About MN Soap Company

MN Soap Company has partnered with a small, independent soap maker to distribute their handmade soaps as we have been using the products for a period of time and absolutely love the results! Not only can you be assured the soaps use only all natural, safe ingredients, but they also smell amazing while leaving your skin feeling soft and clean.

​We also hold the same values as the soap-maker in that we believe in following ethical, sustainable, planet-conscious business practices, including being vegan and using only GMO free ingredients, and unlike liquid soaps, have no plastic waste. 

As a result, we have decided to share our experience by offering these products locally to residents in our hometown area of Minneapolis, Minnesota and to those that find us on our website.

In addition, as of November, 2020 we are now partnering with Andreas Seed Oil to distribute their cold pressed natural oils.  We started using these oils in 2019 for their non-fish Omega 3, 6, and 9 benefits along with their other health advantages.  We are confident that you will fall in love with these oils as much as we have.

Please scroll down this website for more information about the soaps and oils that we offer.

Kind regards,
- Joe and Janice

​about our soaps.

Vegan handmade soaps using all natural, safe, planet friendly ingredients.

Eco-friendly materials

Marketing flyers & soap sleeves:
100% Recycled • Carbon Neutral • FSC Certified • Green-e Certification • Made Using Wind Power • Processed Chlorine Free
Soap labels:
​100% post-consumer waste (PCW) using earth friendly adhesive.
Delivery bags:
100% recycled PCC, recyclable & reusable.
We never use plastic!
All materials are biodegradable.

SOAP Ingredient philosophy​

Our handmade soaps contain absolutely no genetically modified oils (GMO). Buy with confidence, you are not supporting the engineered food industry. Soap makers that use conventional soybean oil and/or corn oil are not only using inferior oils, but are also supporting an industry that genetically modifies products, thus promoting the use of toxic herbicides and may be putting small farmers out of business. Check out nongmoproject.org for more information related to GMOs. 

​All soaps are vegan and we add no parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate (or similar), unnatural preservatives, or petroleum products to our soaps.   

General Base Oil Ingredient Explanation
Why do we use the oils we use in soaps? What are the benefits?
Olive Oil:  A traditional emollient used in soap because it is mild and gives a moisturized feel to the soap. Can get a bit sticky sometimes. Olive oil is imported generally from Spain and the European region.
Sunflower Oil:  Very similar to olive with a lighter/cleaner feel to it. Can have a tendency to get sticky but the skin feels oh so nice when sunflower is used. We would use sunflower more, but too much can make the soap soft.
Shea Butter:  Makes a creamier bar with a more moisturized feel. Too much shea butter can make the soap sticky and reduce lather. With sensitive skin, reduced lather can be a good thing, so shea butter can be a real assistant, but in the end this has to be in balance with the rest of the soap.
Organic Palm:  We exclusively use organic, sustainable  for the reasons of deforestation in tropical regions (see below for further explanation). Palm and similar, are necessary to make a harder, stable bar of soap that is appealing to the majority of consumers. 
Coconut:  One word... Lather. Coconut adds to hardness and creates "big bubbles" in soap. A little goes a long way, too much can be "too effective".
Hemp:  We use unrefined hemp to avoid chemical contamination possible in the refining process. It also gives a nice natural aroma to the soap. Hemp oil adds a unique skin feel and moisturizing effect.

The Palm Oil Controversy and Our Thoughts
Over the past few years, the rise in bio-diesel and the need for edible non-hydrogenated oils has created a huge demand for palm oil. Palm oil is only harvested significantly in tropical rain forest regions and the potential for deforestation is the root of the problem. When we became aware of this issue several years ago, we switched to an organic palm oil which is a renewable and sustainable resource. Our organic palm oil is not as likely to contribute to the industry which ultimately demands more deforestation and our organic palm oil is farmed organically thus not polluting the land. 

