We are thrilled to have found this family-owned and operated business in Oregon that creates these bar soap dishes/holders from what would otherwise be scrap wood. We recommend buying these in sets of 2 and switching them every so often, allowing them to dry out completely between uses. You can also apply beeswax or another natural wax before their first use, for maximum longevity. Made from PNW Red Alder & Cherry trees, these truly biodegradable soap holders are affordable, practical and sustainable and best of all, your soap will not stick to them!