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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Easter Basket Ideas for Men (Skip the Candy Thi...
Easter baskets are easy when you're shopping for a seven-year-old. Chocolate eggs, a stuffed rabbit, done. Shopping for the adult man in your life is harder. Candy feels lazy. A...
Easter Basket Ideas for Men (Skip the Candy Thi...
Easter baskets are easy when you're shopping for a seven-year-old. Chocolate eggs, a stuffed rabbit, done. Shopping for the adult man in your life is harder. Candy feels lazy. A...
What Is Cold Process Soap — And Why Does It Act...
Cold process soap gets mentioned a lot in the handmade soap world. Most brands that make it will tell you it's better. Fewer will tell you why — specifically, in...
What Is Cold Process Soap — And Why Does It Act...
Cold process soap gets mentioned a lot in the handmade soap world. Most brands that make it will tell you it's better. Fewer will tell you why — specifically, in...
The Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Men Who Have Every...
He already has the gear. The boots are broken in. The pack is dialed. The truck is always half-loaded for the next trip. You've given him every practical thing a...
The Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Men Who Have Every...
He already has the gear. The boots are broken in. The pack is dialed. The truck is always half-loaded for the next trip. You've given him every practical thing a...
The Biggest Soap Myths That Refuse to Die
Soap has been around for thousands of years, yet misinformation about it is everywhere. Marketing, outdated advice, and half-truths have created myths that continue to shape how people choose and...
The Biggest Soap Myths That Refuse to Die
Soap has been around for thousands of years, yet misinformation about it is everywhere. Marketing, outdated advice, and half-truths have created myths that continue to shape how people choose and...
How Long Should a Bar of Soap Actually Last
One of the most common questions people ask about bar soap is simple: how long should it last? Some bars seem to disappear in a week, while others hold their...
How Long Should a Bar of Soap Actually Last
One of the most common questions people ask about bar soap is simple: how long should it last? Some bars seem to disappear in a week, while others hold their...
Is Dr. Squatch Still Worth It After the Unileve...
In June 2025, Unilever announced it had signed an agreement to acquire Dr. Squatch. The reported price: $1.5 billion. The seller: Summit Partners, the growth equity firm that had held...
Is Dr. Squatch Still Worth It After the Unileve...
In June 2025, Unilever announced it had signed an agreement to acquire Dr. Squatch. The reported price: $1.5 billion. The seller: Summit Partners, the growth equity firm that had held...
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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.