farm, dogs are sooo important. They may not be able to do the milking, mucking, or fence building, but they have our backs in other ways. So glad God put them here on Earth to be our companions. #ilovedogs #farmdogs #souldogs #shehasmyheart #karakachanbeardog https://www.instagram.com/p/BuLsQGOntSi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=obof1pcw40d3

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On the way down to check the trail camera at the bottom of the goat pasture this morning. Everything is covered with sleet and ice today. Not too much chance that any wildlife bothered to come out last night, but with the ice on the ground, it's a good time to check for tracks. #bearwatch #karakachanbeardog #trailcameracheck #lookoutforbears #thisisbearcountry https://www.instagram.com/p/BuHPIqInyBX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19b17mm6gk09l

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On cold winter evenings, we often like to pretend we are in the South of France and it's 75 degrees and there is gentle breeze with a beach nearby...its waves gently crashing to the shore....crocheting can transport a person to other places. It's easy to get lost in the rhythmic stitchwork of a new washcloth, soap saver, or baby hat, and when we do, these crocheted goodies start piling up and overflowing their baskets. We like beachy colors, but can do these 100% cotton washcloths in a couple different stitch patterns, and in just about any color and size you'd like. They range in price from $6 to $9 dollars, depending on the size. #handmadewashcloth #welovecrochet https://www.instagram.com/p/BuFt0ncHxAQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12ewm8m3aqwyd

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These lotions have all gone to new homes, but we have plenty more! Now available in a stand-up tube with a little loop handle at the end for hooking on a bag or hanging up in your bathroom if you choose. We have several scents available at the @lynchburgcommunitymarket, including Patchouli and Cherry Almond. We would be happy to make them in your favorite scent too, just let us know what you want and we'll get them done!🌻 These lotions are made from scratch, not a pre-purchased base, and only contain a few ingredients, and nothing that isn't absolutely necessary. The recipe we use has been our tried and true staple formula for over 11 years now. We think you'll love it. #handmadelotion #goatmilklotion https://www.instagram.com/p/BuD_BUoHC0b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pdblpfpnllkk

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These Eco-Friendly laundry soaps are headed to the Lynchburg Community Market this week. YES, we do special scent requests in these. $7 buys a gallon of laundry soap in a reusable jug. Bring back the jug for $2 off your next jug! Never tested on animals. Safe for septics. Can also be used as a household cleaner for floors, grungy garbage cans, and more. Contains our own handmade soap, borax, and washing soda. Also available in a powder. #lynchburgcommunitymarket #saferlaundrysoap #handmadelaundrysoap #ecofriendlycleaning https://www.instagram.com/p/BuC_gHkHYRr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fiw7idf5fehg

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This Candy Apple sure turned out nice. It's a winter Candy Apple, but I think it will be great for spring. It's sweet and light...and not too apple. # wintercandyapple #handmadesoap #coldprocess soap https://www.instagram.com/p/BuABdkJHB1r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tb3uku75n7h7

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Trying out photo boards. I think these might actually be a little TOO rustic. Not sure about painting them. Anyone have any good tips for creating the perfect "rustic" yet charming photo backgrounds? #photobackgrounds #myphotosneedhelp https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt6fTUTn2Vk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=44gkapbly8r9

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Who likes unscented soaps and other body care products? Who has tried them and found the chemical smells almost worse than the perfumes they used to cover up those chemical smells? If you raised your hand, you're not alone. We have unscented versions of all our products. Pictured here are Oatmeal and Honey Goats Milk Soaps ready to wrap. I love the homey, milky smell of these soaps. Besides the lye that is used initially to saponify the oils (there is no other way to saponify oils) there is nothing added but food grade oils, butters, oatmeal and milk. The cool thing about the science of soap making is that during the saponification process, the lye BECOMES soap and glycerin. It undergoes a complete transformation into another product! Anyway, that cool topic aside, I have been thinking of adding more unscented soaps to our ever-expanding line up, and am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for unscented varieties they would love to see? I was thinking about a facial-specific soap, some veggie soaps, (carrot, dandelion, jewelweed, etc), an egg soap, and some clay soaps. I am looking for more ideas and would love to hear yours! On the subject of unscented products, we have unscented lotions, body butters, deodorant, laundry soap, lip balms, and candles. All of these are available in our Etsy shop. www.shantarassoaps.etsy.com...(the clickable link is under our bio at the top of our page) If you don't see unscented as an option, just request it in the notes to seller section. We are slowly updating all of our listings, and may have overlooked a few. #unscentedsoap #noscent https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt5zumMnQto/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dcmj91u9khvt