In March 1999, Andy and Wendy went on their ONE date. They made soap in Dec. that year and decided to make a business out of it right then.

17th Century Suds, was founded. Wendy created all of the recipes, taking time and patience to perfect each one. Andy joined the manufactory part of the business in 2004 and since 2006 has since been head of the entire production facility. In 2013 Ithaca Soap was branded for the soap division of the company. LiXTiK Lip Balm was branded in 2015. Ithaca Soap and LiXTiK Lip Balm are registered trademarks.

Ithaca Soap is about making the most cost effective luxury soap and lip balms. We are about lather, product longevity, and feeling good. Our company name is 17th Century Suds, Ltd.

Our company uses only organic and natural ingredients. Simple, easy to read ingredients.

Our entire line is free from parabens, sodium laurel/laureth sulfate, alcohols or extracts, hydrogenated, bleached or synthetic vegetable oils, artificial fragrances or colorings, mineral colors or phthalates, just to name a few. Our body care conditions your skin, hair and lips to be soft, smooth and glow with its own natural beauty.

We do not use palm oil. ever.

17CS is a family owned, environmentally friendly and socially responsible company.