Basket (The shop is open: how we got here
Cheryl makes the soap and runs the business. Jon built everything else. Here is what it took to open the doors.
How to live with a handmade bar
A $10 bar can last a month or a week. The dish decides.
Handmade Soap vs. Commercial Options
Choosing the right soap for your skin can be a surprisingly important decision. While commercial soaps dominate the market, many people are turning to alternatives that offer more natural and skin-friendly benefits. One such alternative is handmade soap. This article explores why handmade soap is better than commercial soap, highlighting its unique qualities, ingredients, and […]
The oils we leave in the bar
Jojoba, almond oil, and cocoa butter are not decoration. They are the reason the recipe exists.
Why we wait four to six weeks
The batch is finished when it leaves the pot. The bar is finished when it has had time to become one.
If the bottle says “soap,” check again
Most of what is sold as soap is a chemical cleanser wearing soap’s clothes.
Heritage soap
We cook the batch until the lye is finished. Then we add the oils we actually want left behind.