Hi Rosemary, Yes my soaps are chemical free I dont use any animal fats either. Only skin loving ingredients like cocoa butter shea butter coconut oil olive oil almond oil avocado oil and butter and many more fantastic ingredients. I wanted to make something completely different so thats how the donkey milk soap came to mind. Traditionally known for its exceptional properties, donkey milk is a natural aid for firming, revitalising and regenerating skin cells. Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt was the first to highlight the virtues of donkey milk, then throughout the centuries the finest woman have used it to preserve the smoothness and brightness of their skin.