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The Journal

Ingredient stories, formula explainers, and the thinking behind what we make.

Journal

What Is Glycerin and Why Is It in Soap?

What Is Glycerin and Why Is It in Soap?

Glycerin is a humectant created naturally when soap is made. What it does for skin, why industrial soap often removes it, and how to read it on a label.

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Fragrance-Free vs Unscented: The Real Difference

Fragrance-Free vs Unscented: The Real Difference

Unscented products can still contain fragrance. What the two labels mean, why essential oils count as fragrance, and how to read past both terms.

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Bar Soap vs Body Wash: What Actually Matters

Bar Soap vs Body Wash: What Actually Matters

The honest answer to the bar soap vs body wash debate: format matters less than formulation. How to judge each one, plus the truth about bar soap hygiene.

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What Is Potassium Sunflowerate?

What Is Potassium Sunflowerate?

Potassium sunflowerate is liquid soap made from sunflower oil. What it is, how saponification creates it, and why it appears on ingredient lists.

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