Essential Oil vs Natural Fragrance Explanation
Essential Oil is a naturally derived plant fluid (usually by distillation of the plant) extracted from bark, leaf, or petals of the plant. Essential oil is usually a pure, single plant oil. The FDA has noted that these must be listed separately on labels or they should be called "fragrance". In other words if you make an all natural essential oil blend, it doesn't matter, they still have to be called "fragrance" if not listed separately. Since our suppliers utilize essential oils and other natural raw materials to make our certified natural blends, they do not wish to disclose every ingredient, so, our way of doing this is calling them Certified Natural Fragrance, since this informs the consumer that it is indeed of natural origin, if/when applies. If an individual does not care either way, we have a great deal of soaps that have lab created aroma chemicals also in them to "enhance" the aroma. These fragrances will simply be called "fragrance" and the "certified natural" will be dropped as a qualifier.

Activated Charcoal
All of the activated charcoal that we use in our products is produced from sustainably grown hardwood trees, which are one of the United States most plentiful and sustainable resources. Unlike other charcoal sources, which can include recycled pallets and other unsustainable materials, all of our charcoal is made under the oversight of a reputable, nationwide forest preservation program. No old growth trees are ever used to produce our charcoal. ​
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Find out more about Joe and Janice.

How are we different?

Common ingredients found in commercial soaps:
Sodium Stearate (emulsifier, also used as a cheap stabilizer in plastics), Titanium Dioxide (whitener, also used in house paint), trisodium EDTA (stabilizer, used in industrial cleaning products to decrease hard water, skin irritant), Trisodium Etidronate (preservative, a chemical that is used in soaps to prevent soap scum), BHT (preservative, common skin irritant), Benzalkonium Chloride, Sodium Tallowate (sodium salt of cow fat), Sodium Palmate, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Talc, Coconut Acid, Palm Acid, Palm Kernel Acid, Tallow Acid, Glycerin, PEG-6 Methyl Ether, Sodium Chloride, Parfum (Fragrance), Tetrasodium Etidronate, Pentasodium Pentetate, CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 45350 (Yellow 8), CI 14700 (Red 4), Coumarin, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Eugenol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Animal oils, Animal lard treated with Lye.

MN Soap Company ingredients

Activated Charcoal (Unscented, Vegan, All Natural)
Ingredients: Organic Palm Oil, Water, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Olive Oil, Activated Charcoal.

Aloe Calendula (Vegan, All Natural)
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Palm Oil, Shea Butter, Organic Aloe Concentrate, Calendula Flowers.

Essential Blend Pumice (Vegan, All Natural, Pumice)
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Palm Oil, Shea Butter,Pumice, Sunflower Oil, Essential Oil Blend (Frankincense, Peppermint, Lemon, Bergamot, Limonene, Basil), Apricot Kernel, Annatto Seed Powder.

Eucalyptus Lemon Soap (Vegan, All Natural)
Ingredients: Organic Palm Oil, Water, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Olive Oil, Eucalyptus Lemon Essential Oil.

Fresh Ginger Lemongrass (Vegan, All Natural)
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Palm Oil,  Shea Butter, Neem Oil, Neem Extract, Lemongrass, Gingergrass and Geranium Essential Oil.

Fresh Ginger Lime (Vegan, All Natural)
Ingredients: Organic Palm Oil, Water, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Olive Oil, Ginger Essential Oil, Lime Essential Oil, Organic Aloe Concentrate, Hibiscus Flower Powder.

Himalayan Salt Soap (Unscented, Vegan, All Natural)
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Palm Oil, Shea Butter, Himalayan Salt, Sea Salt.

Lavender Purple (Vegan, All Natural)
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Palm Oil, Shea Butter, Lavender Essential Oil, Ultramarine Pigment.

Nature's Rose (Vegan, All Natural)
Ingredients: Organic Palm Oil, Water, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Olive Oil, Essenital Oils of: Geranium Rose, Palmarosa, Natural Fragrance, Rose Absolute, Pink Clay.

Orange Vanilla (Vegan, All Natural)
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Palm Oil, Shea Butter, Orange Essential Oil, (Natural) Fragrance, Vanilla Bean Powder.

Patchouli Vanilla Hemp (Vegan, All Natural)
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Palm Oil, Hemp Oil, Shea Butter, Patchouli Essential Oil, Natural Fragrance, Kaolin Clay.

