Typical bar soaps are created through saponification and are legally required to be labeled as soap. Learn why HARP® qualifies as a cleanser instead—and why that distinction matters for your skin.

Why HARP Is Better Than Traditional Soap
Mansure & Prettyman’s HARP isn’t soap — and that’s the point.

Soaps are made with lye and saponified oils, creating a high-pH cleanser (9–10) that strips moisture and disrupts your skin barrier, often leading to dryness and irritation.

HARP does the opposite.
Our soap-free, pH-balanced syndet bars are designed to match healthy skin, gently cleansing while helping maintain hydration and balance — even for sensitive skin.

Made with dermatologist-trusted ingredients, HARP delivers a rich lather without the tight, stripped feeling of soap. It’s gentle enough for daily face and body use, yet effective at cleaning.

Each bar is triple-milled for longer life, with shea butter and skin-supporting oils that help protect moisture.

Soap strips. HARP protects.

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