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Does Soap Expire?
Found an ancient bar of handmade soap lurking in the back of a closet? Before you throw it out....here’s what actually happens to soap as it ages and how to...
Does Soap Expire?
Found an ancient bar of handmade soap lurking in the back of a closet? Before you throw it out....here’s what actually happens to soap as it ages and how to...
Why Does Handmade Soap Have to Cure for So Damn...
Why does handmade soap sit around for four to six weeks before you can use it? It’s not waiting to become soap....there’s actually a lot happening during that cure.
Why Does Handmade Soap Have to Cure for So Damn...
Why does handmade soap sit around for four to six weeks before you can use it? It’s not waiting to become soap....there’s actually a lot happening during that cure.
What’s the Deal With Goat Milk in Soap, Anyway?
Why the hell are we putting goat milk in soap? It turns out there are some very good reasons — and none of them involve pretending a bar of soap...
What’s the Deal With Goat Milk in Soap, Anyway?
Why the hell are we putting goat milk in soap? It turns out there are some very good reasons — and none of them involve pretending a bar of soap...
Does More Lather Mean Your Soap Is Cleaning Bet...
Somewhere along the way, we all learned that bubbles mean clean. If a soap makes a giant pile of fluffy lather, clearly it is working harder than one that doesn't,...
Does More Lather Mean Your Soap Is Cleaning Bet...
Somewhere along the way, we all learned that bubbles mean clean. If a soap makes a giant pile of fluffy lather, clearly it is working harder than one that doesn't,...
Does Handmade Soap Dry Out Your Skin?
Handmade soap has a reputation for being gentler on skin, but handmade doesn't automatically mean gentle. Here's what actually makes some soaps feel drying—and how to tell whether your soap...
Does Handmade Soap Dry Out Your Skin?
Handmade soap has a reputation for being gentler on skin, but handmade doesn't automatically mean gentle. Here's what actually makes some soaps feel drying—and how to tell whether your soap...
When It’s Gone, It’s Actually Gone
Sometimes a favorite scent disappears for a very unexciting reason: I simply can't buy it anymore. Here's what's happening with a few Hemlock Springs fragrances, what I'm doing about it,...
When It’s Gone, It’s Actually Gone
Sometimes a favorite scent disappears for a very unexciting reason: I simply can't buy it anymore. Here's what's happening with a few Hemlock Springs fragrances, what I'm doing about it,...