Peppermint Tea Tree with Activated Charcoal  (Vegan, All Natural)
Ingredients: Organic Palm Oil, Water, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Olive Oil, Essential Oils of Peppermint, Tea Tree and Cajeput, Activated Charcoal.

Refreshing Mint Scrub (Vegan, All Natural)
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Palm Oil, Shea Butter, Zeolite Clay, Peppermint Essential Oil, Cypress Essential Oil, Abyssinian Oil, Castor Oil, Camellia Oil, Spearmint Essential OIl, Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil, Thyme Essential Oil, Apricot Kernel Powder, Spirulina.

Tea Tree Herb and Mint Hair, Body and Beard Soap (Vegan, All Natural)
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Palm Oil, Shea Butter, Castor Oil, Essential Oils of Tea Tree, Rosemary, Peppermint, Lavender, Chamomile Powder.

Ylang Ylang Orange (Vegan, All Natural)
Ingredients: Organic Palm Oil, Water, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Aloe, Orange Essential Oil, Ylang Ylang Essential Oil, Crushed Apricot Seed.

about our oils.

• COLD-PRESSED • GLUTEN-FREE • KOSHER • NO SOLVENTS • NO PRESERVATIVE • NON-GMO • NO ADDITIVES •

HI! I AM ANDREAS WECKER,
I started Andreas Seed Oils to bring health and wellness to people through food. The right foods made up of essential fats, vitamins, and minerals are necessary to be truly healthy. The natural balance of these nutrients is offered in my purely pressed oils. 
Through my struggle with Crohn’s Disease, I knew that my options were extremely limited, as I exhausted the means of modern medicine. The option I chose was to find an alternative remedy to have a fighting chance at living. Fresh-pressed oils were the answer. My miraculous recovery by the use of my oils, along with diet modification, has led me to recognize that high-quality oils, perhaps of all kinds, could help others improve their overall health as well. My desire is to provide a product for everyone to have the opportunity to improve their health and wellness.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
HOW I CORRECTED MY HEALTH AFTER I WAS STRUCK DOWN BY A CHRONIC ILLNESS…Many people remember me as a gymnast, competing for Germany in national and world championships and the Olympic Games. Until 2000 when I tore my bicep during training. Three days before I was to compete at the Sydney Games, my career was over. Following a six-week recovery, I toured as a professional gymnastics exhibitionist. Like other athletes in my field, in order to cope with severe pain issues, I depended on a combination of painkillers, aspirin, and coffee for 14 years to get me through my practices and performances. When I stepped away from my athletic pursuits in 2004, I stopped taking the pills I had become so  dependent on. Against expectations, my health began to rapidly deteriorate.

In 2006, over a six week period, I lost 45 pounds and 80 percent of my blood supply. I was soon admitted to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed me with something I’d never heard of, Crohn’s Disease (CD). I received eight blood transfusions and immediately began a treatment plan with hopes of reversing my body’s quick decline. After almost two months in the hospital, the 33 pills I was taking every day were not improving my condition. Though they temporarily alleviated some of the most severe symptoms. I knew this could not be a cure for me. This treatment plan was causing my body to rapidly change form and become progressively weaker. Without a miracle, the next step would be major surgery to remove large portions of my digestive tract.

As I saw it, I had three options. Die from the Crohn’s Disease, die from the medication, or find another option entirely. At 36 years old, I decided to check myself out of the hospital. Things were about to change drastically as a friend told me about something that gave me hope… There might be an alternative to the modern medical treatments that were not working for me. A member of his family had also suffered from CD until they began using fresh-pressed flaxseed oil as an alternative treatment. Seeing this as my only chance of survival,  I began supplementing my prescribed medications with fresh-pressed flaxseed oil. I realized over a short period of time that, with the pain and inflammation relieved, my body was responding positively to this remedy. As I reduced the number of pills I took every day and continued taking the flaxseed oil, the side effects from the medications waned. After three months of supplementing with flaxseed oil, I stopped taking the prescribed medications for Crohn’s Disease entirely. Diet modification, combined with taking the fresh-pressed flaxseed oil, changed my approach to managing my health problems, and my improved condition testified to the flaxseed oil’s repair work within my body.

