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Registered: ‎03-11-2010

STO Ladies-- Has anyone asked about the lye content?

I am wondering if any of the STO fans have asked why they are using lye (potassium hydroxide) in their facial products? Let me start by saying I am a fan of the company and just received a large order of over 10 different products from them. Most of my products are very nice, but I was disappointed to read on another thread about their African Black Soap containing lye.


So I looked at the ingredients for the two facial cleansers I have (which were sold to me after I called and told them I have sensitive skin/rosacea) and they have lye in them too. I have the Rose Hips Black Soap Deep Pore Facial Cleaner and the Argan Wild Honey Facial cleaners. Both contain lye and I am scratching my head as to why they would put it in something going on your face.

Has anyone asked them? Or is this not a concern?