Soap Journal

Mar 16, 2025

Slow Living & Handmade Soap: Why Small Rituals Matter

That the things we use every day can be intentional, beautiful, and kind. That we deserve moments of slowness, no matter how small.

Mar 02, 2025

The Scent of Memory: How Fragrance Connects Us to the Past

Unlike sight or sound, which require interpretation, scent bypasses logic and speaks directly to feeling.

Feb 16, 2025

Soda Ash in Handmade Soap: What It Is & Why It Happens

If you’ve ever poured what you thought was the perfect batch of handmade soap, only to find a mysterious white film on top the next day, you’re not alone. That powdery layer is soda ash, and it’s one of those little quirks that every soapmaker encounters at some point. It doesn’t ruin your soap, but it can be frustrating—especially when you’ve put so much effort...