News provided by Butter & Lye
BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 8th, 2026 / Butter & Lye, the Brooklyn skincare brand founded by biochemist Monique Kofsky, announced today that its Turmeric Face and Body Bar has earned the EWG VERIFIED® mark from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), recognizing the product for meeting the organization’s strict standards for ingredient safety, transparency, and health.
The Turmeric Bar has become one of Butter & Lye’s most recognized products, known for its gentle cleansing and ability to leave skin feeling noticeably soft and balanced after each wash. The EWG VERIFIED designation confirms that the product meets rigorous criteria for ingredient safety and full transparency.
The EWG VERIFIED mark is awarded to products that meet strict health and safety standards established by the Environmental Working Group. Products must fully disclose their ingredients and avoid substances associated with health concerns according to EWG’s scientific review.
"Receiving the EWG VERIFIED mark is an important milestone for Butter & Lye," said Monique Kofsky, founder of Butter & Lye.
"From the beginning, my goal has been to create products people can trust without needing to second guess what they’re putting on their skin."
Butter & Lye is also preparing to expand its body care collection with the launch of a Hydrating Body Serum this quarter. The lightweight formula is designed to support smoother, more hydrated skin and features sea buckthorn as its hero ingredient. The upcoming launch reflects the company’s continued focus on simple, effective formulations built around high-performing botanical ingredients.
The EWG VERIFIED Turmeric Bar is available at butterandlye.com and select specialty retailers.
About Butter & Lye
Butter & Lye is a Brooklyn-based skincare company founded by biochemist Monique Kofsky. The brand creates thoughtfully formulated soaps and body care products made with nature-derived ingredients and simple formulas designed to support softer, healthier-feeling skin.
Through its bar-for-bar initiative in partnership with The Bowery Mission, Butter & Lye donates a bar of soap to a person in need for every bar sold.