Ever stepped out of the shower feeling tight or stripped? Learn how humectants like honey work alongside naturally formed glycerin in soap to support moisture and improve how skin feels after every wash.

Not all “paraben-free” labels tell the whole story. Learn what parabens really do, why they’re misunderstood, and how Douglas-Smith Soap Co. keeps your skin safe.

If you’ve ever wandered over to a skincare aisle or scrolled a soap blog, you’ve probably seen it: fragrance oils portrayed as villains and essential oils as heroes. But is it really that simple? As makers, this topic hits close to home for us at Douglas-Smith Soap Co. We handle these ingredients in their most concentrated forms, so we take safety seriously — for ourselves and for the people who use what we make. In this blog, we’ll separate the myths from the reality, exploring how both...