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.
Soap strips. HARP protects.
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.
Science-Driven Benefits
Vegan
HARP’s Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Steric acid formula is Vegan.
Cruelty Free
International ‘Leaping Bunny’ certified.no PFAS, no parabens, sulfates, or preservatives.
RSPO certified
RSPO certified sustainably sourced supply chain.
ISO certified
Meets ISO 16128:2017-2 natural and organic standards.
No SVHC substances
No VOC’s, no substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction.
Made in America
Proudly offering Made in America products—crafted with care, quality, and a commitment.
Fragrance Free
Exceptionally gentle and pH-balanced with shea butter. 100% soap-free with no fragrance or masking agents.
Here's what most soap companies won't tell you: soap has a pH of 10 or higher, while healthy skin sits at 6 or below. That gap means even moisturizing soaps can strip away your skin's natural protective barrier.
HARP takes a different approach.
Our pH-balanced cleansers are formulated like high-quality face washes — gentle, effective, and designed to work with your skin, not against it.
Because your body deserves the same thoughtful care as your face.
Our daily cleansing bar is a pH-balanced, soap-free, exceptionally gentle plus moisturizing syndet bar for the whole body. Harp soap is formulated with the highest quality cleansers on the market. We avoid using saponified oils and fats for our base cleanser such as Palm, Coconut, Olive oil, or goats milk - these products raise the pH level and therefore cause dryness.
Maintaining the pH balance of your skin is crucial for overall skin health, and this principle extends beyond just your face to your entire body. Using a pH-balanced cleanser on...