A place to explore soap beyond the label
At Sun Gold Soaps, we’re not here to sell you bars of soap we’re here to untangle what’s actually in them. From ingredient breakdowns to benefits you won’t find printed on packaging, our goal is to help you make sense of something that touches your skin every day.
This Sun Gold Soaps began with a question I asked myself far too often: Why do most people think soap has to be synthetic to be effective? I’m Betty Gordon, and I’ve spent years making, teaching, and studying soap from all sides handcrafting batches in workshops, reformulating for skin sensitivities, and digging through ingredient lists like a chemist on a mission.
Somewhere along the way, I realized people weren’t just curious about what’s inside a soap. They wanted to know what worked best for eczema prone skin, what bar wouldn’t dry out curls, why one formula left their hands cracked and another didn’t, and whether “unscented” always meant “safe.” The answers weren’t in ads. They were in real use, real reactions, and quiet details no one talks about.
That’s how Sun Gold Soaps took shape not as a storefront, but as a guide. We look at how different formulations behave across skin types, which botanicals are truly beneficial, how traditional practices compare to commercial trends, and what you should consider before you even pick up a bar or bottle.
We write from the position of hands-on experience, not hype. You’ll find breakdowns, comparisons, how-to applications, and ingredient insights all rooted in both lab logic and lived-in use. Whether you’re new to gentle skincare or just tired of vague labels, we’re here to fill the knowledge gap between you and your soap.
This isn’t about clean beauty buzzwords or product pushing. It’s about reclaiming choice by actually understanding what’s in your hands.
Welcome to Sun Gold Soaps,
Where every article starts with a question and ends with a clearer decision.
Crafting Soap, Unpacking Stories – Meet Betty Gordon
Some people collect stamps. Others collect postcards. Betty Gordon collected centuries-old soap recipes.
Her journey into soapmaking didn’t begin as a business venture but as a pursuit of questions most people never think to ask. With a background in holistic skincare and years spent teaching hands on soap workshops across the U.S.
Betty has become a quiet but consistent voice in the world of handmade soap education. What set her path apart was a curiosity that went beyond ingredients it was about process, context, and cultural wisdom.
Some people collect stamps. Others collect postcards. Betty Gordon collected centuries old soap recipes.
Her journey into soapmaking didn’t begin as a business venture but as a pursuit of questions most people never think to ask. With a background in holistic skincare and years spent teaching hands on soap workshops across the U.S., Betty has become a quiet but consistent voice in the world of handmade soap education. What set her path apart was a curiosity that went beyond ingredients it was about process, context, and cultural wisdom.
After traveling through Morocco, Greece, and Southeast Asia to study both traditional and overlooked soapmaking methods, Betty noticed a troubling pattern: misinformation. Too many people were using soaps that weren’t right for their skin and didn’t even know what was in them. That’s why she started Sun Gold Soaps: not to sell products, but to create a resource that demystifies what soap is, how it works, and what’s truly worth using.