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WHAT IT'S MADE OF: Made from sustainably harvested American Red Alder, a fast-growing hardwood native to the Pacific Northwest. Each tray is milled, hand-sanded, and finished with a food-safe oil that enhances the natural wood grain. No dyes, no glues, no synthetic coatings. Just honest materials and clean craftsmanship. TRAY SIZE & FIT: Measures approx. 2.75" x 4.25", making it a perfect fit for one of our soap bars. Compact enough for sinks and showers alike, with a clean, low-profile design that doesn’t scream for attention. DRIES FAST, LASTS LONG: Soap sitting in water is a recipe for mush. This tray’s slotted boardwalk-style design lifts your bar off the surface and gives it room to breathe. The grooves channel water away while allowing air to circulate freely underneath the bar, helping it dry quickly between uses. NATURAL AND SUSTAINABLE: Every tray is made from American Red Alder, a fast-growing hardwood that’s responsibly harvested from FSC-certified forests right here in the U.S. The finish is a simple, food-grade oil that protects the wood without adding any harsh chemicals, synthetic coatings, or artificial shine. Just a solid little slab of eco-friendly utility that does its job and looks good doing it. HANDMADE VARIATIONS: This tray wasn’t stamped out of a mold in a factory assembly line. It was cut, shaped, and finished by hand using real wood, which means every piece is slightly unique. You might notice subtle shifts in grain pattern, color, or texture from tray to tray. That’s the beauty of handmade products using natural materials. SHIPPING & RETURNS:

WHAT'S INSIDE: Buckaroo Blossom:  Saponified Oils (Olive Oil, Organic Palm Oil**, Organic Coconut Oil*, Organic Shea Butter*), Fragrance, Illite Clay, Kaolin Clay, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Calendula Petals. Meteor Shower:  Saponified Oils (Olive Oil, Organic Palm Oil**, Organic Coconut Oil*, Organic Shea Butter*), Fragrance, Oatmeal, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Black Iron Oxide, Red Lake 27, Yellow Iron Oxide, Blue Lake 1, Tin Oxide, Red Iron Oxide, Tin Dioxide. Serengeti Swag:  Saponified Oils (Olive Oil, Organic Palm Oil**, Organic Coconut Oil*, Organic Shea Butter*), Fragrance, Diatomaceous Earth, Rhassoul Clay. *Fair Trade. **Fair Trade, Sustainable-Palm Done Right. BAR SIZE & WEIGHT: Lasts an average of 18-21 days with daily use. 2.45" x 3.40" x 1.1" approx. finishing dimensions. 4.5oz minimum weight (some bars may weigh slightly heavier). NATURAL & ETHICAL: While our Buddy "Scents" are wildly exaggerated and totally satirical, our soaps are without any shortcuts or gimmicks. There are no GMOs, no parabens, no SLS, and no synthetic preservatives to be found. We make sure everything is ethically sourced, because nobody wants their soap to come with a side of guilt. Just honest ingredients that actually work and don’t smell like a chemistry experiment gone wrong. Because your skin deserves a buddy it can trust. COLD PROCESSED: All of our soaps are made using the Cold Process Method. Cold process soap is a traditional method of soapmaking that combines oils or fats with lye (sodium hydroxide), triggering a natural chemical reaction called saponification. This process creates a hard, long-lasting bar of soap rich in natural glycerin, which helps retain moisture in the skin. Cold process soaps often feature rich scents, natural colors, and unique textures you won’t find in store-bought bars. COLOR VARIATIONS: Our soaps are hand-crafted by real people rather than mass produced by machines. That means no two are ever exactly alike. Colors might shift, swirl patterns might do their own thing, and the bar you get may not look exactly like the one in the photo. It’s all part of the handmade magic. SHIPPING & RETURNS: