How 'Good' Are We Really?

When it comes to what you put on your skin, we believe in keeping things simple, clean, and above all, “good.” That’s why we’ve made some deliberate choices about what doesn’t go into our soaps. You won’t find phosphates, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), parabens, palm oil, mica, or synthetic fragrances in our products. Here’s why we’re saying “no thanks” to these common ingredients—and why your skin (and the planet) will thank you too.

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Spoil Yourself (and the Planet) Rotten

Let’s get real about soap. If you’re still reaching for that generic bar, or plastic bottle of handsoap you snagged during a frantic grocery run, think about a serious upgrade. Because once you lather up with handmade soap, you’ll wonder why you ever settled for less. Think of it as leveling up your daily routine, turning those mundane handwashes into an experience. Your skin deserves it, and frankly, so do you.

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What's My Soap Maker Story?

According to Carmine Gallo, bestselling author of ‘Talk Like TED’ the holy grail of storytelling involves a neat little package with a beginning, a middle, and an end, sprinkled with a healthy dose of adversity for our protagonist to conquer. He's all about showcasing those rags-to-riches narratives, where the heroes like Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates rise from the ashes of struggle to bask in the glory of success. 'Richard Branson had dyslexia, Steve Jobs was adopted, Mark Cubans father was an automobile upholsterer'...excuse me while I roll my eyes.

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What If?

As a nutritionist, I quickly grasped the truth that we, as humans, gravitate towards what brings us pleasure, and breaking such ingrained habits is no easy feat. Personally, I love wholesome foods like homegrown fruits and vegetables, corn on the cob, and pineapple –yum. Yet, I confess, I indulge in cocktails and convenience, occasionally turning a blind eye to the ingredients in my beloved packet of kewpie mayonnaise.

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