A struggle that initially incurred heavy repercussions on my life now shaped my calling. I recognized that high-quality oils, perhaps of all kinds, could help others improve their overall health as well. Over the next 14 months, my journey towards creating a purer oil, and oil press, began to unfold. During this time, I would also realize that in order to make my dream a reality, and also for the freedom to create a better life for my young daughter, I would need to move my family to the United States.
In September of 2007, with the help of a sponsor, I moved my family of three from Germany to Los Angeles, California. Each of us carrying just one suitcase. The following month, I had a clear vision to create a new, revolutionary oil press. Something that was very different than what was currently offered on the market. This vision would become a reality soon enough, but would not be available to me until two years later, as I did not have the money at this time to pursue my idea.

In 2008, in order to purchase my first inventory of seeds and bottles, my wife and I sold our wedding rings. I began pressing just one bottle of Premium Flax Seed Oil per day from a small modified press. And out of this, Andreas Seed Oils was born.
As our lives changed with the changing of the seasons, my business began to grow. I continued producing my seed oils and distributing them myself throughout the greater Los Angeles area. With the increasing number of customers came a new selection of oils. In November of 2009, I purchased the very press that had been constructed out of my vision almost two years prior. The use of this custom-built press allowed me to unlock and release the full benefits of the oils, creating an even more superior product to what my customers had known and loved for years.

Andreas Seed Oils continued to flow. Happy customers with positive results continued to flock to my growing selection of unique healthy food oils. Each person with a testimonial of their own, with different uses and benefits being shared throughout the community. Out of all of the seed oils, I had pressed, however, the real life-changer for me came in 2011 when I began pressing Andreas Coriander Seed Oil. As I continued to suffer from residual effects of my disease, as well as from side effects from the medications I ceased taking 5 years earlier, this oil was my breakthrough in health, completing my recovery from Crohn’s Disease. 

As the old saying goes…“You can get on with living, or you can get on with dying.”  I chose to get on with living and found a way of helping myself. Every day I wake up grateful that I was able to help myself. I believe that what I am doing today, and what I am pressing, has the ability to help people greatly. Even when lots of them may have no other alternatives left. I encourage anyone who wants to better improve their health to give my Andreas Seed Oils a try. Please let me know how my products have helped you.

ANDREAS SEED OILS BENEFITS
• 0 Oxidation • 2 Year shelf life •  Miron glass • Organic • Cold-pressed  • No preservatives • No additives • Vegan • Gluten free

Black Cumin Seed Oil Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Antiviral, Anti-parasitic, Boosts Immunity, Liver Health, Anti-Inflammatory, Diabetes, Auto-immune, Asthma, Bronchitis, Joints, Candida, Weight-Loss, Organ Support, Lyme, Radiation
Premium Flax Seed Oil  Rich in Omega-3, Inflammation, Cardiovascular Health, Brain Health, Constipation, Arthritis, Crohn’s Disease, Lupus, Allergies, Blood Sugar Balance, Hair & Skin, Menopause, Sleep Quality
Coriander Seed Oil  Heavy Metal Detox, Anti-fungal, Candida, Anti-bacterial, Gut-Health, Detoxification, Lyme
Pumpkin Seed Oil Nutrient-dense, Antioxidants, Male Hair Loss, Prostate Health, Bladder & Kidney Health, Sleep Issues, High in Zinc
Sunflower Seed Oil  Healthy Cooking Oil, Antioxidants, Energy Boosting, Vitamin E, Skin Care, Omega 6
Black Sesame Seed Oil  Hormone Balance, Anti-aging, Anti-Parasitic, Menopause, Antioxidant, Bone Health & Density, Calcium Deficiency, Nourish Hair, High in Zinc, Liver & Kidneys, Blood Circulation 
Hemp Seed Oil Reduces Inflammation, Bone Health, Rich in GLA, Vitamin D, Heart Health, Skin & Hair, Excellent 3:1 ratio of omega6 to omega3 
Five Seed Oil Blend  Increases Energy Levels, The Benefits of Five Amazing Seed Oils in One!
Heirloom Fennel Seed Oil Speeds Digestion, Gas & Bloating, IBS Symptoms, Digestive Troubles, Water Retention, Lymphatic Decongestant, Natural Expectorant
"KavaPlex" Kava Kava Oil Calm Positive Mood, Enhanced Sociability, Memory and Focus, Deeper Restorative Sleep, Anxiety, Stress Support 
Please view the product pages for more detailed information on each oil and their extensive benefits  

