52nd City

Or Nekkid, If You Prefer

Having entered adulthood in the late 1980’s, I consider myself a recovering consumer. Apparently, I need to work my program a little harder because I still covet expensive makeup and fancy bath products. In true St. Louis tradition, I “know a guy” who makes outstanding soaps.

The guy is actually a genteel lady named Morgan Naas and what began with a library book and a need for holiday gift solutions only 18 months ago has developed into a loyal customer following and upcoming vendor dates at the new Tower Grove Farmer’s Market.

Here are 5 good reasons to try Morgan’s Naked Soaps:

The products are made locally. And by locally, I mean she mixes small batches in the basement of her Shaw home and then cooks and molds the soap loaves upstairs in her kitchen.

Instead of synthetic fragrances, only natural essential oils are used for scent and spices provide any color present.

Each bar is hand cut and you pay by the total weight of the soap- about 1.00-1.10 per ounce for bars that range anywhere from 3 to 8 ounces.

There are 10-12 different varieties to choose from including lavender, patchouli and African oil soaps. Also in the works are bars for baby and one with insect repelling properties.

Naked Soaps are vegan, containing absolutely no animal products and are never tested on animals.

Everybody holla, south side has a soap diva! A web site is in development (www.moenaas.com) or you can drop her an email at monaas@swbell.net. For more information call 314.238.6141.