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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Kaolin Clay vs. Activated Charcoal: Why Every B...
Here's something that surprises most people: kaolin clay isn't a specialty ingredient we add to a few bars. It's in every bar we make. Activated charcoal, on the other hand,...
Kaolin Clay vs. Activated Charcoal: Why Every B...
Here's something that surprises most people: kaolin clay isn't a specialty ingredient we add to a few bars. It's in every bar we make. Activated charcoal, on the other hand,...
Why Some People Are "Mosquito Magnets" and Othe...
The real science behind why mosquitoes prefer some people over others — skin chemistry, not blood type — plus an honest look at what citronella and lemongrass actually do.
Why Some People Are "Mosquito Magnets" and Othe...
The real science behind why mosquitoes prefer some people over others — skin chemistry, not blood type — plus an honest look at what citronella and lemongrass actually do.
Why Does the Forest Smell So Good?
The science behind why pine and cedar forests smell so good — and how we tried to bottle three of those scents into cold process soap.
Why Does the Forest Smell So Good?
The science behind why pine and cedar forests smell so good — and how we tried to bottle three of those scents into cold process soap.
What's Actually in Our Soap (And Why It's Vegan)
A lot of traditional handmade soap makers build their bars around tallow — rendered animal fat, usually beef or lamb. It's a legitimate ingredient with a long history in soapmaking,...
What's Actually in Our Soap (And Why It's Vegan)
A lot of traditional handmade soap makers build their bars around tallow — rendered animal fat, usually beef or lamb. It's a legitimate ingredient with a long history in soapmaking,...
What's Actually in Big-Brand Body Wash (And Why...
Grab a bottle of body wash off a big-box store shelf and read the ingredient list from top to bottom. In almost every case, you'll see the same pattern: water...
What's Actually in Big-Brand Body Wash (And Why...
Grab a bottle of body wash off a big-box store shelf and read the ingredient list from top to bottom. In almost every case, you'll see the same pattern: water...
Why Synthetic Fragrance in Soap Attracts Bugs (...
If you've ever noticed more bugs bothering you at camp right after a wash, the soap you used might be part of the reason. Certain scent compounds are genuinely more...
Why Synthetic Fragrance in Soap Attracts Bugs (...
If you've ever noticed more bugs bothering you at camp right after a wash, the soap you used might be part of the reason. Certain scent compounds are genuinely more...
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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.