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Behind the Scents: August Edition

Behind the Scents: August Edition

While I can't divulge too much information now, I've got a great collaboration happening for fall that fruit and spice lovers are going to be OVER THE MOON for. It features a scent note that I don't often use too much of because I typically don't love to play with it, but I took that as a challenge because if I could make it so that I loved it, then mission accomplished ✅.

Behind the Scents: July Edition

Behind the Scents: July Edition

July also means that holiday planning is in full swing! It doesn't look like it on the outside, but inside the studio, we're already thinking about scent notes like peppermint, clove, red wine, whiskey spice, and eggnog. All the while we've still been focused on summer with the release of...

picks for summer sitting in a planter with plants around them

Behind the Scents: June Edition

I'm sure that, as much as we're all trying to not get bogged down by the news, that we all know what's been going on and what just happened. Truth be told, it's event season so it's been easy to bury my head in work because when I do come up for air, I'm...

aerial shot of the tops of colorful cold process bar soaps

Behind The Scents: May Edition

WELL, THIS MONTH FLEW BY! Is it just me, or is it f***ing beautiful outside? I've been so focused on absorbing the natural beauty around me that it's almost June...
aerial shot of colorful bar soaps stamped with the words "Soap Distillery" laid out on a flat surface

Behind the Scents: April Edition

The thing about sustainability is that it's only truly sustainable if more people can access it because sustainability works best in practice. So, if most people can't practice it, can it be sustainable? It's kinda my my gripe about...

A single sprout in a black plastic grid of a peat moss seed starting tray

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...

dense palm leaves bathed in sunlight

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...

a hand juicing an orange in front of an orange grove

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...

image of our agave + salted peel multipurpose balm sitting in a succulent plant pot

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
Cropped image of different women, legs with different skin color and body shapes showing bare legs against beige studio background

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
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. 

aerial view of a cargo ship full of shipping containers

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...