About us
Who are we ?
Our values
Our values are to promote ecology with quality products manufactured in a responsible way, in all transparency .
Our mission
To be at the top of our art. Inspired by nature to create natural products in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
Our purpose
To inspire people to take care of themselves daily, according to principles that are healthy and environmentally responsible.
How do we make our products ?
We use a semi-handmade production approach: Most steps are done by hand and others by machines. Why do we do this? Because it was no longer viable to keep a manual production due to the increase in demand.
Everything is done in Quebec, from the conception of the product to its marketing. The production is made in Kahnawake. It is Brigitte, the co-founder of SUUM, who carries out a large part of the artisanal production herself.
The production method is divided into 5 steps;
1 - The preparation and pooling of the ingredients.
2 - We then mix our ingredients with the oils until we reach the stage of the "trace". We stir the solution until we obtain a more consistent and solid result, hence the name "trace".
3 - We then pass this new mixture to the extruder (a kind of compressor), which crushes the material and presses it very hard to form beautiful rectangular bars that will be cut later. The extruder is the only machine we use during the whole process.
4 - After compression, we let the soaps rest on racks to harden.
5 - Once hardened, our products are ready to be packaged and used!
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Our ingredients;
• All ingredients are natural or organic
• No artificial agents
• No parabens, palm oil, synthetic substances or beeswax
• Although we are not certified Vegan, our ingredients are purely plant-based.
• We work very hard with our suppliers to ensure that our ingredients are "animal cruelty free"We work very hard with our suppliers to ensure that our ingredients are "animal cruelty free"
Our main ingredient: Clay
All of our soaps are made with a clay base that optimizes its moisturizing properties. Each clay is chosen for a particular reason, some of them have detox properties, others have soothing properties for the skin.
Other ingredients we use;
Specific ingredients, such as sea buckthorn (present in our product #6) and calendula flowers (present in our product #0) are carefully chosen to increase the softness of our soaps.
All soaps have a very high proportion of olive oil, which also contributes to the hydration of the skin.
How does our biodegradable packaging work ?
Beyond recycling !
• Our paper can dissolve easily in contact with water. It is made with water-based ink and non-toxic glue. This makes our packaging 100% biodegradable. Zero impact for the environment!
• Our packaging is recognized by North America's "green" environmental standards, such as FSC, GMP and SQF certifications.
• Our delivery boxes come from Cascades and respect the strictest environmental standards.
The ecological impacts of our products
At SUUM, to offer quality products with a low ecological impact is one of our top priorities. We are convinced that it is small everyday gestures that will make a difference.
5 times "cheaper"
When it comes to bar soaps compared to liquid soaps. Their increased longevity allows you to use much less product for the same usage. Moreover, there is no waste of material with bar soaps.
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Solid shampoos can be used longer than liquid shampoos. In terms of durability, they are on average
2.5 times longer
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At least 2 packaging wastes
are saved, thanks to our water-soluble packaging. This includes plastic and cardboard bottles and packaging.
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550 million
plastic bottles are thrown into the sea every year. Our packaging is made of water-soluble paper. Therefore, you reduce the amount of waste in the oceans by choosing shampoo bars.
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In general, a liquid shampoo contains
70% water
SUUM's shampoo bars contain no water at all !
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3 plastic bottles
of shampoo are used for the equivalent of one bar shampoo (on average).
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The carbon footprint of liquid soaps is on average
25%
higher per wash than bar soaps.
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Liquid soaps normally require
5x more
energy to create and
20 x more
energy to be packagedin a plastic bottle..
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