While our Buddy "Scents" are wildly exaggerated and totally satirical, our soaps are without any shortcuts or gimmicks. Each soap you choose is made with a nourishing blend of Fair Trade saponified oils including Olive Oil, Organic Palm Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, and Organic Shea Butter. There are no GMOs, no parabens, no SLS, and no synthetic preservatives to be found.

Essential oils come straight from plants and capture their natural scent and properties. Fragrance oils, on the other hand, are expertly blended in a lab to create consistent, long-lasting aromas. Depending on the particular scent, our soaps may contain either. Regardless of the type, every fragrance we use is carefully formulated without parabens, sulfates, or unnecessary fillers.

Our soaps get their color from micas, naturally occurring minerals that are finely ground to create rich, shimmering tones. These mineral pigments give each bar its vibrant look without the use of synthetic dyes or artificial colorants.

"Palm Done Right" refers to a movement and the resulting palm oil that is produced ethically and sustainably through organic practices, while ensuring fair wages, community support, and environmental protection. This contrasts with conventional palm oil production, which often involves deforestation and harmful chemicals. The initiative aims to prove that palm oil can be grown for good by adhering to strict standards like being 100% organic, deforestation-free, wildlife-friendly, fully traceable, and fair to the social communities involved.

Sodium Hydroxide (lye) is a chemical, and it’s essential to the soapmaking process. When lye is mixed with oils or fats, it triggers a reaction called saponification, which transforms those ingredients into soap and glycerin. In a correctly made cold process soap, like ours, no lye remains in the finished bar. It’s completely neutralized during saponification, leaving behind a safe, gentle, and nourishing soap.

I Gotta Buddy soaps differ from typical store-bought washes by using skin-loving natural ingredients, rich moisture, and a formula that’s kind to all skin types. They skip the harsh detergents and overpackaged waste of mass-market brands, focusing instead on sustainability, small-batch craftsmanship, and signature scents made from both natural and clean synthetic oils. Choosing I Gotta Buddy means choosing a higher-quality, eco-conscious, and personality-packed soap experience with humor and heart.

Our cold process soaps are not specifically formulated or labeled as a "shampoo bar." Bar soap is alkaline (typically pH 9-10), while a scalp is usually more acidic (around pH4.5-5.5). We always recommend testing a small area first to see how it suits your individual needs in the area(s) you want to use it.

Bar soap generally does not expire, however the scent will start to fade after about 1 year. Soap itself can last a long time, often well beyond its expected shelf life if it’s kept clean and dry. However, once water, dirt, or bacteria get introduced, it can spoil much more quickly. Keeping your soap in a dry, ventilated spot helps it stay fresh and effective.

Offered in a variety of different colors, I Gotta Buddy™ T-shirts are made from 100% preshrunk USA cotton. Our sweatshirts are made from a 50/50 blend of cotton and polyester.

While the actual shirt blanks we use come pre-assembled from a Central American country such as Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, our I Gotta Buddy™ illustrations, tags, and logos are designed and applied onto the shirts in the USA.

Always check our sizing chart first before ordering! Although we offer a range from Small to 5XL, measuring your chest and comparing it to the chart is the safest bet.

There is a common belief that preshrunk shirts will never shrink in the wash. This, unfortunately, is not true. Preshrunk shirts can, and sometimes will, shrink in the wash. Natural fibers like cotton tend to shrink if washed or dried at high temperatures. Always follow care labels!

You have 30 days to decide if you wish to return an item. Please refer to our Refund Policy for more details on how to return or exchange and item.

Although it is a goal for us in the future to physically showcase our product line to the general public, we currently do not operate any retail locations.

Please contact our Customer Support Team at support@igottabuddy.com before placing an order and we will do our best to see what we can do for you. Additional fees may apply.

Please log in to your account to check the status of your order. You will receive an email once your order ships.

Email sales@igottabuddy.com if you have not received your order based on the estimated arrival date that was provided and we will be happy to look into it for you. 

Once an order is submitted it will be processed immediately, as such, we may not be able to make any changes. If we are unable to make any changes before your order ships, we will gladly assist you with a return or exchange once you receive it.

For further information, please refer to our Change/Cancel an Order page.

While we strive to ensure quality control of our product line before it is shipped out to you, sometimes we can overlook a defect in materials or workmanship. Please review to our guide on Damaged/Defective Items before requesting an exchange.

Contact us by emailing support@igottabuddy.com and we'll address your issue promptly.

We gladly accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal/Venmo, and Shop Pay.

We do! Shop our I Gotta Buddy™ E-gift Card options here. The purchaser will receive an email with the E-Gift card code to forward to the intended recipient.

I Gotta Buddy™ E-gift Cards are non-refundable but do not expire.

Promotion codes can't be applied toward the purchase of gift cards, sales tax, or shipping costs.

Depending upon the facility from which your order ships and the shipping destination of your order, items can arrive anywhere from 5 – 20 business days.

For further information, please refer to our Estimated Delivery page.

Unfortunately, we don't currently offer any form of international shipping.

Contact us by emailing sales@igottabuddy.com and we will be happy to discuss partnering with you and your business.

Due to zoning laws where we currently operate our business, we do not offer the ability for customers to physically pick up their orders.