This is an ode to small batch, hand made, bar soap.
We have been using a conventional bar soap for the last few months bc we got it as a gift. It was nice enough, lemony in scent, lasted a long time. But the other day, when I switched back to a bar made by a local, small batch brand, it was a revelation. It was immediately apparent how much better this bar was.
The smell, the suds, the softness!!
The joy of using up a conventional product is one of the great pleasures of switching to more sustainable hand made items. It might be subtle, or revelatory, or purely intellectual. Knowing that you are making a change that’s better for you and the environment and your community gives a little thrill.
I’ve talked about how much I love bar soap before, how it’s one of the easiest and most obvious sustainable swaps you can make but also one of the nicest and more luxurious for your personal care routine. If you haven’t made the switch yet, I highly recommend doing so today!
Here are my favorite soap companies:
Blue and Gary Bath Time Rituals (pictured below)
Big Spoon, Little Spoon Soaps
Chagrin Falls Soap and Salve
