LORD'S SOAP & SKIN
LORD'S SOAP & SKIN
And Why Plain Still Works Just Fine The Antibacterial Soap Question For years, antibacterial soap has been marketed as the gold standard of cleanliness. Stronger. Smarter. More powerful. If regular soap was good, antibacterial soap was apparently holier. But here’s…
What Does “Natural” Mean, Anyway? To me, natural means ingredients that come straight from God’s creation. Not optimized. Not enhanced. Not corrected for consistency. Just materials as they were made, quirks included and performance reviews politely ignored. I choose natural…
Are Natural Soap Ingredients “Better”? Natural ingredients in soap may not remain on the skin for long, but they matter to me because of where they come from. They originate in creation, not manufacture. They are simple, unaltered, and true.…
Natural colorants matter because they offer both beauty and skin-loving benefits, adding integrity and purpose to every bar of soap. Their soft, earthy hues and natural origins support eco-friendly, holistic branding while creating truly artisan products. Natural colorants carry a…
Understanding Natural vs. Synthetic Mica In artisan soapmaking, few topics generate as much conversation as color. Specifically, the question of natural colorants versus mica. Both can produce beautiful soaps. Both have their place. But their origins, processing, and underlying philosophies…
Notes on Process, Patience, and Not Rushing What Works Natural liquid soap is made by transforming oils into a glycerin-rich cleanser using potassium hydroxide. The result is a fluid, plant-based wash with a softness and clarity that detergent-based products can’t…
A Soapmaker’s Study in Patience, Control, and Design Slow trace is one of the most powerful and misunderstood techniques in cold process soapmaking. When intentionally pursued, it gives the soapmaker extended working time, fluid batter, and remarkable control over design.…
Why I Choose Natural Color Over Man-Made Pigments Before comparing natural colorants to mica, I want to be clear about what I mean when I say natural, because that definition shapes every decision I make at the soap bench. To…
Our Commitment to Quality, Without the Theater — Lord’s Soap & Skin Lab Crafted for Our Family, Shared With Yours Everything we make at Lord’s Soap & Skin begins at home. Not in a boardroom. Not in a focus group.…
Section 1: What Are Natural Colorants? Natural colorants are color drawn straight from creation. Not optimized. Not engineered. Not asked to perform tricks. Just materials that already existed before soapmakers started arguing about them. Clays, roots, herbs, plant powders, infused…