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About Grandeur Lathers
Hello! I'm Imani
I'm the creator, owner, and product-maker for Grandeur Lathers. DIY has always been a passion of mine. When I discovered cold process soap making, I fell completely in love. When my skin experienced that very first shower with my new creation, there was no turning back! Learning how to create my own recipes for cold process soap was a life-changing experience. It was always important to me to create an elevated bathing experience through making luxury soaps. And I've done just that. My handmade bath products don't just get you clean; they are a bathing sensory journey.
My own bath and body path then led me to creating other products, always with the same commitment to making them a bit 'extra'. My shampoos, conditioners, and lotions are all made with out-of-the-ordinary ingredients to treat your skin and hair to an upgraded level of TLC.
Sustainability is a cornerstone of Grandeur Lathers. Not only are all products made with sustainable, plant-based ingredients, but all packaging is selected to reduce plastic waste. My shampoos, conditioners, and solid lotion bars were created to help you ditch plastic bottles altogether!
I am so very proud of my business and the products I've created. I hope you enjoy using them as much as I enjoy making them!
About My Soaps
All of my handmade bath products are created using the cold-process method of soapmaking. A lot of research went into finding a fantastic blend of oils that would create a luxury soap experience for your skin to love! Each of my plant-based oils was chosen specifically to create a long-lasting bar that would moisturize and condition your body with every cleanse.
I've created two recipes.
A Signature Blend used for most of my soaps.
Oils:
Coconut, Olive, Palm (responsibly and sustainably sourced only), Apricot, Kukui Nut, and Castor
The Sensitive Skin/Kids recipe varies just a bit.
Oils:
Coconut, Olive, Palm (responsibly and sustainably sourced only), Avocado, and Apricot
These oils are blended with lye water to create soap. I also add sodium lactate to harden the soap and draw moisture to your skin, along with fragrance and essential oils. I use micas and natural clays and powders for color.
I only source my palm oil from businesses participating in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, and all of my fragrance oils are phthalate and paraben-free.
Haircare
I create solid shampoos, conditioners, and 2-in-1 bars that are expertly formulated to care for Dry, Normal, and Oily hair types. I always recommend that everyone consider their hair type, how often they wash, and the condition of their hair on wash day when looking to purchase haircare products. My shampoos deliver a clarifying wash that deep cleans without stripping your scalp of essential nutrients. My conditioners offer excellent slip, making detangling smooth and effortless. Additionally, these products are cruelty-free and plastic-free, just like my handmade bath products, making it easy to travel with your favorite essentials.
Lotions
My solid lotion bars, crafted using a few oils and butters rich in vitamin E, provide a creamy, moisturizing, non-greasy feel. These handmade post-bath products are perfect for navigating the cold, dry winter season, while my traditional pump lotion is a great option year-round! In line with my mission of planet stewardship, my pump lotion is also available in a refill pouch, so you won't ever need to throw away another bottle! Both products are essential for softening calloused hands and heels and are fragrance-free, making them a perfect complement to my luxury soaps.