CAN YOU TAKE MULTIPLE OILS TOGETHER? YES!
Many of you asked, which oils did Andreas take to eliminate his Crohn’s Disease? Andreas took a combination of three oils: Flax seed, Coriander, and Five Seed Oil. It is important to use these three Andreas Seed Oils together, as each has a separate function.
Premium Flax Seed Oil is a foundation for rebuilding and repairing damaged cells.
Coriander Seed Oil kills Candida, the main contributor to Crohn’s Disease, as well as many other viruses and invading bacteria.
​Five Seed Oil Blend is used to increase energy levels. The use of these three oils has been continuous for Andreas, even after his symptoms have subsided

OUR TECHNOLOGY
For thousands of years, man has used seeds for culinary and medicinal purposes, enjoying their rich and distinctive flavors and health promoting compositions. While you can consume seeds as part of your daily diet, enjoying concentrated seed oil is a great way to capitalize on nutrients. It is similar to the nutritional punch that you get when you juice a load of fresh veggies and fruits as opposed to eating them all at one time. Your body receives a rush of nutrients that can heal and revitalize your body at the cellular level.

QUALITY MATTERS
Like any other food choice, quality matters when it comes to selecting both seeds and seed oil. High quality organic seeds and oils should be sought out for best results. The method of extraction also matters. Many seed oil companies use methods to extract the oils that damage the nutrient value of the oil. These methods include hydraulic and cold expeller pressing as well as solvent extraction. Because of the damage done to the oil components during these extraction methods, these oils must always be refrigerated.

DISCOVER OUR REVOLUTIONARY COLD PRESS TECHNOLOGY
This technology is so delicate yet powerful that the precious nutrient qualities of the seeds are left undamaged. The result is high quality oil that needs no refrigeration and will last for up to a year in the kitchen cupboard. Each Andreas Seed oil-blend is designed to elevate your health on a multitude of levels.  Every organ in your body from brain, heart, liver, kidneys and pancreas - to respiratory, digestive, muscles, joints and skin - from head to toe are dynamically enhanced when you incorporate Andreas Seed oils into your daily regiment, making your life a pure joy to live!  All Andreas Seed oils contain the DNA "blueprint of life" and are the perfect blend of nutritional seed oils containing 100% Life Energy - using the most advanced German COLD PRESS technology.
Every bottle of  Andreas Seed Oils is:

• A blend of fresh-harvested USDA certified organic seeds, tested with our strict quality standards.
• Pure-pressed using proprietary COLD PRESS technology, extracted in a fraction-of-a-second.
• Instantly sealed in a new premium light-protective Miron Bottle, upon pressing.

BIOPHOTONIC GLASS
Biophotonic glass, also known as Miron or Violet glass, is a type of deeply coloured, almost opaque glass which is thought to be energised by light.  Compared with the amber, blue, green, and clear glass, the Miron Violet glass provides superior protection to its contents. This high-quality packaging offers optimal protection from light degradation, hence preserving the freshness of the delicate contents which make up the Radiance Series. Miron Violet Glass is 100% recyclable!
Miron Glass Functionality
The sun emits visible and invisible light parts. The visible spectrum becomes discernible to our eyes when white light is channeled through a glass prism. At the same time though, the light also contains a part which is invisible to our eyes and lies in the radius of electromagnetic wavelengths of infra-red and UV-A. Miron Violet glass blocks the complete spectrum of visible light with the exception of the violet part.
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Contact us with questions

Email mnsoapco@gmail.com, we typically respond within 24 hours.