Candles can be festive or relaxing, practical or luxurious—but choosing paraffin candles can actually be hazardous to your health. Think about the black soot you can see around the tops of jar candles. That soot comes from paraffin smoke. Paraffin is a byproduct of refining oil, and can contain harmful chemicals. At Soaps & Scents, […]
Everyone wants their surroundings to smell good—whether in your home, office, or storefront, having a clean-smelling space is a big part of productivity. Smell is an underrated sense, but science has proven time and time again that certain scents can be inextricably linked to memories—meaning that if your home goods store smells like Grandma’s home-baked […]
If you suffer from eczema or psoriasis, knowing the ingredients in your bar soap is essential to reducing irritation. While some ingredients irritate, others promote healing. One of these is colloidal oatmeal, which is available in our almond oatmeal bar. While oatmeal soaps and baths are not a cure, they can reduce your symptoms. Here […]
