Sunlight Soap Discontinuation Crisis

A beloved soap used for centuries in traditional hide tanning has vanished from shelves, sending shockwaves through Indigenous tanning communities. Once sold for a few dollars, Sunlight Pure Soap—mixed with animal brains for softening hides—is now fetching up to $45 per bar as collectors hoard and resell. Tanners like Thumlee Drybones-Foliot and Melaw Nakehk’o say its loss threatens revitalized practices and cultural knowledge. While some experiment with alternatives like Fels-Naptha and rumors swirl of possible imports, no one knows if the new bars match the original formula. Drybones-Foliot is urging listeners to contact Henkel to demand its return—though the company remains silent. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ba01e3823fd2ed7