The Fresh Suds Blog
Unscented soap for eczema-prone skin: why "fragrance-free" isn't the whole story
Unscented and fragrance-free are not the same thing, and neither one is the big variable....
Read moreHow to make a handmade bar last (dish, envelope, 30-day cure)
Handmade soap turning to mush? It's the water, not the bar. The cure, the dish,...
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Made by two people in a Chilliwack studio. That's the whole company.
“Handmade” is on every soap label now. Here it means two women in one Chilliwack...
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A salt bar sounds like the last thing reactive skin needs.
Salt in a soap bar sounds harsh. Done right, it's one of the most comfortable...
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Aloe shows up in one product on the shelf. We put it in all of them.
Most brands put aloe in one product and call it the sensitive one. We use...
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Tired of Skincare Lies? Discover How Natural Soap Can Transform Your Skin
“Gentle.” “Natural.” You've read every label and your skin still reacts. The lie was never...
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Clay is a magnet, not sandpaper.
Clay in soap isn't harsh and it isn't one thing — it's six. Here's what...
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Why Coconut Oil Is a Staple in Our Soap Making
Coconut oil does three things at once — cleanses, lathers, and leaves skin comfortable instead...
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A lot of "Canadian" soap isn't really made here.
A lot of “Canadian” soap is imported and repackaged with a maple leaf. Ours is...
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Why Choose Handmade Vegan Soap
A soap can be 100% vegan and still be built on palm oil. Here's why...
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Handmade Soap vs Store-Bought: Is It Worth the Price?
Is a handmade bar worth more than the $4 drugstore one? An honest comparison of...
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If your soap is stripping your skin, that's not your "skin type."
Sensitive, dry, or mature — here's how to match your skin to the right Fresh...
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