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Behind the Scents: March Edition

Many of you know this already, but it's customer appreciation month! Every March I have limited deals, special releases, and customer program launches as a thank you to all of those who keep us in business. You all don't just support this brand with your dollars; you're also sharing us on social media...

March 09, 2025
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Why We Don't Use Palm Oil (Or Palm Derivatives)

Palm oil is the most widely used oil in the entire world, throughout a myriad of industries from grocery to personal care. Most bar soap on the market contains palm, so why don't WE use it? Well, read on to learn more about...

February 25, 2025
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Behind the Scents: February Edition

There’s no time like the present to put focus on our local communities. The local shops within our communities provide so much more than just “stuff”. They provide a curated experience with intent to make you feel welcome and safe. They host community events that help connect us with other like minded people. They help us stay active and creative. They keep us and community members employed. And perhaps one of the most important things is...

February 16, 2025
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Behind the Scents: December Edition

2024 IN REVIEW: THIS AGAIN? As I look back on the 2023 recap I wrote last year, I looked upon the words I wrote exactly 365 days ago and I...
December 29, 2024
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Body Care Vs. Skin Care: What's the Difference?

It's incredibly easy to confuse body care and skin care because at the end of the day, it's all skin, right? Technically this is indeed correct, however, the skin on your face differs wildly from the skin on your body, so the care that
November 17, 2024
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Behind the Scents: October Edition

Behind the Scents: October Edition

I've been trying to figure out if Fall is my favorite harvest season but truthfully, I just love making the best out of every season's bounty. I recently visited a local orchard with a small group of Soap Distillery extended team members and because it's my favorite time of the season, I went all OUT. 

October 20, 2024
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What is Supply Chain and Why It Matters

Let's talk about packaging. As a designer, I LOVE testing new packaging and figuring out how to fit stock packaging within our line of products. I also, urm, let's say DEFINITELY...
September 25, 2024
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Behind the Scents: September Edition

Welcome back to Behind the Scents: Monthly Edition newsletter in which I give a detailed update on what I'm working on, what I'm obsessed with, Soap Distillery happenings, product updates, dogs...
September 15, 2024
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Behind the Scents: August Edition

Finding time in the garden, what I'm working on, and what my current scent obsessions are...
August 13, 2024
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Our Rebrand Inspo + a (Re)Launch Party!

What inspired our branding? Read on to learn more about what inspired our new branding, and rsvp to our launch event this Thursday (July 20th 2023, 6-8pm)!
July 17, 2023
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Cycling is Home.

We are so excited for our first guest writer feature, and kicking it off is our own customer service reprentative, Samantha! Queer representation is super important every month, as all of our customers should feel represented by us, and we are honored that Sam has offered up her words regarding a topic she really cares about.
June 16, 2023
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This year is the last year of our Rainbow Bar Soap, but certainly not the last year of our allied support. Read on to learn more about how we're improving our allyship moving forward!

The Last Dance

Hey everyone, Danielle here. For those who don't know me, I'm the owner of Soap Distillery! It's been a total of 6 amazing years since we first launched our Rainbow...
June 01, 2023
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