The Journal

Stories from the Workshop

Honest writing about handmade soap, natural body care, and the science behind why it works better.

Why Handmade Soap Is Better for Your Skin

Commercial soap bars are stripped of the natural glycerin that feeds your skin. Discover why cold-process handmade soap wins - every time.

Dry, oily, combination, sensitive - your skin has specific needs. Here is how to match your skin type with the right natural body lotion ingredients.

From oils to bar - the cold-process method is what separates real handmade soap from commercial detergent bars. Here is what happens in our workshop.