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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Why Outdoor Lovers Hate Artificial Fragrances
The word "fragrance" on a label can legally hide up to 300 undisclosed chemicals — plus why it's dermatology's top allergen and why wildlife notices it too.
Why Outdoor Lovers Hate Artificial Fragrances
The word "fragrance" on a label can legally hide up to 300 undisclosed chemicals — plus why it's dermatology's top allergen and why wildlife notices it too.
Why Pine Tar Soap Is Making a Comeback
A 2,000-year-old skincare ingredient nearly disappeared after WWII-era synthetic detergents took over — and why it's back on people's radar now.
Why Pine Tar Soap Is Making a Comeback
A 2,000-year-old skincare ingredient nearly disappeared after WWII-era synthetic detergents took over — and why it's back on people's radar now.
Is Your Camp Soap Actually Biodegradable? What ...
"Biodegradable" is printed on a lot of camp soap labels, but the word alone doesn't guarantee much — nearly everything is technically biodegradable given enough time. Leave No Trace guidelines...
Is Your Camp Soap Actually Biodegradable? What ...
"Biodegradable" is printed on a lot of camp soap labels, but the word alone doesn't guarantee much — nearly everything is technically biodegradable given enough time. Leave No Trace guidelines...
Why Handmade Soap Belongs in Every Camp Box
Bar soap beats a leaky bottle of body wash — plus what "biodegradable" actually means once you're 200 feet from a stream.
Why Handmade Soap Belongs in Every Camp Box
Bar soap beats a leaky bottle of body wash — plus what "biodegradable" actually means once you're 200 feet from a stream.
How Long Does a Bar of Handmade Soap Actually L...
"How long will this bar last?" is one of the most common questions we get, and the honest answer is: it depends more on how it's stored than on the...
How Long Does a Bar of Handmade Soap Actually L...
"How long will this bar last?" is one of the most common questions we get, and the honest answer is: it depends more on how it's stored than on the...
Car Campers vs. Backcountry Hikers: You Don't N...
"Camp soap" gets treated like a single category, but a weekend of car camping and a multi-day backcountry trip put completely different demands on a bar. Weight barely matters at...
Car Campers vs. Backcountry Hikers: You Don't N...
"Camp soap" gets treated like a single category, but a weekend of car camping and a multi-day backcountry trip put completely different demands on a bar. Weight barely matters at...
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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.