River Soap Company's large, long lasting 4.5 ounce triple French milled soaps are all vegetable base, biodegradable and cruelty free. Our soaps contain no perfumes nor artificial colorants. The subtle colors are derived from natural spices and botanicals.We use pure essential oil to scent our natural soaps and add sweet almond oil to every soap bar to make them extra moisturizing. Our commitment to the environment: River Soaps are shipped to our customers in 100% recycled cardboard set up boxes, recycled shipping boxes and packed with recycled and recyclable, unbleached kraft paper. Our new packaging is 100% compostable, suitable for home composting, made from 100% tree pulp, grown on managed plantations. We are always looking for ways to 'green' our soap company by reducing, re-using, and recycling whenever possible. Our aim River Soaps aim is to provide high quality, vegetable based soaps and bath accessories without artificial colorants or fragrances, priced for everyday use. We strive to minimize our impact on the planet therefore, our bath products are simply wrapped. No fancy packaging. Just naturally beautiful soap.