Soap-making tips, ingredient breakdowns, and whatever else comes up in a St. Louis workshop that runs on cold process soap and bad ideas turned into new scents. Handmade, cold process, made in America — here's the how and why behind it.
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Handmade Soap for Kids: Why Fragrance-Free, Sim...
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably stood in the bath aisle wondering which cleanser is actually safe for your kid’s skin. That’s exactly how Wild Timber started: a parent (us) staring...
Handmade Soap for Kids: Why Fragrance-Free, Sim...
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably stood in the bath aisle wondering which cleanser is actually safe for your kid’s skin. That’s exactly how Wild Timber started: a parent (us) staring...
When Dr. Squatch Went Big: What “Fragrance” Rea...
In June 2025, Unilever announced its acquisition of Dr. Squatch — one of the most recognizable men's grooming brands of the last decade. The news made waves not just in...
When Dr. Squatch Went Big: What “Fragrance” Rea...
In June 2025, Unilever announced its acquisition of Dr. Squatch — one of the most recognizable men's grooming brands of the last decade. The news made waves not just in...
Sunscreen and Natural Soap: The Perfect Partner...
You've just finished an incredible day on the trail—eight miles of stunning views, perfect weather, and that satisfying exhaustion that comes from pushing your limits in the mountains. But as...
Sunscreen and Natural Soap: The Perfect Partner...
You've just finished an incredible day on the trail—eight miles of stunning views, perfect weather, and that satisfying exhaustion that comes from pushing your limits in the mountains. But as...
Early Fall UV: The Sun You Don't See Coming
September 15th, 7,000 feet up in the Rockies, and the morning air carries that perfect chill that makes you grateful for your fleece. The brutal heat of summer feels like...
Early Fall UV: The Sun You Don't See Coming
September 15th, 7,000 feet up in the Rockies, and the morning air carries that perfect chill that makes you grateful for your fleece. The brutal heat of summer feels like...
Swimming and Soap: Protecting Your Skin from Ch...
There's nothing quite like slipping into cool water after hours in the heat — mountain lake, ocean, river, even the neighborhood pool. But every swim comes with a hidden cost...
Swimming and Soap: Protecting Your Skin from Ch...
There's nothing quite like slipping into cool water after hours in the heat — mountain lake, ocean, river, even the neighborhood pool. But every swim comes with a hidden cost...
Surviving Late Summer's Dry Heat: Why Your Skin...
It's mid-August, and the landscape tells the whole story. What was green and lush in June now stretches out in shades of gold and brown. The morning dew that once...
Surviving Late Summer's Dry Heat: Why Your Skin...
It's mid-August, and the landscape tells the whole story. What was green and lush in June now stretches out in shades of gold and brown. The morning dew that once...
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Soap-making tips, ingredient breakdowns, and whatever else comes up in a St. Louis workshop that runs on cold process soap and bad ideas turned into new scents. Handmade, cold process, made in America — here's the how and why behind it.
How to Make Bar Soap Last Longer
Bar soap breaks down fast if it sits in standing water between uses. That's usually the actual problem, not the soap itself. A draining soap tray roughly doubles the life of a bar. Store unused bars somewhere dry and they'll continue to cure, which most people find improves the scent over time. Small habit, noticeably longer-lasting bar.
Why We Don't Use Synthetic Fragrance
"Fragrance" on an ingredient label can legally hide dozens of undisclosed chemicals. A loophole most soap and skincare brands rely on. Wild Timber doesn't use it. Scent comes from real plant oils and essential oils, and every ingredient we use is listed on the product page, no exceptions. If you're looking for natural soap without synthetic fragrance, this is the difference that actually matters.