Hand Shake Soaps are handcrafted using the cold process method of soap manufacture. This method ensures that the natural nutrient qualities of the selected oils remain intact - as the ingredients are mixed by hand without the use of heat. Hand Shake Soaps provides a complementary small plastic drainer with our soaps, to prolong the soap life. A bamboo soap drainer is available for purchase. Facts: HandShakeSoaps products are 100% vegan - free from animal testing, derivatives or by-products. HandShakeSoaps are made up of organic oils are ethically produced and cold pressed. Packaging is made from recycled or biodegradable products wherever practical. Hand Shake Soaps recommends that the soaps be used within 12 months.